This budget accommodated Namibian wildlife safari provides a great opportunity to witness Namibia's wildlife up close in Etosha National Park. Ideal for wildlife & nature lovers, this lodging tour includes 2 nights in the Etosha area, and 1 night in the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Optional activities here include quad-biking and sandboarding or instead visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a RAMSAR listed wetland, home to many bird species including the greater and lesser flamingo, endemic Damara Tern, pelicans and more.
Activity location
Chameleon Safaris
Ferry Street
Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia
Meeting/Redemption Point
Chameleon Safaris
Ferry Street
Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia
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Pick-up and drop-off within Windhoek city limits
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1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
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1hr Himba Village experience
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Tap water
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Professional English speaking driver & guide
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3 nights accommodation as per itinerary - twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
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Transport in custom built air-conditioned safari vehicle with pop up roof
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All snack, drinks and dinner in Swakopmund
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Gratuities
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Maximum of 2 adults/youths per room
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Afternoon game drive in Etosha National park
3 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight inside Etosha in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Chameleon Safaris
30m
Pick up is from 7h15 and pre-departure meeting is at Chameleon Safaris office.
Otjiwarongo
30m
After just 3hours we arrive in the small town of Otjiwarongo where we can collect any last minute supplies, drinks & snacks etc, before continuing on to Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
16h
Arriving at Ombika Gate around 2pm, spend the rest of the afternoon game driving through to our accommodation inside Etosha
Accommodation is in twin share rooms, and we highly recommend spending time at the floodlit waterhole before and after dinner.
Day 2: Full day game driving in Etosha National Park
2 stops
Meals: snacks, breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Etosha Village in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Etosha Pan
2h
Admission ticket included
Morning game drives takes you out into the park searching for predators. A mid morning game drive takes you through to the Etosha Pan where we can see where the park gets it's name.
Duration: 2 hours
Etosha National Park
12h
After lunch at a picnic site near the pan, we head out for our final game drive, heading back towards Okaukuejo, and exit the park just before sunset, driving through to our lodge for the evening, Etosha Village.
Day 3: Travelling via Damaraland to Swakopmund
4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at Hotel A La Mer in luxury twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Damaraland
1h
Today is a long day in the vehicle travelling through rural Namibia. Our journey takes us through Damaraland where we have the chance to meet the Damara people where we can support them at their small pop up shop, as well as get to know them in their local environment.
Uis
30m
Just before we reach Uis, we stop at a small Himba settlement. Here we can enjoy a short tour through their village and get to know a little more about what makes the Himba people so unique.
On arrival in Uis we make a short stop to resupply cold drinks and have a quick bathroom break before continuing our journey across the desert.
Zeila Shipwreck
30m
We then make our way across the plains of the Namib Desert, through the the coast where we make a stop at the Zeila Shipwreck.
A La Mer Hotel
16h
Admission ticket included
We arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon where we will check into our accommodation at Hotel A La Mer, located just across the road from the beach as well as some of Swakopmund's top restaurants.
Dinner tonight is at own expense.
Day 4: Travelling to Walvis Bay then to Windhoek
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Not included
Walvis Bay
30m
Leisurely breakfast and the option to join one of the many optional activities available here such as: quad biking and sand boarding best fit with this itinerary. For those interested in birds our driver will be happy to take you to Walvis Bay to see the flamingos in the Walvis Bay lagoon which is a protected RAMSAR Site for birds.
Okahandja Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market
30m
From Walvis bay, we start the journey back to Windhoek. As we travel back we will see the Spitzkoppe in the distance, Namibia's very own matterhorn. Spitzkoppe is home to a population of Damara people that make their living from the small scale mining of semi-precious stones. Time permitting we can stop at their small crystal market and have the chance to learn more about how they mine, and what treasures can be found in the mountain.
We make a brief stop at the Okahandja woodcarvers market on our return to Windhoek. Here you need to make use of your bargaining skills if you want to purchase some hand made souvenirs.
We arrive back in Windhoek late afternoon returning to Chameleon Backpackers. Those staying elsewhere will be dropped at their accommodation.
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