Making memories across the country

From the centre of Namibia up to world-famous Etosha National Park, visiting two UNESCO World Heritage Sites en-route and more, Naturally Namibia offers a diverse and unforgettable journey. Other than their stunning locations, all of the Naturally Namibia lodges and experiences have one thing in common: they are owner-run and delight with personal touches. You won’t find a warmer welcome anywhere else.

After touching down in Windhoek, why not start your tour in style at the beautiful Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel. With luxurious rooms, a 5-star day spa and five fabulous restaurants available, the Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel will ensure you are relaxed and ready to embark on your Namibian adventure.

Start your family expedition by heading out of the capital and driving north until you reach the home of the AfriCat Foundation on Okonjima Nature Reserve, who successfully run a program dedicated to the conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores. Guests will get the chance to learn more about Namibia’s magnificent predators, spotting them on a tracking excursion. Stay at Okonjima Plains Camp, with its homey atmosphere and farm-style character.

Next, drive to the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park and stay at The Mushara Collection for a true in-the-bush experience. The lodge is only 10 km from Etosha’s Von Lindequist Gate, which means easy trips into the park for morning and afternoon game drives. Mushara Bush Camp is the perfect family lodge, offering comfortable family tents to host a family of 5 and children are entertained at the outside play park that has a jungle gym, an old tractor and a sand pit.

The private Ongava Game Reserve shares a border along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Ongava’s waterhole hides provide the remarkable opportunity to view wildlife up close. Guests are encouraged to visit the self-guided exhibition area at the Ongava Research Centre's Visitor Centre, and learn about conservation science and field-based research. Wrap up the day enjoying views of the beautiful bushland. Children welcome from 6 years and older.

In the foothills of the Grootberg Massif in northern Damaraland is Etendeka Mountain Camp. Explore the enigmatic desert-adapted wildlife of the region on guided nature walks or a nature drive. Marvel at the geology and the endless views from atop an escarpment, famous for its wealth in crystals, where a proficient local guide will share information about the geological history and its interesting features, and stories about the country’s early occupants. Hike the stark beauty of Kaokoveld’s wilderness on foot with the Etendeka Overnight Walking Trails Experience. Trek through one of Nambia’s most remote and untouched landscapes on foot, stare at never-ending sundowner vistas of ancient rock formations and sleep under a blanket of billions of stars. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to connect with nature.

Heading south, stop at Erongo Wilderness Lodge surrounded by a breath-taking granite boulder landscape. Raised wooden walkways and natural stone steps lead to the twelve luxury tented chalets. The best way to experience the beauty of the Erongo Mountains is during sunrise hikes and late afternoon strolls. The guides take you on unforgettable hiking journeys through the pristine wilderness which is a haven for birdlife and other rare endemic species.

Also located in the scenically beautiful Erongo area is Ai Aiba Lodge, offering thatched twin and quadruple bedrooms. Visit the unique bushman rock arts either on foot as self-guided or allow the knowledgeable guides to take you on easy hikes. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon nature drive and visit the San Living Museum.

Next, it’s off to the coast and the adventure capital of the country - Swakopmund. It’s here where the kids can really let loose, exploring the desert while sandboarding down a dune, or cycling up a dune face on a fat bike or cruising on the ocean on a catamaran to spot dolphins and seals. Make Villa Margherita your coastal home and enjoy the fusion of contemporary art in historic colonial buildings. Each room is individually decorated with charming interiors, where modern meets classic for guests to relax in comfortable yet luxury room setups. Indulge in their organic bistro which is passionately run by the hosts.

After cooling off at the coast, head into the Namib-Naukluft National Park. This is where the tall orange-coloured dunes of Sossuslvei are found and also the iconic Dead Vlei, which is a dried-up pan with fossilised camel thorn trees forming a stark contrast to the bright blue sky. Join Namib Sky Balloon Safaris to rise with the sun and float in a hot-air balloon over the world’s oldest desert. The Namib Desert is stretched out below to all sides in a seemingly unending ocean of ochre and soft sienna sands, the horizon infinitely far away.

For a truly comprehensive and unique way to experience Namibia, join Skeleton Coast Safaris on one of four bucket-list tours with a highly passionate pilot, who is also the guide. From bird’s-eye views, spot the shipwreck remains along the coast, be fascinated by the diverse and ever-changing geological formations and be fortunate to see desert-dwellers such as the endangered black rhino and desert-adapted elephant. Their routes take guests from Sossusvlei up to the Hoarusib Valley in the Kaokoland, and all the way to the northwestern Namibian border overlooking the Kunene River.

Naturally Namibia Tel: +264 (0)61 239 199 or +264 (0)81 2929925 Email: info@naturallynamibia.com Web: www.naturallynamibia.com