Hoanib Valley Mid-Trip Extension

Days 1-4 follow the regular Namibia Private Safari.

We head into the northwest of Namibia through stunning scenery to Kaokoland, one of the most remote, wild, and marvelously unique areas of the country. Along the way, we'll visit an authentic Himba settlement. The semi-nomadic Himba are one of the last traditional peoples of Namibia, and we'll have a unique opportunity to learn about their beliefs and way of life. Your Trip Leader's presence and previous contacts with this community will ensure us a welcome as a “friend of a friend.” There has been virtually no modern influence on these communities, which makes for a fascinating cultural exchange. We'll continue through the Kaokoveld to the Hoanib River Valley. At our accommodation, Hoanib Valley Camp, we can enjoy some time to relax before a sundowner drive. Overnight at Hoanib Valley Camp...BLD

Our morning drive will more often than not reveal desert-adapted elephant, as well as stately desert-adapted giraffe, and, if we're very lucky, desert lion. Zebra, klipspringer, and kudu move freely through the mountains, and we'll find hardy herds of springbok and oryx as well as steenbok picking their way across the dust-blown landscapes. Bird watchers, keep your eyes peeled for Monteiro's hornbills or Ruppell's korhaans in the valleys and the imperious Verreaux's eagle in the mountains. After a full morning of exploring this remarkable area, we head back to camp for some well-deserved down time. The afternoon will include a scenic walk or a sundowner drive. Overnight at Hoanib Valley Camp...BLD

After an early breakfast, continue with Namibia Private Safari Itinerary (Day 5 onward)