Trip details

Like a little slice of Europe in surreal, wildly-beautiful Namibia, Windhoek is a place to catch your breath in the midst of a busy itinerary. The hotels are ideal for putting your feet up, while the pretty streets are a history lesson on their own with Germanic castles, aged churches, and museums in every direction. And on any given corner, you’ll likely find a tempting pastry shop to keep you sustained...

Join a guided tour of approximately six hours which includes Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei and the possibility to climb a mighty dune called Big Daddy.
The excursion starts before dawn with an early bird breakfast. The lodge uses a closed body 4×4 vehicles to negotiate the challenging sandy sections in Namib-Naukluft National Park.
You will arrive at Sossusvlei well before sunrise. The guides will tell you many fascinating details about the desert and its inhabitants. An unforgettable experience will be the red dunes of the Namib Sand Sea, a World Heritage Site.
You will return to the lodge early afternoon.

Namibia’s self-titled ‘adventure’ capital, Swakopmund certainly has its fair share of heart-thumping, adrenalin-pumping activities for those so inclined. But it’s also a picturesque coastal town with a distinct German flavour (think apple pies and Art Nouveau architecture) and there’s much to offer for a sedate few days by the sea.

Falling into the former category are dune-related activities on the outskirts of town. From quad biking to sand boarding to fat biking, the sand dunes are king and helmets are key, and the sheer number of operators will leave you spoilt for choice. Sky diving trips also depart from here, and you’ll fall out of the sky over the spectacular Swakop River mouth.

Otherwise, there are walking tours to enjoy, catamaran cruises to indulge in, and shops and restaurants to peruse, all of which lend themselves to a peaceful morning or afternoon. If you’re spending longer in the area, try a day trip to Sandwich Harbour and marvel at the enormous dunes and vast wetlands, or enjoy a birds-eye view of the coast on a scenic fixed-wing flight.

We can organise these activities at an additional cost.

Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes Excursion
This usually departs at 15h00 and will last for +/- 2 hours taking in the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein to explore the rock engravings, along with seeing Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.

Guided Nature Drives
Usually departs at 06h30 and will go out for +/- 4 – 6 hours to explore the surrounding area and search for animal life such as the desert-adapted elephants. Drinks & snacks are included

The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately owned 30,000 hectre Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Placed close to the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond.

Activities include game drives into Etosha, spending time in the camp hide, and nature drives and walks on the reserve. Ongava has resident white and black rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.

Today, Okonjima Nature Reserve is recognized as one of the premier places to stay to witness carnivores and other endangered species like the aardvark, pangolin and brown hyena in the wild and to be educated about conservation. Its emphasis on authenticity, on luxury and on the environment has made it a jewel in Namibian tourism. Part of the symbiotic relationship is that monies raised through the Okonjima Nature Reserve, help to fund the important conservation research programmes and education projects with which the Hanssens are also engaged, under the banner of AfriCat.

Activities you can enjoy on the reserve include game drives focused on tracking leopards (included in your stay) or endangered species, general game drives, visits to AfriCat Carnivore Care & Information Centre (ACCC) and even tracking rhino and pangolin on foot.

If you are interested in adding any of these activities please let me know.