Spend 13 nights in country exploring the sights of Northern Namibia with an accent on walking, wildlife and the San Bushman culture. Discover spectacular scenery and ancient rock art in Damaraland, seek out captivating game sightings in Etosha National Park and gain a valuable insight into the fascinating Bushman culture whilst staying three nights in the Kalahari.

Day 1

Starting from London, your scheduled South African Airways economy flight will take you, via Johannesburg, to Windhoek where you land the following day.

Day 2 Windhoek, Namibia

Pick up your rental car on arrival at Windhoek Airport and drive the 45 minutes into Windhoek city for an overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city centre or relaxing at the guesthouse. This evening you can choose to dine out at one of Windhoek's popular restaurants or stay in and have dinner at the lovely...

Olive Grove (bed & breakfast)

Day 3 Central Highlands, Namibia

Drive across scenic farmland as you head north-west through Namibia's Central Highlands. Your destination is the spectacular Erongo Mountains where you spend a night nestled amongst striking granite boulders that surround the massif. Explore your surroundings on a sundowner and morning guided walk, with the option to add an afternoon nature drive if appeals, during your stay at…

Erongo Wilderness Lodge (half board)

Guided walks are included in your stay here.

Days 4-5 Damaraland, Namibia

Continue north into the heart of Damaraland and discover the extensive open-air rock art gallery strewn over the hillside at Twyfelfontein. It's easy to navigate your own way around the area to also visit the geological sites of Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes. In addition, you may like to join a guided 4WD excursion along the ephemeral riverbed to search for game, including desert adapted elephant if they are in the area – just one of the optional guided activities available during your stay in the beautiful rugged hills at…

Doro Nawas (half board)

Days 6-7 Etosha National Park, Namibia

Set off after breakfast for the drive up to Etosha National Park where you'll spend your days seeking out the abundant wildlife found here. Take your time driving around the park, stopping along the way at game sightings, waterholes and to view the silvery expanse of Etosha Pan. These two nights afford further game viewing beside the excellent floodlit waterhole at…

Okaukuejo Camp (bed & breakfast)

Days 8-9 Etosha National Park, Namibia

Game drive across to the eastern boundary of Etosha where you'll stay two nights to explore this side of the park. You may like to join an optional guided game drive offered by the lodge so you can learn more about the area and take a break from driving yourselves. You can also stretch your legs along a self-guided walking trail through the Tamboti Forest surrounding your comfortable accommodation at…

Etosha Aoba Lodge (half board)

Days 10-12 Bushmanland, Namibia

The long journey today takes you into north-east Namibia to the edge of the Kalahari Desert where you'll spend three nights in Bushmanland. Your encounter with the Bushman people can be an exceptional experience; for those who really get involved – it can be life-changing. During your time here you'll take part in the authentic daily activities of the San and gain a valuable insight into their culture, whilst staying at the remote…

Nhoma Camp (full board & activities)

Day 13 Central Highlands, Namibia

Depart Bushmanland and head back into the Central Highlands for an overnight stay in the rugged farming region of the Otavi Triangle. The land here is rich in minerals and amongst the most fertile in the country; with attractive scenery and vegetation. Get a feel for Namibia's farming lifestyle at the delightfully rural…

Ghaub Guest Farm (bed & breakfast)

Day 14 Windhoek, Namibia

It's a relatively easy drive back to Namibia's capital of Windhoek today. You may like to explore the city on a guided tour or amble around the shops at your leisure, relax at a pavement café, bargain with street-vendors for curios, or just laze by the pool at…

Olive Grove (bed & breakfast)

Day 15

There may be time to enjoy a leisurely morning before you return to Windhoek Airport and drop off your hired vehicle in good time to check-in for your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with South African Airways.

Day 16

Arrive back in London Heathrow this morning and return home or connect onto an onward flight as required. There is little to no time difference between Namibia and the UK so there's usually no jet lag – just great memories of a magical holiday.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2012	30-Apr-2012	£2,778
1-May-2012	31-May-2012	£2,794
1-Jun-2012	14-Jun-2012	£2,851
15-Jun-2012	30-Jun-2012	£2,925
1-Jul-2012	10-Oct-2012	£2,971
11-Oct-2012	31-Oct-2012	£3,091
1-Nov-2012	7-Dec-2012	£2,917
8-Dec-2012	13-Dec-2012	£3,037
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. It's very easy to combine this trip with a visit to Southern Namibia; ask us for details. Upgrades to larger/4WD hire vehicles are easy to arrange; speak to us for details.

This itinerary includes:

• Economy flights between London and Windhoek, plus UK and Namibian airport departure taxes.
• Accommodation on the meal and activity basis specified in the itinerary.
• A Group B/C rental car for the duration of your trip, to be picked up and dropped off at Windhoek Airport.


• The rental car is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. Please note that this is valid only for drivers who are aged over 25 years. This covers unlimited mileage, personal accident insurance, theft 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 visit.
• A complimentary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.

This itinerary excludes:

• Fuel for your hire car.
• The hire car is covered by the car hire company's Super Cover insurance. This cover excludes under-carriage, sand and water damage.
• All National Park and other entry fees.
• Gratuities/tips (which are optional).
• Any meals and guided activities not included in the accommodation basis specified in the itinerary.

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