Activity Description

Tour Highlights

Etosha National Park: Known for its vast salt pan, abundant wildlife, and spectacular waterhole game viewing.

Okahandja Craft Market: An authentic cultural experience featuring local artisans’ handmade goods.

Scenic Drives: Witness Namibia’s stunning landscapes, from savannahs to salt pans.

Wildlife Sightings: Opportunities to see the Big Five, rare species like the black rhino, and migratory birds.

Starry Skies: Experience Namibia’s famously clear night skies, perfect for stargazing.

This short but fulfilling itinerary offers a blend of cultural exposure and wildlife adventure, ideal for travelers with limited time.

Day 1
Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will be welcomed with a bright smile and picked by your friendly, passionate and knowledgeable guide, your name printed on a A4 paper for easy identification. Receive your tour documents for your tour briefing just before departing to Etosha.

En route, make a stop at the Okahandja Craft Market, a renowned spot for high-quality Namibian handmade crafts, including wooden sculptures, jewelry, and textiles. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase authentic souvenirs while supporting local artisans.

Continue the scenic drive, passing small towns and landscapes typical of Namibia’s central plateau.

Afternoon

Arrive at your lodge near or inside Etosha National Park in time for a late lunch or quick refreshments.

Head out for your first game drive in Etosha National Park.

Highlights: Explore nearby waterholes such as Okaukuejo or Ombika, where wildlife gathers in the afternoon. Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions basking in the late-day sun.

Return to the lodge for dinner.

Evening relaxation: Enjoy the serene ambiance, stargazing, or watch wildlife at a nearby waterhole (if the lodge provides one).

Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Etosha National Park

Morning

Early breakfast at the lodge to start your day with energy.

Begin your full-day game drive through Etosha National Park, focusing on its vast landscapes, iconic waterholes, and diverse wildlife.

Afternoon

Stop for a packed lunch or visit one of the designated picnic spots in the park.

Highlights: Visit famous waterholes like Halali, Okondeka, and Nebrownii for sightings of rhinos, wildebeests, springboks, and predators such as cheetahs and leopards.

Drive through the iconic Etosha Pan, a massive salt pan visible from space. The shimmering mirages and occasional wildlife crossing the pan make for stunning photo opportunities.

Evening

Return to the lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and relaxation: Share stories of the day’s adventures while enjoying the lodge’s amenities.

Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 3
Drive Back to Windhoek

Morning

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge while taking in the last glimpses of Etosha’s beauty.

Begin the drive back to Windhoek, retracing the scenic route.

Optional: Brief stops for refreshments or to revisit highlights like the Okahandja Craft Market for last-minute shopping.

Afternoon

Arrive in Windhoek. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel, guesthouse, or the airport for your onward journey.

Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Excluded
Otjikandero Orphanage Himba Village

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