14 Days / 13 Nights
On this 14 day camping adventure, discover the breathtaking landscapes of the South, where rugged canyons, vast deserts, and rocky plateaus await. Under a canopy of clear skies ...
Visit Mount Etjo before taking a journey through the world famous Etosha National Park – a game viewing delight. Experience the communal conservancy areas of Damaraland before arriving at the Skeleton Coast and town of Swakopmund which nestles between the Namib Desert and Atlantic Ocean.
1-2 guests – SUV (or similar)
3-4 guests – Quantum or Land Cruiser (or similar)
5 + guests – Expedition Truck (modified safari vehicle)
Situated in Namibia’s desolate, awe-inspiring Namib Desert, between Usakos and Swakopmund and about two hours’ drive from Swakopmund, the Spitzkoppe are a group of bald granite peaks forming one of Namibia’s most recognizable and dramatic landmarks. These enormous towering domes are a mecca for hikers and mountaineers, from beginners interested in guided historic walks to professional climbers seeking an adrenaline boost. Numerous ancient rock paintings can be visited as part of a guided walking tour. The extreme, barren landscapes and striking rock formations create an excellent setting for photography.
Route: Windhoek to Spitzkoppe
Distance: 280 km
Collection time: 08h00 – 08h30 from any accommodation within the City of Windhoek
Journey: Depart Windhoek and drive towards Spitzkoppe, a stunning granite peak often referred to as the "Matterhorn of Namibia." We will stop for for lunch at a scenic viewpoint en route.
Arrive at Spitzkoppe and set up camp amongst the massive boulders and beautiful scenery. Take a guided hike to view ancient rock engravings and the famous Bushman paintings in the area. Gather around the campfire for dinner, where your guide will share captivating stories about the San people’s history and their connection to the land. Learn about the stars above and their significance in local culture.
Spitzkoppe (o/s).
Spitzkoppe Campsites beckons adventure and nature enthusiasts to enjoy a nature getaway within the Namib Desert in the Erongo region of Namibia. Campers can pitch their tents or park their overlanders on the designated campsites. Campers can enjoy the beauty of the oversized boulders and secret caves within the Namib Desert. Facilities and services include shared bathrooms near the reception area, a restaurant, and daily refuse removal.
Located just north of Windhoek, in the central Namibian Otjozondjupa region, the bustling city of Okahandja serves as the main commercial centre of the area, as well as a prominent cultural centre for the local Herero people. The name ‘Okahandja', means 'The place where two rivers flow into each other to form one wide one.' These two seasonal rivers are the Okamita and the Okakango. Known as the ‘Garden Town of Namibia’, Okahandja boasts a rich cultural heritage, numerous historical sites and excellent bird watching in the surrounding areas. Visitors can look forward to a variety of interesting activities including: browsing the colourful arts and crafts market, visiting the nearby Gross Barmen Hot springs for a soak in the rejuvenating thermal waters and enjoying an array of watersports at the nearby Von Bach Dam.
Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.
Route: Spitzkopppe to Swakopmund
Distance: 162 km
Journey: Breakfast at the campsite and enjoy the breath-taking sunrise over Spitzkoppe. Depart and head towards Swakopmund, a charming coastal town. Arrive in Swakopmund, check into your accommodation at the coast. Free time for optional activities like sandboarding, quad biking, or visiting the Swakopmund Museum.
Prost Hotel (o/s).
Prost Hotel is situated in the heart of Swakopmund, giving access to the town’s various and excellent restaurants. The hotel offers 28 en-suit rooms, ranging from luxury, family to standard rooms. All rooms are equipped with 43” flat screen TV, DSTV decoder, electronic laptop safe, tea/coffee station, telephone and hair dryer. Facilities include complimentary Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, secure parking, secure parking, 24 hour reception, conference & events facility and same day laundry service.
Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa. The name ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab Valley flanked by the slopes of a sandstone table mountain. It was this spring that attracted Stone Age hunters over six thousand years ago, and it was during this time that the extensive group of rock engravings and paintings were produced. Visitors can look forward to basing themselves at some wonderfully shady campsites along the Aba-Huab riverbed, while exploring over thirty different sacred ritual sites of the traditional hunter-gatherer communities.
Route: Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein
Distance: 280 km
Journey: A leisurely breakfast at our hotel before heading off along the coastal road, the Skeleton Coast with the Atlantic on one side with gravel plains on the other - you'll get a good idea of how those shipwrecked along our shores felt - a barren inhospitable area. A short detour will take us to one of the largest cape fur seal colonies, nothing can quite prepare you for the smell of thousands of seals, the visit is well worth it though.
We turn inland making our way to the settlement of Uis, once a thriving tin mine there are a number of hardy souls that have kept this town going. Passing the Brandberg mountain we wend out way through Damaraland to arrive in the Twyfelfontein area. A community region with its ephemeral rivers and wonderful rock formations you may get to see desert adapted elephant walking the riverbeds alongside donkeys and goats.
Madisa campsite (o/s)
Madisa offers 9 private camp sites all with their own ablution facilities. These sites are spacious and are situated on the river bed with a low stone wall around . Each site has a braai area which doubles up as a donkey geyser for hot water. It’s a lovely atmosphere to kick back relax around a fire and listen to the nocturnal sounds of the bush. Madisa is also a fantastic place for star gazing, the nights are brilliantly clear. Each site has lights which are powered by generator (hopefully soon by Solar Power).
The generator runs in the evening from sundown till 9pm. We also offer 5 overland sites which are large and each have a circle braai area with seating, a wash up basin and water supply. The ablution block is a communal one with nice clean showers and toilets. The swimming pool and bar area are tucked away at the foot of the spectacular granite koppie providing a great setting. We have also built the elephants a drinking trough which can be viewed from on top of the koppie.
Cape Cross Seal Colony
Twyfelfontein
This colony of Cape Fur Seals is one of the largest in the world, home to approximately 80 000 to 100 000 of these so-called 'seals', which are in fact a species of sea lion. Day trips to the colony are offered and the seals can be viewed from a walkway at a distance of roughly 200 metres.
Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa. The name ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab Valley flanked by the slopes of a sandstone table mountain. It was this spring that attracted Stone Age hunters over six thousand years ago, and it was during this time that the extensive group of rock engravings and paintings were produced. Visitors can look forward to basing themselves at some wonderfully shady campsites along the Aba-Huab riverbed, while exploring over thirty different sacred ritual sites of the traditional hunter-gatherer communities.
Situated in the western part of Etosha National park, a world-famous wildlife sanctuary in the northwestern part of Namibia, Etosha West is the wilder western region accessed through Galton Gate. Visitors to Etosha West can look forward to exploring the magnificent scenery of this remote north Namibian landscape characterised by lush undulating terrain and a reddish-brown soil, which is a stark contrast to the white dusty clay soil of Etosha East’s flat expansive plains. This area is home to several species not found in the rest of the park: baboons, Mountain Zebra, and Brown Hyena, as well as several unique plants. The area also boasts numerous waterholes attracting elephant, rhino, leopard, lion, a variety of buck, and around 300 bird species.
Route: Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park
Distance: 260 km
Journey: Our adventures take us through the communal and farmlands of Damaraland, heading due north to Etosha National Park.
On the way we'll stop in at a Himba Village before arriving at the Galton Gate, from here we game drive our way to our campsite. This vast area of western Etosha used to be restricted to visitors and was opened up in 2014. This terrain is rugged and hilly, quite different from the rest of the park. Our campsite has a state of the art double story hide overlooking a manmade waterhole - sit back, relax and watch nature unfold around you.
Olifantsrus campsite (o/s)
Olifantsrus Camp is located in the northwestern part of Etosha National Park between Okaukuejo and Dolomite Camp. The area has ten campsites with five power stands, and each is shared among two campsites. The campsites are equipped to take a maximum of 8 people per site. Facilities include a braai site for guests and flat bases to make fire, ablution facilities, a communal kitchen which includes; a two plate gas stove and a fridge, and a kiosk selling beverages and light meals. The camp opens at sunrise and closes at sunset as per the general park regulations and day visitors are only allowed to use the picnic facilities up until 16h00.
Activities
Etosha West
Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full day game drive.
Route: Etosha National Park
Journey: The best time for game viewing is early morning and late afternoon - a morning visit to the waterhole at camp before packing up camp and heading further into Etosha, keep those binoculars and cameras ready!
We aim to camp at Okaukuejo Resort, should this not be possible then we will overnight at Etosha Omusati Lodge instead.
Okaukuejo / Omusati campsite (o/s)
The lodge accommodation comprises ten canvas and wood units called the Tented Chalets (Rooms 1 - 10), each with an outstanding rustic design and authentic interior. Each unit contains twin single beds, an en-suite bathroom with full amenities, and a cooling unit. The units are ample distance from one another to give guests privacy. All our chalets have warm water showers, and breakfast is included in the daily B&B chalet tariffs. We also serve lunch and set dinners in our restaurant on request. We also have 10 newly built Standard Chalets (Rooms 11-20) which are more spacious than the Tented Chalets (1-10). The Standard Chalets also have an en-suite bathroom and sitting area, solar geysers for hot water, and parking. In addition, we have 2 pristine and private camping sites, for true adventurers. Each campsite features an electrical point, lights, a private braai area, and private ablution with flushing toilets and hot water for showering. Guests have access to the refreshing outdoor pool and restaurant.
Situated east of Etosha, bordering Fisher's Pan, Onguma Game Reserve is one of Namibia's best-kept secrets. The reserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience Africa in all her beauty and diversity. Onguma Game Reserve features over 34000 hectares of protected land scattered with a variety of wildlife including plains game, black rhino, kudu, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard and more than 300 bird species. The seasonal rains attract thousands of migrating birds to the Fisher’s Pan wetland area. The neighbouring Etosha National Park is home to a rich array of wildlife, including four of the Big 5. Visitors can enjoy game drives, guided walks and rhino research drives within the private reserve as well as wildlife safaris into Etosha National Park to view abundant game in the largest national park in Namibia.
Route: Through Etosha to Onguma Reserve
Journey: The vastness of Etosha National Park truly hits you when you travel from the southern part to the far eastern section. We navigate smaller roads, moving from one waterhole to another, aiming to spot as many animals as we can throughout the day. Patience and a bit of luck enhance this thrilling wildlife experience. By late afternoon, we arrive at our campsite. After a day filled with photography, you’ll have the chance to review and possibly share your pictures. During dinner, our guide/s generously share their extensive knowledge, revealing many insights that you won’t find in any travel guide, drawn from their personal experiences.
Onguma campsite (o/s)
Our team is hard at work, building an additional camp site on the Reserve not even 3km from the Von Lindequist Gate. The new site will boast a large reception area with small supply store and snack restaurant. The main areas are built with a view over a lovely waterhole, which will ensure there is always something to see.
Camp sites will be spread out around the main complex and there will be ablution and cooking facilities allocated to each camp site.
Most of the 25 stands will have individual ablution and cooking facilities, and some are designed to share a facility between two sites for parties that are travelling together. We will be accommodating those who want more privacy as well as those travelling in small groups of two or three tents.
During the day - explore Etosha Park, and at night, relax in the midst of a Reserve where elephant, rhino, lion and plains game roam freely.
Nothing beats identifying animal calls while sitting around your roaring campfire.
Route: Onguma Game Reserve to Windhoek
Distance: 545 km
Arrival in Windhoek: Between 15h00 – 17h00
Journey: Our journey back to Windhoek takes us through the mining town of Tsumeb and onward through the farmlands towards Okahandja. Here, we can stop at a wood carving market to pick up some last-minute souvenirs or keepsakes. We arrive in Windhoek in the early afternoon.
Outbound flight today: please do not book any outbound flights for this afternoon, it's preferable to stay overnight in Windhoek.
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Spitzkoppe Campsites |
Spitzkoppe |
L&D |
1x Campsite |
1 Night |
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Day 2 |
Prost Hotel Swakopmund |
Swakopmund |
B,B&L |
1x Campsite |
1 Night |
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Day 3 |
Madisa Campsite |
Twyfelfontein |
FB |
1x Campsite |
1 Night |
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Day 4 |
Olifantsrus Campsite |
Etosha West |
FB |
1x Group Campsite |
1 Night |
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Day 5 |
Etosha Omusati Lodge |
Etosha South |
FB |
1x Campsite |
1 Night |
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Day 6 |
Onguma Campsites |
Onguma Game Reserve |
FB |
1x Overland Site |
1 Night |
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
B,B&L: Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
L&D: Lunch and Dinner
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Can this tour be combined with others: Yes, it can!
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Otjozondjupa is part of the central regions in Namibia with various vegetation ranging from open savanna around Otjiwarongo Area, to lush vegetation which you can find in the main attraction area, Waterberg National park, and further north the Hoba meteorite close to the town of Grootfontein.
The Hoba meteorite near Grootfontein, is a National Monument in Namibia and popular among tourists reason being, that this is the largest piece of iron ever found near Earth’s surface, weighing 66tons.
Most of the Accommodation offered would be in the Waterberg Plateau area.
It extends south of the Kaokoveld to the skeleton coast to the west. This also includes the Grootberg and the Brandberg Massif as well as the northern foothills of the Große Randstufe. Driving through the area you will experience again and again stunning landscapes with bizarre mountains and wide stony plains. You rarely come across people and settlements. For this, there are still wild rhinos and desert elephants, mainly in the western part.
About 100 kilometers west of the city of Khorixas, you will find the main attractions declared by UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, prehistoric rock engravings. The engravings are located on smooth slabs of reddish sandstone and represent mainly animals or animal tracks. Also worth seeing is the Damara Living Museum near Twyfelfontein, an open-air museum that reflects the culture and traditional way of life of the Damara people.
The basalt columns, known as “organ pipes”, are up to 5 meters high and were created 120 million years ago. Lava penetrated the shale rock under high pressure and was later exposed by persistent erosion. The columns are located below the road along a ravine. The razor-sharp edges of the columns are unique. These should be handled with caution.
The “Petrified Forest” is located 40 kilometers west of Khorixas. Here you can find the fossilized remains of 280 million-year-old tree trunks. In 1950, the place was declared a national monument.
Further north you will find Fort Sesfontein. During the German colonial period, this was a base for protection against the predatory Swartbooi Namas. The First World War led to the abandonment of the station. The old fort was restored a few years ago and turned into a lodge. It is considered a gateway to the Kaokoveld.
Another highlight in Damaraland are the Ugab terraces and the 35 meter high Vingerklip rock dome.
Swakopmund was of great importance as a port during the German colonial period. Since the coastal waters are actually too shallow, a protected bay is missing and the surf is too strong, this attempt has failed.
Today Swakopmund is a popular holiday town for visitors offering many tourist attractions.
Swakopmund’s surrounding area also has a lot to offer. Particularly attractive are trips along the magnificent dune-lined coast, both to Walvis Bay, located 30 kilometers to the south, with its peaceful lagoon. The lagoon is a bird paradise. Especially impressive are the flamingos, which are usually very numerous near the shore looking for crayfish.
On a clear day, you can see the striking black and white lighthouse on the tip of the headland in the northwest of the lagoon.
In addition, sea salt is produced in Walvis Bay. 400,000 tons of high-quality salt are extracted annually on the 3,500 hectare salt fields
Dune 7
Sandboarding is permitted on the approximately 130-meter-high sand dune. Pure quadbike tours are also possible, one-hour or two-hour. Since it is easy to get lost in the almost endless dune world, quadbiking should only be done in the company of a guide.
Historic buildings
The beautiful historical buildings in Swakopmund – Hohenzollern House, Woermann House, Old District Court, Princess Rupprecht’s home, cable fair, “Knight’s Castle” – can be easily got to know during a stroll through the city.
Crystal Gallery Swakopmund
The Crystal Gallery in Swakopmund, on the corner of Tobias Hainyeko and Theo-Ben Gurirab Avenue, is definitely worth a visit. In modern designed rooms, the entire variety of ores and minerals to be found in Namibia is exhibited here, tourmalines, amethysts, aquamarines, dioptase, quartzes and much more. Particularly impressive is a giant quartz weighing 14 tons, the crystal is 3 meters wide and just as high, and the exposure took several years.
North of Swakopmund : Henties Bay, Cape Cross
A road leads directly along the beach to Henties Bay, and then to Cape Cross to the mouth of the Ugab River. This is where the Skeleton Coast National Park begins
Henties Bay is a fishing paradise and is fully dedicated to fishing tourism.
Cape Cross is a popular tourist destination, especially because of the nearby seal colony. At times, more than 100,000 dwarf fur seals, also called “eared seals”, gather here . You can get quite close to the animals via a wooden footbridge. The rather unpleasant stench is not for people with sensitive stomachs.
Cape Cross is part of the Dorob National Park, which was proclaimed in 2010. In the language of the Damara, Dorob means “water that sinks in the sand”.
The Etosha National Park covers an area of over 22,000 square kilometers and was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1907. In the center is an extensive salt pan, about 5,000 square kilometers in size, surrounded by grass savannas, light bushland in the west and dry forest in the northeast.
Gravel roads lead to the waterholes, where it is best to observe the game. There are three major state rest camps, Okaukuejo in the central part of the national Park, Namutoni in the east and the Halali Camp in between.
Almost the entire range of African game is represented in the park.
Etosha National Park is open all year round, every day from sunrise to sunset. At nightfall you have to be in one of the rest camps or leave the park beforehand.
Spitzkoppe Mountain Tented Camp is situated only one km from the beautiful Spitzkoppe Mountains. The campsite boasts pre-erected safari tents, and camping sites ideal for families and groups. The area is popular with mountain climbers, hikers and star gazers. The camp offers comfortable safari tents, already set up and wait for your arrival and camping sites with private bathrooms, showers and electrical points. Each tent sleeps three people and has a private bathroom with running water and flush toilets. Bar and Restaurant is available however guest can also bring their own catering equipment and staff are available to assist with any requests. Braai facilities and washing up areas are provided at each campsite. Guests can enjoy sunset tours a guided drive or walk to the popular Bushmen Paintings or mountain biking.
Hidden among large grey granite boulders and mopane trees, Hoada Campsite has the trimmings of a serene home in the wilderness. A well-maintained gravel road, requiring a high clearance vehicle, leads to the camp, located approximately 75 km west of Kamanjab. Pitch your tent in one of the spacious campsites or book one of our 4 permanent tented units. Each site has ample space for roof tents and is equipped with a kitchen area and BBQ facilities, a flush toilet and an open-air shower with warm water. On hot afternoons, take a dip in the pool nestled between the rocks and enjoy a drink on the wooden decks around it.
Onguma’s Luxury Tamboti Campsite is impressive and delightful to all campers. The 25 Luxury campsites are all nestled in the trees of the Onguma Reserve. Each camper can enjoy their own private space in the bush. these luxury campsite have their own private ablution facilities. A spacious shower room, separate toilet and covered washing-up areas will ensure you are comfortable. all units are equipped with electrical plugs so our campers can keep their drinks cold and their cameras charged. There is a stunning main area with restaurant where you can enjoy a hearty meal while looking out across the waterhole. Although the Onguma Tamboti Luxury Campsite is fenced in, adult supervision of children is required at all times.
Prost Hotel is situated in the heart of Swakopmund, giving access to the town’s various and excellent restaurants. Our accommodation consist of 28 en-suite rooms, ranging from luxury, family to standard rooms. All rooms are equipped with 43” flat screen TV, own DSTV decoder, electronic laptop safe, tea/coffee station, telephone and hair dryer.
Madisa Camp is situated in Namibia’s scenic Damaraland, on the very popular road to the Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site. The Camp is hidden between amazing rock formations scattered with Bushman Paintings, and the majestic Desert Elephant periodically pass through the area. The swimming pool welcomes you after a long hot day on the road and gives you the much-needed chance to rejuvenate and explore your surroundings. Accommodation is provided in 7 Twin Bedded Safari tents, each with open-air bathrooms built into natural rock formations. The Camp also has 9 Private camp sites as well as 5 Overland camp sites. Each spacious campsite is shaded by large Mopane Trees with exquisite views of the Gauntegab River and the rock formations. The campsites have individual open-air private ablution facilities, situated on stilts and hidden amongst the tree tops.
The Etosha Village Campsite is nestled in the spectacular green and gold Mopane forests surrounding Etosha National Park and caters to both Groups as well as individual travelers.
The 4 Individual Camp Sites are each equipped with Private Ablution, Power Outlets, Running Water, Lights, and a Barbeque facility.
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