Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek, Airport pick-up
Welcome to Windhoek! Our representative will wait for you with your name board at the Arrival Hall of Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). Then you will be transferred to the hotel for check -in. You can move freely in the rest of the day or have a good rest to get over the jet lag for next days' Namibia private tour. Accommodation: Hilton Windhoek Hotel
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Day 2: Transfer to Erindi, Afternoon game drive
The driver guide will pick you up at the hotel after breakfast. Then we will drive to Erindi Private Game Reserve 300 km (600 mi) away and arrive there at around lunchtime. After a short lunch break, we will start the game drive arranged by lodge in an open vehicle. Erindi is a large private nature reserve, home to a wide variety of wildlife and plant. It is common to see the lion, African wild dog, African elephant, hippo, giraffe, black rhino, white rhino, etc. After the game drive, we will go back to the lodge for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Erindi Old Traders Lodge
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Day 3: Drive to Grootfontein and visit Hoba Meteorite on the way
Today we will first enjoy another game drive to look for rhino, African elephant, cheetahs and other African species. Then check out the lodge in Erindi and drive northward. On the way we will get off the car to see the extant world's largest meteorite: Hoba Meteorite. Finally we will arrive at the lodge in Grootfontein before sunset and enjoy dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Roy's Rest Camp
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Day 4: Ju/'hoansi Bushman visit, Drive to Etosha East
Today we will drive to the Living Museum of the Ju/' Hoansi-san. After a brief introduction and greeting ceremony, we'll join the village hunters looking for prey, edible plant roots, berries, honey, and other foods in the jungle. Then we plan to drive to Etosha National Park and stay one night there. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mokuti Etosha Lodge
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Day 5: Game drives with lodge in Etosha East
After breakfast, join game drive arranged by lodge exploring Etosha East. This is a vast area with complex terrain, and you can see leopards, cheetahs, lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes roaming around. In addition, there are 323 kinds of birds in the park, such as flamingos, ostriches, eagles and vultures, shrikes and canaries. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest at noon. And then we will begin afternoon game drive. On the way you will encounter a traveler's must-see attraction, Etosha Pan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mokuti Etosha Lodge
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Day 6: Full day game drive from Etosha East to South
Check out in the morning, then we will drive through Etosha East National Park to Etosha South and continue to search for exotic animals through game drive. Etosha National Park is home to hundreds of species of mammals and birds. During the dry season of the year, the park dries out and trees, shrubs and weeds wither, so the animals must trek to the waterholes scattered throughout the park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South
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Day 7: Full day game drive in Etosha Southwestern side
Today we will visit the southwest part of Etosha National Park. Get up early for a morning game drive. Return to lodge for a rest and have lunch at noon. In the afternoon, enjoy the game drive and keep looking for lion, giraffe, white and black rhino. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South
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Day 8: Drive to Opuwo, Himba village tour
Today we need to get up early and then drive to Opuwo, a tribal area in the north of Namiba. It is famous for the Himba tribe and the 'Desert Elephant'. We will arrive at the lodge before lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the Himba tribe, the last original nomadic tribe in the Himba. You will experience the life of Himba people here and learn about their history and culture. You can also communicate with Himba people with the help of your guide. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Opuwo Country Lodge
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Day 9: Morning excursion to a Himba Village, Afternoon at leisure
This morning we will continue to pay a visit to the Himba people, who still live the same primitive life as their ancestors did: in family units, villages are encircled with firewood and the thatched huts inside are made of cow dung and mud. You can arrange your time freely in the afternoon, such as strolling around the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Opuwo Country Lodge
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Day 10: Head to Twyfelfontein, Visit highlights on the way
Today we will drive south for about five hours to the edge of Damaraland, where there are magnificent deserts and archaeological sites. Along the way we'll look for traces of desert adapted elephant and black rhino and enjoy our picnic lunch. We will also get off to visit Petrified Forest, a 260 million years old forest, and Welwitschia Mirabilis, the longest-living plant on earth. Finally, visit the Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes, and you'll see amazing geological formations shining in the golden sunlight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
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Day 11: Twyfelfontein tour, Drive to Swakopmund in the afternoon
In the morning, we will visit Twyfelfontein (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which has a large number of rock paintings left by San Bushman. Various animals and human figures are vividly depicted, some of which are more than 6,000 years old. Later we will head to the city of Swakopmund, passing by an abandoned mining town Uis on the way. We'll stop for a while to know its history. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
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Day 12: Half Day Swakopmund Tour, Leisure afternoon
On the 12th day, we will prepare the Living Desert Experience for you in the morning. Guided by local experts, we will learn about wildlife in the Namib Desert with travelers from other countries. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll in this coastal city or pay your own way to experience the popular items like Catamaran Charters, Horse Riding, Pelican Point Kayak Tour... etc. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
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Day 13: Head to Sossusvlei, Stopover in Solitaire
Today we will head to Sossusvlei, where boasts the most iconic red dunes in Namib Desert. The clear blue sky contrasts strongly with the red sand dunes, making it one of Africa's natural wonders and attracting a large number of photographers. When we pass the small town of Solitaire on the way, we will get off to try the famous 'Apple Pie'. Arriving at the lodge 4-5 hours later, you can admire the beautiful sunset and enjoy your dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 14: Half day Sossusvlei excursion, Sundowner nature drive with lodge
We'll get up before sunrise and head to the park's entrance to wait for the door to be opened, which usually open at sunrise. Then drive for about 30 minutes to the Sossusvlei Area, where you will see striking red sand dunes. Today we plan to visit highlights around Sossusvlei: Dune 45, Deadvlei, Big Daddy Dune, Sesriem Canyon. At noon, enjoy the picnic lunch while appreciating the surrounding scenery. In the afternoon, we will take part in the sundowner drive organized by the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 15: Transfer back to Windhoek, Airport see off
Today we will go back to Windhoek, and the driver guide will send you to Hosea Kutako International Airport so you can catch your flight home. Wish you a pleasant trip! Meals: Breakfast
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