Day 2 and 3 – Grootfontein: Continue your journey with a drive to Grootfontein. Accommodation will be at Tsumkwe Lodge (www.namibweb.com/tsumkwelodge.htm). Grootfontein, meaning “large spring” in English, is named after the hot springs found in the town. The area is lush with Jacaranda and Flamboyant tree blossoms in spring. The Hoba meteorite, the world’s largest single known meteorite weighing 60 tons, is located just 24km west of Grootfontein. A half-day cultural tour of the San (bushman) tribe in Tsumkwe village is included. The San communities, believed to be the original inhabitants of Southern Africa, have lived in the region for over 30,000 years, subsisting on hunting and gathering. Namibia is home to about 2,700 San people, with the largest population residing in Botswana (approximately 55,000). Recent initiatives aim to preserve their cultural heritage and increase their participation in socio-economic development.

Day 4 – Etosha National Park: Enjoy game drives and stay at Halali Camp. Etosha was proclaimed a game reserve in 1907 and has since become a national park, covering approximately 22,270 km². Its vast salt pans are so extensive they are visible from space. The park is renowned for its abundant wildlife and amenities such as floodlit watering holes. Note that buffalo and wild dogs are currently extinct in the park, but reintroduction programmes are underway.

Day 5 and Day 6 – Etosha National Park: Continue exploring Etosha with further game drives and accommodation at Okaukuejo Main Camp

Day 7 – Opuwo, Kunene Region: Exit Etosha National Park and drive to Opuwo. Accommodation at Kunene River Lodge. The Ova Himba tribes, whose history involves drought and guerrilla warfare, have maintained their traditional way of life, attracting interest from visitors worldwide. Opuwo is considered the Himba capital of Namibia.

Day 8 – Himba Living Museum: Visit the Himba living museum, followed by a relaxing afternoon. Accommodation is again at Kunene River Lodge.

Day 9 – Palmwag, Damara Region: Drive to Palmwag, a stopover en route to Brandberg. Accommodation at Palmwag Lodge

Damaraland is renowned for its scenic beauty and is home to the Damara tribe. The capital, Khorixas, is notable for its tongue-clicking language. Proficiency in Damara is demonstrated by correctly pronouncing “Khorixas.”

Day 10 – Brandberg: Travel to Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain (2,573m), passing through the petrified forest and Twyfelfontein. Accommodation at The White Lady Lodge.

Day 11 – Swakopmund: Drive to Swakopmund and stay at Strand Hotel. Swakopmund, founded in 1892, is the capital of Erongo Province and features colonial German architecture. The city is famous for its German bakeries and unique sand-based activities.

Day 12/13 – Sossusvlei: Drive to Sossusvlei to see the iconic red sand dunes and the salt and clay pan. Accommodation at Gondwana Desert Lodge. The area’s name, given by the Nama tribe, means “dead end.”

Day 14 – Sossusvlei and Windhoek: Enjoy half-day optional activities in Sossusvlei before driving to Windhoek. Stay at Livega Hotel.

Windhoek, situated on the Khomas Highland Plateau, is Namibia’s social, economic, political, and cultural centre. The tour concludes here.

Pricing and price guarantee

• The prices of all tours are calculated using exchange rates correct at the time of publication. Fluctuations in these exchange rates, taxes, government policies or local operator costs may result in surcharges being added to the total trip price. (To all our clients who are making a second booking, we offer a 5% repeat discount).
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