Meet the Himba of Kaokoland with Kaoko Mopane Lodge, just southeast of Opuwo, the capital of the Ovahimba people. Head out for a fascinating half-day visit to a traditional Himba village and spend two hours with the community, getting a glimpse into everyday life and the traditions that have shaped Himba culture for generations. You’ll […]
Get up close with cheetahs at the N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary. Accompanied by a conservation guide from the Harnas Guest Farm, you’ll experience a ‘meet & greet’ with habituated cheetahs that cannot be returned to the wild, while learning about their individual stories and the challenges they face in Namibia. And if you’ve ever […]
Set off early to the Klip River Valley, where towering cliffs, volcanic basalt ridges and rocky plains provide a spectacular backdrop for one of Namibia’s most exciting wildlife experiences. This is not your typical game drive: the search for desert-adapted black rhino involves both driving and walking, with experienced guides and trackers reading the landscape […]
Start the day on foot with a guided sunrise walk through the mopane forest surrounding Etosha Village, close to the gate to Etosha National Park. As the first light filters through the trees and the bush slowly wakes up, you follow a winding path with a knowledgeable guide who knows exactly where to look for […]
Explore 2 of Damaraland’s most intriguing geological curiosities, just a short distance from Twyfelfontein. The Organ Pipes are a dramatic 100-metre-long wall of near-vertical dolerite columns, formed 120 million years ago. Set against Damaraland’s warm ochre and red sandstone, standing 4 to 6 metres high, they look like the pipes of a giant cathedral organ. […]
As the sun begins to dip, the Brandberg transforms – and that’s exactly when to head out to see it. This 2-hour guided sunset drive, which may be shared with other guests, takes you around Brandberg White Lady Lodge as the light shifts over the mountains and plains, with your guide pointing out landscape features […]
Start the morning on foot beside the Kunene River, following sandy tracks and riverbanks on a guided walk that lasts 2 to 4 hours. You walk at an easy pace, with stops to look for river birds, vervet monkeys, animal tracks and Nile crocodiles across the water. Baobabs and palm trees line parts of the […]
Rhino tracking at Palmwag Concession starts after sunrise, with guides and trackers searching for fresh spoor, dung and broken vegetation. Once the tracks are found, you leave the 4×4 behind and follow the trail on foot across the rocky ground. This half-day experience calls for sturdy boots, patience and a quiet step as you close […]
On this half-day guided scenic drive, you explore the Palmwag Concession and its basalt landscapes by vehicle. Your guide points out rock formations, plants and wildlife along the route, which may include desert-adapted elephants, giraffes, mountain zebras, springbok and black rhinos. Predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas also live in the area, […]
Walk into the Tsisab Ravine to see the White Lady (Weiße Dame), one of the best-known rock paintings in Brandberg Mountain. The painting forms part of a larger panel beneath a small rock overhang and is thought to date back at least 2,000 years. You also see other San rock art on the panel, with […]
