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Untamed Safaris Namibia

13–14 days • camping and lodges mixed

Namibia North/West Adventure

Otjiwa, Etosha, the Forgotten Valley, Epupa Falls, Ongongo, Twyfelfontein and Erongo, combined into a remote mixed-accommodation adventure.

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The route at a glance

Wildlife, culture and remote north-west landscapes

The pictures introduce the main areas first. More complete descriptions and the full route outline follow below.

WindhoekOtjiwaEtoshaForgotten ValleyEpupaOngongoTwyfelfonteinErongoWindhoek
Main area

Otjiwa

The north-west adventure begins with a comfortable first night at Otjiwa. Guided white rhino tracking on foot is an excellent introduction to Namibia’s wildlife and gives guests a close, respectful experience with experienced guides.

White rhino tracking on foot
Comfortable first night
Optional horseback riding
Main area

Etosha East & West

Three nights across Etosha allow time for both the eastern and western waterhole networks. Lions, elephants, rhino, giraffe and plains game are set against the enormous Etosha Pan and its bright open horizons.

Etosha East and West
Waterhole game viewing
Lions, elephants, rhino and giraffe
Main area

Forgotten Valley & Kaokoland

The route then moves into remote north-west Namibia, with a self-catering stay in the Forgotten Valley and time around the Kunene region. Long distances, fuel and road conditions are planned carefully.

Remote north-west landscapes
Self-catering lodge stay
Careful 4×4 route planning
Main area

Epupa Falls & Ongongo

Two nights at Epupa Falls bring the journey to the Kunene River, followed by Ongongo Waterfall. These cooler river and waterfall stops contrast with the dry interior and provide time to slow the pace.

Epupa Falls and Kunene River
Omarunga camping
Ongongo Waterfall stop
Main area

Twyfelfontein & Erongo

The return south includes two nights at Twyfelfontein for the ancient rock engravings and desert-adapted elephants, followed by Erongo Rocks. A future coastal extension can continue towards the Skeleton Coast and Swakopmund for Sandwich Harbour, while Sussusvlei and Dead Vlei can be added as a southern extension.

Rock engravings
Desert-adapted elephants
Erongo Rocks and optional coastal extension
Suggested programme

13–14 day mixed camping and lodge itinerary

This is a more remote journey. Paul can adapt the final route to road conditions, available accommodation and the travellers’ 4×4 experience.

Day 1

Otjiwa Eagles Rest Lodge

Lodge stay with the option of guided white rhino tracking.

Days 2–3

Etosha East

Camp at Leadwood or Tamboti and explore the eastern waterholes.

Day 4

Etosha West

Continue to Okaukuejo NWR Campsite and the western game-viewing route.

Days 5–6

Forgotten Valley

Self-catering lodge stay in the remote north-west.

Days 7–8

Epupa Falls

Camp at Omarunga and explore the Kunene River and falls.

Day 9

Ongongo Waterfall

Camping stop at Ongongo Waterfall.

Days 10–11

Twyfelfontein

Lodge stay with rock engravings and desert elephant activities.

Day 12

Erongo Rocks

Final camping stop among the Erongo landscapes.

Day 13

Windhoek / departure

Return to Windhoek for the onward flight; an extra buffer night can turn this into a relaxed 14-day journey.

Optional extensions: continue to the Skeleton Coast and Swakopmund for the Atlantic coast and Sandwich Harbour, or add Sussusvlei and Dead Vlei in the south. These extensions require additional days and will be quoted separately.

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