Day 9: Himba Tribes

Heading inland again you drive north towards Kamanjab where you will meet with some of the local people of the area. The Himba are easily recognizable by their unique style of dress. Encountering a totally different way of life is a moving experience for many people.

Depending on your time you will spend the afternoon visiting the Himba, or the next morning before you depart for Etosha. Please have respect for the people that you are going to visit. Keep in mind that they have a different culture, and that behaviour you deem as normal might be offensive to them, and vice versa. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 10 & 11: Etosha National Park

An early rise sees you on your way to Etosha National Park and some of most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. You spend your days visiting the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. After your evening meal you relax at some of the finest floodlit waterholes in the world.

Occasionally it may not be possible to overnight inside the National Park in which case you will spend the night at a lovely guest farm just outside of Etosha. During the rainy season, animals are scattered over a vast grazing area, congregating in large numbers on the plains west of the pan where the grazing is good.

At this time bird life in the pan is varied. The 400-mm of rain that falls can also create muddy roads and short term surface flooding. Temperatures are high - around 38 degrees Celsius - and life is not very comfortable. In the winter temperatures sometimes drop to below 3 degrees Celsius. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 12: Windhoek

After an early morning game drive you set off for Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. On the way you will stop at a local craft market for some shopping. The tour ends on arrival in Windhoek. Some groups decide to have an evening meal at Joe's Beer House to end off their African adventure.

It is a highlight for non-vegetarians as you can try many different types of game meat. Vegetarians are well catered for and the interesting décor and vibrant atmosphere is well worth the visit. Enjoy optional activities such as, Dinner at Joe's Beer House, Township Excursion. Breakfast and Lunch.