Individual tour through Namibia for nature lovers - INTI Tours

...and of course many other animals on the nearby Okapuka Nature Reserve. In the afternoon, we will go on our first locally guided game drive in an open four-wheel drive vehicle in search of various animal motifs. Under tall umbrella acacias there are giraffes like in a picture book and even white rhinos can be observed here very nicely. First overnight stay at a wonderful lodge for game viewing and relaxation after the flight.

Etosha National Park is arguably one of the most wildlife-rich parks in Africa, although it is quite a dry park. The salt clay pan, which covers more than 4,000 square kilometres, generates artesian springs on the south bank, so-called "contact springs". Vast amounts of different game accumulate here, especially in somewhat drier and warmer seasons. The central area is somewhat more open and overgrown with acacias, the central area shows a rather dense mopane forest and in the east there is a dry forest. Each vegetation type shows different animal species. Of course you will see a lot of animals on the way, with luck you will succeed in the best observations of the pachyderms and big cats - here patience and early rising are often rewarded. You can easily drive around the park in your rental car and observe animals as you please. The lodges also offer game drives in open game viewing vehicles. This can give you the benefit of additional wildlife information and viewing as the local guides are very knowledgeable. Two nights' accommodation in the tented chalets near Andersson Gate.

Many Namibia guests come to Namibia precisely for the wildlife viewing. Therefore, you will spend two nights in the eastern part of Etosha National Park. In the east, the somewhat lush vegetation with numerous springs ensures a higher density of animals and the chance of seeing lions is very high here. However, the dwarf green antelopes, possibly a few paradise cranes and often rhinos are also interesting. As you are staying in the north-eastern area of the park, you will experience the endless grasslands of the Andoni Plain - also called the Little Serengeti. Drive there and understand why... Two nights at a lodge right at the north-east gate of Etosha National Park.

...and marks the border between Angola and Namibia in the northeast. Many different ethnic groups such as the Kwangali, Giriku and Nyemba live on its banks and the birdlife is pure splendour. You will explore the banks of the Kavango on a sundowner flatboat cruise, greeting the locals and enjoying the true African scenery. An overnight to share the road at a beautiful lodge west of Rundu.

The Bwabwata National Park is extremely rich in game on both banks. Wonderful observations of various very rare species such as the crescent antelope, sable antelope and also roan antelope are almost guaranteed here. Besides hippos and elephants, you can also regularly observe a pride of lions here. A rich bird life can be observed on the flood banks and the cry of the sea eel underlines the scenery of this paradise. Two overnight stays at the panhandle of the Okavango Delta near the Bwabwata Nature National Park directly on the banks of the Okavango. A boat trip on the Okavango, a game drive in the Mahango or Bwabwata National Park is planned.

For ornithologists: on the Okavango near Shakawe you will find probably the most diverse bird life. If you wish, you can forego the big game viewing and go birding instead - banded owls and numerous delta birds will delight you. In this case you will have two nights at another lodge on the panhandle of the Okavango (located in Botswana).

The Kwando flows slowly and winds through the Namibian Okavango Delta in a horseshoe shape. Numerous elephants quench their thirst here.  Chapman's zebra, a type of plains zebra, and many antelopes like impala can be found in the dense dry forest near Nambwa. A boat trip on the Kwando River and a game drive to Horseshoe Bend are planned. On the boat trip you will encounter hippos, Nile monitor lizards, Nile crocodiles and, with luck, one or two sitatunga. Two nights in a tented chalet situated directly on the riverbank of the Kwando floodplain.

The Chobe is a river that connects the Zambezi with the Linyanti and can flow in both directions depending on the water level of the Zambezi. When the water level drops, the green banks and islands become free and are booming with elephants, buffalos and a great many other animal species. The birdlife on the banks of the Chobe provides wonderful photo moments and the sunsets over these waters are simply breathtakingly beautiful. Game drives here are done in open four-wheel drive vehicles and by boat. The flat aluminium boats are very comfortable (you also have a lot of space) and drive very stable and quietly, so great for any game viewing and photography. Two nights at a river camp directly on the Chobe River opposite the Chobe National Park.

The mighty Zambezi divides again and again, forming long linear islands and tributaries. The wildlife here has unfortunately been crowded out by the dense Lozi population, but on a boat trip you get wonderful photo opportunities of various turacos, water birds and bee-eaters. The scarlet pintail breeds on the banks of the Zambezi from August, an ornithological paradise. An overnight stay at a great camp.

In due course drive to Katima Mulilo Airport. You will drop off the rental car at the airport today. It will be taken back to Windhoek. (These costs are already included in the price.) Air Namibia flies directly from Katima Mulilo to Windhoek. The flight lands as early as midday. Transfer to your accommodation and time at leisure. Last night in a hotel with a beautiful view over Klein Windhoek. Dinner can be taken à la carte on the terrace, you can look forward to that.

In due course, transfer to Windhoek International Airport and start your journey home, full of memories. If you wish, you can of course extend your trip. We will be happy to put together the itinerary of your choice.