Enjoy star gazing as you
get ready for bed at the
Kulala Wilderness Camp









Enjoy picnic lunches while
on safari in Namibia










The cheetah run at the
Cheetah Conservation
Fund in Otjiwarongo









Elephants lie down to
sleep just like humans,
however sick elephants
sleep standing up









One of the numerous
waterholes you'll visit
at Etosha National Park









Endangered desert rhinos
are skittish and difficult to
see by vehicle, but are
accessible by trek

The Discovery Journey to

Namibia

Discover the magnificent landscapes and unique wildlife of Namibia, where apricot-hued desert sands swirl into razor sharp towering dunes, the largest in the world.  Marvel at coastal shores spotted with charming seaside towns that map the trials and tribulations of centuries of ocean voyages. Bushwalking and drives in open 4x4 vehicles reward you with the wildlife treasures that inhabit this sometimes rough and harsh terrain.  Find out about the latest research and conservation efforts of the Cheetah Conservation Fund to protect this endangered cat, of RARE to protect the Cape Griffon Vulture and of the Rhino Trust’s efforts to preserve this prehistoric creature. Luxury lodges and tented camps make almost dream-like havens for relaxing under the starry skies.

Days 1/2 - New York or Washington D.C./Johannesburg
Board your overnight flight. The next day arrive in Johannesburg where you are escorted to your airport hotel. INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL. (Meals Aloft)


Day 3 - Windhoek
Return to the airport for your flight to Windhoek, Namibia, located in a basin between the Khomas Highland and the beautiful Auas and Eros mountains. Stroll the streets to see the mix of modern and turn-of-the-century architecture. The rest of your day and evening are at leisure.  WINDHOEK COUNTRY CLUB RESORT. (B)

Days 4/5 - Sossusvlei
Begin your adventure with a drive to the stunning scenery of the Namib Desert region and your home for the next two nights, Sossusvlei.  For over 80 million years, the parched and desolate beauty that is the Namib Desert has endured endless orange dunes blown into razor sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind.  The immense rich ochre of the Sossusvlei sand dunes are the highest in the world, towering at almost 1,000 feet over their nearest rivals in Arabia.  Your camp is situated on the 51,891-acre Kulala Wilderness Reserve featuring wonderful desert scenery.  It affords access to Sossusvlei and also offers privacy and exclusivity.  This is not an animal rich region, so you appreciate the sightings of animals such as springbok, oryx and ostrich who manage to survive in these harsh conditions.  Nature walks and night drives are also offered.  KULALA WILDERNESS CAMP. (All Meals Daily)


Days 6/7 - Kuiseb Canyon/Swakopmund/Namib Naukluft Park
Travel through the geological wonders of Kuiseb Canyon, the best place to see the ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis plants that live for centuries and where geologists Henno Martin and Hermann Korn found refuge during World War II. Arrive at charming Swakopmund and the elegant décor of your historic hotel, built in 1905. Next day, walking trails allow you to discover Namib Naukluft Park, a mountainous region that rises up from the gravel desert plain dominated by the Naukluft Massif and high plateaus split by deep gorges. A stronghold of the Hartmann’s mountain zebra, other wildlife includes steenbok, springbox, oryx, chacma baboon, klipspringer and over 200 bird species, such as Black Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture and the endemic Herero Chat. HANSA HOTEL. (B Daily)

Days 8/9 - Northern Damaraland/Save the Rhino Trust
This region is home to Namibia’s only free-ranging wildlife, including Hartmann’s mountain zebra, desert-adapted elephant and rhino, and the largest predator population outside of Etosha, including a staggering 100 lions. Meet with researchers from the Save the Rhino Trust to learn about their mission to stop the poaching of rhino, elephant and other wildlife. Since founded over 20 years ago, rhino numbers have more than doubled. Your spacious mobile tents (easily moved to follow animal activity) situated in Palmwag Reserve share space with ancient Welwitschia plants. Expert rhino trackers take you into the bush for up-close views of this mighty animal. Other activities include day and night wildlife drives and guided nature walks. DESERT RHINO CAMP. (All Meals Daily)


Days 10/11 - Twyfelfontein
On a small, rocky outcrop with spectacular views of tabletop rocks, small canyons, dry riverbeds and grassland vistas is your unique lodge that co-exists in harmony with the surrounding scenery. Explore the San rock engravings created on the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein. Go in search of desert-adapted elephant that roam dry riverbeds to witness their unique and playful behaviors, including sand baths. Burnt Mountain is a fascinating formation of metamorphized shale burnt millions of years ago that dazzles with shimmering colors when hit by sunlight. The ancient Petrified Forest complete with petrified bark, growth rings and wood grain was established here 260 million years ago. Birdlife is abundant with regular sightings of Secretary Bird, Pale Chanting Goshawk, Booted Eagle and the endemic Rupell’s Korhaan. In 4x4 open vehicles, search for herds of steenbok, kudu and gemsbock. In the evenings, relax under the dazzling African skies twinkling with stars.  DORO NAWAS CAMP. (B,L,D Daily)

Days 12/13 - Etosha National Park

The Ongava Reserve adjacent to Etosha National Park is home to your luxury tented camp. Spend the next two days exploring Ongava Private Reserve and Etosha, Namibia’s premier park and one of Southern Africa’s most important wildlife reserves, established in 1907. Part of the Kalahari Basin, the park is dominated by a massive mineral pan of flat saline desert that originated over 12 million years ago, surrounded by Mopani woodland and savannah grassland. Currently, it holds water for only a brief period each year attracting scores of wading birds, including flamingo and pelican. This is big animal country where elephant, giraffe, blue wildebeest, Burchell’s and Hartmann’s zebra and the rare black rhino roam the forbidding terrain. Abundant antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala share the precious grasslands with ostrich and Kori Bustard with lion, leopard and cheetah well-hidden nearby. ANDERSSON CAMP. (B,L, D Daily)

Days 14/15 - Otjiwarongo
Begin with a drive to Otjiwarongo to experience the traditional life of your host Namibian farm family by night, and by day the inspiring efforts of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF).  In an effort to support this critically endangered cat, the Fund reaches out to the wild, where the cheetah’s struggle for survival is most crucial and this farm in Namibia provides a permanent base of operation.  Duties permitting, you will have a chance to talk to the director of CCF – American conservationist Laurie Marker, who has devoted her life to the preservation of the cheetah.  Learn about the plight of the Cape Griffon Vulture, critically endangered, with an estimated 8 to 11 birds left in Namibia – all making their home in the Waterberg Plateau – and the efforts of RARE and your hostess, another American, Maria Diekmann, to save them.  FARM STAY. (All Meals Daily)


Days 15/16 - Johannesburg/Washington D.C. or New York
Your incredible journey to Namibia has come to an end as you embark on your flight to Windhoek, where you board your flight home via Johannesburg. (B, Meals Aloft)

FOR THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE, WHY NOT COMBINE THIS ADVENTURE WITH AN OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO CAPE TOWN, VICTORIA FALLS OR KRUGER NATIONAL PARK. CONTACT CLASSIC ESCAPES FOR SUGGESTED ITINERARIES AND PRICING.   

Your Safari Includes: 

  • Superior accommodations throughout or similar.
  • All meals as specified.
  • All wildlife viewing by private 4x4 open vehicles, driven by professional driver/guides.
  • Complimentary bottled water in vehicles and at meals.
  • All applicable hotel/lodge taxes and gratuities for baggage handling.
  • All park entry fees.
  • Complimentary backpack, baggage tags and passport wallet.

Call Today to begin planning your journey of a
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