Safari OverviewThis 13-day safari allows us to explore one of the last remaining true wilderness areas in Africa, northwestern Namibia. Because of its rugged terrain, it receives less tourists and local inhabitants are mainly the OvaHimba tribe with a population density of only 1 person per 2 km2. The whole Kunene region covers approximately 115,000 km2 and it has an open ecosystem where desert adapted wildlife migrate over large distances in search of food and water which is scarce in this rather arid area.
We will be exploring the main river beds which are usually dry with a few water sources. These include the Ugab, Huab, Uniab, Hoanib and Hoarusib ephemeral rivers. We will visit the Damara and OvaHimba tribes, to learn more about their culture and everyday way of life.
Bordering Namibia and Angola is a perennial river, the Kunene. We will explore it after our stay at the Epupa Falls. Our last stay will be the western side of the famous Etosha National Park from the Galton gate side. Our accommodation will range from remote camping to luxury lodges. This safari can start in either Windhoek or Swakopmund and ends in Windhoek.
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Any element can be tailored , starting with your planned tour dates, activities, accommodation etc.
Tour info:
Safari starts and ends in Windhoek. (Option to start in Swakopmund can be arranged)
Duration-
13 days/12 nights
Type of accommodation-
Comfortable / mid-range
**This Private Guided Safari can be booked for any date as per your planned travel dates
MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
• Damaraland-
Rugged but beautiful and home to desert adapted animals and San rock art
• Palmwag-
Host to our annual Save the Rhino walking safari
• Kunene region-
Stunning Epupa falls and home of the Himba people
• Etosha National Park-
One of the greatest wildlife parks on the planet
Top Mammals:
African Elephant
Black and White Rhinoceros
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Gemsbok
Various desert adapted animals
Top Birds:
Kori Bustard
Secretarybird
Ruppell’s and Northern Black Korhaan
Burchell’s Courser
Damara Red-billed and Monteiro’s Hornbill
Sociable Weaver
Optional Activities:
• Sundowner nature drive or a horseback trail in Kaokoland
| ITINERARY OVERVIEW |
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| Day 1 | Arrival in Windhoek, departure to Brandberg |
| Day 2 | Brandberg |
| Day 3 | Twyfelfontein |
| Day 4 | Twyfelfontein |
| Day 5 | Palmwag |
| Day 6 | Rhino tracking |
| Day 7-8 | Purros |
| Day 9 | Epupa Falls (Kunene region) |
| Day 10 | Kunene River |
| Day 11 | Hobatere Concession |
| Day 12 | Hobatere and Etosha National Park |
| Day 13 | Departure |
Keep in mind that all our tours can be customised according to your specific requirements.
Talk to us at info@naturetravelnamibia.com for more information about this or any other Namibia Safari.