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19 Day Angola & Namibia Pioneer Tour (Northbound)

19 days
From Windhoek to Luanda
4.8 (5 reviews)

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Windhoek

    Windhoek
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mercure Hotel Windhoek),

    Included Activities

    • Short city tour of Windhoek highlights

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Joe's Beerhouse
  2. Day 2

    Windhoek to Etosha National Park

    Windhoek to Etosha National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch prepared from the truck's kitchen)

    Included Activities

    • Journey to Etosha National Park
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Etosha National Park

    Etosha National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on the truck during the drive or at stops)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drives in Etosha National Park
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  4. Day 4

    Etosha National Park

    Etosha National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drives in Etosha National Park
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  5. Day 5

    Etosha National Park to Ruacana

    Etosha National Park to Ruacana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner prepared on the fire)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive exiting Etosha National Park
    • Visit to Ruacana Falls
    Landmarks
    Ruacana Falls
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  6. Day 6

    Ruacana to Oncocua

    Ruacana to Oncocua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Potential interaction with local tribes
  7. Day 7

    Oncocua to Lubango

    Oncocua to Lubango
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Christo Rei Statue
    Landmarks
    Christo Rei Statue
  8. Day 8

    Lubango to Colinas Hills

    Lubango to Colinas Hills
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tundavala Gap
    • Visit to Thirstland Trekker Graves
    Landmarks
    Tundavala Gap
  9. Day 9

    Colinas Hills to Soba Beach

    Colinas Hills to Soba Beach
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Short stop at Mocamedes
    Landmarks
    Soba Beach
  10. Day 10

    Soba Beach

    Soba Beach

    Optional Activities

    • Explore deserted beaches and coves
    • Explore desert landscapes
    • Relax at the lodge
    Landmarks
    Soba Beach
  11. Day 11

    Soba Beach to Lucira

    Soba Beach to Lucira
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light truck lunch on the beach), Dinner
    Landmarks
    Lucira Beach
  12. Day 12

    Lucira to Lobito

    Lucira to Lobito
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lobito
    Landmarks
    Lobito
  13. Day 13

    Lobito to Rio Uiri

    Lobito to Rio Uiri
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner served in a historic barn at the farm)
  14. Day 14

    Rio Uiri

    Rio Uiri
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Farm experience and tour of coffee and banana farming operations
  15. Day 15

    Rio Uiri to Pedras Negras

    Rio Uiri to Pedras Negras
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Pedras Negras
  16. Day 16

    Pedras Negras to Kalandula

    Pedras Negras to Kalandula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the waterfall viewpoint)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kalandula Waterfalls
    • Exploration of waterfall area
    Landmarks
    Kalandula Falls
  17. Day 17

    Kalandula to Cuanza River

    Kalandula to Cuanza River
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Cuanza River
  18. Day 18

    Luanda

    Luanda
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip up the Cuanza River

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant during the tour (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Cuanza River
  19. Day 19

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.8 (5 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Drifters Adventure Tours

  • ToChoi5.0June 2026
    I like this tour. It covers various landscapes and ecological systems and many animals.
  • Tai4.0May 2023
    Exciting tour. Love it very much
  • Stella5.0September 2025
    Loved the tour guides, good experience

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 341993

  • Currencies
    Kz
    Kwanza
    Angola
    $
    Namibia Dollar
    Namibia
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Angola
    Type E
    Angola
    Type F
    Angola
    Type D
    Namibia
    Type M
    Namibia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Angola.Namibia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Angola.Namibia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Angola.Namibia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Angola.Namibia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Angola.Namibia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Angola.Namibia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Angola. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Angola Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Namibia. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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