Diverse Namibia (Small Group Safari)

Villa Violet
Villa Violet is a modern guesthouse situated in the quiet suburb of Klein Windhoek. It offers just five bedrooms, each furnished in a contemporary style with double or twin beds, air conditioning, a safe for personal belongings and a compact en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet. There's a TV in every room as well as a telephone and free WiFi access.

A breakfast buffet is served daily in the bright dining room. A veranda leads into the garden, where you’ll find a small pool and sun loungers.

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Kulala Adventurer Camp
Kulala Adventurer Camp is a small and rustic desert camp set within the Kulala Wilderness Reserve, a 37,000ha private reserve located near the spectacular dunes of Sossusvlei. It is perfectly pitched for exploring the Reserve’s dramatic landscapes, as well as those of the neighbouring Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Kulala Adventurer Camp consists of six “maxi” dome tents, set on raised platforms with impressive views. Each tent has a solar-powered en-suite bathroom and an outside sitting area. At the centre of the camp is a cosy thatched bar and dining tent.

You’ll spend the next two days exploring the Namib-Naukluft National Park and the Kulala Wilderness Reserve on a mixture of activities including day and night scenic drives and guided walks.

The dunes of Sossusvlei can be accessed via a private gate from Kulala, granting easy access to the corridor and avoiding the longer journey via the main park gate.

Hansa Hotel
One of Namibia’s oldest hotels, the Hansa has retained its 100-year-old charm while providing present-day service and comfort. The rooms are spacious with a blend of modern luxury and antique décor.

The Hansa is located in the centre of town, granting access to most of the local attractions, including museums, the lighthouse and a good choice of restaurants.

During the cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to spot wildlife from the boat (depending on the season, you can hope to see flamingos, pelicans, seals and, with luck, dolphins, whales and turtles during the journey); taste several local seafood delicacies; and view the iconic lighthouse at Pelican Point. The cruise ends with a private seafood lunch, after which you will be returned to your hotel in Swakopmund, arriving late afternoon.

Desert Rhino Camp
Formerly Palmwag Rhino Camp, Desert Rhino Camp occupies a marvellous location on the banks of the Uniab River in the private reserve of Palmwag, northern Damaraland. The camp, one of the oldest in the region, is run jointly by Wilderness Safaris and the Save the Rhino Trust. Totally remote, it's a small, unfenced camp, spread out over a large area of semi-desert terrain. It consists of eight guest tents, a lounge and bar, dining area, and a small plunge pool.

The next three days will be spent exploring the rugged, semi-desert Damaraland region on foot and by 4x4. Game drives and guided walks will showcase the stark beauty of this region, its dramatic landscapes and its unique and fascinating desert-adapted wildlife.

Damaraland boasts a breath-taking assortment of desert-adapted species, including one of the highest concentrations of desert elephant, giraffe, and black rhino of any region in Namibia. Other species present in the region include Hartmann's mountain zebra, kudu, gemsbok, and springbok, with occasional cheetah sightings.

In addition to game-viewing activities, you’ll also have the option to explore the rock art sites at Twyfelfontein during your stay.

Ongava Tented Camp
Ongava Tented Camp is a small bush camp situated in the private Ongava Game Reserve, just outside Etosha National Park. The location of Ongava Tented Camp is ideal for those who value privacy above all else. The partially-fenced, 75,000-acre Ongava Game Reserve is exclusive, with just four camps accommodating very few visitors. The camp also has the advantage of overlooking a floodlit waterhole, which attracts plentiful wildlife during the dry season.

The next two days will be spent exploring the private Ongava Game Reserve and nearby Etosha National Park on daily morning and afternoon game drives from Ongava Tented Camp. Ongava is home to one of the largest black and white rhino populations in Namibia, thanks to a successful re-introduction programme, while Etosha is arguably Namibia’s finest big game safari park.

Dominated by the vast Etosha salt pan, Etosha NP is a mostly dry and arid landscape, interrupted only by isolated watering holes where the animals congregate in huge numbers. This unique geography, combined with the relative lack of vegetation, means that game-viewing in Etosha is always rewarding, with the wildlife never hard to find. Giraffe, elephant, zebra, lion, leopard and rhino are all present in the park and regularly seen.

You’ll have to option to explore both the national park and the private Ongava Reserve. Ongava has the advantage of lower visitor numbers, and also protects a significant population of black rhino. However, the best game-viewing is generally to be had within the boundaries of the National Park.

Your tour ends in Windhoek. We can arrange for you to be dropped off at the airport, or at your hotel if overnighting in Windhoek.