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Camping Safari - Namibia Adventure

Tours and Cruises13 Giorni

Windhoek, Namibia

Windhoek›Sossusvlei›Swakopmund›Spitzkoppe›Twyfelfontein›Epupa Falls+2 Altro

Partenze disponibili

Lingue

Ago 2026

Set 2026

Ott 2026

Dic 2026

Apr 2027

Maggio 2027

Giu 2027

Lug 2027

Ago 2027

Set 2027

Ott 2027

Nov 2027

Dic 2027

Garantito

Abstract

Discover the vastness of Namibia: climb the highest sand dunes in the world in the red Namib Desert, experience the adventure of a bush camp among the spectacular mountains of Spitzkoppe, reach the border with Angola where the suggestive Epupa Falls are located and learn about the Himba nomads with their customs and traditions; be fascinated by the landscapes and animals of Etosha National Park. A memorable experience.
Importante : Safari recommended for people in good physical condition and with an adventurous spirit, who desire an adventurous vacation.,

Characteristics

Collective tour
Driver/guide in English with interpreter in Italian.
9 nights in a mobile tent camp and 3 nights in a hotel at Windhoek e Swakopmund.
transportation by overland vehicle (truck)
guaranteed departures min 4 / max 16 participants until seats are sold out
small groups, max 16 participants
minimum age: 12 years
Note: In 2022, the Namibia tours will no longer be separate camping and lodge tours, but will be combined into one tour. The basic tour will be sold as fully serviced camping accommodation, with the option to upgrade to 3-star lodge accommodation with private bathrooms for an additional fee (except in Spitzkoppe, where camping will be the only option). With the Lodge option, breakfasts will be provided at the lodges, while lunches and dinners will be provided at the campsites.
Accommodations planned with the lodge option (or similar) Sossusvlei: Desert Quiver Camp Swakopmund: Artemis Hotel Spitzkoppe: camping Twyfelfontein: Palmwag Lodge Epupa Falls: Omarunga Lodge Opuwo: Opuwo Lodge Etosha: Okakeujo and Namutoni Rest Camp

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Windhoek

I arrive and transfer to the hotel., meeting with the guide at the reception at 18 for an informative orientation on the trip, With approximately 350,000 inhabitants, Windhoek is the capital and largest city of Namibia. Located in a lush valley between the Auas mountains, at an altitude of 1,700 meters, Windhoek is a pleasant city with a European atmosphere that blends colonial tradition and modernity. Due to its central location, it is the ideal gateway to the rest of the country., available evening, accommodation Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South, dinner free.

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Giorno 2 — Windhoek → Sossusvlei

Km 370 - hours 5 approximately

breakfast, departure for deserto del Namib, The Namib Desert is one of the oldest on Earth, famous for the beauty of its dunes, some of the tallest in the world. These dunes are protected by the Namib-Naukluft Park, a national park larger than Switzerland., mobile accommodation, Sesriem Camping is located right at the entrance of the park that encompasses the vast Namib Desert and the Sossusvlei dunes, a short distance from the Sesriem Canyon., accommodation Mainstay Suites Casper, dinner.

Giorno 3 — Sossusvlei

Wake up in the early hours of the morning to admire the spectacle of the sunrise on the highest sand dunes in the world, which change color with the changing light. The morning continues with a visit to Dead Vlei, a very suggestive salt pan created by the evaporation of a section of the Tsauchab River and surrounded by monumental dunes; the vlei is reached by a walk of about 5 km (about an hour and a half); the silence is almost unreal and the color contrasts are strong: the black of the "camelthorn" trees, the white of the clayey ground, the reddish tones of the dunes that stand out against the intense blue of the sky. In the afternoon, a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon, carved by the erosive action of wind and water 18 million years ago., accommodation, dinner.

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Giorno 4 — Sossusvlei → Swakopmund

Km 500 - hours 6:30 approximately

breakfast, You leave the desert for the ocean, crossing the northernmost part of the Namib Naukluft Park., stop at, Walvis Bay is a port city located on the western coast of Namibia, on the shores of Walvis Bay. It is the third largest city in the country and the main commercial port, as well as an important fishing center. The city offers a wide range of tourist attractions, including pristine beaches, nature reserves, and national parks. The bay itself is one of the main attractions of the city, with its wide range of marine fauna, including dolphins, seals, whales, and a great variety of birds. The spectacle of the pink flamingos in the lagoon is also spectacular. The city also hosts a number of cultural and sporting events, including the Desert Festival and the Walvis Bay Fly Fishing Tournament. Additionally, there are many outdoor activities to choose from, such as surfing, kiteboarding, and quad biking., spectacular the pink expanse of flamingos in the lagoon, I will arrive in the afternoon at ., time available to visit the city, Swakopmund is the largest coastal town in the country, nestled between a sea of dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. Founded by the Germans in 1892 as the main port for their colony, it is a pleasant town with colonial buildings in German style and excellent restaurants; but above all, it is an ideal base for numerous excursions in the surrounding area. The city offers numerous outdoor activities, such as surfing, fishing, skydiving, quad biking, and desert excursions., available evening, accommodation Private Transfer Hotel to Airport - YOWMLA e YOWMLC, dinner free.

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Giorno 5 — Swakopmund → Spitzkoppe

Km 290 - hours 4:30 approximately

breakfast, morning available, free lunch, continuation to, The camp is set up at Spitzkoppe Camp, the only one in the area, recently set up; for tonight it will not be possible to set up portable toilets or showers, as it is in a protected area: the park's restroom facilities will be used., afternoon available for optional activities, Spitzkoppe: hike and starry sky show, dinner.

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Giorno 6 — Spitzkoppe → Twyfelfontein

Km 300 - hours 5 approximately

breakfast, The journey continues in the Damaraland region, a harsh and rocky desert expanse with suggestive landscapes and unique rock formations, inhabited by desert elephants., Arrive at ., An hour-long walk to admire the rock paintings of the Bushmen; then you reach the petrified forest, about 50 km away, with enormous petrified tree trunks up to 34 m long and 6 m in diameter, dating back approximately 260 million years ago., Leaving Twyfelfontein, the first half of the 80 km road to Palmwag is very scenic, passing through mesas (flat-topped cliffs) and sand dunes of the Etendeka Plateau, a massive lava bed formed approximately 200 million years ago when the drifting of continents split the single continent of Gondwana and opened the Atlantic Ocean, creating South America and Africa., accommodation Mainstay Suites Casper, dinner.

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Giorno 7 — Twyfelfontein → Epupa Falls

Km 180 - hours 3 approximately

breakfast, departure to Epupa Falls, The route that leads to these remote waterfalls of the Kunene River is on a dirt road and is an adventure worth experiencing. A local guide will join the group: stops are planned in Himba villages to get closer to this fascinating culture. The landscape is unspoiled and picturesque, with palm trees and baobabs on the river banks., accommodation Mainstay Suites Casper, dinner.

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Giorno 8 — Epupa Falls → Opuwo

Km 400 - hours 6 approximately

breakfast, Free morning for visiting the Epupa Falls, where the landscape is still untouched due to their difficult-to-reach location. Return after lunch to reach the town of Opuwo., accommodation Mainstay Suites Casper, dinner.

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Giorno 9 — Opuwo → Etosha National Park

Km 130 - hours 2 approximately

breakfast, early in the morning departure for, afternoon photosafari with private truck, Etosha is the focal point of every trip to Namibia. Two million years ago, it was a huge saltwater lake, which left behind a vast salt desert - Etosha saltpan - visible even from space and surrounded by thorny savannah, mopane shrubs, and arid forest. Today, Etosha is one of the most important African wildlife parks, as large as Lazio and Molise combined, with the largest concentration of black rhinos in the world. A 2005 census counted 250 lions, 300 rhinos, 3,000 giraffes, 12,000 zebras, 4,000 wildebeests, 5,500 oryx, and 2,500 elephants; there are at least 20,000 springbok gazelles. Safaris take place along the tracks that connect the waterholes where animals quench their thirst. The driest period, between June and November, is the best time to visit because the animals gather around the scarce waterholes to drink., Early morning departure for Okaukuejo, at the western edge of the Etosha Pan; the camp overlooks a permanent waterhole that is illuminated at night and attracts a large number of animals. It is not uncommon to see elephants, lions, and rhinos together at the watering hole in the evening, which is a fascinating sight., accommodation Mainstay Suites Casper, dinner.

Giorno 10 — Etosha National Park

Km 100 - hours 1:30 approximately

breakfast, The safari is carried out with the same means of transport as the tour, with your guide. With an additional fee, it is possible to do safaris with open 4x4 cars in English., accommodation, dinner.

Giorno 11 — Etosha National Park

Km 300 - hours 3,5 approximately

breakfast, The camp is set up in the equipped area of Namutoni, around an old German fort, on the King Nehale waterhole; an elevated walkway offers excellent opportunities to enjoy the surrounding landscape, animals, and spectacular sunsets., Full day game drive in truck, accommodation Mainstay Suites Casper, dinner.

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Giorno 12 — Etosha National Park → Windhoek

Km 300 - hours 3,5 approximately

breakfast, At dawn departure for the last photosafari., departure for, Stop at the craft market, stroll in Windhoek with your guide., dinner free, accommodation Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South,

Giorno 13 — Windhoek

Breakfast, airport transfer, end of the tour,

Notes

LUGGAGE: One soft bag per person, maximum 20 kg, is allowed. The organizing company reserves the right to refuse overweight luggage and does not accept responsibility for damaged or lost luggage or personal belongings.
MOBILE TENT FIELD: wide and spacious tents for 2 people (2.4m x 2.4m x 1.9m) equipped with camp beds, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and small pillows; shared toilet facilities with toilets, showers, and sinks in the equipped camping areas; shared temporary toilet and shower in non-equipped fields.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: locally, several optional activities will be proposed, operated not directly by the tour organizer - Kiboko - but by third-party operators. Some of these activities are adventurous and involve an element of risk: do not participate if you do not feel confident in facing them. During the trip, you will receive a detailed description of each activity and you can evaluate the ones that are most suitable for you. The prices indicated in the day-by-day itinerary are purely indicative. Park entrances are not included.
SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions.
We do not have a strict age policy. Our groups are pleasantly informal, usually comprising a wide range of nationalities aged between 30 and 70, and are aimed at healthy, active participants looking for an adventure holiday. This is merely a guideline, and older or younger adventurers are accepted on request. Customers must ensure, prior to booking, that they are fit and able to complete the chosen itinerary.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip.
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival.
INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.
LANGUAGE / GUIDE: tours have English-speaking driver / guide; for guaranteed departures in Italian, a translator is added; safaris guided by park rangers are always in English.

Starts from

13 days / 10 nights - from Windhoek to Windhoek,

Meals

Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,

Price includes

Local driver/guide in English with interpreter in Italian, accommodation in equipped mobile tent camp anywhere, except at the Windhoek, in a hotel., camping equipment with cot, mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, private transportation with a special overland truck with air conditioning, meals: 11 breakfasts, 9 dinners,

Price does not include

Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes", entrance to the parks $ Rand o Nad 2500 per persona to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour,

Important notes

Entrance to the parks $ 3200 to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour, With effect from 01 April 2025, Namibia has imposed a visa fee on Italian visitors. The cost will be NAD 1600.00 (approximately €83.00) and must be applied for online, strictly prior to departure, at the following link https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival. Tourists must present on arrival both the entry visa and fill in the Arrival Form. We recommend that you obtain the visa and print out the Arrival Form before departure. Translated with DeepL.com (free version), No vaccination is required; the country has an arid climate and malaria prophylaxis is only recommended for those traveling to the northern regions of the country (such as Caprivi and Kaokoland) during the rainy season, from November to March., ***CLIMATE***, January-March in Namibia and Botswana is the rainy season, characterized by hot and humid weather. Some days are clear and sunny, while others are gray with afternoon thunderstorms., April-June, the rains are over! Everything is fresh and new with clear skies; moderate daytime temperatures, and the wildlife begins to gather around permanent water holes, making it easier to spot them., July-September: dry, with clear days and an average daytime temperature of 25°C, nighttime temperatures between 0 and 10°C; animal sightings are excellent, migratory birds start arriving in August. The best time for a safari!, October: the driest period of the year with daytime temperatures of 30°C. An excellent time for spotting the Big Five., November-December: hot days with the first afternoon thunderstorms; it is the weaning period and the sighting is good; many migratory birds.,

Cancellation policies

No penalty 11 days or more before the start of the tour. From 10 to 0 days, 20% penalty (deposit retained). A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.,

Partenze disponibili

Lingue

Ago 2026

Set 2026

Ott 2026

Dic 2026

Apr 2027

Maggio 2027

Giu 2027

Lug 2027

Ago 2027

Set 2027

Ott 2027

Nov 2027

Dic 2027

Garantito

Abstract

Characteristics

Collective tour
Driver/guide in English with interpreter in Italian.
9 nights in a mobile tent camp and 3 nights in a hotel at Windhoek e Swakopmund.
transportation by overland vehicle (truck)
guaranteed departures min 4 / max 16 participants until seats are sold out
small groups, max 16 participants
minimum age: 12 years
Note: In 2022, the Namibia tours will no longer be separate camping and lodge tours, but will be combined into one tour. The basic tour will be sold as fully serviced camping accommodation, with the option to upgrade to 3-star lodge accommodation with private bathrooms for an additional fee (except in Spitzkoppe, where camping will be the only option). With the Lodge option, breakfasts will be provided at the lodges, while lunches and dinners will be provided at the campsites.
Accommodations planned with the lodge option (or similar) Sossusvlei: Desert Quiver Camp Swakopmund: Artemis Hotel Spitzkoppe: camping Twyfelfontein: Palmwag Lodge Epupa Falls: Omarunga Lodge Opuwo: Opuwo Lodge Etosha: Okakeujo and Namutoni Rest Camp

Itinerary

Giorno 1 — Windhoek

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Giorno 2 — Windhoek → Sossusvlei

Giorno 3 — Sossusvlei

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Giorno 4 — Sossusvlei → Swakopmund

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Giorno 5 — Swakopmund → Spitzkoppe

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Giorno 6 — Spitzkoppe → Twyfelfontein

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Giorno 7 — Twyfelfontein → Epupa Falls

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Giorno 8 — Epupa Falls → Opuwo

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Giorno 9 — Opuwo → Etosha National Park

Giorno 10 — Etosha National Park

Giorno 11 — Etosha National Park

Auto

Giorno 12 — Etosha National Park → Windhoek

Giorno 13 — Windhoek

Breakfast, airport transfer, end of the tour,

Notes

LUGGAGE: One soft bag per person, maximum 20 kg, is allowed. The organizing company reserves the right to refuse overweight luggage and does not accept responsibility for damaged or lost luggage or personal belongings.
MOBILE TENT FIELD: wide and spacious tents for 2 people (2.4m x 2.4m x 1.9m) equipped with camp beds, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and small pillows; shared toilet facilities with toilets, showers, and sinks in the equipped camping areas; shared temporary toilet and shower in non-equipped fields.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: locally, several optional activities will be proposed, operated not directly by the tour organizer - Kiboko - but by third-party operators. Some of these activities are adventurous and involve an element of risk: do not participate if you do not feel confident in facing them. During the trip, you will receive a detailed description of each activity and you can evaluate the ones that are most suitable for you. The prices indicated in the day-by-day itinerary are purely indicative. Park entrances are not included.
SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions.
We do not have a strict age policy. Our groups are pleasantly informal, usually comprising a wide range of nationalities aged between 30 and 70, and are aimed at healthy, active participants looking for an adventure holiday. This is merely a guideline, and older or younger adventurers are accepted on request. Customers must ensure, prior to booking, that they are fit and able to complete the chosen itinerary.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip.
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival.
INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.
LANGUAGE / GUIDE: tours have English-speaking driver / guide; for guaranteed departures in Italian, a translator is added; safaris guided by park rangers are always in English.

Starts from

13 days / 10 nights - from Windhoek to Windhoek,

Meals

Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,

Price includes

Price does not include

Important notes

Cancellation policies

No penalty 11 days or more before the start of the tour. From 10 to 0 days, 20% penalty (deposit retained). A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.,