Enjoy a relaxing guided tour through Namibia’s greatest wildlife park, Etosha National Park. Experience beautiful bushmen paintings at the Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site. From there, you will be visiting the coast and experience the vast sea and desert life. The guides are experienced, have great passion for this beautiful country, and will strive to broaden your knowledge and open your eyes to a new side of life. You will return home with hearts filled with great memories.
DAY 1 : OTJIWARONGO
The first destination for the tour is Otjiwa, one of Namibia’s most diverse destinations, which enhances animal welfare of some endangered species and several rare species, as well as a tremendous bird life collection. Otjiwa offers a variety of activities which you can enjoy such as sundowner drives, walking trails, mountain biking and star gazing.
DAY 2-3 : ETOSHA SOUTH
This morning you will be heading to Etosha. You will be staying at Etosha Safari Camp which is situated 10km south of the Anderssons gate. Here you will be able to enjoy relaxing at the friendly camp where entertaining music is played at the Oshebeena while winding down for the evening after an exciting day of game viewing.
DAY 4: DAMARALAND
Damara Mopane Lodge, located 20 km east from Khorixas on the C39 (Damaraland) is built in a labyrinth design. The lodge offers 55 chalets where you can savour the charm from your stoep and where sunflowers peep over walls. You can refresh in the beautifully shaped clear pool and enjoy the sunset ito the woodlands during a sundowner drink.
DAYS 5 : SWAKOPMUND
Leaving the beautiful desert behind we journey into the coolness of the coast where you can experience the beautiful scenery of the dunes and the sea at the same time. You will be staying in Swakopmund, beautiful town filled with historical buildings and which offers every traveler something to enjoy. Here are many activities that can be done from sky-diving to quadbiking or sliding down the dunes with a sand board. The highlighted activity is a boat cruise in Walvis bay where you will visit the bird island, meet dolphins playing in the water and pelicans joining the cruise.
DAYS 6 – 7: SOSSUSVLEI
Located in the scenic Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sussusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red dunes to make this one of the most scenic natural wonders of Africa. These unique dunes rise to almost 400 meters, which is some of the highest in the world. Here you can climb the ‘Big Daddy’ which is one of Sossusvlei’s tallest dunes. You will get to explore Deadvlei which is a white salt clay pan dotted with ancient trees. Walking through the Sesriem Canyon is also one of the highlights of the day. There are optional activities that can be booked at the lodge, such as scenic flights and hot air ballooning.
DAY 9 : MARIENTAL
Kalahari Anib lodge is located 30 km north east of Mariental on the C20 (Kalahari) Savour the Kalahari Desert at this easily accessible lodge. 30 standard rooms flank a shady courtyard, with another 21 comfort overlooking Kalahari savannah. Stretch legs on the walks and join the afternoon drive to experience the red Kalahari sands glow with an inner fire.
DAY 9: WINDHOEK
After breakfast you will be heading to your last destination, Windhoek which is the capital city of Namibia. You will be checked into your accommodation after arrival and get a chance to rest for a while before going on a City and Township tour where you will see how the local people live in the townships and visit the craft markets and museums in the city, not forgetting the famous Christuskirche. You can join us for a lovely dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse where stories of the journey will be shared.
DAY 10 : END OF ITINERARY
Today is the end of your adventure with Marek Adventures. You will be taken to the airport where you will journey home.
ACCOMMODATION:OTJIWA SAFARI LODGE | OTJIWARONGO
Otjiwa is one of the most diverse Namibian destination and not only an stop-over or gateway en-route the world famous Etosha National Park and Damara- or Kaokoland in the west or the Water-berg Plateau in the east. Otjiwa Safari Lodge offer much more than our unique and fragile nature that vary from savannah to acacia forest. Otjiwa enhance animal welfare of not only some endangered and several rare species as as well as an tremendous bird life collection. We encourage also day visitors to share our interest in Game drives, Angling, Canoeing, Mountain biking, Star Gazing, Hiking Swimming and Rhino tracking. Otjiwa sets the stage for unique romantic Weddings, Team Building, other special events and Conferences. Our superb restaurant serves gourmet dishes as well as a variety on excellent home-style Namibian meat.
ETOSHA SAFARI CAMPSITE GONDWANA COLLECTION NAMIBIA | ETOSHA SOUTH
Set up under Mopane trees with loving care, this campsite offers guests many shady spots covered with lawn. Apart from showers, toilets and sink units there are several power points all over the site as well as mobile grills. Camping guests are welcome to use the swimming pool of neighbouring Etosha Safari Camp (a two minutes’ walk). And those who want to treat themselves to dinner after an exciting day are most welcome at the camp’s Okambashu restaurant. The Oshebeena bar next-door, decorated in typical township style, is just the place for a little get-together in the midst of African joie de vivre. Only 9 km away from Andersson gate, the camping site is the ideal basis for safari excursions into Etosha National Park.
Damara Mopane Lodge is located 20 km east of Khorixas on the C 39 (Damaraland).Built in a labyrinth design, this innovative lodge has 55 chalets, each with its own vegetable garden. Savour the charm from your stoep where sunflowers peep over walls, refresh in the pool, visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings 100km away and watch the sun sink into mopane woodland.
ACCOMMODATION: THE DELIGHT HOTEL | SWAKOPMUND
The Delight Swakopmund is located at the corner of Theo-Ben Guriab Avenue and Nathaniel Maxuilili Street in Swakopmund. Amongst the town’s captivating contrasts and old traditions, Gondwana’s Delight is a fresh breeze in the desert. A refreshing, relaxing, modern, light and airy establishment to uplift and inspire. Effortless and comfortable, with the distinctively warm and welcoming Gondwana service and charm, your stay is always a memorable experience.
ACCOMMODATION:NAMIB DESERT LODGE GONDWANA COLLECTION NAMIBIA | SOSSUSVLEI
Namib Desert Lodge is located 60 km north of Sesriem on the C 19 (Sossusvlei Area). Set below striking fossilised dunes, the comfortable lodge provides a spectacular experience of ancient desert. 65 rooms, two swimming pools and a waterhole are surrounded by sandy splendour. Breathe in the grandeur on a sunset drive and feel the earth underfoot. Relax in the arms of the Namib.
ACCOMMODATION:KALAHARI ANIB LODGE GONDWANA COLLECTION NAMIBIA | MARIENTAL
Kalahari Anib Lodge is located 30 km northeast of Mariental on the C 20 (Kalahari). Savour the Kalahari Desert at this easily accessible lodge. 30 standard rooms flank a shady courtyard, with another 21 comfort overlooking Kalahari savannah. Stretch legs on the walks and join the afternoon drive to experience the red Kalahari sands aglow with an inner fire.
ACCOMMODATION: WINDHOEK GARDENS BOUTIQUE HOTEL | WINDHOEK
Windhoek Gardens Boutique Hotel is located 5 minutes away from the centre of Windhoek, making it a perfect mix of convenience and practicality. Windhoek Gardens Boutique Hotel boasts 28 uniquely Namibian themed rooms, each with high speed internet and an ample workstation.All rooms are twin bedded and have en-suite bathrooms.The gorgeously furnished modern fitted rooms combined with a restful and rustic setting offers you the perfect stop over in Windhoek.
