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Reasons To
Visit Namibia

  • Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

    Etosha, Damaraland and the Caprivi Strip provide a fantastic array of wildlife. Lion, cheetah and leopard are all present in significant numbers, while desert adapted elephant and rhino are virtually endemic. To appreciate all this from your own vehicle is a bonus, but there is also first-class guiding to enjoy.

    Big Cats & Safari Wildlife

  • Deserts & Dunes

    The Namib Naukluft National Park boasts some of the most iconic desert scenery anywhere in the world. Sossusvlei is the most accessible area, where enormous sand dunes overlook the ethereal vleis below. Clamber up one of these dunes for highly photogenic scenes, the desert stretching away in endless ripples constantly reshaped by the winds.

    Deserts & Dunes

  • Dramatic Coastline

    The Namibian coast line is desolate and beautiful in equal measure. Roaring dunes collide with the sea and whale bones and ship wrecks litter the shores. Kayaking amongst seals, catamaran cruises, day trips exploring the dune sea and scenic flights are just a few ways to explore this incredible area.

    Dramatic Coastline

  • Freedom & Exploration

    Namibia is a vast, stunning and sparsely populated country. It is a fabulous country to explore and a self-drive holiday offers the freedom to move at your own pace but still enjoy the activities on offer at each destination.

    Freedom & Exploration

  • Himba Culture

    A nomadic people, living in small settlements in remote northern Namibia, the Himba are one of Africa’s most interesting demographic groups. Largely unaffected by the modern world and highly photogenic in their distinctive dress, their society is based around cattle herding. An excursion to meet them feels uncommonly authentic and unforced.

    Himba Culture

  • Landscapes & Scenery

    Namibia is one of Africa’s most scenically varied countries, veering from desert, canyons and bleak coastlines to mountains, salt pans and lush waterways. With so many inspiring landscapes you must visit more than once to appreciate the sheer grandeur. Namibia is so sparsely populated that these wonderful backdrops are allowed space to realise their full cinematic potential.

    Landscapes & Scenery

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Accommodation in Namibia: Okaukuejo Rest Camp

Elephants at Okakuejo Rest Camp Waterhole
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Okaukuejo Rest Camp

Etosha National Park

Okaukuejo was the first rest camp to open in Etosha and is situated at the western end of Etosha Pan.

It is like a small village with a hundred or so rondavels, a shop, restaurant, camp site, petrol station and swimming pool. It is also the administrative hub of the park and the centre of the Etosha Ecological Institute. All the rondavels have been recently refurbished and they are now of a good standard with modern furnishings.

The big attraction of the camp is the large permanent floodlit waterhole. The animals have become accustomed to both the light and noise from the camp and come to drink throughout the day and night. The light only shines on the waterhole itself, not the surrounding bush and animals appear out of the dark to drink.

It is very exciting and during the dry season you are likely to see elephant, giraffe, zebra and jackal, while lion and black rhino often visit too. The waterhole is separated from camp by a low stone wall, behind which there are high wooden benches to sit on.

We recommend coming down here in the evenings with a drink or two, some warm jumpers and something soft to sit on. Then you can sit and watch to your hearts content.

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Namibia is the ideal safari destination for the whole family - even those with very young children. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone occupied, large parts are malaria-free, there's plenty of accommodation aimed at children, and of course the wildlife and scenery are fantastic.

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