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Home of the ancient san bushmen, Namibia is simply breathtaking; from the game rich salt pans of Etosha National park and the towering dunes of the Namib desert, to the surreal beauty of the skeleton coast and fish river canyon.

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Namibia Tours

A land of superlative contrasts, touring Namibia offers a wealth of experiences, from haunting desert landscapes and spectacular game viewing, to fascinating colonial grandeur and rugged mountain vista. One of Africa’s most stable countries, with an excellent road network lending itself to independent tailor made Namibian adventures. This fascinating land of ancient Bushmen and towering dunes offers vast plains, open skies and a promise of adventure and enchantment.

"Namibia is a land of stunning landscapes, endless skies, barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife –explore the dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert, the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast, amazing marine life just off Swakopmund, the volcanic rock-strewn landscape of Damaraland and the game-filled savannah of Etosha."

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Things to do and see

SOSSUSVLEI

SOSSUSVLEI

Located in the Namib Naukluft Park, in the heart of the Namib Desert, the surreal vistas of Sossusvlei are a major highlight of any visit to Namibia. Containing some of the highest sand dunes in the world, some reaching a height of over 300 metres, this remarkable area affords reasonably easy access to one of the world’s most spectacular desert landscapes, where a walk to the top of one of the towering dunes can present quite magnificent views across the desert scenery. Sunrise and sunset offer the best times to visit, when the spectacular colours play across the land, burnishing it in golden glows, presenting a wealth of magical photographic opportunities and surely one of the most memorable settings in Africa.....

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ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

One of Africa’s great game parks, Etosha can boast a staggering variety of game and birdlife, with some 114 species of animals and 340 species of birds recorded across its 32,000 square kilometres of desert pans and open savannahs. At its centre lies the vast depression of the Etosha Pan, a spectacular expanse of white salt pans, attracting a myriad of wildlife. Game is abundant across these open spaces, with regular sightings of large herds of zebra, gemsbok and elephant, as well as rare black rhino.....

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FISH RIVER CANYON

FISH RIVER CANYON

One of Africa’s most amazing natural marvels, the spectacular Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon on earth, reaching almost 550 metres in depth and extending for some 161 km across the semi-arid landscapes of southern Namibia. Its famous hiking trail is considered one of the best in southern Africa, whilst the canyon itself is home to a variety of bird and animal life.....

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DAMARALAND CAMP

DAMARALAND CAMP

This comfortable and friendly camp offers walks and drives in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia.Damaraland Camp accommodates guests in 9 comfortable tented rooms, with ensuite facilities including flush toilets and showers with hot and cold running water. The dining room and pub are combined under canvas, and an open fire is enjoyed on calm evenings.A feature of the camp is the unique rock pool. Activities throughout the area are in 4x4 vehicles, on mountain bikes and on foot. Although wildlife is not concentrated,Damaraland Camp is situated where the rare desert elephant roams, alongside gemsbok, springbok, ostrich and other hardy desert animals.....

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ONGAVA GAME LODGE AND TENTED CAMP

ONGAVA GAME LODGE AND TENTED CAMP

Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Accommodation comprises 12 airconditioned brick, rock and thatch chalets, each with ensuite facilities. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp's water hole, or on the dining deck under the stars. Facilities include a swimming pool and curio shop. The Ongava Tented Camp comprises 9 large comfortable walk-in tents with ensuite facilities, including flush toilet and a hot shower. Activities at both places include game drives into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where lion, elephant, cheetah, gemsbok, springbok, and hartebeest can be seen.....

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KULALA DESERT LODGE NAMIB DESERT

KULALA DESERT LODGE NAMIB DESERT

Situated on private property bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, Kulala Desert Lodge lies in the heart of the Namib and offers magnificent views of the famous red dunes of Sossusvlei as well as magnificent mountainous scenery and vast open plains. Twelve thatched and canvas chalets or "Kulalas" with ensuite bathrooms and showers are set on wooden platforms to provide maximum airflow. An option for outdoor enthusiasts is that mattresses can be moved to the rooftop to sleep under the stars from a private star gazing platform. The main lodge, with décor inspired from Northern Africa, has a lounge, pub, dining area and plunge pool, and offers a wrap-around veranda that overlooks the waterhole. Nature drives and walks are offered.....

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Places to stay

Damaraland Camp

Damaraland Camp

ituated on the northern face of the Huab River Valley and looking south toward the imposing Brandberg Mountains, Damaraland Camp offers its guests endless vistas. Early morning mists generated by the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air of the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river sand canyon, providing sustenance to the flora and fauna of the region. This comfortable and friendly camp offers walks and drives in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia. Although wildlife is not concentrated, Damaraland Camp is situated where the rare Desert Elephant roams, alongside Gemsbok (Oryx), Springbok, Ostrich and other hardy desert animals. Rare succulent plants somehow manage to eke out an existence in this harsh countryside. Damaraland Camp has 10 tented rooms each with an en suite bathroom including flush toilet and shower with hot and cold running water. A laundry service is offered. The stone living area combines the dining room and pub and an open fire ....

Olive Grove Guesthouse

Olive Grove Guesthouse

Olive Grove Guesthouse is located in a peaceful area of Windhoek and features 11 individually decorated rooms. Each room has a large verandah with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The open-air lounge, spa bath, plunge pool and tranquil garden all invite the visitor to unwind and relax under Namibia’s open skies. The inside lounge is tastefully decorated, with comfortable chairs and a fireplace in front of which to relax and read a magazine. A guest computer is available, for people to check their emails and stay in touch with family and friends back home. Friendly and efficient staff are always on hand to ensure that the visitors’ stay is a comfortable and enjoyable one.....

Andersson's Camp

Andersson's Camp

surrounded by plains teeming with wildlife and situated close to Etosha (the vast expanse of savannah and salt pan, the largest in Africa, 'discovered' by Sir Francis Galton and Charles Andersson in 1851), the Discoverer atmosphere of the camp makes for a much more comfortable modern-day exploration of this landscape. The resurrected farmstead now forms the anchor fronting onto a thriving waterhole and the 20 tented guest units, each with en-suite bathroom, are raised on decks for an enhanced view. This model of eco-sensitive lodging provides an authentic, safe and down-to-earth experience for small groups, families and independent travellers to Etosha.....

Desert Rhino Camp

Desert Rhino Camp

esert Rhino Camp is situated in the 1-million-acre private Palmwag Reserve in northwest Namibia, between Etosha and the Skeleton Coast - few places on the planet can offer this level of privacy and wilderness experience. The predator population is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park with over 100 Lions, Cheetah, Leopard, Brown and Spotted Hyena. Bird life is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present. Desert Rhino Camp has eight large East African-styled "Meru" tents each with an en-suite bathroom comprising hand basin, flush toilet and a classic bucket shower that is filled with hot water whenever needed. The tented dining room offers uninterrupted views of the desert and mountains. Guests can also enjoy full day outings, with a picnic lunch, on the reserve. Desert Rhino Camp is a joint venture between Wilderness Safaris and the "Save the Rhino Trust" - a non-profit conservation organisation that has been working in this area for 20 years. The Trust has ....

Hansa Hotel

Hansa Hotel

The Hansa Hotel is a timeless classic built in 1905 which makes it one of Swakopmund’s oldest hotels. Located in the centre of town, the hotel offers 52 rooms all of which are individually decorated. The restaurant is among the most popular in Swakopmund; the residents bar features a large fireplace, which offers welcome relief from the cool Swakop night temperatures. The Hansa Hotel also has a secluded garden courtyard, which is well protected from the Swakopmund weather. All the rooms are well equipped and the ensuite bathrooms feature under floor heating. The restaurant is renowned for seafood and game specialties and also offers a unique wine list. ....

Sossusvlei Mountain lodge

Sossusvlei Mountain lodge

Sossusvlei Mountain lodge is located on the northern end of the Namibian Nature Reserve at the foothills of the Nubib Mountains. This vast reserve is spanning over 200,000 hectares of pristine Namib Desert reclaimed by conservation efforts to become the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa. Set beneath mountains, Sossusvlei Mountain lodge offers a sophisticated desert experience. Ten stone and glass desert villas are scattered along the edge of the mountains overlooking the dune sea each offering absolute privacy, each complete with its own observatory and telescope, ideal for stargazing. One night is spent here before moving to your camp.....

Mobile Tented Camp

Mobile Tented Camp

CCAfrica’ Mobile Tented Camp, which is used in Waterburg Plateau, Fischer’s Pan Game Reserve, Southern Damaraland and the Namib Desert (Naukluft Mountains) on this itinerary, is of high quality; each spacious tent features proper metal framed beds with a mattress, down pillows and duvet and crisp linen sheet. The sophisticated accessories include canvas wardrobes and stylish bedside lamps. On these fully serviced safaris, support staff perform all the chores. Menus, using only fresh produce, change every day. All meals and drinks are included. ....

The Stiltz

The Stiltz

The Stiltz is unique in every aspect. It offers the most spectacular views in Swakopmund, with wooden bungalows built on stilts, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the river-bed, the sand dunes and the bird rich lagoon at the river mouth. Each private bungalow has been attended to in the finest detail, interlinked by wooden walkways to the others and to the main dining bungalow. With 9 bungalows, all have en-suite bathrooms, a balcony with spectacular views of the dunes, the lagoon and the sea. All have a mini bar and breakfast is included.....

Ongava Tented Camp

Ongava Tented Camp

Ongava Tented Camp is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the 30,000 hectare, privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. The small tented camp is built in a different sector of the reserve to Ongava Lodge. Accommodation comprises eight large comfortable walk-in tents, each with en suite facilities, including flush toilet and a hot shower. All meals are enjoyed in the thatched dining area that overlooks an active waterhole. The camp also has a small pool. Activities include game drives into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where lion, elephant, cheetah, gemsbok, springbok, and hartebeest can be seen at many of the waterholes in the Park. In addition, hides and walks are offered on the private reserve. Ongava has resident white rhino and black rhino, allowing guests staying at Ongava the unique opportunity to see both of these charismatic species. ....

Kulala Desert Lodge

Kulala Desert Lodge

ituated on over 21,0000 ha of private property and bordering the Namib Naukluft Park, Kulala Desert Lodge lies in the heart of the Namib and offers magnificent views of the famous red dunes of Sossusvlei as well as magnificent mountainous scenery and vast open plains. Fourteen thatched & canvas chalets or “Kulalas” (Kulala in the Namibian language “oshiwambo” means “to sleep”) with en suite bathrooms and showers are set on wooden platforms to provide maximum airflow. An option for outdoor enthusiasts is that mattresses can be moved to the rooftop to sleep under the stars from a private star gazing platform. The main lodge, with décor inspired from Northern Africa, has a lounge, pub, dining area and plunge pool, and offers a wrap-around verandah that overlooks the waterhole and provides a perfect location to view and photograph the desert sunset. Early morning guided nature drives to the spectacular dunes are through a private gate on the Tsauchab River. Nature drives and walks are al....

Okonjima Lodge

Okonjima Lodge

Okonjima Lodge is situated in the Omboroko Mountains, which form part of the Waterberg Plateau. The main attraction of this lodge is the Leopard and Cheetah that are resident on the farm. Okonjima is home to the Africat foundation, which is dedicated to preserving the big cats of Namibia, at Okonjima special emphasis is placed on cheetah and leopard. The lodge has ten luxury en-suite double rooms and a secluded swimming pool surrounded by beautiful gardens where a variety of birds and animals may be encountered. (www.okonjima.com)....

Ongava Game Lodge

Ongava Game Lodge

Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Ongava is the ideal place from which to base your activities when visiting Etosha. Accommodation comprises of 12 air-conditioned brick, rock and thatch chalets. Each with a private deck and unobstructed views of the spectacular surroundings. The thatched main lodge with lounge, bar, adjacent swimming pool and open-air deck allows dinner to be served under the stars in full view of the floodlit waterhole, popular with the local Rhino population. (www.ongava.com)....

Staff Favourites

Namibia is a land of stunning landscapes, endless skies, barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife –explore the dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert, the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast, amazing marine life just off Swakopmund, the volcanic rock-strewn landscape of Damaraland and the game-filled savannah of Etosha. 

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