Namibia’s Kaokoveld and Caprivi - 7 days Fly-In Safari

FI-144 : Fly-in Safari - 14 days - Traditional Culture and Wildlife in Northern Namibia The colours of the Etendeka Mountains, the Himba tribe in the remote Kaokoveld, the prolific wildlife of the Etosha National Park, the humble Bushmen as well as the abundance of game at the Chobe River will fascinate you.

Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek

On your arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport you will be met for a private transfer to your hotel in Windhoek.
Windhoek, Namibia’s capital is a small but bustling city with a population of approximately 300 000 people. Windhoek is often described as a city with a "continental" atmosphere, with historical buildings dating back to 1880 as well as modern high rise buildings. At the same time Windhoek has the colour, sounds and tempo of a modern African city with multi-cultural atmosphere. Your hotel, Hotel Pension Thule, is situated on top of a hill, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Klein-Windhoek valley. It features modern, spacious rooms which are comfortably furnished. From the a la carte restaurant, swimming pool and the garden area you can enjoy the surroundings as well as the colourful African sunsets.

Bed/Breakfast
HOTEL THULE

Day 2: Windhoek - Damaraland

In the morning you will be transferred to the Eros Airport where your pilot, who will accompany you throughout the tour, will be ready to start the fly-In safari with you.

Your flight takes you from Windhoek north-west to the Damaraland, where you spend the next three nights in the Desert Rhino Camp. The camp is surrounded by rolling, rocky hills with scattered euphorbia, ancient Welwitschia plants, scrubby vegetation and isolated clumps of trees.

Here you have the rare pleasure of exploring this wild and remote area in the company of the dedicated conservationists hosting them, together with local trackers. The camp has large “meru” tents, raised from the ground on a wooden deck, each tent features an en-suite bathroom and a verandah.
A tented dining and living area offers uninterrupted views of the desert and mountains, while the extraordinary Welwitschia plants dot the plain in front of camp.

Fully inclusive
DESERT RHINO CAMP

Day 3: Damaraland

The camp is run in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), an organization that has been has been singly responsible for helping to ensure that these rare, desert adapted black rhino survived the slaughter that went on throughout other parts of Africa in the '80s and '90s. Today this population of black rhino is growing in numbers and the area boasts the largest concentration of rhino anywhere on the planet outside of a national park. Community game scouts who were employed by the Trust to help with the patrolling and monitoring all these years are now seconded to the camp and are its trackers and guides. Guests gain an amazing insight into the ecology and conservation of this area, while at the same time a portion of guest revenue contributes to the Trust and its rhino conservation projects.

The concession's freshwater springs support healthy populations of the famous desert-adapted black rhino, desert-adapted elephant, Hartmann's mountain zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, kudu and predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena. Bird life is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present.
Activities include rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, full-day outings with a picnic lunch, birding and day and night nature drives to explore this intricate ecosystem. Dedicated guides will provide you with an informative and exciting experience.

Fully inclusive
DESERT RHINO CAMP

Day 4: Damaraland – Epupa Falls

Your flight to the north takes you across the rugged mountains of the Kaokoveld to the Epupa Falls.
The Epupa Falls are a series of cascades where the Kunene River drops a total of 60m over a distance of 1.5km, dividing into a multitude of channels and forming a myriad of rock pools. With its richly-coloured rock walls, variety of trees including wild fig, baobab’s and waving makalani palms, spectacular sunsets and perennially flowing waters, the Epupa area offers much to see, do and experience.
The Kapika Waterfall Camp is constructed on top of a hill overlooking the Kunene River and the Epupa Falls.
The luxury and spacious chalets with private terraces are the perfect place to appreciate the surroundings.
Visit the Epupa Falls in the afternoon.

Full Board
Kapika Waterfall Camp

Day 5: Epupa Falls - Himba

On a guided tour through a Himba village you will get a closer look at the traditions and life style of the OvaHimba, the nomadic people of the Kaokoveld.
It is fascinating to see how these proud people still live and dress according to their ancient traditions.

The afternoon is at leisure and you an participate in optional activities offered by the camp.

Full Board
Kapika Waterfall Camp

Day 6: Epupa Falls - Etosha National Park

Today we leave the remote areas of Namibia and continue to the Etosha National Park. The Ongava Tented Camp is tucked away in a hidden valley in the privately owned 30 000ha Ongava Game Reserve bordering the Etosha National Park.
The camp accommodates up to 18 exclusive guests in nine large and luxuriously furnished safari tents. Activities at this unique camp begin in the main area with its tranquil bar and swimming pool fronting onto a much-frequented waterhole.
Here in the private Ongava Game Reserve you might encounter the white and the black rhino. After tea, you will head out into the private reserve to enjoy a guided game drive in an open vehicle.

Fully Inclusive
ONGAVA TENTED CAMP

Day 7: Etosha National Park

A morning game drive to the Etosha National Park is scheduled for today. The Etosha National Park was proclaimed as Namibia's first conservation area in 1907 by the then German government. With subsequent additions it became the largest game reserve in the world, covering a vast area of ± 80 000 km². For several reasons the size of the park progressively became smaller, reaching its current surface area of 22 912 km².
Consisting of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression of approximately 5 000 km².
Several of the 114 mammal species found in the park are rare and/or endangered, including the black rhino and black-faced impala. Over 340 bird species have been recorded in the park.
Spend the afternoon game viewing on the private property.

Fully Inclusive
ONGAVA TENTED CAMP

Day 8: Etosha National Park – Kalahari – San Bushman

During the course of the morning you depart to Nhoma in the so-called Bushman land, which forms part of the Kalahari basin.

You will be transferred to Nhoma, a small bushman village near Tsumkwe.

Nhoma Camp is a tented camp owned by the Ju/'hoan community of //Nhoq'ma village. The camp can accommodate eight guests in twin safari tents, each with an adjoining grass-enclosed bathroom under Zambezi Teak trees on top of a dune. The cultural experience is a guided activity, where you are shown, how the Ju/'hoansi have lived in the past and how they utilize the bush for food and medicine.

Fully Inclusive
NHOMA CAMP

Day 9: Bushman - Cultural Experience

Spend this day with the Bushmen community to learn more about their survival skills with the bare necessities.
Not only are ancient skills such as fire making, rope making and setting of traps for birds and antelopes demonstrated, but also lesser known hunting skills with, for example, the springhare probe, is demonstrated. Because the Ju/'hoansi are still active as hunters and dependant on the bush for meat, a demonstration can become an actual hunt. There is lots of interaction between the visitor and the hunters who try to teach visitors their skills. In the afternoon, the community of //Nhoq'ma eagerly awaits the return of the hunters to see what they brought back. The entire community then participates in traditional games, which is followed by the giraffe or elephant healing dances.

Fully Inclusive
NHOMA CAMP

Day 10: Bushman Land - Caprivi

In the morning you safari continues with a flight to the tip of the Caprivi.
Situated on the eastern tip of Namibia where the two major rivers - Chobe and Zambezi - and four countries meet, you will find the Ichingo Chobe River Lodge.
The Ichingo Chobe River Lodge is a true tented camp offering a real African experience using large double Meru tents with thatched en-suite bathrooms, overlooking the Chobe River Rapids. The main lodge buildings are built over the river and consisting of a lounge and bar with a separate dining room, all under thatch and situated under large shady trees.

Fully Inclusive
ICHINGO CHOBE RIVER LODGE

Day 11: Caprivi – Chobe National Park

Guided walks on the island offer an insight into traditional communal village life. Visit the local school and clinic.
Both the Ichobezi House boats and Ichingo Chobe River Lodge provide an ideal platform to view the abundant wildlife of the Chobe National Park. Being on the river allows you to get closer to the large variety of game including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and the shy Chobe bushbuck. Large troops of baboons are also on hand to provide plenty of entertainment with their riverside antics. Within the river itself, there are numerous hippos and crocodiles to add to the unending display of profuse wildlife that this region offers.

In the dry season (May to September), incredible herds of elephant can be viewed - in fact the largest concentration in Africa. These mighty symbols of Africa provide spectacular moments and excellent photo opportunities as they swim in the evenings across the Chobe River to various islands they feed on.

Fully Inclusive
ICHINGO CHOBE RIVER LODGE

Day 12: Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls

Boat transfer in the morning to Kasane for a half day excursion to the Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) are situated in Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Falls are, by some measures, the most enormous waterfall in the world, as well as being among the most unusual in form.

Return to Kasane in the afternoon and boat transfer back Imaplila Island.

Fully Inclusive
ICHINGO CHOBE RIVER LODGE

Day 13: Caprivi - Windhoek

Return to Windhoek/Eros Airport in the course of the morning.
A private transfer takes you to the hotel.
You will have some time to spend at leisure relaxing at the hotel or do some last minute shopping in the city.

Bed/Breakfast
HOTEL PENSION THULE

Day 14: Departure

A private transfer takes you from the hotel to the Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward flight or international flight home.

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Rates:

For 2 person sharing:
single supplement N$ 82 990.00 per person
N$ 13 650.00

For 4 person sharing:
single supplement N$ 62 850.00 per person
N$ 13 650.00

The above rate includes:

All listed accommodation, meals and activities

Pilot accommodation and meals

Flights to all listed destinations

Airport and passenger handling taxes for the Fly-In Safari ONLY

Entrance fees into the parks

The above rate excludes:

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Activities not listed

Flights to and from Namibia

International airport taxes

Personal travel insurance

Personal purchases and expenses, like telephone calls and curio purchases etc

Please note the weight restrictions for your luggage: 10 Kg in soft bags ONLY!
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