Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to a guesthouse in Windhoek. Depending on your time of arrival you may have a chance to wander around the city and explore the sights. Overnight twin bedded accommodation with en-suite facilities. Dinner is at one of the restaurants in the city at your own expense.

We enter Etosha through the Western Gate that is reserved for Namibian Tour Operators only. We game drive through this little travelled area looking for the many species present. If time permits we can enjoy a game drive later this afternoon or relax by the pool or waterhole at Okaukuejo. The evening is spent at the floodlit waterhole by the camp to watch as the animals come to drink. This is often a busy waterhole and many species flock here to quench their thirst after sunset. Overnight under canvas with camp beds and linen provided, shared ablution facilities. We follow the rhythm of the animals during day 9 in Etosha – up early to watch them feed in the coolness of the morning. We'll relax after lunch and enjoy an optional afternoon game drive to nearby waterholes as they again become active. Etosha is home to species of game including elephants, black and white rhino, lion, leopard, endangered cheetah, hyaena, giraffe and numerous types of antelope, it's a wildlife enthusiast's paradise. All meals included.

We game drive early morning and return to camp for brunch. Today we move onwards and visit the stark Etosha Pan. Overnight under canvas with camp beds and linen provided, shared ablution facilities. All meals included.

This morning we will track with a local guide, studying spoor, digging for roots and learning the traditional ways of survival from these amazing people. From here we drive to arrive at Okonjima after lunch. The Afri-Cat Foundation is based here and is devoted the conservation of predators specifically cheetah and leopard with the aim to ease the conflict of interests that arises between humans and carnivores. A large part of their work is in animal welfare – rehabilitating and relocating animals, which have been causing problems in their home territory and providing refuge and veterinary care for injured or orphaned animals. This afternoon we will have close encounters with large predators such as cheetah and leopard and get some excellent photo opportunities. Overnight at Main Camp – twin share room with en suite facilities. (Please note that no children under the age of 12 are able to join in the activities at Okonjima). All meals included.

You can enjoy a self-guided walking trail looking for the many species of birds before we transfer you to the airport in time for your onward flight and we visit the craft markets at Okahandja en route where you can bargain for some local crafts, or last minute gifts. Breakfast included.

Please note – the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above.