Tour 1 Tour 2 Tour 3 Tour 4 Tour 5

Despite our reluctance to advise tourists to organize their own tour because of the extremely fragile ecosystem of the arid areas, we can propose the most independent traveler an adapted alternative:
To visit the National Etosha Park, Epupa Falls, Twyfelfontein region and the ochre Namib Dunes by your own means driving your own rental car in total freedom. Nevertheless, within your journey, we will assist you with our 4X4 support to enable you to access the most wild and remote parts of the country.
Thanks to this formula, you will still have the secure advantage of having a guide avoiding any logistical inconvenience and will be free to discover the magnificent landscapes of Namibia, its inhabitants and the north-western animal life of the country.

EXPEDITION PROGRAM

Day 1: Windhoek
Welcome at Windhoek International Airport. During the welcoming, you will be given your ‘travel book’. Rental car included: Toyota Hi Lux 4X4 or equivalence. Night at Olive Grove – charming hostel situated in a quiet area of the capital. Lodging and breakfast included.

Days 2 and 3: Etosha National Park
During these two days, you will search for Etosha wild life – a national park covering 22000 km². Nights in bungalows at Namutoni, Halali and/or Okaukuejo depending on the animals’ migrations. Lodging and breakfast included. Park entrance fees to be paid on the spot. Aboard your vehicle, discovery of the different waterholes where animals gather in a celebration of wildlife.

Day 4: Hobatere Lodge:
Once you will leave Etosha Park, you will go in direction of Hobatere which is a beautiful reserve alongside the park. Settling in the lodge (lodging, dinner and breakfast included). Possibility of a night drive (optional).

Day 5 and 6: Epupa Falls – Epupa Camp
You will spend two nights in a comfortable canvas lodge settled on the Kunene riversides few yard away from the magnificent Epupa Falls. Discover the Himba people accompanied by a local guide, semi-nomads herders who have kept their ancestral traditions. Full board included.

Days 7 to 9: Northern Kaokoland – Otjitanda - Van Zyl’s Pass – Marienfluss
You will meet our support staff at Okangwanti (cf. logistic heading). During these three days, we will penetrate into the deep Kaokoland- the territory of the Himbas, also called the Red People. The progression with our 4X4 is very slow since difficult passages become more and more frequent. This challenging itinerary, from the beginning to the end, crosses a grandiose semi-arid landscape. At our arrival on the Van Zyl’s Pass, we are greatly rewarded by a unique beautiful panorama on the Namib Desert and the Marienfluss. We will then settle our camp at Otjinungwa next to the Kunene River under immense trees (faidherbia albida). Bush camp deep in nature. Day 7 in a rudimentary camp made by the local population, day 8 and 9 at Otjinungwa. You will appreciate the numerous beautiful walks possible along the Kunene River.

Days 10 and 11: Northern Namib – Hoarusib – Purros
We will drive up the whole Marienfluss’ Valley until the Red Drum also called the junction with the western Kaokoland. Heading south-west, we will arrive at the limit of the Skeleton Coast Park. We will follow the Coast on forgotten small gravel roads up to the Hoarusib riverbed. The beauty of the moonlike landscapes is surprising and sometimes disturbed by the passage of oryx, springbok and ostriches. We will go up the Hoarusib Gorges, where we will see, if we are lucky, our first desert elephants, up to Purros – a small village lost in the middle of the sands where Himba and Herrero people live in harmony. Bush camp in deep nature day 10 and in local community camping day 11.

Days 12 and 13: Hoanib Valley – Northern Damaraland
After crossing a denuded plateau, we will arrive in Hoanib riverbed. The wati, enclosed between two rocky walls, offers beautiful landscapes where ancient immense acacias shelter desert elephants. At this spot we will have the occasion to study the huge holes made by the elephants in quest of water. We will then leave to join one of the wildest regions of Damaraland. Surrounding by huge tabular massifs we will have the opportunity to observe a diversified animal life: oryx, mountain zebras, lions … and if we are lucky the last black rhinos (diceros bicornis bicornis) and elephants adapted to the arid environment found outside national parks. Bush camp under tents deep in nature.

Day 14: Mowani Mountain Camp
Back on the beaten roads near Palmwag, we will reach the Mowani Mountain Camp which is an exclusive lodge situated among a granite koppje environment. Settlement of comfortable tents on a wonderful viewpoint. Dinner and breakfast included. In the morning you will leave the Omanda Desert & support staff return to Windhoek. In the afternoon, free visit of the Twyfelfontein rock drawings site – San people made these paintings some 6000 years ago.

Days 15 and 16: Atlantic Coast – Swakopmund
Two nights at the hostel at Swakopmund, lodging and breakfast included. Many optional activities can be booked: visit of Cape Cross (hosting a colony of 100000 seals), a flight over the Namib dunes, cruising in Walvis Bay Lagoon, surf-casting fishing…

Days 17 and 18: Sossusvlei region – Kulala Lodge
Two nights in Kulala Lodge, a well-known viewing place for the high impressive Namib dunes. The second day, you will have the opportunity to leave very early in the morning to discover the mystical Dead Vlei and Sossusvlei for the sunrise. Lodging with dinner and breakfast included. Park entrance fees to be paid on the spot.

Day 19: Amani Lodge
Returning towards the capital of Namibia. Night at Amani Lodge near the capital city of Windhoek. Lodging in bungalows, dinner and breakfast included.

Day 20: Windhoek
Return of the rental car in Windhoek. Transfer to the airport.

TRANSPORT
Renting of a Toyota Hi-Lux vehicle with double 4X4 cabin or equivalent, air-conditioning, CD-radio player, unlimited kilometers, insurance (except deposit).

Insurance deposit for the vehicle:

1. 80% Cover:

Credit card deposit of NAD 24000 when collecting the car. This insurance covers any car accident or damage on the car. It is possible to reduce the cost to NAD 12000 with a complementary insurance of NAD 100 per day. Tyres, windows and windscreen are not covered by the insurance.

1. Super Excess Cover (SEC)

Credit card deposit of NAD 12000 when collecting the car. This insurance covers any car accident or damage on the car inducing your responsibility. With a complementary insurance of NAD 190 per day, 100% insurance in case of non-responsibility. Tyres, windows and windscreen are covered by this insurance.

Omanda Desert & Wildlife Tours Logistic (days 7 to 14) includes:                A vehicle for support (Land Rover Defender or Toyota Land Cruiser fully equipped), a francophone guide well-experienced in the field, petrol for the support car, camping equipment, spacious tents, comfortable mattresses and sleeping bags, tables, chairs, drinking water reserve, fridge, excellent fresh food, table and extra drinks. Entrance fees for concessions and camping. Satellite telephone connection (excludes communication costs).]

LODGING, MEALS AND DRINKS
This 19 night journey is composed of:
-3 nights in hostel days 1, 15 & 16
-7 nights in lodges and comfortable canvass tents (days 4,5,6,14,18,19)
-2 nights in comfortable bungalows in Etosha Park days 2 & 3
-7 nights in camping under two man tents (each is responsible for erecting their own tent) with comfortable sleeping conditions provided: 3 in set up camps with toilets and showers days 8,9 & 11, 4 in wild camping deep in nature days 7,10,12 & 13.
The very comfortable camping equipment is provided.

Meals conditions are as mentioned in the program. Full board and drinks included during the part supervised by our support staff. Excellent fresh food will be served.

PRICES ON REQUEST
Prices include:

1. welcome and air transfer to the airport
2. renting of the 4X4 vehicle (see transport section)
3. the assistance support from a Francophone guide days 7 to 14
4. meals, drinks and lodging as mentioned above
5. excursions and visits as mentioned in the program
6. Satellite connection when you will have the support assistance (excluded cost of communication)
7. 15% VAT

Prices exclude:

1. International Air flight ticket
2. Deposit for the car renting (see transport section)
3. Petrol for the rental car
4. Parks entrance fees (car + persons) in Etosha and Sossusvlei
5. Meals not included in the program
6. table and extra drinks when no support assistance
7. tips and personal expenses
8. cancellation insurance, repatriation and lost luggage cost
9. Optional activities at Swakopmund

Tour 1 Tour 2 Tour 3 Tour 4 Tour 5