Namibia Classic Safari
12 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek Safari Court Hotel
Visiting: Safari Court Hotel Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein, Erindi Private Game Reserve, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Safari Court Windhoek
Tour operator:
Tour code:
NBa12
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
21-99
Special diets catered:
Everyone is catered
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
The breathtaking Namibian red dunes, Etosha National Park bursting wildlife with flamingoes around the pan, the San paintings in Damaraland, the beautiful walk to the famous white lady and the cute small city of Swakopmund will leave you in awe.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Pre Departure Meeting
Location: Safari Court Hotel Windhoek
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour gets underway from Windhoek International Airport to the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek. We do an orientation city tour through before driving to the hotel. We check in and have some time to relax before our departure meeting resumes at 16:00 and signing of indemnity forms. After the meeting we get ready for our first group dinner in one of the local the restaurants (dinner at own expense).
Day 2 : 2 Nights
Location: Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Etosha National Park is surrounding the Etosha Pan (which means Great White place of dry water). The water holes surrounding the pan attract all species of animals. The park is famous for its great sightings of elephants, lions, hundreds of springboks and other antelopes. We have a day to spend in the park spotting animals in our morning game drive and later afternoon. Visit the waterhole during the midday break, as animals often come out to drink.
Day 4 : 1 Night
Location: Twyfelfontein
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the day with an early breakfast and drive out of the park, make a short stop at Oudjo to stock up water and other personal needs before we drive to Twyfelfontein. This region is known as the ancient art region because of the San rock art which is recorded as one of the oldest rock arts in Africa. We visit the San (bushman) paintings before we drive to the lodge. We have an opportunity to track the desert elephants on foot with the local guides from the lodge (optional activity).
Day 5 : 2 Nights
Location: Erindi Private Game Reserve
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave Twylfontein driving through the semi-arid hot region and pass Omaruru heading to Erindi game reserve. Erindi, meaning “a place of water”, one of the iconic and pristine conservation areas located in central Namibia. The game reserve boosts a big number of cheetahs, Oryx and other wildlife species. We have a sunset jeep safari and two safaris on the following day.
Day 7 : 2 Nights
Location: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We drive through the flat open landscape towards south west of Namibia, driving pass the Spitskope granite domes to the coast and visit Cape Cross seal colony. After spending some time walking through the seals, we drive to the hotel in Swakopmund. We have a day free to explore the town or book optional activities such as: sand boarding, quad biking, fishing or flights over the desert.
Day 9 : 2 Nights
Location: Sesriem
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave Swakopmund and cross the lunar landscapes, which surround the town and head to Namib Desert, which has incredible red sand dunes. We cross the Tropic of Capricorn before reaching our destination. The following morning, we climb Dune 45, walk on Deadvlei and explore the Sesriem Canyon when the sun gets cooler. The Namib Desert offers the spectacular sunsets or sun rises.
Day 11 : Transit
Location: Safari Court Windhoek
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Packed lunch (sandwich)
The journey takes us back where we started, in Windhoek, driving between the mountains and valleys. We reach the city late in the afternoon and visit the local markets to use the last Namibian dollars before we fly out of the country. We go out for dinner in one of the famous local restaurants in the city (own expense).
Day 12 : Post Tour Departure
Location: Hosea Kutako International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends after breakfast and transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees are included into national parks, not in optional activities
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free wi-fi in many lodges, but some dont offer it at all.
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Fully Guided
2 Local Insiders (tourists guides)
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Game Drives on Safari
Included on safari jeep
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Meals – Half Board
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Meals – Breakfast Only
All breakfasts are included dueirng the tour
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Meals – Breakfast Only
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Local Taxes
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tips (tourists guides and for waitres) are not included
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Train Tickets
NO train ride is included
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Non
Optional Extras
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Once the tour is booked and confirmed we send you the detailed information with all lodges and hotels.
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What is the maximum group size?
12 travellers per group
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, where there are no activities scheduled travellers have enough time to explore by themselves and enjoy their privacy
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Mid-range to Luxury
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, solo travellers can book their single room, or they will be roomed with the same gender
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, this is a fully guided tour
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
All travellers must check before leaving their countries if they need a visa to enter Namibia.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flight is included on a tour price
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, our tours are mixed with international travellers
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes unless stated ontherwise
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No vaccinnation required for this trip but we recommend the mosquito repealent and sunscreen
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What is the tipping policy?
The standard tipping is 10% of your bill in the restaurants and for our guides we suggest $5 per person per day.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we arrange accommodation for our travellers on request
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Not more than 20 kg per traveller
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
No fitness required, climbing the dunes in Namibia is optional.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Southern Tours and Safaris do run tours with fewer people on its discretion, but everything is communicated with travellers
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
The permitted age is between 12 and 75
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Namibian Dollar or South African Rand. Debits and credits cards are accepted in supermarkets and restaurants
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No visa is included
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