Namibia Culture and Wildlife

Namibia Culture and Wildlife Safari
Namibia Wildlife Safari
Kalahari San culture safari
Mahango National Park
Mahango Lodge
Elephants playing in the water
Kwando River
Chobe River wildlife
Chobe River in Botswana
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 10 Days / 9 Nights
  • Lodging; Safari Lodges
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Africat Foundation

  • We drive to the Africat Foundation straight from Hosea Kutako (Windhoek International) airport.
  • The Africat Foundation is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibian wild cats, in particular, leopard and cheetah.
  • A great start to the safari with the chance to get some incredible close-up photographs of above-mentioned leopards and cheetahs.
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp

Days 2-3: Kalahari San Community

  • After breakfast, we head off in a northerly direction with a stop off at the Hoba Meteorite.
  • Fiume Bush Lodge in the Kalahari Desert is our destination for the next two nights.
  • These days are all about the culture of the San Bushmen, their history and lifestyle.
  • Bushwalks, village life, the making of tools, jewellery and weapons.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Fiume Bush Camp

Days 4-5: Mahango National Park

  • Departing the Kahalari and our Bushmen friends we head off in the direction of the Mahango National Park.
  • En-route Mahango Lodge we visit traditional Kavango villages and Popa Falls.
  • Our home for the next few nights is Mahango Lodge on the banks of the Okavango River,
  • Safari activities include game drives in the Mahango National Park with game viewing that includes; Red Lechwe, Sable, Hippos, Elephants and Crocodiles.
  • Birding as a general rule is excellent in this region, especially in the summer months.
  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner
  • Accommodation: Mahango Lodge

Days 6-7: Kwando River

  • After breakfast and a relatively short journey later we arrive at Lianshulu Lodge on the remote Kwando River.
  • Two days of game expeditions in open 4x4 vehicles in the Mudumu National Park await.
  • Game sightings in this area include vast herds of roaming elephant and buffalo, lions, hippos, leopards, sable, roan, lechwe and puku.
  • Outstanding bird watching in this area is exceptional with a large variety of riverine, floodplain and grassland habitats.
  • Other safari activities include; boating, nature walks, picnics or relaxation.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Lianshulu Lodge

Days 8-9: Chobe River (Botswana)

  • Leaving Namibia, we cross in Botswana and head for the town of Kasane.
  • Chobe Bush Lodge is our destination for the next two nights located only 150m from the banks of the Chobe River.
  • Game drives and boat cruise are the safari activities on offer.
  • View some of Africa's largest concentration of elephant.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Chobe Bush Lodge

Day 10: Namibia Culture and Wildlife Safari Safari Ends

  • Your choice of airport departure dictates what happens today.
  • Depart from Kasane for your onward flight.
  • Or, a short road transfer for a few nights in Livingstone or Victoria Falls (not included)
  • The safari ends.
  • Meals: Breakfast
Rates From

Rates from NAD 76 315.00 per person

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • Vehicle type may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • All transport
  • Accommodation on a shared basis
  • Meals as specified
  • Activities as per itinerary
  • Park fees as per itinerary
  • Mineral water in the vehicle
Rates Exclude
  • All flights
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • All drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional activities
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