Culture & Wildlife in North-eastern Namibia 10 Days (All rates are listed in USD.)

Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, where you will be met escorted to Okahandja to Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibian wild cats, in particular leopard and cheetah.

• Okonjima Nature Reserve
  Midway between the spectacular Etosha National Park and the capital city of Windhoek, lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 hectare nature reserve is home to AfriCAT, a carnivore sanctuary, which gives the captive cats a second chance to be released back into the wild and become completely independent hunters in a protected area right in the middle of commercial cattle farmland. Visitors can enjoy a stay at a variety of excellent accommodation options including everything from luxury villas to secluded camping. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy thrilling cat-tracking guided safaris, leopard-spotting, off-road night drives and learn about local San culture along the Bushmen trail.

• Okonjima Plains Camp
  Okonjima Plains Camp is within the secluded wilderness area of Okonjima Nature Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Its design honours the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a dining and lounge area, a curio shop and a terrasse with views over a waterhole and the Okonjima plains.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp (or similar)
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Hiking, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

We are proceeding in a northerly direction via the Hoba Meteorite to Fiume Bush Lodge, where you can have a glimpse into the lives of the ancient San people during the bushman walk tomorrow.

• Grootfontein
  Situated 450 kilometres from Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, within the Otjozondjupa Province of Namibia, Grootfontein (meaning ‘Big Fountain’) is famous for being home to the largest meteorite ever discovered on earth (located roughly 25 kilometres from the town centre). Hoba is believed to have occurred around 80,000 years ago, and its enormity is a true sight to behold. The town is also unique in that it is extremely lush and fertile during the summer months. Purple Jacaranda trees create a riot of colour around the town. Other must-see attractions include the fascinating Grootfontein Museum, and the Abenab and Berg Aukas Mines. From here, a fantastic network of hiking and biking trails lead into the wild.

• Fiume Bush Camp
  We invite you to go back to your roots and experience life in the Namibian bush. Here, we want you to experience the tranquility of nature and not be bothered by the stress of modern civilisation. Fiume Bush Camp is situated 75 km north east of Grootfontein on the D2844. Spread over a small Kalahari dune, the Bush Camp overlooks a pan in the middle of the bush.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Fiume Bush Camp (or similar)
Special Interests: None

Today you can expect the most informal, liberating learning experience about the San people, their history, lifestyle and culture. You can look forward to a bush walk, village life, making of tools, jewellery and weapons. You will also learn how the San people start a fire, how and what to use as medicines and the different roles of men and women in the community.

• Grootfontein
  Situated 450 kilometres from Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, within the Otjozondjupa Province of Namibia, Grootfontein (meaning ‘Big Fountain’) is famous for being home to the largest meteorite ever discovered on earth (located roughly 25 kilometres from the town centre). Hoba is believed to have occurred around 80,000 years ago, and its enormity is a true sight to behold. The town is also unique in that it is extremely lush and fertile during the summer months. Purple Jacaranda trees create a riot of colour around the town. Other must-see attractions include the fascinating Grootfontein Museum, and the Abenab and Berg Aukas Mines. From here, a fantastic network of hiking and biking trails lead into the wild.

• Fiume Bush Camp
  We invite you to go back to your roots and experience life in the Namibian bush. Here, we want you to experience the tranquility of nature and not be bothered by the stress of modern civilisation. Fiume Bush Camp is situated 75 km north east of Grootfontein on the D2844. Spread over a small Kalahari dune, the Bush Camp overlooks a pan in the middle of the bush.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: Bushman Walk
Accommodation: Fiume Bush Camp (or similar)
Special Interests: None

We are travelling further north via Rundu to the Popa Falls at Bagani. We visit one of the traditional Kavango villages, before we continue to Mahangu Lodge. Enjoy the scenery on a sundowner boat cruise on the Okavango River late this afternoon.

• Divundu
  Set roughly 200 kilometres east of Rundu on the southeastern banks of the great Okavango River, the small village of Divundu is a wonderful destination from which to explore the river, game parks and national reserves of the area. Visitors can enjoy fishing or bird watching boat safaris, or visit the Mahango Game Park, which is home to herds of elephant as well as hippo, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other animals. The spectacular Popa Falls, a dramatic series of cascades – are a popular must-see attraction. Divundu is also the perfect base for adventures in Botswana and the Okavango Delta.

• Mahangu Safari Lodge
  Mahangu Safari Lodge is located on the western bank of the Okavango River, 22 kilometres south of Divundu, Namibia. The lodge offers an array of accommodations ranging from bush huts and a houseboat to safari tents and river-facing campsites. The comfortably furnished huts and tents have air conditioning and cosy beds. Guests can enjoy inclusive meals on-site. Facilities and services include a main lapa, a lounge and dining area, a bar, a swimming pool, two sunset decks, and electricity. Area activities include birdwatching, game drives, and exploring the Popa Falls.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: Sundowner Boat Cruise on the Okavango River
Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge (or similar)
Special Interests: None

We are going on game drive today in the nearby Mahango National Park. Excellent game viewing, i.e. red lechwe, sable, hippos, elephants, crocodiles as well as bird viewing can be enjoyed.

• Divundu
  Set roughly 200 kilometres east of Rundu on the southeastern banks of the great Okavango River, the small village of Divundu is a wonderful destination from which to explore the river, game parks and national reserves of the area. Visitors can enjoy fishing or bird watching boat safaris, or visit the Mahango Game Park, which is home to herds of elephant as well as hippo, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other animals. The spectacular Popa Falls, a dramatic series of cascades – are a popular must-see attraction. Divundu is also the perfect base for adventures in Botswana and the Okavango Delta.

• Mahangu Safari Lodge
  Mahangu Safari Lodge is located on the western bank of the Okavango River, 22 kilometres south of Divundu, Namibia. The lodge offers an array of accommodations ranging from bush huts and a houseboat to safari tents and river-facing campsites. The comfortably furnished huts and tents have air conditioning and cosy beds. Guests can enjoy inclusive meals on-site. Facilities and services include a main lapa, a lounge and dining area, a bar, a swimming pool, two sunset decks, and electricity. Area activities include birdwatching, game drives, and exploring the Popa Falls.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Activities Included: Game Drive and Bird Viewing
Accommodation: Mahangu Safari Lodge (or similar)
Special Interests: None

Today’s destination is the beautiful Lianshulu Lodge, which offers the opportunity to experience a wild and untouched island in the remote Kwando River.

• Kwando River
  Meandering through the spectacular Caprivi Strip in northwest Namibia, the Kwando River rises from the central Angolan highlands forming the boundary between Namibia, Zambia and Angola. The area surrounding the Kwando River is known for its protected game reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. It offers excellent game viewing with the perennial waters of the river attracting plentiful wildlife including large herds of elephant, hippos, crocodiles, red lechwe, turtles, zebra, impala, spotted-necked otters and over 400 species of bird. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stay at one of the many lodges set on the banks of the river and soak up the spectacular views of wild Africa. Popular activities include: game viewing, bird watching, fishing, and camping.

• Lianshulu Lodge
  Lianshulu Lodge is located within Namibia’s Mudumu National Park, offering guests a tranquil retreat along the Kwando River. The accommodation features individually styled chalets, each with a private bathroom and a secluded viewing deck. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences, including meals prepared by a professional chef and served under a wild fig tree or by candlelight. The surrounding area provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, with the park home to elephants, buffalo, lions, and other species. Leisure facilities at the lodge include a swimming pool, a library, and spacious decks that offer sweeping views of the floodplains.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: Lianshulu Lodge (or similar)
Special Interests: Birding, Fishing, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Look forward to game expeditions in open 4×4 vehicles in the Mudumu National Park.
Game sightings in this river cradle could include vast herds of roaming elephant and buffalo, lions, hippos, leopards, sable, roan, lechwe and puku. There is outstanding bird watching in this area in a variety of riverine, floodplain and grassland habitats. Boating, nature walks, picnics, or infinite relaxation in the cool respite of Lianshulu Lodge are all possible; so be sure to chat to the lodge reception to book such activities.

• Kwando River
  Meandering through the spectacular Caprivi Strip in northwest Namibia, the Kwando River rises from the central Angolan highlands forming the boundary between Namibia, Zambia and Angola. The area surrounding the Kwando River is known for its protected game reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. It offers excellent game viewing with the perennial waters of the river attracting plentiful wildlife including large herds of elephant, hippos, crocodiles, red lechwe, turtles, zebra, impala, spotted-necked otters and over 400 species of bird. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stay at one of the many lodges set on the banks of the river and soak up the spectacular views of wild Africa. Popular activities include: game viewing, bird watching, fishing, and camping.

• Lianshulu Lodge
  Lianshulu Lodge is located within Namibia’s Mudumu National Park, offering guests a tranquil retreat along the Kwando River. The accommodation features individually styled chalets, each with a private bathroom and a secluded viewing deck. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences, including meals prepared by a professional chef and served under a wild fig tree or by candlelight. The surrounding area provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, with the park home to elephants, buffalo, lions, and other species. Leisure facilities at the lodge include a swimming pool, a library, and spacious decks that offer sweeping views of the floodplains.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: (Ask Lodge Staff to Book Available Activities)
Accommodation: Lianshulu Lodge (or similar)
Special Interests: Birding, Fishing, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Today you cross the border to Botswana. Your destination is the Chobe Bush Lodge, which is situated in Kasane directly on the border of Chobe National Park and within 150 metres from the Chobe River.

• Kasane
  Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Botswana, on the banks of the famous Chobe River, the scenic little town of Kasane rests on the doorstep of the spectacular Chobe National Park. There are no boundary fences separating the village from the park and game such as elephant and hippo are often spotted roaming around the town. If on the lookout for elusive game, pay a visit to the Sedudu Valley Road, where large dead trees provide temporary homes for leopards. Within Kasane, an ancient baobab tree stands on display, once serving as a local prison. Visitors can look forward to a multitude of activities including: enjoying a game drive through the park, taking a sunset cruise down the Chobe River, visiting a local village or jumping on a day trip to the breathtaking Victoria Falls.

• The Chobe Safari (Bush) Lodge
  The Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: None
Accommodation: The Chobe Bush Lodge (or similar)
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Take the time to enjoy this beautiful lodge and its wonderful activities.

• Kasane
  Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Botswana, on the banks of the famous Chobe River, the scenic little town of Kasane rests on the doorstep of the spectacular Chobe National Park. There are no boundary fences separating the village from the park and game such as elephant and hippo are often spotted roaming around the town. If on the lookout for elusive game, pay a visit to the Sedudu Valley Road, where large dead trees provide temporary homes for leopards. Within Kasane, an ancient baobab tree stands on display, once serving as a local prison. Visitors can look forward to a multitude of activities including: enjoying a game drive through the park, taking a sunset cruise down the Chobe River, visiting a local village or jumping on a day trip to the breathtaking Victoria Falls.

• The Chobe Safari (Bush) Lodge
  The close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes it easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge has been recently renovated; matching a magical lodge experience to the spectacular game viewing.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: Boat Cruise and Game Drives
Accommodation: The Chobe Bush Lodge (or similar)
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Today a road transfer will take you to Victoria Falls International Airport to check-in on your outbound flight. Take care of all formalities and bid farewell to Namibia; we wish you a safe journey home.