namibia's desert experience
PRICE FROM:
10.000 US$*
per Person
DURATION:
min. 16 nights
best. 19 nights
DEPATURE:
Year round
best. Feb. - May.
GROUP SIZE:
min. 2
max. 6
*price is subjective to season, group size and availablility of rooms
During this trip we will explore the most remote parts of Namibia. Very few people make it to these parts of the country as we will be traveling off the beaten tourist track. What makes this trip so special is the combination of utter luxury living with vastness you have never experienced before.
Excited? Let’s go for a scroll.
Remember, your Safari is tailor-made to your wishes and needs, this itinerary is just to give you a feeling of how a Safari with Three Little Birds could look like, and to spark your anticipation - which is already part of the joy of an holiday, isn’t it?
Safari Guest Farm Düsternbrook
My home​
Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, where I will pick you up. Then we will drive to Windhoek, the capital of our country.
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Once we reach Windhoek, first things first, we will have breakfast at one of my favorite places. After breakfast we will head out to the place I am honored to call home:
Safari Guest Farm Düsternbrook.
It is time to unwind from the flight and to slowly arrive in Africa.​
First days in Africa
My premise is to take it slow the first few days, waking up to the sounds of nature and enjoying breakfast on our veranda overlooking the dry riverbed that flows next to our farmhouse.
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During the day you can relax by the pool and participate in some of our many activities such as horseback riding, game drives, mountain drives, hiking or the leopard feeding.
TimBila Nature Reserve
​The place of second chances
A few hours north we will reach our first destination, TimBila Nature Reserve.
A slight change of vegetation will await us, as well as the chance to see lions, elephants and the rare species of Wild Dogs.
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TimBila actively protects wildlife, especially conflict animals, by providing a safe haven. Lions, driven by hunger into human areas, were translocated to the reserve, ensuring their survival. Elephants, African Wild Dogs and Rhinos also found refuge here, safeguarded by a vigilant anti-poaching unit. TimBila is known to be the place of second chances, that is why it made it on our list.
Mowani mountain camp
Damaraland
Heading east, we experience a remarkable change in vegetation - from the Namibian bushveld to the prehistoric-looking desert landscapes of Damaraland.
The Mowani Lodge blends perfectly into the rock formations on the hill.
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Because of its unique setting, with unreal colors - especially at sunset/rise - and its outstanding service, it is one of my personal top three, a lodge I recommend to everyone visiting Namibia.
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At Mowani we will have the opportunity to go on a cruise through the dry river Huab to see the rare desert-adapted Elephants. The area is also famous for its UNESCO World Heritage listed historic rock paintings.
Hoanib Valley camp
Kaokoland
Leaving any form of civilization further behind, we head deeper into the
desert. We are now officially off the tourist track and exploring paths that
few have traveled before. Nestled in an arm of the dry Hoanib River, the Hoanib Valley Camp is in middle of the rugged terrain of the Namib.
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The lodge is a joint venture between the local communities and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.Highlights include tracking rhinos, desert-adapted elephants and, with a bit of luck, desert-adapted lions.
As well as a cultural experience with the local nomadic Himba and Herero people.
Shipwreck lodge
Skeletoncoast National Park
The remoteness of the Hoanib Valley Lodge can only be topped by the Shipwreck Lodge - which we will reach, accompanied by a local guide, through non public roads following the dry Hoanib River to the ocean.
The Shipwreck Lodge is a clash of extremes - the hostile desert terrain of the Skeleton Coast (it has it's name not for no reason) and the high-end luxury of this architectural masterpiece. The lodge embodies remoteness in the way the word was created for, giving one the chance to leave everything behind and just enjoy the present moment. Activities include quad biking, sunset cruises, hikes and a lunch on the beach.
Swakopmund
back to civilization
After driving south along the Atlantic coast, we reach an oasis of civilization:
the historic coastal town Swakopmund.
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Swakop (as the locals call it) is perfect for a few days away from the wilderness. Here we will enjoy relaxing strolls through the city center, which offers a wide variety of local handicrafts and fashion boutiques. Good coffee is always a stone's throw away, as good food is. Aside from strolling the city, the city has a wide variety of activities, such as: dolphin boat cruises, sandwich harbor tours, the little five desert tour, skydiving, paragliding, surfing, and many more.
The Pearls
Swakopmund
While in Swakopmund we will have a variety of options where to stay, all with their own peacks. One of my favorites is the new Pearls, which is exactly where you want to be in Swakopmund, right on the beach for a quick dip in the ocean, as well as brilliant sunset views from the terrace. All this while being in the center of town, with almost everything within walking distance.
Wolwedans
Namib Rand Private Reserve
Heading south from lovely Swakopmund, we will leave civilization behind and enter the rugged and vast south of Namibia, famous for its red dunes. Passing through the Namib Naukluft Park we reach a small town called Solitaire. Here in the middle of nowhere we will try Solitaire's famous apple pie
- I am not kidding.
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Further south we reach our destination Wolwedans. A desert paradise on the edge of the Namib Rand Private Reserve, where you can enjoy the tranquil beauty of the of the oldest desert in the world.
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Wolwedans is also famous for pioneering sustainable travel in Namibia.
HIGHLIGHT
Sossusvlei
One of the absolute highlights and what Namibia is famous for is Sossusvlei.
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Loved by photographers for its distinctive play of colors between the dark dead trees and the red dunes, as well as the sharp edge shadows,
Sossusvlei is unique in the world.
Being in the desert, it gets very hot during the day, so we will leave Wolwedans at sunrise to enjoy the beauty of Sossousvlei in amber colors and pleasant temperatures.
Weinberg Hotel
Windhoek
On our last night we will be back in the capital.
Like Swakop, Windhoek has plenty of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. I choose "The Wineberg" which offers a great view over Windhoek as well as several good restaurants to eat.
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To be honest, Windhoek does not have much to offer, but I happen to be well connected, so I can show you places, friends of mine, that the average tourist would not be able to see. Be excited and while we are in the process of planning your trip. I will see what I can do to give you an authentic Windhoek experience.
Hosea Kutako
International Airport​
Departure
The day of departure has (sadly) come.
After a last breakfast you will have the opportunity to buy the last souvenirs and then drive out of the Hosea Kutako International Airport (WHK) in the evening.
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There is a lot to comprehend, which will take some time, believe me, so many new impressions.
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Back home you will arrive relaxed with a fresh tan, a smile on your face and a lot of experiences to share.​
Now the time of the retroperspective joy begins.