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 Upon arrival in Windhoek this morning, you'll be met and transferred to Windhoek Eros Airport for the light aircraft flight to world famous Etosha National Park. Welcome to Onguma Tented Camp, an exquisite camp sitting on the eastern side of Etosha. Seven spacious luxury tents get you close to nature while pampering you with every creature comfort. Game activities will be thrilling as you can shoose from game drives on the private Onguma Game Reserve as well as nearby Etosha National Park. The Onguma reserve is more than 20,ooo hectares with such diverse eco-areas as savannah, bushveld and dry pan. An ancient migration route of elephant and buffalo wanders through Onguma's three dry riverbeds and the reserve is home to more than 30 different animal species. Onguma also boasts the largest breeding colony of whitebacked vultures in Namibia. At night, you can sit around the bushfire and reflect on the fabulous sites of the day. Day 2 Onguma Game Reserve / Etosha National Park (BLD) We spend the day in Etosha National Park, one of the world's most famous game-viewing areas. Covering an area of more than 22,000 kilometers, Etosha is one of Africa's largest parks with more than 114 mammal species, including the endangered Black Rhino and Black-faced impala. In fact, with just over 300 black rhinos in residence, Etosha is one of the few places in the world where the Black Rhino population has recorded growth. Look closely at the elephants of Etosha - they are believed to be the largest in Africa, with some measuring 4 meters at the shoulder. . Day 3 Onguma-Damaraland (BLD) Your light aircraft flight takes you to Damaraland and your camp set in the Twyfelfontein Conservancy. Damaraland is one of the most scenic areas in Namibia and from your luxury camp set between the boulders of the prehistoric landscape you can gaze out at the open plains and distant mountains. Mowani is taken from the world Miwane, which means "place of God" and from the moment you arrive in camp you'll be swept away by the attention of the staff. Each of the camp's 12 spacious tents are decorated in East-African style, complete with all the comforts of home. Relax on your private deck and soak in the views. After lunch and some siesta time, set out to explore the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein. Day 4 Damaraland (BLD) We spend the morning exploring the world famous Petroglyphs at Twyfelfontein. Designated as a World Heritage Site in 2007, Twyfelfontein has one of the largest collections of rock engravings in Africa. Most of them depict animals like elephants and ostrich but there are also six rock shelters with motifs of humas figures. Most of the objects date back to the Late Stone Age and provide a fascinating look at the life of the hunter-gatherers who lived here more than 2,000 years ago. Return to the camp for an afternoon at leisure or perhaps you might like to join a game drive in the riverbed in search of the rare Desert elephant. Day 5 Damaraland-Swakopmund-NamibRand Nature Reserve (BD) our light aircraft flight takes you to the coastal town of Swakopmund where you touch down to enjoy a bit of time to wander around and enjoy lunch on your own. Then continue by light aircraft to Wolwedans, in the heart of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Founded in 1984, NamibRand Nature Reserve began as the dream of one man to extend the desert frontiers by integrating a number of former livestock farms and develop a wildlife sanctuary. More than 13 such farms have been joined to establish a private reserve to protect and conserve the unique wildlife and ecology of the southwest Namib Desert. Extending more than 172,000 hectares, NamibRand could well be the largest private reserve in southern Africa. Your base of adventure for the next 3 nights is Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, nestled into the dunes of the NamibRand. The lodge reflects the ambience of a tented camp with nine spacious chalets each with a private verandah overlooking massive stretches of untouched sand. Open your blinds at night and enjoy the feeling of sleeping under the stars. Day 6 & 7 NamibRand Nature Reserve (BLD) Two full days are filled with game drives and time to relax and enjoy your pampering surroundings. Morning or afternoon game drives take you on a search for desert dwellers in the four distinct habitats found on the reserve: dunes and sandy plains, inselberts and mountains; gravel plains and sand and gravel plains. As many as 7,400 oryx and 14,000 springbok have been counted on the reserve, along with kudu, klipspringer, hartebeest and both Hartman's and Burchell's zebra. With this supply of game, predators like leopard, black-backed jackal and spotted and brown hyena can also be found. Birdlovers will have the opportunity to spot at least 100 species. Horticulture enthusiasts will delight in the diverse plantlife of the desert. These plants have ensured their survival by developing a wide range of adaptations related to gaining, retaining and storing moisture. Day 8 Windhoek (B) Enjoy your final morning in the desert. After breakfast, bid farewell and join your light aircraft for the flight back to Windhoek. You might want to stay in Windhoek a day or two, or perhaps extend your trip into South Africa or Botswana.
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