As an Exodus staff member, I joined this trip with plenty of knowledge about our adventures, but experiencing Namibia first-hand exceeded my expectations. This was so much more than a traditional wildlife-viewing holiday. From tracking white rhinos on foot and watching animals gather at Etosha’s waterholes throughout the night, to visiting a cheetah conservation centre that provides a home for four cheetah siblings, every stage offered something memorable.
The combination of extraordinary wildlife encounters, beautiful landscapes, cultural insights and evenings around the campfire made this a truly immersive adventure. It is ideal for anyone who wants to actively experience Namibia rather than simply observe it through the window of a safari vehicle.
Culture Holidays in Africa
Africa Culture Holidays
Lauren Daniels Namibian Family Adventurer
Elliott Brown Climb Morocco's Mt ToubkalA classic Atlas Mountains trekking adventure combining high-altitude challenge, spectacular mountain scenery, local Amazigh culture, and the achievement of standing on the highest peak in North Africa.
Christine Beeton Discover Namibia – LodgesI absolutely loved every minute of that trip. I went in April and we got to see many different dramatic landscapes and amazing wildlife. Every evening we had clear details on what would happen the next day, departure and driving times, number of stops, and what to wear. Some drives looked long on paper but the landscapes were always interesting to watch and we never knew when wildlife would be visible.
The itinerary is well designed as we discovered landscapes and alternated days with short drives and multiple hikes and days with longer drives but plenty of stops on the way. Some mornings started relatively early but that is necessary to see wildlife and walk in the desert before it gets too hot.
The lodging ranged from absolutely fabulous (Damara Mopane Lodge and Otjiwa Safari Lodge for example) to painting peeling off the wall in Etosha National Park. Regardless, all were clean and quiet and being so close to the waterhole in Etosha was well worth the slightly less luxurious room.
The bus we used is especially well designed to travel on dirt roads and to see immense landscapes and wildlife. The provided extra cushions were welcome on bumpy roads and all seats had seatbelts. Once we got into Etosha, we opened the roof and (shoes off) would stand on seats to have a 360 degrees view. The front and side windows also open. That means everyone could see the wildlife from different angles with obstructing the view of others in the group.
I had high expectations when I booked that trip and I came home with all those expectations exceeded.
Expert Blog Entries
Become an Exodus insider
Get insider tips, travel inspiration, and exclusive offers you won’t find anywhere else – sign up now!