16 day Namibia Safari. Etosha National Park, Epupa Falls, Damaraland, Sossusvlei

Day 1: Waterberg Plateau Park

Meet the group at Windhoek International Airport or at a guesthouse in Windhoek. You will commence your Namibia safari when you drive north to Okahandja. You will continue further until you reach the Waterberg Plateau Park just 60 kilometres (37 miles) east of Otjiwarongo. The Plateau rises some 200m above its surrounding area of African bush and savannah.

The vegetation changes dramatically from acacia savannah at the foot of the plateau to lush-green, sub-tropical, dry woodland with tall trees and grassy plains at the top. Ten fern species have been recorded here, one being endemic to Namibia and Angola.

The Resort has a well-equipped camping site and there is also a restaurant, kiosk, museum and a swimming pool. You will camp at Waterberg Plateau Park.

Day 2: Namutoni

Your Namibia safari route continues north through Otjiwarongo, Otavi and Tsumeb to arrive at the eastern gate into Etosha National Park. You will reach your campsite at Namutoni with its historic fort, and catch the first glimpse of the vast Etosha Pan stretching out to the horizon.

The Etosha National Park owes its unique landscape to the Etosha Pan, a vast shallow depression of approximately 5 000 km square. Of the 114 mammal species found in the Park, several are rare and endangered, such as Black Rhino and Black-Faced Impala.

The Elephant in this Park is reputed to be of the largest in Africa, the tallest ones measuring up to 4m at the shoulder. Their tusks, on the other hand, are relatively small, due to genetic defects and mineral deficiencies in their diet. Enjoy sundowners before dinner. You will camp at Namutoni Campsite.

Days 3 & 4: Okaukuejo

Leaving Namutoni after an early breakfast you will take a long game drive to observe spectacular wildlife activity around waterholes where game concentrates during the dry season. Lunch stop en route. You will travel along the edge of the Etosha Pan and along famous and varied game routes before reaching Okaukuejo campsite.

The waterhole at Okaukuejo is floodlit at night and spectacular sightings are almost guaranteed when on your Namibia safari. Watch as the Lions, Elephants and Black Rhino come to quench their thirst almost every night. You will camp 2 nights at Okaukuejo Rest Camp.