Namibia has a bird list of almost 700 species, with one true endemic and 15 near-endemics, along with many other spectacular species.
Our Namibia holiday safari will start in the capital, Windhoek and from there we continue through the Namib Desert and onto the coastal town of Walvis Bay which is known for the high concentration of waders and other waterbirds. Then we move on towards Damaraland before we continue to the Erongo Mountains and then heading back to Windhoek.
Besides the brilliant birding opportunities we will enjoy great game viewing and scenery in one of the most beautiful countries on Earth. Namibia has a bird list of almost 700 species, with one true endemic and 15 near-endemics, along with many other spectacular species.
Our Namibia holiday safari will start in the capital, Windhoek and from there we continue through the Namib Desert and onto the coastal town of Walvis Bay which is known for the high concentration of waders and other waterbirds. Then we move on towards Damaraland before we continue to the Erongo Mountains and then heading back to Windhoek.
Besides the brilliant birding opportunities we will enjoy great game viewing and scenery in one of the most beautiful countries on Earth.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Windhoek to Walvis Bay
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With a very early start to your Namibia holiday, we will bird in Daan Viljoen Game Reserve not far from Windhoek. From here, we make our way down the escarpment and across the desert plains keeping an eye out for a variety of local birds. We will arrive in Walvis Bay in the late afternoon. After settling into our accommodation, we spend the late afternoon at the Walvis Bay lagoon. Our lodge for the evening is situated right on the beachfront, a stone’s throw away from the Atlantic Ocean.
Accommodation
Lagoon Loge
Activities
Birdwatching: Windhoek to Walvis Bay
Walvis Bay Lagoon BirdingOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Windhoek to Lagoon Loge
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Windhoek
Walvis Bay
Day 2
Walvis Bay to Damaraland
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After an early breakfast this morning, we will focus on finding Dune Lark, Namibia’s only true endemic and a great bird to have on any serious birder’s list. We will spend some time around the salt works and gravel plains just north of Swakopmund. From here, we will make our way to Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. We should arrive at our lodge situated on the Huab River by late afternoon and we will spend tonight here.
Accommodation
Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Activities
Birdwatching: Walvis Bay to Damaraland
Transportations
Private Driver from Walvis Bay to Damaraland Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Walvis Bay
Erongo Region
Day 3
Damaraland to Erongo Mountains
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After coffee and an early breakfast, we will use the morning to explore the Ugab River and surrounding Mopane woodland which is home to several of the Namibian near-endemic species. We will then continue to the incredibly beautiful rocky area of the Erongo Mountains where you will have the opportunity to explore and find more species at your own pace.
Accommodation
The Erongo Wild★3.5 star
Activities
Birdwatching: Damaraland to Erongo Mountains
Transportations
Private Driver from Lagoon Loge to The Erongo Wild
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Erongo Region
Day 4
Erongo Mountains to Windhoek
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After a full morning of birding around the Erongo mountains in search of species that we have not seen yet, we will drive back to Windhoek where our short, but hopefully very rewarding, Namibia holiday will conclude.
Activities
Birdwatching Erongo Mountains
Transportations
Private Driver from Erongo Wilderness Lodge to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Erongo Region
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
4 activities
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Namibia in 4 days
3.5-star accommodation
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