Tour Erongo - 17 Days Adventure

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Adventure trip with maximum 12 guests Travel minibus / safari bus with air conditioning 3 safaris in Etosha NP, 2 safaris in open jeeps: in the game park of Ohange Lodge and in the game park of Sophienhof Lodge, 1 safari on foot through the African bush of Ohange Lodge 6 easy hikes with low altitude differences 1 bush walk with the San in the Erongo Mountains Visit to the Better World agricultural project National park fees and entrance fees 243 m² of rainforest in your name

Accommodation

14 nights accommodation on guest farms, in lodges and in a guest house Accommodation - Ouhave Country Home Day 1 - Ouhave Country Home [follow-up overnight] Day 2 - Ohange Lodge Day 3 - Ohange Lodge [follow up overnight] Day 4 - Etosha Village Day 5 - Etosha Village [Follow-up Overnight] Day 6 - Sophienhof Lodge Day 7 - Omandumba Bush Camp Day 8 - Omandumba Bush Camp [Followed by overnight] Day 9 - Swakopmund Luxury Suites Day 10 - Swakopmund Luxury Suites [Followed by overnight] Day 11 - Elegant Desert Lodge Day 12 - Elegant Desert Lodge [Follow-up Overnight] Day 13 - Windhoek Luxury Suites Day 14

Guide

Guaranteed execution of all dates German-speaking local tour guide

Flights

Scheduled flight with Discover Airlines (fare W) to Windhoek and back, subject to availability Price includes scheduled flight from/to Frankfurt

Transport

Rail&Fly in 1st class DB to the airport and back (https://www.bahnanreise.de/geltungsbereich)

Meals

Daily breakfast, 3 x lunch, 12 x dinner

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Departure airport: DE from 100 € / AT from 200 € / CH from 200 € Seat reservation on long-haul flight: from 110 € Scheduled flight in Premium Economy Class: on request Scheduled flight in Business Class: on request

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Day 1 Day 1: Let’S Go At Last!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Let’S Go At Last!

Today your plane leaves for Namibia, the land of infinite space.
Day 2 Day 2: Vastly Land Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Vastly Land Namibia

Your tour guide is looking forward to meeting you at the Windhoek airport after landing. Your destination today is the Ouhave Country Home. At the latest after your arrival at the family farm you will be surrounded by Namibian coziness. In the afternoon you will explore the farm area of Ouhave together with your guide during a one-hour hike. In the evening, stretch your legs and let the day come to an end.

Meals
A breakfast package and dinner are included in the price.

Accommodation
Ouhave Country Home
The family farm Ouhave Country Home northeast of Windhoek is lovingly run by Bianca and Hans Sohrada in the second generation. Besides homebred Nguni cattle, goats and pecan trees feel very much at home here. From the verandas of the seven bungalows you can enjoy a wonderful view of the spacious farm with its beautiful garden, green lawn and swimming pool. The restaurant and bar are located in the red brick main building. And if you want to sleep under a reliably insane starry sky, you can simply take your mattress to the bungalow roof.

Notes
The driving distance is about 300 kilometers. The driving time is about 4 hours.
The hiking distance is about 3 kilometers. The hiking time is about 1 hour.
Day 3 Day 3: Discoveries On Ouhave
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Discoveries On Ouhave

Typical Namibian: First thing in the morning you start directly from your front door for a two-hour guided hike through the bush savannah. While you discover the extensive farm area with its many acacias, you will learn a lot of interesting facts about native plants and trees from your local tour guide. When the sun sends its warmest rays, it is best to relax in your accommodation. During a 1½-hour afternoon tour of the farm, you will learn a lot about the typical farm life and the cultivation of vegetables, which are used for their own consumption and, of course, in the delicious, typical farm cuisine. In addition, alfalfa is grown, because the farm animals should also have enough to eat. Afterwards we will visit the Nguni cattle, which are unmistakable because of the various colors and patterns of their fur. Did you know that these animals are known in Namibia especially for their hardiness? Hans Sohrada will tell you stories about his daily life and will be happy to share his knowledge about the daily life on a farm with you.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the price.

Accommodation
Ouhave Country Home [Consequence Overnight]
The Ouhave Country Home is your accommodation today as well.

Notes
The hiking distance is about 2.5 kilometers. The walking time is about 2 hours.
Day 4 Day 4: Into The Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Into The Mountains

On the way further and further north, you will see the termite mounds typical of the area. The landscape gradually changes, and multifaceted mountain formations are now your companions. Let yourself be captivated by the vastness of the land and the calming effect of the almost untouched nature. In the afternoon you will arrive at your accommodation.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included. If the weather is nice, dinner will take place under the stars with a direct view of the illuminated waterhole.

Accommodation
Ohange Lodge
Ohange Lodge awaits you halfway between Otavi and Tsumeb in the Otavi Mountains. In a relaxed atmosphere you will be taken care of by the warm host couple Karla and Justus Brits. The ten thatched stone bungalows are decorated in warm earth tones with traditional elements. From the pool with its shady patio you have a direct view of the Otavi Mountains. In the language of the Herero, "Ohange" means peace. According to this motto the lodge offers pure relaxation. Look forward to a fantastic view of the wide landscape, situated between Marula and Tamboti trees and a watering hole well frequented by animals.

Notes
The driving distance is about 280 kilometers. The driving time is about 4 hours.
Day 5 Day 5: Otavi Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Otavi Mountains

Together with your guide and an expert ranger you will explore the African bush on foot in the morning. During the approximately 1½-hour safari on foot through the game park you will see various representatives of the Namibian flora and fauna such as warthog, jackal and baboon. A diverse bird life presents itself in the tall trees. You will spend the lunch time at your accommodation before you go on a 2½-hour safari in an open off-road vehicle through the private game park in the afternoon. With a bit of luck, you will see a variety of antelope species from the mighty eland to kudu and crown duiker to the tiny steenbok.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Accommodation
Ohange Lodge [Consequence Overnight]
Ohange Lodge is your accommodation again today.

Notes
Safari on foot: the walking distance is about 4.5 kilometers. The walking time is about 1 ½ hours.
Day 6 Day 6: Etosha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Etosha National Park

Through the Von Lindequist Gate, the eastern entrance to Etosha, you will go on a game drive in Namibia’s most famous national park. The open vegetation gives Etosha Park a very special charm, as the animals are hardly hidden by bushes or trees. Elephant, wildebeest, oryx, lion, zebra, giraffe, ostrich and black rhino: they all live in Etosha National Park, and you want to discover them all. As often as possible you will head for waterholes and watch springbok, zebra, oryx antelope and elephant bathing and drinking. In the surroundings of the waterhole Klein-Namutoni you often see the small Damara dikdiks standing at the roadside. Only shortly before sunset you will leave the park.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included.

Accommodation
Etosha Village
Etosha Village is located directly at the national park of the same name, in front of the Andersson Gate near Okaukuejo. The comfortable bungalows are arranged in the style of a typical village. Thanks to the large windows and your private veranda you will feel as if you are in the middle of the bush savannah. Treat yourself to a refreshing break in the swimming pool or indulge in a rich buffet. If you haven’t had enough during the day, after dark you can watch kudu, duiker antelope and other wildlife, which quite often drop by for a drink at the illuminated waterhole.

Notes
The driving distance is about 300 kilometers. The driving time is about 5 hours.
Out of consideration for the environment, we turn off the air conditioning in the travel minibus / safari bus during game viewing in Etosha National Park.
You can’t get enough? Our additional recommendation:
Go on a stargazing tour and discover different constellations in the southern night sky. The minimum number of participants is 2, the price per person is 300 NA-$ (2023) or 330 NA-$ (2024). Stargazing will only take place in good weather.
Day 7 Day 7: On A Game
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: On A Game

Off you go for a full day drive through the wildlife rich Etosha National Park! Most of the time you will stay near waterholes and observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes and maybe even lions or leopards that quench their thirst here. Your guide knows the national park like the back of his hand and will direct you to the waterholes with the best photo opportunities. In the course of the day you will drive along the dry Etosha salt pan. The mirages on the horizon of the pan, which stretches for miles to the north, are a fascinating spectacle.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included.

Accommodation
Etosha Village [Followed by overnight]
Etosha Village is your accommodation today as well.

Notes
Can’t get enough? Our additional recommendations:
Take a morning guided safari in an open vehicle in Etosha National Park, organized by Etosha Village. The safari usually takes place from 07:00 to 11:00, after which you will join the safari included in your trip in the tour minibus / safari bus. The minimum number of participants is 4, the price per person is NA-$ 990 (2023) or NA-$ 1,060 (2024). Or take a full day guided safari in an open vehicle in Etosha National Park, also organized by Etosha Village. The full day safari will take place in a tour minibus / safari bus as an alternative to the safari included in your trip. The minimum number of participants is 4, the price per person is NA-$ 1,195 (2023) or NA-$ 1,280 (2024). Apart from you, other international guests may also participate in the safaris.
Day 8 Day 8: Fransfontein Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Fransfontein Mountains

Because it was so beautiful we go again on a game drive in the Etosha National Park. Especially in the early morning, before the midday heat makes all the animals sluggish, there are great opportunities for unique and varied sensory impressions. After many animal experiences you will find a place of rest and relaxation in your accommodation. After the warm welcome you deserve to relax. In the afternoon you get into the open off-road vehicle. Your private two-hour game drive starts after the feeding of ostriches. You can now look forward to all kinds of wildlife such as giraffes, impalas, porcupines, white-tailed wildebeests and maybe even leopards. A breathtaking scenery and a mostly beautiful sunset included.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included today.

Accommodation
Sophienhof Lodge
Sophienhof Lodge is located 12 kilometers outside of Outjo and is surrounded by mopane trees. The bungalows are thatched and built of red clinker bricks. At the nearby watering hole you can observe different antelope species such as oryx antelopes, kudus and elands. In the beautifully landscaped garden you can relax wonderfully by the pool.

Notes
The driving distance is about 100 kilometers. The driving time is about 1 ½ hours.
Day 9 Day 9: Erongo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Erongo

Today the mountains are calling again, and you will drive to the Erongo Mountains. In the late afternoon, your guide will take you on a 1½-hour hike along the trails surrounding your accommodation. A good way to enjoy the silence of the majestic Erongo Mountains and the magnificent granite landscape.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included.

Accommodation
Omandumba Bush Camp
At the informal Omandumba Bush Camp you will immediately feel at home. The Omandumba team will take care of you and tell you many stories "from the Namibian bush". If you want to retire at any time, take a seat on your private veranda, let your eyes wander over the wide rocky landscape and enjoy the wonderful silence. The camp with its twelve tented chalets is located southwest of Omaruru at the foot of the Erongo Mountains. Omandumba means "place where the bitter bush grows". A real treasure are the well preserved rock paintings on the huge farm area. The surroundings here can be explored wonderfully on foot.

Notes
The driving distance is about 230 kilometers. The driving time is about 3 ½ hours.
The hiking distance is about 5 kilometers. The hiking time is about 1 ½ hours.
Day 10 Day 10: Rock Carvings And San In Erongo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Rock Carvings And San In Erongo

Look forward to a highlight: You will meet the Ju/Hoansi-San. The San are the oldest population group in Namibia and have been living in southern Africa for probably 20,000 years. The "living museum", which is run independently by the San, is built like in the old times of free nomadism. A hike of about one and a half hours starts here. The San explain and show you how to make fire, how to set traps and how to hunt with bow and arrow in the traditional way. The Chameleon Foundation has supported the San for several years by visiting the San Living Museum. In addition, shelters have been built for the San. The construction of a well was realized to provide the San with a regular water supply. Another highlight: In the best daylight you will explore the prehistoric rock paintings on the farm area of Omandumba on a two to three hour hike. On the way, the granite rocks of the Erongo will conjure up new sceneries again and again. From the Leopard Hill you can enjoy a 300-degree view of the wide Omandumba Valley. On the hike, a San will accompany you and explain the artistic and well-preserved paintings, some of which are unique in the world. Together you will look for animal tracks and your local guide will tell you about the daily life on a farm. Do you have questions about the "living museum" or the African bush? Your guide will be happy to answer them.

Meals
Breakfast is included in the price, as well as lunch and dinner. All meals will be served at Omandumba, where you will be served wild smoked meat, fresh farm bread and salad. The herbs come from our own organic vegetable garden.

Accommodation
Omandumba Bush Camp [follow-up overnight]
The Omandumba Bush Camp is your accommodation today.

Notes
Bush walk with the San: The walking distance is about 2 kilometers. The hiking time is about 1 ½ hours.
Hike to the petroglyphs with a San: The hiking distance is about 5 kilometers. The hiking time is about 2 to 3 hours.
Day 11 Day 11: To The Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: To The Sea

After a short drive you will be on your way again. Together with your guide you will hike for about two hours through the bizarre rock formations of the Spitzkoppe. Known as a climber’s paradise, this granite island is one of the most photographed mountains in the country. Again the landscape changes. You exchange the Erongo mountains for the Atlantic coast. The wide view is guaranteed. In the coastal town of Swakopmund there is time for a leisurely coffee. Or you can discover relics from the German colonial era. The cityscape of this town of about 44,000 inhabitants is characterized by numerous colonial buildings. Here, you’ll also say hello at Better World, a social farming project started by Wendy and Matt Napier during Covid. The project offers three-month training courses for unemployed and lower-income individuals. These courses are funded in part by selling vegetables to supermarkets and restaurants. With the knowledge they learn, trainees can provide their families with vegetables grown on their own or offer them for sale. All under the motto "Helping people to help themselves".

Catering
Breakfast is included in the price.

Accommodation
Swakopmund Luxury Suites
The Swakopmund Luxury Suites is an elegant and modern accommodation in the heart of Swakopmund. The Atlantic Ocean and the beach are within walking distance. The city center with its nice cafes, restaurants, ice cream parlors and stores can also be easily explored on foot. After an exciting day, the cozy roof terrace invites you to linger.

Notes
The driving distance is about 250 kilometers. The driving time is about 3 ½ hours.
The hiking distance is about 5 kilometers. The hiking time is about 2 hours.
Day 12 Day 12: Swakopmund For You!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Swakopmund For You!

Swakopmund is yours! Spend the day as you please. Stroll through the coastal town with its numerous souvenir stores. Walk across the old Jetty, a landmark of the town, and venture out to sea. A stroll along the seafront will give you that seaside feeling.

Catering
The included meals consist of breakfast. In the evening we recommend you to go to a seafood restaurant by the sea (not included in the price).

Accommodation
Swakopmund Luxury Suites [Consequence Overnight]
The Swakopmund Luxury Suites will be your accommodation today.

Notes
Can’t get enough? Our additional recommendations:
Take a catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay to a large seal colony at Pelican Point. You can observe dolphins, seals and various sea birds up close. A snack (fresh Atlantic oysters and appetizers) and South African sparkling wine will be served. The cruise lasts about 3 ½ hours (starts about 08:30, ends about 12:30). The price per person is NA-$1,100 (2023) or NA-$1,200 (2024). The transfer from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay and back is 300 NA-$ per person (min. 2 guests). Or join the Living Desert Tour in Dorob National Park. The exciting tour through the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay is themed "Living Desert of the Namib Desert". An adventurous drive over the dunes will conclude the tour. The tour lasts approx. 5 hours (start approx. 08:00, end approx. 13:00). The minimum number of participants is 2, the price per person is 850 NA-$. Cash payment: This activity can only be paid in cash on the spot. Or take a scenic flight over the desert and to the shipwrecks of Conception Bay. The flight with a Cessna 210 takes about 2 hours. The minimum number of participants is 4, and the price per person starts from NA-$ 6,250 (2023; including airport tax) or from NA-$ 6,500 (2024; including airport tax), depending on the provider. Or join the Township Cultural Tour in the afternoon. Together with your English-speaking guide, you will explore the township in Swakopmund. How do the residents live here? Where do they shop? Immerse yourself in everyday life and learn new things about the Damara and the Herero. On the way you will visit a kindergarten, you will look around at markets and taste local delicacies in a restaurant. The tour lasts approx. 3 hours (start approx. 15:00, end approx. 18:00). The minimum number of participants is 2, the price per person is 700 NA-$.
Day 13 Day 13: Into The Desert
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Into The Desert

Let’s go to the Kuiseb Canyon! Here you will explore the famous Henno Martin Cave, where the two geologists Henno Martin and Hermann Korn found shelter during the Second World War, on an approximately one-hour hike. After the drive over the dusty dirt road, the pool offers a welcome refreshment. Alternatively, stretch your legs with a walk on your own. In the evening, listen for the noise geckos make as they begin to clack at sunset to attract a female.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included.

Accommodation
Elegant Desert Lodge
Located 32 kilometers south of Sesriem, Elegant Desert Lodge combines the old with the modern. The converted main house served as a farm building in earlier times. All rooms are built of natural stone and stylishly furnished. From the veranda you have a wonderful view over the wide plains of the surrounding area and the purple mountains in the background. Relax after an eventful day at the swimming pool and watch the wild animals at the waterhole in the evening.

Notes
The driving distance is about 360 kilometers. The driving time is about 5 ½ hours.
The hiking distance covers about 2.5 kilometers. The hiking time is about 1 hour.

You can’t get enough? Our additional recommendation:
Take an approximately 2-hour sunset drive on the grounds of Elegant Desert Lodge. Here silence and timelessness can be physically experienced. The price per person is NA-$ 380 (valid until 30.11.2023) or NA-$ 420 (valid from 01.12.2023).
Day 14 Day 14: The Sandy Sea Of Sossuvlei
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: The Sandy Sea Of Sossuvlei

Even before sunrise, you set off for the gigantic dunes at Sossusvlei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the unique atmosphere in the dune valley in the early morning. The last five kilometers to the vlei will be covered by a four-wheel drive shuttle, as normal vehicles cannot cope with the masses of sand. You walk through the dune world and can try to climb one of the up to 350 meters high sand mountains. As soon as you walk through the Dead Vlei with its more than 500 years old dead acacias, you know that it bears its name rightly. Before leaving the park, explore on foot the Sesriem Canyon, carved into the rock by the Tsauchab River over millions of years, which offers a welcome shady spot here and there. At the end of the day, marvel at the spectacular starry sky and listen to the sounds of the desert at night.

Meals
Meals included are a packed breakfast, which you will enjoy in the middle of Sossusvlei, and dinner.

Accommodation
Elegant Desert Lodge [Consequence Overnight]
Elegant Desert Lodge is your accommodation today as well.

Notes
The driving distance is about 200 kilometers. The driving time is about 3 ½ hours.
Day 15 Day 15: From The Desert To Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: From The Desert To Windhoek

You leave the desert and drive to Rehoboth. The village is located in the central Namibian highlands and is home to the Baster people. The small ethnic group of descendants of the Khoikhoi and white settlers proudly bears their name. You follow a winding road through the barren landscape of the Auas Mountains to Windhoek. In the late afternoon you will reach your accommodation.

Meals
Breakfast and dinner are included. The farewell dinner you will enjoy in the Stellenbosch Restaurant, very close to your accommodation. With its Mediterranean ambience it is considered one of the best restaurants in Windhoek.

Accommodation
Windhoek Luxury Suites
The Windhoek Luxury Suites are located in the quiet residential area of Klein Windhoek. The beautiful rooms have a private terrace on the first floor and a balcony on the top floor with a view of the small pool, which invites you to cool off. Be sure to visit the Bougain Villas neighborhood across the street, where you’ll find the Stellenbosch Restaurant, an art store, and a massage parlor in the airy, green courtyard.

Notes
The driving distance is about 330 kilometers. The driving time is about 5 hours.
Day 16 Day 16: Goodbye In Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Goodbye In Namibia

On a short tour you will get to know the city and its historic center around the Christ Church and the Ink Palace with its unusually green garden for Namibia. You will experience African bustle at first hand at the Namibia Craft Centre, where you can browse through the many stalls. Then you will be transferred to the airport and fly back home from Windhoek. See you next time in wonderful Namibia!

Meals
Breakfast is included.

Notes
The driving distance is about 50 kilometers. The driving time is about 45 minutes.
Day 17 Day 17: Back Home
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Back Home

With a suitcase full of impressions you are back and travel on to your place of residence.

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Itinerary of your trip Erongo - 17 Days Adventure

Day 1: Let’S Go At Last!

Day 2: Vastly Land Namibia

Day 3: Discoveries On Ouhave

Day 4: Into The Mountains

Day 5: Otavi Mountains

Day 6: Etosha National Park

Day 7: On A Game

Day 8: Fransfontein Mountains

Day 9: Erongo

Day 10: Rock Carvings And San In Erongo

Day 11: To The Sea

Day 12: Swakopmund For You!

Day 13: Into The Desert

Day 14: The Sandy Sea Of Sossuvlei

Day 15: From The Desert To Windhoek

Day 16: Goodbye In Namibia

Day 17: Back Home

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