Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Windhoek
Windhoek- Meals
- Dinner (Braai at Chameleon Backpackers bar)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Chameleon Backpackers
Optional Activities
- Optional activities offered by Chameleon Safaris
- Day 2
Windhoek - Okonjima
Windhoek - Okonjima- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by guide over open fire)
Included Activities
- Stop at Okahandja Wood carving markets
- Guided visit to AfriCat Foundation cheetah rehabilitation programme at Okonjima Nature Reserve
- Afternoon game drive at Okonjima Nature Reserve
- Dinner prepared over open fire
Landmarks Okahandja Wood Carving Markets Okonjima Nature Reserve AfriCat Foundation - Day 3
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by guide over open fire)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Etosha National Park to Okaukuejo
- Afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
- Visit to floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo
- Dinner prepared over open fire
Landmarks Etosha National Park Okaukuejo - Day 4
Etosha National Park - Halali
Etosha National Park - Halali- Meals
- Breakfast (Late breakfast at picnic spot), Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by guide over open fire)
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Etosha National Park
- Breakfast at picnic spot within park
- Visit to Halali camp waterhole and pool
- Visit to Etosha Pan
- Visit to floodlit waterhole
- Dinner prepared over open fire
Landmarks Etosha Pan Halali - Day 5
Etosha - Kunene Region - Hoada
Etosha - Kunene Region - Hoada- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Prepared by guide over open fire)
Included Activities
- Short game drive to Etosha park gate
- Guided tour of Otjikandero Himba Village
- Dinner prepared over open fire
Landmarks Otjikandero Himba Village Kamanjab Hoada Community Campsite - Day 6
Skeleton Coast National Park - Cape Cross
Skeleton Coast National Park - Cape Cross- Meals
- Dinner (Prepared by guide over open fire)
Included Activities
- Drive through Skeleton Coast National Park
- Photo stop at skull and cross bones gate
- Sunset walk on beach at Cape Cross
Landmarks Skeleton Coast National Park Welwitschia mirabilis Toscanini oil rig Huab Lagoon Winston Shipwreck Cape Cross - Day 7
Cape Cross - Swakopmund
Cape Cross - Swakopmund- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Cape Cross Reserve seal colony
Optional Activities
- Skydiving in Swakopmund
- Scenic flights from Swakopmund
- Quad biking in Swakopmund
- Other optional activities in Swakopmund
Landmarks Cape Cross Reserve Zeila Shipwreck Swakopmund - Day 8
Swakopmund - Namib Desert - Sesriem
Swakopmund - Namib Desert - Sesriem- Meals
- Dinner (Prepared by guide)
Included Activities
- Drive through Namib Desert via Kuiseb Pass
- Cross Tropic of Capricorn
- Sunset over Namib Desert
- Dinner prepared by guide
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding down dune at 60 km/h
- Quad biking tour in dune field
- Fat bike tour of Swakopmund
- E-bike tour of Swakopmund
Landmarks Namib Desert Kuiseb Pass Tropic of Capricorn Solitaire - Day 9
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by guide)
Included Activities
- Climb Dune 45 at sunrise
- Sunrise experience at Dune 45
- Breakfast after Dune 45 descent
- Explore Dead Vlei area on foot
- Climb dune at Sossusvlei
- Visit Sesriem Canyon
- Sunset walk from Elim's Dune
- 4x4 shuttle excursion to Sossusvlei (included per itinerary)
Landmarks Dune 45 Sossusvlei Dead Vlei Sesriem Canyon Elim's Dune - Day 10
Sesriem - Klein Aus Vista
Sesriem - Klein Aus Vista- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Prepared by guide over open fire)
Included Activities
- Dinner prepared over open fire
Optional Activities
- Optional unguided hiking trail at Klein Aus (permits and map available at reception)
Landmarks Klein Aus Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park - Day 11
Klein Aus - Kolmanskop - Luderitz - Klein Aus
Klein Aus - Kolmanskop - Luderitz - Klein Aus- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Diaz Point), Dinner (Prepared by guide)
Included Activities
- Guided tour at Kolmanskop ghost town
- Visit to Diaz Point
- Picnic lunch at Diaz Point
Optional Activities
- Search for wild horses of the Namib Desert
Landmarks Kolmanskop Luderitz Diaz Point Original Diaz Cross - Day 12
Klein Aus - Fish River Canyon - Quiver Tree Forest
Klein Aus - Fish River Canyon - Quiver Tree Forest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Prepared by guide over open fire)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fish River Canyon viewpoint (Hell's Bend)
- Visit to Quiver Tree Forest
- Dinner prepared over open fire
Optional Activities
- Night photography permits for quiver trees at additional cost
Landmarks Fish River Canyon Hell's Bend viewpoint Quiver Tree Forest - Day 13
Keetmanshoop - Windhoek
Keetmanshoop - Windhoek- Meals
- Breakfast (Tasty cooked breakfast)
Included Activities
- Explore Quiver Tree Forest
- Visit to Giants Playground
Landmarks Quiver Tree Forest Giants Playground Brukkaros Mountain Mariental Rehoboth - Day 14
Windhoek - N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary
Windhoek - N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome braai)
Included Activities
- Transfer to N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary volunteer centre
- Induction presentation
Optional Activities
- Meet other volunteers and animals (depending on arrival time)
Landmarks N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 15
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch at the Lapa), Dinner (Delicious home-cooked meal served at the Lapa)
Included Activities
- Morning activities: feeding orphaned and injured animals, cleaning enclosures, project work, and animal enrichment
- Lunch at the Lapa
- Afternoon presentation from research team
- Research activities: monitoring carnivores, analysing camera traps, analysing GPS data, game counts
Landmarks N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 16
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch at the Lapa), Dinner (Delicious home-cooked meal served at the Lapa)
Included Activities
- Morning activities: feeding orphaned and injured animals, cleaning enclosures, project work, and animal enrichment
- Lunch at the Lapa
- Afternoon presentation from research team
- Research activities: monitoring carnivores, analysing camera traps, analysing GPS data, game counts
Landmarks N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 17
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast)
Included Activities
- Morning feeding of orphaned and injured animals (1-2 hours)
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool
- Read
- Learn about conservation work at volunteer centre
Landmarks N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 18
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch at the Lapa), Dinner (Delicious home-cooked meal served at the Lapa)
Included Activities
- Morning volunteer activities
- Lunch at the Lapa
- Afternoon presentation from research team
- Research activities: monitoring carnivores, analysing camera traps, analysing GPS data, game counts
Landmarks N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 19
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary
N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the lapa)
Included Activities
- Morning volunteer activities
- Lunch at the lapa
- Afternoon volunteer activities
Landmarks N/a'an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary - Day 20
Windhoek
Windhoek- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast)
