Namibia small group guided holiday and safari
More info:Price includes accommodation and meals and is based on two people sharing. This cost is exclusive of flights
“Our top selling Namibia tour reveals what makes the country so incredible, from the Himba tribe to desert elephants. Lux lodges ensure peaceful sleep between the action.”
Highlights
Namib Desert | Sossusvlei | Deadvlei | Sesriem Canyon | Namib Naukluft National Park | Swakopmund | Kayaking with seals in Walvis Bay | Damaraland | Twyfelfontein rock art | Tracking desert elephants | Himba tribe | Etosha National Park | AfriCat, Okonjima | Optional: boat cruise, balloon rideDescription of Namibia small group guided holiday and safari
This wonderful two week Namibia small group guided holiday and safari takes you deep into Etosha National Park where big cats, elephants, rhinos and giraffe can all be viewed from a safe distance.Optional activities on this Namibia small group guided holiday and safari come thick and fast with everything from cultural Himba tribe visits and optional scenic flights to optional quad bike excursions, over the sand dunes, ensuring you’ll never be stuck for fun things to do.
One of the ultimate highlights of this Namibia small group guided holiday and safari is tracking leopards within a rehabilitation centre and undertaking a cruise ride in search of dolphins and seals.
Accommodation for the majority of your Namibia small group guided holiday will be in small luxury safari lodges which come complete with traditional African décor as well as a warm welcome, fantastic food and stunning views over the surrounding landscapes of Namibia.
Local guides are all extremely knowledgeable and passionate for the natural world, and following in their footsteps offers a unique insight into the tribal cultures and wild animal habitats that go towards making this Namibia small group guided holiday and safari such an exciting prospect.
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2021: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 6 May, 9 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 10 Oct, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Our top tip:
Bring layers. The desert is surprisingly cold at dawn - but can reach over 40°C during the day.
Trip type:
Small group. 2-8 people. Minimum recommended age: 12.
Activity level:
Leisurely.
Accomm:
Mostly small, luxury lodges. Some have swimming pools.
Solos:
Solo travellers welcome. Single rooms available with surcharge.
Included:
Accommodation, all meals, local guides, transport in private safari vehicle, airport transfers, listed activities.
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Accepted
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Our guide on this trip is local, his wildlife spotting skills and knowledge of the flora and fauna will make for an informative and exciting experience. His knowledge of local cultures will provide a valuable insight when passing through different tribal areas, and guests will be fully briefed about local customs and traditions before visiting local villages.
We use accommodation that is small and locally owned, ensuring that the costs are retained in the local economy. We travel in small groups of up to 8 people, to avoid overwhelming local communities and to give our guests an overall better experience. Small group travel means we can get off the beaten track and use small lodges and guesthouses that tend to be more homely and personable.
Our local ground handler is particularly supportive of local conservation projects, and the company has its own trust, funded by a percentage of its revenue. The aim of the trust is to give tangible assistance to African people and their environment in their efforts to achieve economic viability without doing harm to natural habitats and wildlife, thus utilizing both on a sustainable basis for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.
We have forged a link with the Child Hope Initiatives Project in Windhoek, which provides basic numeracy and literacy teaching programme to 50 orphans. Guests are invited to bring items to donate to the project such as stationery, basic English books, toys and deflated footballs or other sports equipment. A visit to the project is possible as part of the city tour on day 1. We are a wholly online company, and do not produce paper brochures.
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Our guide on this trip is local, his wildlife spotting skills and knowledge of the flora and fauna will make for an informative and exciting experience. His knowledge of local cultures will provide a valuable insight when passing through different tribal areas, and guests will be fully briefed about local customs and traditions before visiting local villages.
We use accommodation that is small and locally owned, ensuring that the costs are retained in the local economy. We travel in small groups of up to 8 people, to avoid overwhelming local communities and to give our guests an overall better experience. Small group travel means we can get off the beaten track and use small lodges and guesthouses that tend to be more homely and personable.
Our local ground handler is particularly supportive of local conservation projects, and the company has its own trust, funded by a percentage of its revenue. The aim of the trust is to give tangible assistance to African people and their environment in their efforts to achieve economic viability without doing harm to natural habitats and wildlife, thus utilizing both on a sustainable basis for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.
We have forged a link with the Child Hope Initiatives Project in Windhoek, which provides basic numeracy and literacy teaching programme to 50 orphans. Guests are invited to bring items to donate to the project such as stationery, basic English books, toys and deflated footballs or other sports equipment. A visit to the project is possible as part of the city tour on day 1. We are a wholly online company, and do not produce paper brochures.
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Reviewed on 07 Aug 2019 by Judith Nudd
A rare spotting of two honey badgers in Etosha, one actually digging up a small animal out of the ground was a highlight. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Nov 2018 by Andrew Johnson
We enjoyed all aspects of the trip; seeing so much wildlife in Etosha and the Africat visit were probably the main highlights, but seeing so much beautiful wild scenery, the stay on the coast and climbing the dunes at Sossusvlei Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Sep 2018 by Joyce Meikle
Each destination was different and all great but my highlight was the animals in etosha Africa’s and damaraland. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Jun 2018 by Sandra Schuler
I had a fantastic time in Namibia and returned to work fully refreshed and with plenty of wonderful memories. In fact, I’m hoping to repeat the same trip again, just next time in the dry season for a different perspective. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Apr 2018 by Zuzana Ledderhof
The most exciting part was kayaking with seals. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Dec 2017 by Ian Chowcat
So many memorable moments - climbing the sand dunes, visiting the wildlife at Etosha, meeting the Himba people, getting close to leopards and cheetahs at Africat...... Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Oct 2017 by Catherine Chetwynd
Our guide Arnold, whose organisational and social skills were outstanding; Dead Vlei, very atmospheric; elephant, rhino, cheetah, lions and two types of zebra - outstanding. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Jun 2017 by Erica Rosengart
Every day of the trip presented exciting and memorable experiences. Highlights included climbing the dunes of Sossusvlei as the sun rose, tracking desert adapted elephants in Damaraland, kayaking with thousands of seals at Pelican Point (Walvis Bay), and the fantastic wildlife viewings in Etosha. Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Apr 2017 by Glennis Ballard
The whole holiday was brilliant. One of my most memorable experiences was tracking and finding the desert elephants, a small herd of females and young in the early morning. plus coming across two white rhino peacefully grazing in the afternoon sunshine with thunder and lighting flashing around in the hills behind them - magical. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Apr 2017 by Paul Watling
The dunes at Sossusvlei are quite remarkable. We were within 30m of a black rhino in Etosha. We were also treated to a 'kill' in front of Treetops Lodge - an Oryx taken down by hyenas. The accommodation is generally exceptional, the food is fantastic. The guiding is quite outstanding. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Oct 2016 by Sally Britton
Seeing the fabulous landscapes of Namibia and being in private camps, miles from any one else with endless desert and skies all around us Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jun 2016 by Sheila Mitchell
So many highlights in this diverse holiday, but for us our 1st sighting of a leopard was breath taking. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Apr 2016 by Marita Vihervaara
One of the best holidays ever. Truly enjoyed trip and already planning to revisit Namibia and neighbouring countries sometime in the future. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Oct 2016 by George Gay
The game drives through Etoshi were the most memorable. To be so close to these marvellous creatures is very special Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Oct 2016 by Gwen Langdon
Over the next three days I saw elephants walk around our vehicle and other trucks in the area, basically treating us as part of the landscape. What an amazing experience to be so close to such gentle giants. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Oct 2016 by Virginia Pope
Our tour guide Nestor was exceptional and really contributed to a unique experience. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Jun 2016 by Janina Tomsett
The animals have to be the highlight of Namibia. However we loved the red dunes in the Namib Naukluft Nat Park. The landscape in that area is awesome. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Jan 2016 by John Hird
Great holiday. The agents in Namibia were extremely good. Their documentation, the vehicle provided and the first class guide helped make this a holiday to remember... Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Nov 2014 by LINDA BLACKETT
It was a brilliant holiday. The guide was great, very knowledgable, very professional and his enthusiasm and love for his country shone through everything he did. Read full reviewOur travel guides
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