Namibia Northern Swing

Day 1: Okonjati wildlife sanctuary

• Departing Windhoek we head north for the town of Okahandja were we visit the famed wood carving market.
• The Okonjati wildlife sanctuary is our final destination for the day were we check into Mount Etjo Safari Lodge.
• Mount Etjo Safari Lodge faces a large lake that is frequented by wildlife and home to hippos.
• Birdlife around the lodge is rather good, to say the least.
• Meals: Lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Mount Etjo Safari Lodge

Day 2: Etosha National Park

• An early start to the day as we continue our safari north as we pass numerous small towns for fuel and supplies.
• Etosha National Parks Namutoni region being our final destination for the day.
• A checking into our chalets and an hour or so of leisure time to settle in we head out for our first game drive in the late afternoon.
• The main area of Namutoni offers up; restaurants, a lounge, a bar, crafts boutique, curio shop, jewellers and bookstore,
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Namutoni Chalet

Day 3: Etosha National Park

• An early start to the day sees us embark on a full days game drive through The Etosha National Park.
• We visit the massive Etosha Pan and numerous waterholes along the way, wildlife is exceptional.
• We stop off for lunch at Halali, our halfway mark.
• Departing Halali we head for our night's accommodation at Okaukuejo, Etosha's main rest camp.
• A highlight of Okaukuejo is the floodlit waterhole where one can just sit back and watch the wildlife come down to drink during the course of the night.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Okaukeujo Chalet

Day 4: Koakoveld

• Today we travel through the previously restricted area of Western Etosha National Park, we exit via the Otjovasandu Gate.
• Our destination today is Hobatere Lodge that is located 80 km north of the town Kamanjab.
• Hobatere Lodge is situated in a 32 000 ha concession which is home to Lion, Leopard, Oryx, Eland, Cheetah, Giraffe, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra and Elephant.
• Activities here include game drives, bird watching and guided walks.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Hobatere Lodge

Day 5: Damaraland

• Leaving the Koakoveld we head deep into Damaraland visiting Himba villages are we go.
• Highlights today include; Himba villages, Grootberg Pass and the Bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.
• Twyfelfontein is a World Heritage Site boasting one of the richest rock art concentrations in Africa.
• Twyfelfontein Lodge is our home tonight and offers the following amenities; reception, lounge, curio shop, open dining room, bar and swimming pool
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Lodge

Day 6: Swakopmund

• We depart Damaraland for the Atlantic Ocean this morning with Swakopmund being our destination.
• En route, we pass desert scapes and Namibia's highest mountain, The Brandberg.
• We stop off at the small town of Uis for some semi-presious stone shopping.
• The road continues until we meet the Atlantic Ocean, from here we visit Henties Bay and the seal colony at Cape Cross
• We arrive in Swakopmund in the late afternoon and check into our 'Swakopmund Lifestyle Apartments'.
• Dinner tonight is for your own account at one of the many excellent restaurants found in Swakopmund.
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch
• Accommodation: Swakopmund Lifestyle Apartments

Day 7: Namibia Northern Swing Safari Ends

• We depart Swakopmund around lunchtime giving us enough time to do so shopping and last minute activities.
• A four and a half hour journey from Swakopmund to Windhoek for the end of the safari.
• Meals: Breakfast