About Karen Blackwood
Award-winning photographer Karen Blackwood has been leading photo safaris around the world, including Africa, for over a decade. She is a passionate conservationist and invested in ensuring her guests have the best (and most ethical!) wildlife viewing experiences. Karen has taught photography skills in the field to hundreds of people of every skill level, including those who have never held a “real” camera before. Non-photographers are always welcome and included too!
About Okonjima Nature Reserve
The malaria-free family-operated Okonjima Lodge, home of the Africat Foundation, is nestled at the base of the Omboroko Mountains and surrounded by acacia thornveld.
AfriCat stands out for conducting one of Namibia’s longest-running Leopard Monitoring Projects. Additionally, the AfriCat Pangolin Research Project is among the few initiatives worldwide dedicated to studying free-roaming pangolins.
Committed to substantial conservation endeavours, AfriCat’s dedication to safeguarding wildlife in their native habitat is profound. This commitment extends across the expansive 200km² Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Okonjima Lodge offers a diverse range of accommodation, spanning from well-appointed, private camp sites to awe-inspiring safari lodges. The acclaimed Okonjima African Villa and Private Bush Suite provide a luxury safari experience, pampering guests with their own private chef, guide, and safari vehicle.
During your stay at Okonjima you will enjoy
- Leopard Tracking
- A Walk with White Rhino
- Pangolin Tracking
- Guided Nature Walks
as well as other optional activities such as "Endangered Species" and "Night Drives"
The partnership between the Okonjima Lodges, the Okonjima Nature Reserve and the AfriCat Foundation is a demonstration of the symbiosis between conservation and tourism. Research by the AfriCat Foundation has confirmed that the Okonjima Nature Reserve is an ideal ecosystem for leopard, brown hyaena and pangolin. The Reserve is thus one of the best places in the country to see these normally shy and elusive animals.
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10 Sep 2026 |
day 0 |
Okonjima Plains Camp | Okonjima Nature Reserve |
3 nights |
HB+ |
10 Sep 2026 |
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13 Sep 2026 |
day 3 |
Hotel Thule | Windhoek |
1 night |
B&B |
13 Sep 2026 |
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HB+: Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities |
B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
5 Days / 4 Nights
6 guests
£2,395 per person ( excluding all flights )
( this price is based on a minimum of 6 people )
Includes:
- Karen Blackwood as tour leader for duration of your trip
- Licensed and experienced professional guide for the duration of your safari
- En-suite accommodation in single rooms at Okonjima Plains Camp
- Half Board including breakfast and dinner
- Lunch at Okonjima
- Up to 3 leopard tracking activities at Okonjima
- 1 Walking with white rhino experience
- 1 pangolin tracking experience
- 1 guided bush walk
- All park entrance fees
- Medivac evacuation within Namibia
- Supplier failure insurance
Excludes:
- International or local flights
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Fees for passports, immunisation, visas and insurance
- Tips and gratuities
