Etosha Extravaganza Self–Drive

9 Day Self Drive Safari

Safari Description:

This is a perfect self–drive for wildlife enthusiasts concentrating on Namibia’s premier game reserve – Etosha National Park. With 6nights in/around the park you will have endless opportunities for game viewing and the park is considered as one of the best game reserves in Southern Africa! You’ll also stay at Onguma, one of the largest private reserves in a pristine wilderness with final nights at Okonjima for the AfriCat Foundation conservation programme. Accommodated options can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Safari Highlights:

Etosha National Park for game viewing; Private Reserves adjacent to Etosha; Okonjima for AfriCat Foundation and conservation programme

Main Attractions:

Namibia: Etosha Park, Africat

Map & Short Itinerary:

Accommodated

Day 1-3 Etosha Safari Camp or Okaukuejo Resort Etosha National Park
Day 4-6 Onguma Bush Camp
Day 7&8 Okonjima Plains Camp for AfriCat Foundation
Day 9 Return to Windhoek

Map & Itinerary
Luxury

Day 1-3 Ongava Private Reserve
Day 4-6 Onguma Fort & Onguma Reserve
Day 7&8 Okonjima Bush Camp
Day 9 Return to Windhoek

Map & Itinerary
Length 9 days
Safari Type Self Drive Safari
Price From NAD 54010
Countries Namibia
Accommodation Accommodation, Luxury
Group Size Minimum 1 people
Single Supplement Yes
Please Note Subject to availability of accommodation
Departures On Request

Comfort Level:

How we rate comfort
Accommodation Comfort3 Star
Luxury Comfort4 Star5 Star
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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1-3 Etosha National Park/
Upgrade to Ongava Private Reserve

Leaving the capital city behind, make your way north to Etosha National Park – Namibia’s premier game viewing destination.  Spend the next days exploring the park and enjoying sightings of elephants, prides of lion, black rhino, and plenty of plains game.  During the dry, winter months the waterhole at Okaukuejo provides rewarding sightings during the evening and as such is highly recommended.  It’s worth visiting Etosha Pan known as the ’Great White Place’, where during dry season you can stand on the pan and enjoy the endless vistas and spiralling dust devils. Flamingos flock here in their hundreds of thousands during the rainy season to breed, along with pelicans and plovers and is recognised under the RAMSAR convention as an ephemeral wetland of international importance making it a great birding spot for avid birders
Ongava Reserve:  

For those choosing the luxury option, enjoy the private Ongava Reserve, renowned for its conservation practices and research.  Explore the private reserve spotting large prides of lion, spot rhino and elephant, along with more unusual species such as waterbuck and sable not found in the national park.  You can also head into Etosha National Park itself.  Game drives with the reserve are in open vehicles.

Day 4-6  Onguma Reserve

Nestled within the private Onguma Game Reserve on the eastern border of Etosha National Park, Onguma offers an unforgettable safari experience. Guests can enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, stylish accommodations; it is renowned for predators such as lion and cheetah.

Day 7&8 Okonjima Nature Reserve

Your final 2nighs are spent at Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation and a chance to see big cats in close proximity as well as a chance to find out about conservation and environmental education of large predators in Namibia. The country is home to over 20% of the world’s population of cheetah – that’s more than anywhere else. Generally regarded as one of the top destinations in the country

Day 9 Departure

Return to Windhoek to drop off your vehicle and take your onward connection. Note that itineraries and routes vary a little according to level of comfort but all offer 6 nights in/around Etosha – please check the itinerary for details as can be reverse.

How we rate our safaris

Namibia, Botswana and some other African destinations do not have a set star system that is familiar worldwide to many countries, however, as this is widely used, we have tried to replicate this format to give you an idea of the level of comfort during your safari. For example, a mobile camping tour in Namibia is given 1* and luxury accommodation increasing to 5*. Depending on your tour, there may be a bit of a mix of levels of comfort so please check if you are not sure.

1* or 1–2* Rated Safaris – Camping tours:

These are generally scheduled/small group or self–drive safaris (though a private–guided safari can also fall into this category if you wish to camp); the scheduled trips generally involve client participation where you may be expected to put up/take down your tent and assist with camp chores, dome tents and a ground mattress is supplied. For self–drive options this will often mean roof tents on the vehicle and all camping equipment. There may be the occasional night in simple accommodation but majority of nights are spent camping and most camp sites will have shared ablution facilities. If there is a good mix of both camping and accommodation, this may be rated at 1&2*. These are the most basic level of safaris offered and scheduled safari group sizes vary according to the trip and company – 1* tours are the most affordable option and geared for adventurous travellers who do not mind a bit of discomfort.

Accommodated Safaris

Standard/Mid–range safaris 2–3.5*

Standard accommodation style trips generally have no camping included (though on occasion with a specific activity such as a Delta or Serengeti excursion, or perhaps hiking, a couple of nights may be included). As a general rule this is not the case. With most small group/scheduled tours accommodation is generally 2/3* level – clean and affordable but generally without too many frills; rooms will have en–suite facilities, most will offer air con/fans in the rooms, swimming pools etc (not guaranteed), restaurant/bar facilities, though location can be a little further away from main place of interest this option offers excellent value for money for those seeking a bed each night! We try to indicate on each trip the level of comfort for the particular tour

Superior/Luxury Safaris 3.5–5*

A superior style of accommodation. Most lodges at this level will have air–conditioning or fans in the room though some accommodation establishments are technically “camps” as they may be partially build of canvas – these “camps” are permanent fixtures, generally built on a platform, and will have full and comfortable facilities – the occasional trip may have a more basic night or two involved depending on location to ensure clients can fully appreciate the region they are experiencing. Service is generally very good and most places (outside of towns/cities) will have just a few rooms/chalets. Tours in this bracket include very small group safaris (up to 8 clients), self–drive and private–guided options which are tailored to suit you. The luxury options offer a high standard of accommodation, facilities and service in the region with attention to detail – some “camps” /lodges will have private guides and vehicles, but all accommodation is the best available with personalized service and a quality or unique experience perhaps unavailable elsewhere or in a more moderate price bracket. Tours include fly–in safaris, self–drive and private–guided options.

Please note: this is a guideline only and each destination can vary – some areas in Southern Africa do not always have 5* accommodation (there are limited hotels outside of cities that have the same * grading accommodation) but will be best in the area, have limited volume of rooms and some of the best locations and experiences for clients that is outside of the normal “tourist/travel” route. This can include exclusive conservation regions and emphasis is place on clients having a unique experience rather than offering hairdresser type of facilities that may be found is hotels in cities in other countries. Please also remember that some of these locations can be remote so wifi may not always be available, nor a huge menu range.

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Monday to Friday
08.00 – 17.00
Saturday
08.00 – 13.00
Sunday & Public Holidays
Closed

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