The first leg takes you into a landscape that is dominated by the 2319 m high Erongo Mountains, the largest volcanic skeleton on earth. Your lodge is situated close to the foot of this mountain range, decorated by impressive boulders that contribute to the scenery.
Silver: Ai Aiba Lodge
Gold: Erongo Wilderness Lodge (D)
Day 2, 3 Etosha National Park 320km
On your way to the Etosha National Park you can visit one of Namibia’s only wine farms, situated along the banks of the Omaruru River. Continue north to the Etosha Park, one of Africa’s largest and most diverse wilderness areas. Enjoy the variety of animals and birds and take pleasure in the excitement at one of the waterholes when waiting for the approaching animals to appear.
Silver: Etosha Safari Lodge (B)
Gold: Epacha Game Lodge & Spa (B, D)
Day 4 Etosha National Park 325km
This morning you travel east, home to animal species that rarely occur in the western side, and support specialized predators such as leopards. You travel along the Etosha Pan, a vast saline desert that serves as the only source of salt for 114 different animal as well as 340 different bird species.
Silver: Etosha Rest Camp (B)
Gold: Mushara Lodge (B, D)
Day 5 Windhoek/Extension to Caprivi
Departure back to Windhoek for your return flight / last overnight (not included) or continue to the rich water world of the Caprivi Strip. (B)
Optional Routings:
Distance:
ca. 530km (Gold) /420 km (Silver) to Windhoek
Ca. 180km (Gold) / 250km (Silver) to Ghaub Guest Farm