Itinerary Expand all Depart London. Depart London. Day 1 Start Windhoek. The tour starts at the Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Those on group flights will be picked up at the airport and we will drive into town for an hour or so. In town everyone will have a chance to change money and pick up any supplies they may need; this is also an opportunity for our guides to buy fresh food. We will then drive to our lodge. The afternoon can be spent exploring or relaxing.Arebbusch Lodge or similar Arrive Windhoek. The tour starts at the Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Those on group flights will be picked up at the airport and we will drive into town for an hour or so. In town everyone will have a chance to change money and pick up any supplies they may need; this is also an opportunity for our guides to buy fresh food. We will then drive to our lodge. The afternoon can be spent exploring or relaxing.Arebbusch Lodge or similar Day 2 Drive through Namib Nuakluft to Sesriem. Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park to Sesriem. This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on earth. It contains the finest desert scenery in Africa, if not in the world, with towering jagged rock formations and an incredible lunar landscape so be prepared for some great photo stops. (driving 300-350kms/7hrs)Sesriem Campsite or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 3 Sossusvlei and the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre Today we spend much of today in the Namib Desert. Rising early we catch the tallest sand dunes in the world in the best light and have the opportunity to climb one of the dunes as the sun rises, truly one of Africa’s greatest sights. We can either walk to Hiddenvlei or catch a transfer (optional extra) to Deadvlei where ancient acacia trees in the desert form an eerie scene. If we’re lucky we may see gemsbok or ostrich among the sand dunes. In the afternoon we visit Sesriem Canyon before joining a guide to see the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre (please see Responsible Travel section) - depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning. We then continue on to our next camp which is approximately 1 hour away. (driving 200kms/ 3hrs).Solitaire Guest Farm Campsite or similar Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 4 To Swakopmund via Walvis Bay. A long but very scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. En route we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see local flamingos. Swakopmund is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses and a centre for adrenaline activities. (driving 300kms /5.5hrs).Prost Hotel or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Free day for optional activities. Today is a free day to enjoy one of the many optional activities on offer in and around town. At sea you can go deep-sea fishing, in the desert you can go sand-boarding and quad-biking and in the sky you can fly over the skeleton coast. Or if none of these appeal you can spend the day enjoying the fantastic Viennese style cakes, walk along the beach or in the nearby dunes or just enjoy watching the world go-by in this town which seems strangely out of place in Africa.Prost Hotel or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Brandberg After a relaxing start we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean behind and head inland towards Namibia’s highest mountain, Brandberg, in Damaraland. The Damaraland area is famous for the desert elephants which roam in the Ugab River. Star gazing is normally spectacular from this remote area (240kms / 3.5hrs).Brandberg Whilte Lady Lodge or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 7 White Lady Painting & Vingerklip We begin our day with a short drive to Brandberg, where we will enjoy a walk through valley 45 for approximately 1.5 hours. Along the way we will view beautiful, granite rock formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley takes us to the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting which, along with a number of other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by Bushmen at least 2000 years ago. Afterwards we will drive towards the Khorixas area where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling crafts from the roadside. There is also the possibility of spotting Desert elephants and meerkats on the way. In the afternoon we can view Vingerklip, a striking pinnacle of rock balancing vertically on its own (driving 250kms / 4.5hrs). Sophienhof Camp or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 8 To Etosha N.P. Today we begin with a short drive to Etosha. We should arrive at Etosha in time for a late afternoon game drive before setting up camp. Our itinerary allows plenty of time to really enjoy this fabulous game park. (driving 150kms / 2hrs)Okaukuejo or similar Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Days 9-10 Two days gameviewing in Etosha. Etosha is a huge park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large salt pan. Etosha is home to a great variety species, which are generally easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. Wildebeest, zebra, impala, springbuck, kudu, elephant, giraffe, lion and even rhino are all common sights here. Take plenty of camera memory and lots of patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in Southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place for birds, with plenty of water birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. While in Etosha we typically stay within the park on some or all of the nights (subject to availability) and some of these are located next to waterholes. These camps also offer optional night drives which you can book and pay for on arrival.Namutoni or similar Meals included: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1), Dinner (x1) Day 11 On to the Waterberg Plateau. Optional 4x4 game drive. Leaving Etosha behind, we head towards the Waterberg Plateau. This 200 metre high gigantic flat-topped plateau with bushveld on top is one of Namibia’s most fertile areas. There are several walking trails, including one leading to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau offering a great view of the surrounding area. It is also possible to do an optional 4x4 game drive. (driving 300kms / 5hrs)Waterberg or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 12 Waterberg Plateau and on to Windhoek We have some free time this morning to relax or explore the Waterberg Plateau a little further. Later we head back to Windhoek stopping at a crafts market on the way. (driving 320kms / 4.5hrs).Utopia Boutique Hotel or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 13 End Windhoek. The trip ends after breakfast. Those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home. Free time can be spent relaxing at the accommodation or exploring Windhoek where there are museum and shopping opportunities. Alternatively, a township tour of Windhoek can be arranged and Daan Viljoen game reserve is close by (see Optional Excursions section). Meals included: Breakfast Depart Windhoek. The trip ends after breakfast. Those on the group flights will be taken to the airport in time for their flight home. Free time can be spent relaxing at the accommodation or exploring Windhoek where there are museum and shopping opportunities. Alternatively, a township tour of Windhoek can be arranged and Daan Viljoen game reserve is close by (see Optional Excursions section). Meals included: Breakfast Arrive London. Arrive London.
Namibia Visas for Namibia are not required for UK or Commonwealth passport holders. Other nationalities should check before travelling. Please ensure you have a one full blank page in your passport. If you are transiting through South Africa and are a non UK passport holder you may require a transit visa. Please check before travelling. Please note that if flying via South Africa you will probably have to pass immigration there. Please note that new regulations relating to travel with children means that in addition to valid passports, parents travelling with children (under 18) should at all times carry the original or certified copy of the unabridged birth certificate (listing the child’s and both parents’ details). Adults travelling with children where they are not the biological or legal guardians of those children, should be in possession of an affidavit statement from the child’s parents giving consent for their travel. If a child is travelling with only one parent, the other parent should give consent for travel in the form of an affidavit.
Namibia There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A. Malaria prophylaxis is essential and we suggest that you seek advice from your GP or travel health clinic about which malaria tablets to take.
Camps & Guesthouses In Swakopmund we use a hotel with a bar and Wi-Fi and in Windhoek we stay in a lodge and a hotel which both have swimming pools. On all other nights we will be camping in two-person tents. Camping is undeniably a great way to experience Africa and the campsites in Namibia are generally well cared for, clean and tidy with facilities of a reasonable standard. All communal camping gear is provided, including spacious dome tents, thick foam mattresses and folding stools, although you will need to take your own sleeping bag. Most hotels do not provide mosquito nets. The tents have mosquito mesh across the windows. Please note that due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it may be necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights that we are there. This will not impact on the number of game drives that we have within the park. Single accommodation (available on request)
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Reviewed August 2019 Jane Wilson Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Wowed by the beauty Great trip for wildlife and desert scenery. I was wowed by the beauty of the Namib desert colours and by the wide variety of animal life we saw both in the desert and Etosha further north. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? The sunrise in the Namib desert seen from the top of Dune 45. What did you think of your group leader? Our guide was friendly and enthusiastic and most importantly very knowledgable about the animals and country and a great animal spotter as we drove along! Do you have any advice for potential travellers? July is a good time to go despite the freezing cold nights as the animals come to drink at the waterholes. Do buy souvenirs directly from the Himba and Herrera people when you get the chance as they have the best range of the things they make. You won't be able to get them in regular shops. Useful to have earplugs (for snorers) really warm jackets, and something to protect your face from dust during game drives in open sided vehicles.
Reviewed June 2019 Jan Biden Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Excellent Trip Good company, good leaders, good food, good experiences. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Seeing the family of sixteen lions playing at the waterhole. What did you think of your group leader? Ronney was excellent. Understated but friendly, worked extremely hard, informative and a very good driver. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take warm clothing because sleeping in the tents was cold at night in June.
Reviewed May 2019 Donald Sandeman Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Excellent trip There are quite a lot of long drives on bumpy dusty roads but this is unavoidable with a trip that takes in so much of the country. The itinerary keeps you busy with a good mixture of culture and wildlife. Camp sites all had excellent facilities and toilets were first class. Tents were comfortable What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Etosha game park was fantastic and we were able to spot most types of animals. Floodlit water holes were excellent. Dunes, canyon and rock paintings also very interesting What did you think of your group leader? Ronney was excellent. A mine of information on every subject and always trying to please. His ability to spot wildlife from hundreds of meters away was astounding. Cook, Jonas had a lovely personality and created some fantastic dishes over an open fire Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Prepare to get dusty and windswept when traveling Is there anything else you would like to add? Only disappointment was the design of the truck whereby you were unable to see out the front. Felt that you may be missing some of the scenery
Reviewed May 2019 Christine Glossop Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping AZN Amazing desert sand dunes and night sky, astonishing ancient rock paintings, beautiful diverse wildlife What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Walking sand dune 45, rock paintings, black rhinos at night waterhole, elephants, and elegance of antelopes. What did you think of your group leader? Very good. Would have liked more info about various aspects of Namibia. But layout of minibus was counterproductive, as we were sitting much higher, leader was driving in separate cabin area, and spoke with microphone. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Check temperatures before going Is there anything else you would like to add? Minbus was not good design [see above]. Also the front window between driver and passengers was split in two horizontally, so we could see very little through the front, as top window was too high and bottom window was too low.
Reviewed November 2018 Douglas Robertson Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping A Vast and Beautiful Country If you like huge landscapes and wildlife this is a must do trip. Namibia is unlike any country i have been to before and certainly felt different to other areas of Africa (im no expert!). The scale and space has to be seen to be believed and adds to the beauty - sunsets are amazing. We went towards the end of the dry season and this meant that animals were gathering at the waterhole. We were lucky enough to see herds of elephants and several rhino ... not to forget giraffes, oryx, gazelle, hyenas and many many more. We were on the camping trip and Ronney and Jonas done an amazing job to set up camp and take it down ... we tried to help but they are so good at it I think we slowed them up. They were fantastic guides, great ambassadors for the country and Jonas cooked food on a fire that i couldnt in a fully equipped kitchen. This is our fourth trip with Exodus and I will certainly be back for more. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Being on top of Dune 45 at sunrise What did you think of your group leader? Ronney was a fantastic leader and just made the whole trip go smoothly. Nothing was a problem and he put up with our sometimes dodgy timekeeping with a smile Do you have any advice for potential travellers? book it ..... its a fantastic place to see!
Reviewed November 2018 Paul Richardson Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Excellent Trip A very busy schedule, with lots of early starts, lots of dust and sand and quite a bit of travel over rough roads. But, it was all worth it. I would do it again. You see a wide variety of landscape and wildlife that could not be encountered any other way in two weeks. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Dune 45 and Deadvlei, I am a landscape rather than an animal person, so you may disagree. What did you think of your group leader? Ronnie, and his assistants, were excellent. Nothing was a trouble to them. They were always friendly and helpful. their knowledge was excellent and their animal spotting capabilities astonishing. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Don't get stressed about the dust, it washes out. Don't worry about it getting on your camera sensor, several photo enthusiasts (I was one) on the trip both confirmed that despite a bit of lens swapping the sensors remained clean. Ear plugs, tent canvas is not a good foil for snoring :) Is there anything else you would like to add? I've been on about 8 Exodus trips and this was probably the best.
Reviewed November 2018 Philip Mason Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Fantastic holiday The crew were fantastic. Group leader Ronney Kavari was a great leader, explaining the plans for each day and telling us what to expect with plenty of local tips. He was an exceptional spotter of wildlife and we saw large numbers of a huge variety of animals and birds. He was also very knowledgeable about the animals, birds and plants as well as the country. There was plenty of opportunities to see and photograph. Benson was the main driver and Jonas the main cook and the food was very good. All the crew were very friendly with a good sense of humour. The tents went up and came down very efficiently. The optional trips were also good-at least the ones we did: Visit to the Township was very interesting and enjoyable but quite thought provoking as well. We also went on the flight over the desert and although we enjoyed it, it was quite long and expensive and there was no commentary and the plane was very old-I don't think we would recommend this at the price. We would thoroughly recommend this trip, esp with the crew we had! What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Seeing the wild animals in their environment What did you think of your group leader? Group leader Ronney Kavari was a great leader, explaining the plans for each day and telling us what to expect with plenty of local tips. He was an exceptional spotter of wildlife and we saw large numbers of a huge variety of animals and birds. He was also very knowledgeable about the animals, birds and plants as well as the country. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Be prepared to camp! Despite this being clear in the description some people found this tiring. Is there anything else you would like to add? No-fantastic trip
Reviewed November 2018 Anne Slatter Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Oh dear Disappointing service from the company. Itinerary description didnt really match up with events. No biologist with the cheetah tracking as advertised. Possibly inexperienced guide lacking information about anything. Most drives were done in guide silence. My Homeward info was only given to someone else a complete stranger that happened to be on the same flight. It had the wrong departure hotel on it nothing was corrected. When you are that far from home you need your info correct and in your possession What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Seeing the elephants unfortunately most animals were only seen at the waterholes. What did you think of your group leader? Not much. A nice person but leader no Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Dont go with exodus but if you do insist you get info about your holiday not a generic trip that isnt yours Is there anything else you would like to add? I wouldnt recommend exodus Reply from Exodus Reply from Exodus We would like to thank Anne for her feedback, although we regret that she was disappointed with her trip. We are sorry there were no biologists on the visit to the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre. We now understand that either a biologist or conservationist from the centre can be present when we visit the cheetahs and so we have updated our trips notes to reflect this. We are sorry that Anne was disappointed with the tour leader. Whilst he had received previously excellent feedback, we will ensure he is given the required training to help him develop his organisational and communication skills, including shadowing more experienced leaders on upcoming tours. We have spoken to our local team about better ways to provide transfer information to our clients and for our local team to ensure that the information is accurate. John Penge – Product Manager
Reviewed August 2018 John Saxton Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Brilliant Certainly the way to see Namibia - early starts frequently and rough roads but all fades into significance when put into perspective. If your're considering it, but are uncertain, just book it and enjoy. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Difficult. Standing on top of a massive sand dune at sunrise? The 800 year old dead acacia trees against the white salt pan, red dunes and blue sky in Deadvlei? Or elephants drinking at a water hole at sunset? I cannot decide. What did you think of your group leader? Our group leader, Ronney, was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble, constantly attentive, we lacked nothing. He seems to do the camping trips end-to-end so there's a good change of getting him. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? In July/ August the desert is COLD. A duvet jacket is not out of place, as are fleece trousers, warm socks and a hat. The days can also be cold despite the sun, only warming up towards midday. As you go north, after the third day, it gets warmer and the warm gear becomes unnecessary. Camping is fun and confortable, the tents are easy to put up (the staff are supposed to do it, but we found it more fun to do it ourselves, which they appreciated) but getting organised in the dark in the tent is a pain. I would recommend a lantern to hang from the centre loop of the tent roof (intended for mozzie nets which aren't necessary most of the time) and of course good head torches are vital. Don't bring a cheap one. Toilets at the campsites are immaculate at virtually all the sites. As are the service station toilets - you could eat off the floor in most of them. Even the longdrop toilets (thankfully very few and none in the campsites) are clean and don't smell. The whole country is clean: I don't think I saw a single piece of litter the whole trip. It puts our country to shame. Everything gets a bit dusty and sandy. Packing clothes and sleeping bag into dustproof bags (or even drybags) helps to keep you organised and everything stays relatively dustfree. For all but the most hardened campers, an inflatable pillow is useful. If for nothing else, sitting on it helps iron out some of the jarring on the dirt roads! Is there anything else you would like to add? Batteries AA and AAA are widely available , although quite expensive, so better to bring plenty of spares. A good camera with a lot of memory cards. If you are using an SLR then a long lens is a big advantage for the animals (I took a 500mm) but a wideangle wasn't used.
Reviewed August 2018 Helen Ross Trip: Discover Namibia - Camping Action packed Very good ,well organised holiday. Enjoyed the hotel and camping food . No day was boring. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Seeing a leopard. Climbing sand dune 45 at sunrise. What did you think of your group leader? Ronney was an excellent leader. Communicated well with the group and took good care of us. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? Take plenty of warm clothing in July August We were surprised how cold it was at the start of the camping Temperature in the north much much warmer .We went from one extreme to the other. Camping is not glamping but one step up from my last camping trip as we had proper toilets and showers . Quite a lot of travelling involved ,sometimes on bumpy terrain. Is there anything else you would like to add? Very good holiday , but I would agree with ‘ not for the faint hearted’
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