Spend 14 nights in country exploring the sights of northern Namibia on this interesting and exciting trip; discover the thousands of rock paintings dotted around Damaraland, drive through Etosha National Park looking out for big game and spend 4 nights at Nhoma Village immersing yourself in the fascinating culture of the Bushman of the Kalahari.

Day 1

Starting from London, your scheduled South African Airways overnight flight will take you, via Johannesburg to Windhoek, where you land early around midday.

Day 2 Windhoek, Namibia

Pick up your hire car at the airport and drive the 45 minutes into town. Spend the rest of the day exploring the town centre before heading back to your guesthouse for the evening. You may want to dine in at the lovely

Olive Grove (bed & breakfast)

Day 3 Central Highlands, Namibia

After a good nights sleep, head north for about 3 hours into the beautiful hills of the Central Highlands. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and an early morning walk whilst at…

Erongo Wilderness Lodge (half board)

Days 4-5 Damaraland, Namibia

Continue north into Damaraland and discover some of the thousands of rock paintings that cover the Twyfelfontein hillside. Either navigate your own way around the area or join some of the guided activities that are available during your stay in the beautiful rocky rugged hills at…

Grootberg Lodge (half board)

Days 6-7 Etosha National Park, Namibia

After breakfast, drive up to Etosha National Park in search of the abundant wildlife here. Take your time driving through Etosha National Park, stopping on the way to view the animals that you'll see as well as the spectacle of the vast silvery pan, before arriving at…

Okaukuejo Camp (bed & breakfast)

Days 8-9 Etosha National Park, Namibia

Explore further: drive to the eastern side of Etosha National Park. Opt for the guided drives that take you deep into the bush and provide lots of interesting information on the region. Or wonder around the marked trails and sit in the hide within Tamboti Forest where you are staying at…

Etosha Aoba Lodge (half board)

Days 10-13 Bushmanland, Namibia

Drive for about 5 hours to the northern Kalahari to spend 4 nights in the heart of Bushmanland. Your encounter with the San (or Bushman people) can be an exceptional experience; for those who really get involved – it can be life-changing. Join in the authentic daily activities of the San, whilst basing yourself at…

Nhoma Camp (full board & activities)

Day 14 Central Highlands, Namibia

After leaving Bushmanland, head back west for about 5 hours for 1 night in the rugged farming area of Otavi. The landscape here is rich in minerals and amongst the most fertile in Namibia; it's very pretty scenery. Then for a delightful evening, relax in the comfortable…

Ghaub Guest Farm (half board)

Day 15 Windhoek, Namibia

It's about 4 hours' drive back to Namibia's capital, Windhoek. There you can opt for a last guided walking tour, amble around the high-quality shops (great for leather & gemstones!), drink at a sunny pavement café, bargain with street-vendors for curios, or just spend a day by the pool at

Olive Grove (bed & breakfast)

Day 16

Leave Windhoek and drive for 45 minutes to the airport, arriving in good time to drop off your rental car and connect with your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with South African Airways.

Day 17

You arrive back in London Heathrow early in the morning, to make connections with onward flights, or travel back to your home in the UK. With a minimal time difference between Namibia and the UK, there's not usually any real jet lag – at the end of such a magical holiday.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2010	16-Mar-2010	£3,163
17-Mar-2010	31-Mar-2010	£3,033
1-Apr-2010	14-Jun-2010	£3,079
15-Jun-2010	17-Sep-2010	£3,133
18-Sep-2010	15-Nov-2010	£3,211
16-Nov-2010	15-Dec-2010	£3,310
Notes: • It's very easy to combine this trip with a visit to southern Namibia; ask us for the details. • Upgrades to larger hired cars are easy to arrange; ask us for details. • The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:
• Economy flights to and from London, plus UK and Namibian airport departure taxes.
• All your meals and activities as specified.
• A Group B hire car for the duration of your trip, to be picked up and dropped off at Windhoek Airport.
• The hire vehicle is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. Please note that this is only valid for drivers who are aged over 25 years. This covers unlimited mileage, theft, personal accident insurance and almost all damages. (Alternative insurance arrangements are possible for fully inclusive cover, although this alters the price of the itinerary slightly.
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions
• A complementary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.

This itinerary excludes:
• Petrol for your hired car.
• The hire vehicle is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. This cover excludes under-carriage, sand and water damage.
• Park fees to enter any national park (unless on an organised prepaid trip arranged by a lodge)
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).
• All meals and activities not specified.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.


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