4-Day Etosha And Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek
This budget accommodated Namibian wildlife safari provides a great opportunity to witness Namibia's wildlife up close in Etosha National Park. Ideal for wildlife & nature lovers, this lodging tour includes 2 nights in the Etosha area, and 1 night in the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Optional activities here include quad-biking and sandboarding or instead visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a RAMSAR listed wetland, home to many bird species including the greater and lesser flamingo, endemic Damara Tern, pelicans and more.
ItineraryDay 1: Afternoon game drive in Etosha National parkStop At: Chameleon Safaris, 5 Voigt St North, Windhoek Central, Windhoek 9000 Namibia
Pick up is from 7h15 and pre-departure meeting is at Chameleon Safaris office.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Otjiwarongo, Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region
After just 3hours we arrive in the small town of Otjiwarongo where we can collect any last minute supplies, drinks & snacks etc, before continuing on to Etosha National Park
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Etosha National Park, Etosha National Park, Oshikoto Region
Arriving at Andresson Gate around 2pm, spend the rest of the afternoon game driving through to our accommodation at Halali.
Accommodation at Halali is in twin share rooms, and we highly recommend spending time at the floodlit waterhole before and after dinner.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
• Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Accommodation included: Overnight at Halali RestCamp in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Day 2: Full day game driving in Etosha National ParkStop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Morning game drives takes you out into the park searching for predators. A mid morning game drive takes you through to the Etosha Pan where we can see where the park gets it's name.
Duration: 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Etosha National Park, Etosha National Park, Oshikoto Region
After lunch at a picnic site near the pan, we head out for our final game drive, heading back towards Okaukuejo, and exit the park just before sunset, driving through to our lodge for the evening, Etosha Village.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
• Dinner: A delicious buffet dinner offering a selection of meats, stirfries, salads, soups and desserts.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Etosha Village in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Day 3: Travelling via Damaraland to SwakopmundStop At: Damaraland, Damaraland
Today is a long day in the vehicle travelling through rural Namibia. Our journey takes us through Damaraland where we have the chance to meet the Damara people where we can support them at their small pop up shop, as well as get to know them in their local environment.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uis, Uis, Erongo Region
Just before we reach Uis, we stop at a small Himba settlement. Here we can enjoy a short tour through their village and get to know a little more about what makes the Himba people so unique.
On arrival in Uis we make a short stop to resupply cold drinks and have a quick bathroom break before continuing our journey across the desert.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zeila Shipwreck, Henties Bay Namibia
We then make our way across the plains of the Namib Desert, through the the coast where we make a stop at the Zeila Shipwreck.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: A La Mer Hotel, Libertina Amathila Avenue, Swakopmund, Namibia
We arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon where we will check into our accommodation at Hotel A La Mer, located just across the road from the beach as well as some of Swakopmund's top restaurants.
Dinner tonight is at own expense.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel A La Mer in luxury twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Day 4: Travelling to Walvis Bay then to WindhoekStop At: Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region
Leisurely breakfast and the option to join one of the many optional activities available here such as: quad biking and sand boarding best fit with this itinerary. For those interested in birds our driver will be happy to take you to Walvis Bay to see the flamingos in the Walvis Bay lagoon which is a protected RAMSAR Site for birds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Okahandja Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market, Voortrekker Road, Okahandja Namibia Southern Entrance to the city of Okahandja close to, B1, Okahandja, Okahandja Namibia
From Walvis bay, we start the journey back to Windhoek. As we travel back we will see the Spitzkoppe in the distance, Namibia's very own matterhorn. Spitzkoppe is home to a population of Damara people that make their living from the small scale mining of semi-precious stones. Time permitting we can stop at their small crystal market and have the chance to learn more about how they mine, and what treasures can be found in the mountain.
We make a brief stop at the Okahandja woodcarvers market on our return to Windhoek. Here you need to make use of your bargaining skills if you want to purchase some hand made souvenirs.
We arrive back in Windhoek late afternoon returning to Chameleon Backpackers. Those staying elsewhere will be dropped at their accommodation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Maximum of 2 adults/youths per room"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Start Time:
07:00 AM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Chameleon Safaris, Ferry Street, Windhoek, Namibia
Traveler pickup is offered
We recommend pre-safari accommodation at Chameleon Backpackers where this tour begins.
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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