Discover Namibia - Lodges
Discover Namibia - Lodges
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Tour Overview
Vast, spectacular, diverse, Namibia is the best of Africa and more. The wildlife rivals any: spend two days spotting safari animals in Etosha National Park, track rhinos on the Waterberg Plateau, and watch our lodges’ water holes for any welcome visitors. You’ll also climb a desert dune, hike to the ancient White Lady rock painting, and gaze into the Milky Way at night. Better yet, you’ll be joined by one of our expert tour leaders, eager to share their Namibia. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
The tour starts at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. The afternoon can be spent exploring or relaxing, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or watching the many native birds that swoop overhead. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening to discuss the adventures to come.
Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)
Day 2 : Drive Through Namib Nuakluft To Sesriem
Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park towards the Sesriem/Solitaire area.
This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on Earth. It also has towering, jagged rock formations and an incredible lunar landscape, so be prepared for great photo stops.
Driving: 186mi-217mi (300km-350km); seven hours
Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)
Day 3 : Climb The World’S Tallest Dunes; See Cheetahs At The Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre
Location: Sossusvlei
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we spend much of our time in the Namib Desert. Rising early, we visit the tallest dunes in the world and climb one of them in the early morning light for spectacular views.
We can then either walk to Hiddenvlei as a group (a round journey of 1hr 45min) or catch a 4x4 transfer (optional extra) to Deadvlei, where ancient acacia trees form an eerie desert scene. If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok or ostrich among the dunes. In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon before joining a guide to see the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre; depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning.
Driving: 124mi (200km); three hours
Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)
Day 4 : To Swakopmund Via The Flamingos At Walvis Bay
Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
We take a long but very scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. En route, we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see flamingos. Swakopmund is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses and a centre for adrenaline activities.
Driving: 186mi (300km); 5hr 30min
Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)
Day 5 : Free Day For Optional Activities
Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to enjoy one of the many optional activities here. On the water, go deep-sea fishing; in the desert, try sandboarding and quad-biking; and in the sky, fly over the Skeleton Coast. Or spend the day enjoying the fantastic local Viennese-style cakes, walk along the beach or nearby dunes, or just watch the world pass in this town which seems strangely out of place in Africa.
Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)
Day 6 : To Brandberg Mountain In Damaraland
Location: Brandberg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a relaxing start, we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean behind and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, in Damaraland. The Damaraland area is best-known as being home to desert elephants that roam in the Ugab River. Depending on our arrival time, there may be the option of a 4x4 game drive looking for desert elephants.
In the evening, we can normally enjoy spectacular stargazing.
Driving: 149mi (240km); 3hr 30min
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite (or similar)
Day 7 : Walk Through Valley 45 To The Ancient White Lady Rock Painting
Location: Brandberg White Lady Painting
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We begin our day with a short drive to Brandberg, where we enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we view beautiful, granite formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley takes us to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by San hunter-gatherers at least 2,000 years ago (please note that if elephants walk into this area then it might be too dangerous to do the walk - in this case we will typically go on a game drive looking for elephants). After, we drive towards the Khorixas area, where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling crafts from the roadside. We may also spot desert elephants and meerkats on the way.
Driving: 155mi (250km); 4hr 30min
Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge (or similar)
Day 8 : To Etosha National Park
Location: Etosha National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
We begin with a short drive to Etosha, a huge national park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large salt pan. We should arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive before reaching our accommodation for the night. The itinerary allows plenty of time to really enjoy this fabulous game park.
Driving: 125mi (200km); three hours
Accommodation: Okaukuejo Lodge (or similar)
Day 9 - 10 : Two Days Game Viewing In Etosha
Location: Etosha National Park
Etosha is home to a great variety of species, which are generally easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbucks, kudus, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Bring plenty of camera memory and patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place to spot birds, with plenty of water birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. In Etosha, we typically stay within the park on some or all the nights (subject to availability) and the camps are next to waterholes. These accommodations also offer optional night drives, which you can book and pay for on arrival.
Accommodation: Namutoni Lodge (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1)
Day 11 : To The Waterberg Plateau; Optional 4X4 Game Drive
Location: Waterberg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leaving Etosha behind, we head towards the Waterberg Plateau. This 656ft (200m) high plateau topped by bushveld is one of the most fertile areas in Namibia. There are several walking trails, including one leading to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau. You can also take an optional 4x4 game drive.
Driving: 186mi (300km); five hours
Accommodation: Waterberg Lodge (or similar)
Day 12 : Rhino Tracking; To Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
We have free time this morning to relax or explore the Waterberg Plateau a little further. Later, we head back to Windhoek stopping at a crafts market on the way.
Driving: 199mi (320km); 4hr 30min
Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)
Day 13 : End Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip ends after breakfast. Free time before your flight can be spent relaxing at the accommodation or exploring Windhoek, where there are museums and shops. Alternatively, arrange a township tour of Windhoek or visit the nearby Daan Viljoen game reserve (see Optional Excursions section).
What's Included
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All breakfasts, two lunches, four dinners
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All accommodation
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All transport and listed activities
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Tour leader throughout
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Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
Food
All breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners are included. In the itinerary, we state which meals are included on which day.
For meals not included, allow approximately 250 - 350 Namibian dollars (US$15-20) per person for dinner and 250 Namibian dollars (US$ 15) for lunch. Meals are in restaurants or at the lodges.
Meat plays a big part in Namibian cuisine. However, lodges
estaurants can cater for vegetarians if notified in advance. Please make let us know before departure if you have any dietary requests.
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Accommodation
Throughout this adventure in Namibia, we mostly stay in two- and three-star lodges and occasionally in permanent tented camps. Most properties have swimming pools, so don’t forget your swimwear.
Below are a few of the standout accommodations.
Arebbusch Travel Lodge
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Our guesthouse is only a 10-minute drive from the city centre yet is spacious with two swimming pools and one of the best pizzerias in the capital. It also has a beautiful garden enlivened with indigenous trees, which provide a habitat for a wealth of birdlife, including black-throated canaries, laughing doves and red-headed finches.
Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Our Brandberg stay is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. There’s a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools.
Lodges in Etosha National Park
In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself – a huge plus for any animal lover. The resorts we use are either Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni. Each location has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe.
Worth knowing
Wifi is available in several properties but not everywhere, notably not in Sesriem, Etosha or Waterberg.
Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it is sometimes necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. However, this is rare. Where we stay will not impact the number of game drives we have within the park.
Our rooms in Etosha are the only accommodation where mosquito nets are provided, as the park is in a low-risk malaria area.
Additional game drives may be available at the Etosha sites, which can be booked on arrival for an extra cost.
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Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Visas for Namibia are not required for UK or Commonwealth passport holders. Other nationalities should check before travelling.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 16 year age people can go on this tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements.
Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A. -
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
2 and 3-star
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Discover Namibia - Lodges
13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek
Visiting: Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Brandberg, Brandberg White Lady Painting, Etosha National Park, Waterberg ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AZNP
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements