Arrive at Windhoek International Airport. We pack the cars and get ready for our trip the next day.
Tonight we will have dinner at a local restaurant (dinner for your own account)
The Harnas Wildlife Foundation is a charitable organisation and one of the few orphanages and wildife sanctuaries for wild animals in Southern Africa. More than 300 animals including lions, leopards, cheetahs, endangered Africa wild dogs, meerkats, baboons and tortoises live on the 10 000 hectare farm which is being transformed into a protected wildlife reserve. Harnas is located approx. 300 km to the east of Windhoek near Gobabis. Harnas is dedicated to saving Namibia's endangered wild animals.
Lion Roar Sundowner: 18:00-19:00
Hear the thrilling sound of the lions roaring and competing for the loudest and strongest position on Harnas while enjoying a delicious sundowner!
It is the lion's roar, answered first from one direction and then another, increasing in degree until you can feel the vibrations in your chest. Each roar is beating to the rhythm of your heart. When the lions' calls have reached their peak, they begin to wane, until the sounds are mere growls expelled with each deep animal breath. In and out, in and out, the growls lessen, and then there is stillness. Territory has been established for the moment--as it will be again at sunset and at tomorrow's sunrise and each day after. (Barbara Bennet) Book Excerpt: “Soul of a Lion”.
Sundowner & Feeding tour
The Harnas team would like to invite you to join us for a morning coffee with the lions. During this tour you will get to experience the Wildlife Welfare World of Harnas, where certain enclosures have been constructed to hold new arrivals sick or injured animals and animals that cannot be rehabilitated and released. You will witness the care given to these animals so to ensure they are having a good second chance in life. You will go with us on a guided tour, through the kingdom of lions, cheetahs, baboons, wild dogs, leopards and caracals; get to hear all the information and stories of our animals.
You will be driven in one of our open safari vehicles and be able to relax and experience our amazing Namibian wildlife up close and personal. Watch a lion feeding just a few feet away, hear the amazing sounds and see the behaviour of the endangered wild dog. You will see the graceful cheetah and laugh at the antics of the baboon clan. Witness our tour guides serving breakfast to these spectacular animals.
Morning Feeding Tour
Breakfast at the Camp
Continue to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Arrive at the Lodge and Pitch Camp
Afternoon Cheetah feeding and sundowner on the dune. Experience being in close contact with the fastest land animal on earth. During the cheetah feeding, you will learn everything about this fascinating predator and have the opportunity for great photo close-ups.
Experience the breathtaking sunset on one of our highest dunes with refreshments and Namibian snacks, while enjoying the silence of the desert and an incredible view into the landscape.
Dinner at the Camp
Overnight
Breakfast at the Campsite
Your next stop along your Namibia road trip will be one of the most famous tourist destinations in the country! Located in the Sesriem/Sossusvlei area of the Namib-Naukluft National Park is quite an unusual natural wonder – a dry lake bed filled with trees in the middle of the sand dunes.
Arrive and Pitch Camp
Dinner under the Stars
Overnight at Sesriem Campsite
Early morning wake up
Early morning Coffee/Tea
From the camp you’ll drive about an hour through the park on a paved road until you reach the parking lot at the end of the road.
On the way stop over at Dune 45
Few words can describe how it feels as you stand before a towering orange sand dune stretching some 300m towards the bright blue sky, walk amongst 900-year-old fossilised Acacia trees in the vast white clay pan of Deadvlei, or touch the shifting sands of the world’s oldest desert, the Namib.
Visit Sesriem Canyon
Dinner under the Stars
Overnight at Sesriem Campsite
Breakfast at the Camp
Break up Camp and Continue to Swakopmund
From Solitaire you’re headed northeast across the Namib Naukluft National Park and along the way you’ll cross the Tropic of Capricorn – the perfect iconic spot for a photo to remember your trip to Namibia!
Arrive in Swakopmund
Check in at the Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
The town of Swakopmund offers a range of outdoor adventures for travelers to enjoy. From riding quads in the vast Namib Desert to sailing around the South Atlantic while munching on fresh oysters, this little town has something for everyone.
If you’re feeling a bit road-worn Swakopmund is the best place along this Namibia itinerary to stop for a couple of days and recharge. There is a beach to relax at or you can try the microbrews at Brewer & Butcher inside the Strand Hotel.
Afternoon and Dinner at Leisure
Overnight
Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive the the Walvis Bay Yacht Club
08h45 Check in for your cruise
09h00 Depart on a Marine Cruise with Snacks On boars
12h15 Return to the Yacht Club and continue to Swakopmund
Afternoon at Leisure
Dinner included
Overnight at Swakopmund Plaza Hotel
Breakfast at the Hotel
Check Out and Continue to Twyfelfontein
Drive Along the Skeleton Coast
The stretch of coastline known as the “Skeleton Coast” has been called both “the land God made in anger” and “the gates of hell”. Sadly many ships have wrecked along this desolate coastline over the years and to this day it is still scattered with the remains of both animal skeletons and ships. And because this area of Namibia is so forbidding, it is also one of the most pristine coastlines in the world.
Arrive at Twyfelfontein Tented camp and Pitch Camp
Visit the Damara Living Museum
Dinner at the Camp
Overnight at Twyfelfontein Campsite
The wildlife eden of Etosha National Park is one of the great safari destinations in Africa.
The biodiversity of Etosha is truly impressive. Here you can see 4 out of the famous African Big 5 animals: elephants, rhinos, lions, and leopards. The only one that is missing here is the buffalo. Besides these impressive animals, you can see more than a hundred other mammal species such as giraffes, zebras, different antelopes, wildebeests, hyenas, cheetahs, warthogs, jackals, foxes, and many others.
Some animals e.g. leopards are difficult to see during the day as they’re more active after the sunset. To see them you can join a night safari drive from your campsite. Local guides know where and when to look for animals.
For many tourists visiting Etosha becomes the highlight of their Namibia road trip. To get the best experience it’s important to come here in the right season. The dry season, May to October, is the best time to see wildlife. During the dry season, there is not much water in the park animals come to waterholes to drink. You can sit next to one of them in your car and see many animals without even driving around too much.
You should spend your evenings and mornings out on safari - it's when wildlife viewing is at it's best and you'll be able to spot that elusive big five! During the day, when the midday sun is at it's most ferocious, sit back and relax in the shade or by the pool.
Camp Dinosaur Mount Etjo
The camping sites are located about 3 km from Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, each campsite is privately situated under shady trees, with a lawn and a view over a waterhole.
Camp sites are equipped with hot/cold water, private toilet & shower, dish-washing basins, 220 V electricity, fireplace, a camping table and complementary fire wood.
Campers are welcome to participate in all activities and enjoy meals at Mount Etjo Safari Lodge.
Breakfast at the Lodge
Last minute Shopping
Transfer to the Airport
Check in for your Flight
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