Classic Etosha

You receive a short safari briefing in the morning and once your luggage is safely stowed, you can begin your journey. As you head into the Namibian countryside, you will be amazed by the beautiful wide-open spaces the country has to offer. You also pass through several small towns and you are welcome to make a stop and enjoy lunch along the way (optional). Your accommodation for the next two nights is the Etosha Safari Camp, situated just south of the Etosha National Park’s gate. After a brief check-in, you start your first game drive in the park. The Etosha National Park offers fantastic game drive possibilities and is one of Africa’s most famous parks. Your guide knows the favourite hiding places of the animals and with a little luck, you can already spot a wide range of wildlife on this afternoon game drive. A mouth-watering dinner awaits you at your camp and a good night’s rest.

Those who rise early are more often than not most rewarded when on safari. On top of that you get to witness the dramatic sunrise which the Etosha region is known for delivering on. Today, you get to spend the whole day on safari, seeking out some of Africa’s most famous wildlife inhabitants. Elephants, rhinos and lions often steal the show. But the Etosha National Park is also home to herds of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and various antelope. All playing an important part in a vast ecosystem. Be sure to take your time at the various watering holes and you will often be rewarded with amazing wildlife moments. You can also choose to make a stop at the Etosha Pan, a massive salt pan so big it can even be seen from space. This is where Etosha gets its name from and in the local Oshiwambo language it means ‘Great White Place’. You can easily see why. As the shadows begin to grow longer, you return to your camp, where you will have plenty of new stories to tell in the evening.

A hearty breakfast in the morning, before you head on towards the Okonjima Plains Camp, your next destination. The camp is not only beautifully located, it offers you the opportunity to go on an afternoon game drive (optional), with good chances on brown hyena and leopard sightings. Alternatively, the camp also offers self-guided nature trails which you can safely explore on foot. A wonderful way to stretch the legs a little and delight in your surroundings. Another scrumptious dinner awaits you in the evening.

A visit to the AfriCat Foundation’s Carnivore Care and Information Centre is scheduled for you in the morning. AfriCat is a non-profit organisation working towards the protection of some of Namibia’s most threatened carnivore species. The Foundation is particularly well-known and respected for their big cat conservation efforts. During the activity, a guide will provide you with more information regarding the conservation work the Foundation actively does. Following this activity, you make your way back to Windhoek, stopping in Okahandja along the way. Here you have the chance to buy some hand-made souvenirs from the local woodcarvers’ market. Once you reach Windhoek, your journey with us comes to an end and we hope to see you again soon!