
Safari Information
- Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
- Duration; 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Lodging; Camping
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Hoarusib River
- Departing from Palmwag Lodge to Sesfontein and Opuwo over the Sesfontein Pass.
- The trail continues in a westerly direction and stops for a short visit at Kaoko Otavi.
- Encounter various Ovahimba families.
- Camping on the banks of the Hoarusib River.
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: Wild Camping
Day 2: Orupembe
- Time and again one meets Ovahimba families, and the guest will have, if not today, the opportunity to explore an Ovahimba village as well as a traditional hut.
- The guest learns about the customs and way of life of this nomadic tribe.
- The Ovahimba gratefully accept sugar, confectionery, tobacco and other trinkets as gifts.
- Overnight open camp in the region of Orupembe, a large Ovahimba settlement.
- Meals: All meals
- Accommodation: Camping
Day 3: Kunene River
- We continue into the western part of Kaokoland into the Marienfluss and Hartmann Valley.
- Our destination today is the Kunene river area.
- Tonight we wild-camp on the banks of the Kunene River under the shade of anatrees.
- Meals: All meals
- Accommodation: Wild Camping
Day 4: Kunene River
- Today we explore the area, including a visit to an Ovahimba family, 4x4 sightseeing tour and short hikes in and around the gorges and valleys of the Hartmann Valley
- The Hartmann Valley is unique with desert landscapes, a mighty river and mountains and valleys.
- Meals: All meals
- Accommodation: Wild Camping
Day 5: Orupembe
- Today we say "Adieu Camp Cafema" and embark on our return journey to Palmwag.
- Via Rooidrom the journey takes us through the western Kaokoland to Orupembe.
- We traverse almost deserted contrasting landscapes, ranging from desert to the Kaokohighland.
- Camping on the public campsite at Purros.
- Meals: All Meals
- Accommodation: Communal Camping
Day 6: Hoanib River
- After breakfast, the journey continues in a southerly direction through the beautiful Hoarusib River Valley towards the Hoanib River.
- With a bit of luck, the desert elephant can be sighted. Camping in one of the many branches of the Hoanib River.
- Small herds of elephant often stroll past the camp unhindered.
- Meals: All Meals
- Accommodation: Wild Camping
Day 7: Palmwag Lodge, Safari Ends
- Break up camp and game drive in search of elephants.
- After a short sojourn at Sesfontein, a one-time Schutztruppen outpost which functions as a lodge nowadays, the journey takes us back to Palmwag Lodge.
- End of Tour.
- Meals: Breakfast
Rates From
From NAD$ 28 375.00 pp
Rates Information
The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.
- Rates are in Namibian Dollars (NAD)
- All rates are subject to availability
- Rates may vary according to season
- Lodging may change depending on your budget
- All rates may change without notice
- Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
- Travelling costs as per itinerary; game drives, activities, entrance- and park fees
- Accommodation in two-man tents / double rooms
- Full board, refreshment drinks en route, house wine and beer at dinner whilst camping
- Experienced guiding in English or German
- VAT and Bed levy
Rates Exclude
- Expenses of a personal nature, i.e. laundry, telephone, gratuities, souvenirs, etc
- Personal, medical and evacuation insurances
- Additional activities
- Alcoholic beverages and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Local and international flights
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