EN
▼
English
Français
Deutsch
Nederlands
Español
Italiano
Polski
KiswahiliBased on 620+ Reviews
Based on 250+ reviews
Based on 250+ reviews
Based on 620+ Reviews
This 10-day safari is a true adventure exploring the remote areas of Namibia and visiting the tribes of Namibia. Start the adventure by visiting Etosha National Park. Visit the Owambo people, stop at Epupa Falls in Koakoland and visit the Himba tribe in their traditional land. Join an open vehicle in Damaraland looking for desert elephants before concluding this epic journey with a visit to the San people.
Pricing
| 2 persons |
|---|
|
$3,741.00 USD*
|
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
At 07:00, you will be collected from your accommodation within the Windhoek city limits and transferred to Chameleon Headquarters for a short pre-departure meeting.
Heading north from Windhoek, we stop briefly at the small town of Otjiwarongo to gather some last-minute supplies before continuing to Etosha. We enjoy a light lunch pack whilst “on the move.” We enter Etosha National Park and game drive to our overnight campsite at Halali.
Etosha is huge, just over 22,000 square km, and is home to 114 species of mammal, 350 species of bird, 110 species of reptile, uncountable numbers of insects, and, somewhat bizarrely, one species of fish. We can spot many of these creatures as we tour the park, stopping at the various waterholes along the way.
All visitors must be in camp by sunset, and we aim to arrive at our camp before sunset and with time to set up camp. Our guide will prepare an excellent dinner over the fire. The ‘game show’ in Etosha doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. All the Etosha camps have floodlit waterholes for extra game-viewing opportunities. The Halali waterhole is located near our campsite. A visit or two is highly recommended this evening, as we can expect many species to visit during the night, and this waterhole is known to be very popular with elephants and the critically endangered black rhino.
After an early breakfast and breaking camp, we will continue our game drive through Etosha National Park to Ovamboland. We will stop early in the morning at the Etosha Pan to see the great white space. Our game drive will take us to the King Nehala park gate, and we will exit from there and go into Owaboland.
Nestled amidst the enchanting and rugged landscapes of Northern Namibia, Ongula Homestead Lodge is more than just a destination—it’s a doorway to the authentic heart of Owamboland’s culture, history, and natural beauty. We will enjoy another picnic-style lunch on the road today.
Arrival time will be in the afternoon, and then it will be time to set up camp. This evening, you can enjoy a traditional meal prepared by Ongula Village.
We will do a Homestead tour with one of the lodge’s guides this morning. The guides will introduce you to local customs, traditions, and daily life. You will visit local homes, interact with residents, and gain a profound insight into the Ovambo way of life. After lunch, the lodge offers the opportunity to join some other activities. There are possibilities for agritourism adventures (understanding traditional farming methods), therapeutic clay pot making, a dance and drum experience, and even a donkey cart ride. Your guide will prepare dinner tonight over the campfire.
Begin your day with breakfast as you pack up your camp, ready to venture further north and turn westward into stunning landscapes. Our first highlight is visiting the majestic Ruacana Waterfalls, a breathtaking sight where the river plunges over rocks, creating a spectacular cascade (note: the falls flow vigorously only when the dam is full and overflowing). Adjacent to the falls is the Ruacana Hydro Electric Power Station, Namibia’s largest electricity-generating facility, providing approximately 50% of the country’s power—an impressive feat of engineering nestled within this scenic setting.
After lunch, we continue our journey along the scenic Kunene River, renowned for its rugged terrain.
Our destination is Omarunga Camp at Epupa Falls, where we will settle for the next two nights. After pitching our tents, take some time to unwind and explore. For those interested, a short hike will lead you to a lookout point—perfect for a refreshing sundowner while watching the sunset paint the landscape. Our guide will prepare a hearty meal over the campfire.
Rise early and be ready by 08:00 for a visit to a traditional Himba Village. Here, you’ll gain insight into the ancient customs and resilient lifestyle of this semi-nomadic community. Learn firsthand how the Himba people have thrived in this remote region for centuries, maintaining their cultural heritage amidst modern influences.
Returning to camp for lunch, the afternoon offers a choice of optional activities arranged by the lodge:
Enjoy a campfire dinner prepared by your guide as the day winds down.
It’s time to break camp and enjoy breakfast before hitting the road again. Today, we will be travelling back down south into Koakoland. You will make a stop in Opuwo, the main town of the Koakoland area. This town is a hub of activity, and it’s time for the guide to restock with supplies for the rest of the tour and also to restock with snacks and drinks.
Continue deeper into southern Koakoland to our destination for tonight, called Ongongo Waterfall Campsite. Ongongo, meaning “magical” in Herero, truly lives up to its name. Nestled in a remote canyon in northwest Namibia, this stunning spot features warm, relatively warm water year-round. We set up camp not too far from the waterfall, and the remainder of today is spent swimming and enjoying this unique spot in Kaokoland.
An early swim is possible today before breaking camp and travelling from Koakoland to Damaraland. Our guide will make a couple of stops today to explain the special plants in the area and how the animals use them to survive.
We hope to be at Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings by lunchtime. After lunch, we will join a local guide to explore this ancient site. The site has been inhabited for 6,000 years, first by hunter-gatherers and later by Khoikhoi herders. Both ethnic groups used it as a place of worship and a site to conduct shamanist rituals. In the process of these rituals, at least 2,500 items of rock carvings have been created, as well as a few rock paintings. Displaying one of the largest concentrations of rock petroglyphs in Africa. The Twyfelfontein rock engraving site is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The last part of our journey today is to Madisa Campsite, where we will stay for the next two nights. Some time to relax before enjoying dinner that is prepared by the guide over the fire
It’s an early start to have breakfast and join the Elephant Tracking Excursions, which leave Madisa Camp at 7:30 am and usually take around 6 – 8 hours, depending on how far away the elephants are. This fantastic, guided experience allows visitors to track the desert-adapted elephants and learn how to read the bush to find these gentle giants in their unique environment.
Arrive back at Madisa Camp in the afternoon. After enjoying the meal that your guide prepared, it’s time to relax and enjoy a great sunset.
It was a more relaxing start to the day as our guide prepared another great breakfast for us to enjoy before continuing our journey. Today, we travelled to the Erongo Region of Namibia. We arrived at our lodge in time for lunch, setting up our tents for the last time.
After lunch, the guide will take you to meet the San people of Namibia. The Living Museum of the Ju/’Hoansi-San gives visitors a fascinating insight into the life of the friendly San. The Living Museum is an authentic open-air museum where guests can learn a lot about the traditional culture and the original way of living of the San. The Ju/’Hoansi bushmen demonstrate and describe everything with great dedication, and the guide translates into English. Almost every offered program is interactive, because it is also great fun for the Ju/’Hoansi when the visitors try to shoot an arrow, experience the special Ju/’Hoansi rope skipping or try to sing an original song.
We return to camp to enjoy dinner and spend time together at the campfire for the last time.
It is the final day, but we will have one last adventure with our accommodation establishment. We will join a guided walk to look at some San paintings on the property before we start the journey back to Windhoek. If you want to purchase some last-minute souvenirs, the guide will make a stop for you at the Okahandja craft market.
You will be dropped off at your accommodation within the city limits of Windhoek.
