Included
- Accommodations for 11 nights on double-share/single room basis with private facilities.
- All land and air transfers in Namibia
- All game drives
- Transportation and exclusive use of game drive vehicles
- National park and conservation fees
- All meals
- Selected beverages where mentioned above
- Mineral water during game drives
- Experienced English-speaking drivers/guides
- Wild Focus Guides
- Domestic chartered flights where mentioned above with extra freight seats to allow for excess weight for camera gear
Not Included
- International airfare to and from Windhoek
- Change of itinerary
- Visa fees
- All beverages (unless where mentioned as included)
- Change of itinerary
- Any items of personal nature such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls
- Tips / gratuities for your driver / guide and camp / lodge staff
- Travel/medical insurance
- Any extras not mentioned in the included list such as extra meals and activities
In Namibia, travel will sometimes be by small charter aircraft and game-drive vehicles. We drive to most locations by either bus or game-drive vehicles. While we are in southern Namibia we will be climbing sometimes steep sand dunes to get to scenic areas to photograph. The walks on sand dunes can take up to 20 minutes, but as we will only be with our small group, there is no need to rush to the top. It is a special thing to experience and should not be missed.
We will be walking on uneven and rocky terrain while in the quiver tree forest. During one evening, we will return after dark to photograph night skies. A head lamp and flash light will be necessary for this particular night time outing. If you have balance issues, this one night time activity to photograph the stars might not be for you.
Safari-goers should be aware that the game drives can be bumpy on occasion and can sometimes be long depending on our sightings. Our mornings start early before daybreak and evening meals are served after sundown. All travelers must be able to climb into and out of raised 4×4 safari vehicles.
Most of our safaris will be in permanent to semi-permanent tented camps. All of our tents are en suite, are designed to the highest standards, and are comfortable with hot showers and toilets. Our camps will have separate lounge and dining areas which add to the excitement and ambiance of being on safari. It should be noted, however, that there are no fences around the camps, and animals of all sizes are sometimes encountered within the camp boundaries. Please be assured that you will be safe at all times. Our Expeditions Leaders and camp staff will be there to assure your safety.
In May, temperatures are very comfortable. Mornings can be quite cool to cold while warming up as the day continues. Nights can be cold and midday temperatures range from 70ºF (20ºC) to 80ºF (26ºC). Our Handbooks provide more detailed information about clothing and trip preparation.
We recommend that our travelers bring an adventurous spirit, as you will often enjoy the closest animal encounters and the most beautiful landscapes in Namibia.