2013 Namibia Lodging Tour

Day 1:  Hosea Kutako International Airport - River Crossing Lodge (Windhoek) Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport you will be met by a representative from SafariWise and then be transferred to River Crossing. River Crossing Lodge is situated just east of Namibia's capital city Windhoek, nestled amongst the foothills of the Auas Mountains. This location makes it an ideal first or final destination on any visit to Namibia, especially if your onward journey departs from the main international airport. Also, as it is a mere 5 minutes drive from the city centre, it is not too far from the main shopping, medical and banking facilities. The German architecture at River Crossing Lodge resembles a farm style of yesteryear, complete with corrugated roofs, wide balconies decorated with impressive pots of geraniums, all on an unspoiled game estate. Accommodation: River Crossing Meals: Dinner Included activities: Afternoon at leisure Optional activities: Game drives    

Day 3:  Sossusvlei Lodge (Sossusvlei Area) This morning starts before sunrise. We drive to Sossusvlei in time to see the beautiful Namib sunrise. The Sossusvlei, Namibia's famous highlight in the heart of the Namib Desert, is a huge clay pan, enclosed by giant sand dunes. Some of the spectacular hills of sand are, at a height of 300 meters, the highest in the world. Only after a heavy rainfall, which is a rare event in this area, does the vlei fill with water. Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge Meals: Breakfast / Picnic lunch / Dinner Included activities: Sossusvlei & Sesriem excursion Optional activities: There is a wide variety of activities to enjoy in the area including Sossusvlei excursions, desert scenic flights, bush dinners, nature drives, sundowners, guided sunset walks, hot-air balloon flights and eco-quad biking.    

Day 5:  Atlantic Villa (Swakopmund Area) Spend the day exploring Swakopmund. We have included a choice between two activities, a dolphin cruise or Tommy’s living desert tour. Accommodation: Atlantic Villa Meals: Breakfast Included activities: Dolphin cruise or Tommy’s Living Desert tour Optional activities: Quad biking, sand boarding, boat fishing, ballooning & scenic flights over the Skeleton Coast The Living Desert Tour    

Day 7:  Twyfelfontein Country Lodge (Damaraland Area) Explore Damaraland. The slopes above Twyfelfontein are littered with large rock slabs, with the largest concentration of rock engravings in Africa. The engravings are mostly of animals, but there are also human footprints, animal spoor and some abstract motifs. We also visit the Organ Pipes, which are exposes in a gorge; roughly 100m long and reach a maximum height of 5m. We go in search for the Desert adapted elephant. Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Meals: Breakfast / Picnic lunch / Dinner Included activities: Excursion to the rock paintings, Organ pipes & Burnt Mountain, along the way we search for a sighting of the Desert adapted elephant Optional activities: N.A.    

Etosha

Day 9: Taleni Etosha Village – Halali Resort (Etosha National Park) Strategically located halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni, Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees, and provides an ambiance of tranquillity and space. It is surrounded by some popular waterholes in the park. A floodlit waterhole which is viewed from an elevated vantage point within the camp provides exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the night.  Accommodation: Halali Resort Meals: Breakfast / Picnic lunch / Dinner Included activities: Game drives and game viewing at floodlit waterholes Optional activities: N.A    

Etosha

Day 11: Halali Resort – Old Traders Lodge (Erindi Game Reserve) Namibia has its fascinating desert, its own canyon, the Etosha pan and endless savannah, but on a vast mountainous plain lie Erindi, translated as "The Place of Water" in local Herero, with more than 15 000 head of game teeming over an unbelievably large game reserve, where even rare and endangered species are being conserved and managed in a manner that allows man to experience what it was once like to live in undisturbed Africa. The experience is set on 71 000 ha of pristine wilderness with varied landscapes in a malaria-free area, from mountains to savannah to open grassland right in the heart of Namibia: Erindi Private Game Reserve is situated in the triangle between Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Omaruru. The pure tranquillity, abundant wildlife and distant horizons with awesome sunsets will sweep us off our feet. Old Traders Lodge provides the accommodation at Erindi Private Game Reserve. This impressive lodge comprises the main dining room and viewing deck as well as 35 well appointed suites including 5 deluxe suites. Three of the five deluxe suites face the water hole. The spacious suites include; comfortable double or twin single beds with crisp linen and warm blankets, remote controlled air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, in-room safe, in-room study desk, satellite TV, hairdryers, fridges and kettles. Accommodation: Old Traders Lodge Meals: Breakfast / Picnic lunch / Dinner Included activities: Afternoon game drive - A short excursion takes a sundowner location. Intense golden hues make the evening surreal as we sip drinks and enjoy light snacks. The light softens after a magnificent sunset, as the sun dips behind the horizon, the air cools, day transforms to night. Animals leave the safety of their daytime shelters. The numerous nocturnal hunters, including lion and genet pick up scent trailing the night air. Evening excursion also bring incredible viewing of little creatures such as striped polecat, African wild cat, bat eared foxes, porcupine and pangolin, brown hyena, spotted hyena and jackal. Optional activities: N.A.