Abstract Namibia
Gondwana Namib Park | Onguma Game Reserve (Etosha) | Okonjima Nature Reserve | Spitzkoppe/Erindi Game Reserve | Windhoek
7 nights
Journey Highlights
Enjoy a blissful and luxurious solitude, at Desert Whisper. Catering to just 2 guests at a time, this fully inclusive experience is a couple’s ideal getaway.
Enjoy game drives, guided walks and rhino research drives within the private reserve as well as wildlife safaris into Etosha National Park to view the abundant game in the largest national park in Namibia.
Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp offers you a chance to observe the rehabilitation work of The AfriCat Foundation, dedicated to rescuing injured carnivores and see big cats and other animals in the wild.
Overview
You start your African odyssey with a stay in the truly unique and romantic ‘Desert Whisper’ house- a private luxury home for 2 in the midst of an amazing desert landscape. Enjoy the silence, space, stunning views and romantic plunge pool as you truly relax. Choose to have meals prepared for your dietary preferences or you can cater yourself.
Next, you journey to Onguma Treetop Camp, a small and intimate camp adjacent to Etosha. The reserve offers a variety of wildlife including plains game, black rhino, kudu, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard and more than 300 bird species. Enjoy game drives, guided walks and rhino research drives within the private reserve as well as wildlife safaris into Etosha National Park to view a rich array of wildlife, including four of the Big 5.
Midway between the spectacular Etosha National Park and the capital city of Windhoek, lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The nature reserve is home to AfriCAT, a carnivore sanctuary, which gives the captive cats a chance to be released back into the wild. Visitors can enjoy thrilling cat tracking guided safaris, leopard-spotting, off-road night drives and learn about local San culture along the Bushmen trail.
Day 1-2. Desert Whisper, Gondwana Namib Park
You will be met at Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) and transferred to Eros Airport for your flight to Desert Whisper.
- Catering to 2 guests at a time, this fully inclusive experience is a couple’s ideal getaway.
- Blissful and luxurious solitude, you can choose to have meals prepared for your dietary preferences or you can cater yourself in the fully equipped kitchen.
- Romantic plunge pool and stunning vistas from every angle of the golden Namib desert, rocky outcrops and the Naukluft Mountains in the distance.
- The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red dunes to make this one of the most scenic natural wonders of Africa and a photographer's heaven.
Day 3-6. Onguma Tree Top Camp, Onguma Game Reserve, Etosha
Depart from Desert Whisper on a sole use charter flight to Onguma Tree Top Camp airstrip and take a game drive transfer to camp.
- East of Etosha, Onguma Game Reserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience 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.
- Enjoy game drives, guided walks and rhino research drives within the private reserve as well as wildlife safaris into Etosha National Park to view the abundant game in the largest national park in Namibia
- Onguma Treetop Camp consists of 4 thatched rooms with canvas walls, a dining room and the main complex all built on wooden stilts amongst the treetops with views of a beautiful watering hole.
- A water-level hide will provide hours of game viewing opportunities for guests as giraffes, zebras, lions and many species of antelope come to quench their thirst.
Day 6-7. Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp, Okonjima Nature Reserve
Depart from Onguma Tree Top Camp. Arrive at Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp.
- Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp offers you a chance to observe the rehabilitation work of The AfriCat Foundation, dedicated to rescuing injured carnivores and see big cats and other animals in the wild.
- 8 exclusive chalets made of earthy ochre, clay walls and khaki-green canvas, under thatched roofs offer 180°-degree views of the bush. Views can even be enjoyed from the comfort of your queen size bed! Each chalet is equipped with a mini-bar, safe, comfy leather chairs and sofas, tea and coffee station, en suite bathrooms with large shower and a telephone.
- A thatch main area overlooking a waterhole has a reception and curio-shop, a cosy lounge with a rustic fire-place, kitchen and dining area.
Day 8. Departure
At a time to be advised by the camp management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your sole use light aircraft transfer from Okonjima to Windhoek Airport.
This Tailormade Journey
- Scheduled Flight/Road Transfers
- Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities at all accommodation.
- All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) included.
- Meals not specified in the quote such as lunch and dinner in city hotels;
- Any drinks, park fees, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified in the quote;
- Any scheduled commercial flights and related taxes;
- Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance;
- Staff gratuities;
- Any new Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control;
- Visa fees where relevant.
- All taxes are subject to change without prior notice;
- Any items of a personal nature.
