The 7 days northern camping adventure in Namibia takes one through the African essence along the lines of culture, wildlife and camping in the wild safaris that covers most of the northern Namibia.
DAYS 1 – 2 : ETOSHA SOUTH
This morning you will be heading to Etosha. You will be staying at Taleni Etosha Village which is situated 2km south of the Andersons gate. Here you will be able to enjoy relaxing at the beautiful clear swimming pool and enjoying the lovely activities the lodge offers. Some of these include star gazing, walking trails in the reserve where various small game can be seen and sundowner drives. A game drive in the Etosha National Park is part of your highlight.
DAY 3 : PALMWAG
Palmwag is a nature reserve idyllically located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River. Water is scarce in this area, so the river’s presence often lures elephants closer to the camps. Palmwag is situated halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha, and is the ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails. The reserve is notable for its unusual species of palm tree, the hyphaena pertesiana, and for being home to the largest population of south-western black rhinos in Africa. Animal lovers can also get a peek at leopard, lion, cheetah, mountain zebra, Angolan giraffe, springbok, kudu, and African bush elephant.
DAY 7 : WINDHOEK
After breakfast you will be heading to your last destination, Windhoek which is the capital city of Namibia. On the way you will pass through Okahandja which holds Namibia’s biggest craft market where you can buy some beautiful souvenirs. 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 7 : 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.
Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, Anderson Gate. Okaukuejo is the oldest tourist camp in Etosha and it also functions as the administrative centre of the park. Okaukuejo is also home to the Etosha Ecological Institute. It is situated at the western end of the Etosha Pan. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camp sites. The main attraction of this camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole which is floodlit at night. Here a wide diversity of wildlife congregate and interact from lion to rhino to elephant and antelope. The spectacle starts at dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The activity continues throughout the day until late at night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhino, elephant and lion all drinking at the same time.
121km west of Kamanjab off the C43. Home to whispering palms and the western desert wilderness, Palmwag Camp is a retreat with a difference. Here is where you will find the desert adapted elephants and the largest predator population outside of Etosha National Park.
We built Sun Karros Daan Viljoen with an explorer’s love of the wild and a jet-setter’s love of piece and quite, lazy days and creature comforts. Located in the Daan Viljoen Game Park less 20km west of Windhoek this little gem is accessible by all vehicle types.
ACCOMMODATION: WINDHOEK GARDENS BOUTIQUE HOTEL | WINDHOEK
Windhoek Gardens Boutique Hotel is located 5 minutes away from the center 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.
