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 Ecovitality is a non-profit environmental group and its safari profits go directly to fund African wildlife conservation

"The trip was fabulous.  It totally exceeded my childhood fantasy of Africa and its wildlife."
    Jane K.

Bedroom at Sossusvlei Lodge


Sossusvlei Lodge Restaurant

"Staying at Kavita was not only a lovely and relaxing experience, but I think it is important for visitors, who have come because of their fascination with African wildlife, to see what concerned, dedicated Namibians are doing to improve wildlife conservation in their country."
   Harriette F.

The trip was organized in detail focusing on guest comfort. The guides were social, informative, and attentive. Food was the best available, whether local and traditional, or prepared to order. Eating under all the conditions was fun and an important part of the experience.
   John S.

 
"The accommodations were intriguingly varied, sometimes exotic and plush, but always at a level of comfort beyond our expectations as tourists. Heinitzburg Castle was exquisite and a world class treat on our last day and night."
    John S.

11-Day Luxury Fly-In and Driving Eco-Safaris to the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Epupa Falls,
the Himba, Etosha Park, and Okonjima

Accommodations and Cuisine

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Johannesburg International Airport Holiday Inn:

The hotel is located just a 3-minute courtesy van ride from the Johannesburg International airport terminal and provides high-quality accommodations and friendly service.  This is a modern hotel with all the major conveniences including concierge services, restaurant, bar, gift shop,  news stand, and indoors pool.  The Guest Assistance desk can arrange visits to the nearby casinos, shopping malls, and cinemas, or sight-seeing tours around Johannesburg.

All meals are served buffet style in the main dining room, and the breakfast buffet is especially good.

   Wolwedans Dune Camp:

The Wolwedans Dune Camp consists of seven accommodation units and a central lapa area where guests meet for sundowners, dinner and breakfast. The entire camp is constructed on wooden platforms and overlooks panoramic vistas in all directions. Guests stay in comfortable permanent tents with a private spacious veranda and en suite facilities. The lapa (canvas-topped, hard-sided permanent dining tent) opens out onto a veranda with a superb view of the surroundings and consists of a lounge, dining area and an open plan kitchen.

   Sossusvlei Lodge:

Surrounded by ancient camelthorn trees at the gateway to Sossusvlei Pan, the site of the world's highest sand dunes, the Sossusvlei Lodge has been designed to fit in perfectly with the Namib Desert environment.  The guest rooms have adobe walls, slate floors, and stretched canvas roofs designed to remain cool even in the heat of the day.  Guests have a choice of dining in the resort's first-class restaurant or of dining al fresco under remarkable southern skies.

The Hansa Hotel
in Swakomund:

The luxurious Hansa Hotel is located in the center of charming Swakopmund, and offers every modern convenience.  Built in 1905, the classic design of the grand Hansa forms part of the town’s architectural culture.  The hotel received the Best Hotel in Namibia Award from the Hotel Association of Namibia in 1997 and 1998, and more recently received a Certificate of Excellence from the same association.

The Hansa has a fine restaurant featuring seafood and game specialties.  The Hansa also has an extensive wine list that has won the Diners Club Wine List of the Year Award.  The hotel offers continental as well as English breakfasts, and an a la carte dinner menu.

Epupa Falls Camp:

Accommodations at Epupa Falls are offered in 9 luxury East-African style permanently fixed tents with private baths.  These are the best available accommodations within more than 100 miles of Epupa Falls.  Relax next to the beautiful Kunene River after a day of exploring and listen to the roar of the Falls.  Dinner and breakfast will be provided by the Camp, and our guides will serve a light lunch during your drives to the Himba encampments and Kavita Lion Lodge. 

Kavita Lion Lodge:

Kavita Lion Lodge is located on a large private game ranch just to the south of Etosha Park's western entrance.  Enjoy the hospitality and warmth of your hosts, Tammy and Uwe Hoth, and let them show you the wildlife and scenery at Kavita.  The accommodations consist of very attractive thatched-roof chalets overlooking a waterhole.   Kavita is also the home of the Afri-Leo Foundation and a sanctuary for lions unable to survive in the wild.

The excellent cuisine at Kavita Lion Lodge is European style, using fresh, local ingredients.  The Lodge serves delicious pastries and teas every afternoon.
 

Etosha National Park:  Ongava Camp

Ongava Tented Camp is located along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the 30,000 hectare, privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Accommodations comprise six large comfortable walk-in tents with en-suite facilities. All meals are enjoyed in the thatched dining area that overlooks an active waterhole. There is also a small pool.  Ongava Camp is operated by the Wilderness Safaris Company and meets their high standards for facilities and food.

Etosha National Park:  Mushara Lodge

Mushara Lodge, located 8 km from the eastern entrance of the Etosha National Park, compromises 10 widely-spaced twin-bed bungalows equipped with air conditioning, telephone, safe, mini-bar and ensuite bathrooms. A sumptious buffet-style breakfast and an excellent dinner complemented by a comprehensive wine list is served by the dedicated staff in the air-conditioned dining room.  Mushara Lodge opened in 1998, making it  among the newest resorts in Namibia, and its facilities have been very well-maintained.

Okonjima Resort:

Okonjima is a private game reserve and luxurious resort that also is a rehabilitation center and sanctuary for African big cats.  Every year it is  chosen one of the leading resorts in Namibia.  Okonjima offers a wide range of activities including up-close cheetah, lion, and leopard sitings, guided walks, game drives, and after-dinner viewing of various nocturnal animals from a special game hide.

Enjoy gourmet cuisine served in an open-air, thatched-roof dining area overlooking the swimming pool and African bush, or in the lovely lodge dining room.  The food is superb!  Dining at Okonjima is family style, and includes a filling breakfast, afternoon tea with pastries, and a gourmet dinner.

Hotel Castle Heinitzburg:

The Hotel Castle Heinitzburg sits  on a bluff overlooking Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.   The Castle Heinitzburg hotel features elegant, beautifully furnished guest rooms with air conditioning, television, telephone and mini-bar.

You will enjoy a memorable dinner in Leo's at the Castle, the highest-rated restaurant in Namibia with the largest private wine cellar.
 

Your safari includes all meals and occasional snacks.  Most dietary preferences, including fully vegetarian, can be satisfied.  Just let us know in advance what you want.  We provide wine, beer, mineral water, and the non-alcoholic beverages of your choice throughout the safari.
 

 Johannesburg International Airport Holiday Inn Exterior

 

Outdoors dining at Sossusvlei Lodge

Okonjima Patio & Dining Room