Namibia Wildlife & Dunes Safari Tour

Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Perez K.

Perez grew up in Gobabis in northeastern Namibia and has been guiding in the country for 20 years. Spending time out in a wild and remote part of Namibia allowed Perez to develop a passion for nature and the stunningly beautiful Namib Desert, and he loves to share his great knowledge of the natural world with guests on MT Sobek's adventures in Namibia. Perez is a natural entertainer and a great travel companion, and he consistently receives top ratings from guests for his guiding skills and depth of knowledge.

Alpha T.

Raised in the desert settlement of Uis, surrounded by the surreal landscapes of the Namib Desert, Alpha was born to become a nature guide. He has been guiding trips through the heart of Damaraland and all over Namibia for over 10 years. Alpha is passionate about using his platform to share his knowledge of nature and discover hidden treasures to share. He loves that guiding offers him the opportunity to meet a very wide variety of people with diverse interests and experiences.

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After landing at Windhoek\'s International Hosea Kutako Airport, you will be welcomed by an MT Sobek representative and transferred to the Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel. Take a leisurely afternoon rest before meeting up with your group and naturalist guide to learn about the adventure ahead. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
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This morning, set off on your journey north through Namibia\'s central highlands to the Cheetah Conservation Fund and superb Cheetah View Eco Lodge. After lunch at the Dancing Goat Creamery, you\'ll embark on a Cheetah Drive to the "Elands Pen" (where the female cheetahs are kept), and explore the main CCF facility with its education center and museum. Next, enjoy a spectacular sundowner game drive through CCF\'s own "Little Serengeti" and the Bellebenno Reserve, an expansive and picturesque open plain. Look out for free-ranging game species such as oryx, eland, red hartebeest, springbok, steenbok, duiker, warthog, jackals, and many more. 
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Wake early to watch the daily Cheetah Run and then continue your journey northeast to Etosha National Park. Your destination is the rustic Onguma Tree Top Camp, located inside the private Onguma Game Reserve. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure, allowing you time to soak in the tranquility of your surroundings as wildlife come to the camp\'s waterhole to drink.
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Take in the scents of the white saline "pans" and waterholes of Etosha National Park and get ready for a full day of game viewing. Decide on separate game drives — with a return at midday for lunch at the camp — or a full-day safari adventure with a picnic outdoors. Look out for giraffe, zebra, lion, rhino, elephant, and various antelope species such as oryx and the endemic black-faced impala across the park\'s scrub-covered plains. Return after sunset with enough time to freshen up for your \'safari dinner\' overlooking the camp\'s floodlit waterhole.
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This morning you will be woken by a spectacular sunrise! After returning to camp for breakfast, you can relax for the day or choose from a variety of activities: head out on a nature drive with your guide; go on a 4x4 scenic excursion in search of game; or take a trip to the pre-historic Twyfelfontein rock engravings. Return in the late afternoon for a final evening in camp.
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Today\'s exciting drive south takes you from the pelican- and flamingo-filled lagoons of Walvis Bay through the impressive Gaub and Kuiseb canyons, and into the ever-changing landscapes of vast Namib Desert. Reach your exclusive camp by mid-afternoon and settle in for 3 days of epic exploration. This afternoon you can opt to relax at camp or take a guided walk, ending the day with sundowners overlooking the enchanting desert plains.

As an alternative to the drive from Swakopmund to Sossusvlei you may like to take a scenic light aircraft flight over Sossusvlei and along the Diamond Coast (optional extra at additional cost and weather permitting).
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Rise early for a magical guided excursion into Namib Naukluft National Park, home to some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world. Sunrise is the best time to experience the apricot-hued dunes — with the soft light and shadows accentuating their towering shapes and curves. Learn about the formation of the Namib Desert as you explore to your heart\'s content. Enjoy a relaxed picnic breakfast in the shade of a camel thorn tree before heading back to camp via Sesriem Canyon. After an exhilarating morning, your afternoon is at leisure. Later in the day you can opt for a sundowner drive or walk in the Namib Tsaris Conservancy.
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Wake to explore the picturesque Namib Tsaris Conservancy either on foot or by mountain bike. Look out for wildlife (oryx, springbok, zebra, kudu, hartebeest, giraffe, steenbok, klipspringer, bat-eared fox, and aardwolf, as well as predators such as leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena can be found) as you head to the top of the reserve\'s plateau, where awe-inspiring views and a delicious picnic brunch await. Return to camp for a leisurely afternoon or opt for further exploration.
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After breakfast, it\'s time to say goodbye to the Namib Desert and traverse the Great Escarpment and scenic Khomas Hochland highlands on your way back to Windhoek. On arrival in Windhoek your guide will transfer you back to the Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel for the last night of your safari. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your guide and group at one of the popular restaurants in town.

It\'s possible to add a sunrise balloon flight over the Namib Naukluft National Park before you depart for Windhoek (at additional cost).
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Relax at your hotel or do some last-minute souvenir shopping this morning. Then head to Windhoek International Airport for your homeward-bound flight.
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Accommodations

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A mix of modern accommodations and rustic tents, landscape-inspired bungalows and traditional-style huts, all providing standard to deluxe amenities.

Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel

Luxury Hotel

The elegant 41-room Am Weinberg Estate's Boutique Hotel is the perfect retreat, seamlessly blending old-world splendor with modern styling. Its comfortable rooms are equipped with the latest amenities from HDTV, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning to en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers. The hotel also has two restaurants and 5-star spa.

Cheetah View Eco Lodge

Comfortable Hotel

With uninterrupted views of the Waterberg Plateau, the Cheetah View Lodge is the ideal setting for travelers who want to witness a world-class conservation facility at work. All proceeds from the lodge support the CCF's continuing efforts to save the cheetah, promote ethical farming and teach coexistence in Namibia. The "Meal House" offers a full service restaurant with an open-air veranda for lounging and wildlife viewing at the purpose-built waterhole. Relax in the comfort of your well-appointed guestroom at night.

MT Sobek Damaraland Explorations Camp

Rustic Lodging

Located in heart of rhino country in Damaraland's Huab Conservancy, Huab Under Canvas Camp offers rustic Meru-style tents with built-in groundsheets and mosquito screens. Each tent has solar lighting and private bathrooms appointed with towels, toiletries, bucket showers, and washbasins. For chilly nights, find hot water bottles and extra blankets. The patios with chairs offer spectacular views.

The Strand Hotel – Swakopmund

Comfortable Hotel

With a prime beachfront location, the classy Strand Hotel is the perfect base for town exploration. Each of its 125 spacious rooms are elegantly furnished and feature an en-suite bathroom and all the modern amenities you would expect, from complimentary Wi-Fi and air-con to LCD TV and tea/coffee stations. You can also check out the hotel's entertaining restaurants and bars, lobby-lounge, and sea facing terraces. It's a destination in itself!

MT Sobek Sossusvlei Explorations Camp

Comfortable Hotel

Built in a naturally formed amphitheater of a south-facing granite outcrop, this semi-permanent camp has eight comfortable tents, including two family units - all protected from the desert climate by natural stone walls and roofs built from recycled oil drums. Furniture is also partly built from recycled metals and wooden pallets, adding to the camp's low environmental footprint.

Ongava Tented Camp

Luxury Safari Camp

Located on a private game reserve, each canvas tent features comfortable mattress beds on raised decks, en suite bathrooms, electrical outlets and lounging chairs. Wi-Fi is availability at the community area. Enjoy a sundowner at the thatched bar and open deck campfire with the sounds of the Namibian bush all around you.

Ongava Lodge

Luxury Eco-Lodge

Nestled within the Ongava Game Reserve, the luxury lodge overlooks the surrounding foothills and plains. Each thatch chalet boasts a private deck with comfortable amenities. Relax with a sundowner at the bar or pool while watching wildlife, such as black-face impalas, lions or white and black rhinos, cool off at the nearby waterhole.

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