Born to Explore
Namibia: Wild Cheetahs
Explorer Richard Wiese travels to Namibia to meet a woman who has dedicated her life to saving cheetahs from extinction -- Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Richard tracks cheetahs on the Namibian plains and helps a medical team with a cheetah check-up. Learn how local farmers have formed an extraordinary partnership with wildlife conservationists and use dogs to protect livestock---ensuring the survival of Namibia’s cheetah population.
WE CAN PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME
seasons
The best time to go on safari is the Namibian winter (June-September). High Season is the African winter with Shoulder (Value) season being Spring and Fall.
weather
While nobody can predict the weather, follow the link below to find the most up-to-date forecast to plan ahead.
accommodations
The accommodation in Windhoek will be in hotels. The accommodation on safari will largely be in non-temperature-controlled tents. Please note that Namibia is a desert and it gets very hot during the day and very cold at night.
food
Food will be meats and fresh vegetables. Breads and maize meal are common and served with stews.
activities
Namibian Safari Trip
Activity Level = Easy
Please note that the fluctuating temperatures and lack of
temperature-controlled accommodation may be a challenge.
family trips
This trip can be adapted for families and groups very well. Some lodges do not allow children under the age of 8 but will depend on the lodge.
visas/vaccines
Center of Disease Control and Prevention website, as well as the
U.S. State Department website for further information.
NAMIBIAN CLASSIC SAFARI
Ongava, Twyfelfontein, Swakopmund and Windhoek
9 Days / 8 Nights
Pricing Starting at
$4,250 PER PERSON*
Day 1
Arrive at Windhoek International Airport, clear customs and be transferred to your first lodge in the Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Tonight, you will go on a night game drive in the Reserve in pursuit of leopards.
Includes Accommodation
Day 2
After breakfast, you will depart for your visit to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), an internationally recognized center of excellence in the research and education on cheetahs and their eco-systems. The CCF works with all stakeholders to achieve what is best practice in the conservation and management of the world's cheetahs. The visit will include a walking tour of the main facility, Educational Centre, Cheetah Museum, Clinic, Creamery, and an introduction to the Cheetahs, Dogs and Livestock that live at the main center. It also includes a feeding of the cheetahs. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to drive into the cheetah camp (Elands Pen) to meet the female cheetahs and take photos. After completing the experience, it will be a 2.5-hour drive to Etosha National Park for dinner.
Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3
After breakfast, you will continue towards Etosha National Park and en route you will visit the Rare & Endangered Species Trust (REST) to meet the in-house animals that are being rehabilitated. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive in Etosha National Park with a tour guide in a safari 4x4 vehicle.
Accommodation, Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4
Today you will have a full day game drive in Etosha National Park in the Ongava Private Game Reserve with its abundance of wildlife including elephants, lions and giraffes.
Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5
Today you will have a morning game drive in Etosha National Park and then visit the Damara Living Museum & Twyfelfontein in the afternoon with a tour guide.
Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6
Today you will continue your journey towards the coast, stopping over at the Elephant-Human Relations Aid Conservation. Explore and experience the work the EHRA does helping locals live with wild elephants and then visit the elephants. There are only 26 in the Ugab River, split into three herds.
Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7
Today you will get to do a special Sossusvlei excursion in the early morning and then will go on a scenic flight afterwards of the "Forbidden Coast" where you will discover shipwrecks, seal colonies and flocks of flamingos.
Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8
Today you will continue to your final destination, Windhoek, the Capital City of Namibia. Your guide will take you on a panoramic city tour.
Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9
Today you will fly home.
Accommodation, Breakfast,
INCLUSIONS: Accommodation / Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as above / Visit to Cheetah Conservation Fund / Transfers as above / Safari game drives in 4x4 vehicles / All park fees and government taxes / Excursions as above / 24/7 English-language travel support / Local English-speaking guides for all sightseeing tours and excursions
EXCLUSIONS: International Flights / Insurance (Trip cancellation, interruption, medical) / Cost of obtaining visas or passports / Items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls etc. / Gratuities / Alcohol
EXTENSION
CAPE TOWN AND WINELANDS
6 Days / 5 Nights
Pricing Starting At
$1,100 Per Person*
EXTENSION
BOTSWANA
5 Days / 4 Nights
Pricing Starting At
$2,700 Per Person*
*The "starting at" pricing is a per person estimate of the land arrangements only based on double occupancy. Please note that international flights and insurance are always excluded and booked separately.
Exact pricing will be possible following a tailored quote that will include exact dates, number of travelers and specific itinerary. In general, pricing is subject to availability, currency exchange rate fluctuations and hotels may change their pricing at any time.
Groups of 4+ travelers may have better pricing and may or may not include credit card fees as noted.
The total cost of the Namibian core trip will be quoted in Namibian Dollars (NAD), the South Africa extension will be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), and the Botswana extension will be quoted in USD. Please note that the Namibian Dollar and South African Rand have a 1:1 exchange rate.
Payment by credit card will be an additional fee. Payment by wire transfer will only incur bank fees.
For international air and domestic/regional flights, please contact us for current pricing.
Insurance quotes are available for American and Canadian travelers.
