11 Day Namibia Big 5 Wildlife Safari with Chobe National Park Tour
Lodge Safari in Namibia and Botswana
This tour mainly focuses on getting the opportunity to see the big 5 animals (elephants, rhinos, buffalos, leopards, and lions), enjoying the game drives, and taking pictures. They are examples of charismatic megafauna, prominently featured in popular culture, and are among the most famous of Africa’s large animals. The term was coined by big-game hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot.
Key information
- Starts and ends in Windhoek
- English-speaking guide
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Visit Erindi Game Reserve, Etosha National Park, and Chobe National Park
- Experience thrilling game drives
- Guided desert elephant tour
- Guided bush walks to see game on foot
- Nature drives and boat cruise
- See huge baobab trees
- 10 nights accommodation
Styles
Accommodation
- Erindi Old Traders Lodge or similar (2 nights)
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar (1 night)
- Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia or similar (2 nights)
- Roy's Rest Camp or similar (1 night)
- Shametu River Lodge or similar (2 nights)
- Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (2 nights)
Erindi Old Traders Lodge
Erindi Game Reserve is a jewel in the heart of the wild Namibian landscape. The reserve of 70 000ha is situated 40 km east of the town of Omaruru.
Old Traders Lodge provides the accommodation at Erindi Private Game Reserve. This impressive lodge comprises the main dining room and viewing deck, as well as 35 well-appointed suites that all have views of a water hole. The spacious suites include; comfortable double or twin single beds with crisp linen and warm blankets, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, in-room safe, satellite TV, hairdryers, fridges, and kettles.
Erindi falls within the Nama Karoo biome and is arid to semi-arid characterized by scattered low dwarf shrubs interspersed with grasslands. Erindi consists of an amazing array of diverse landscapes including mountains, riverine thickets, inselbergs ("island mountains") and grassland savannahs for as far as the eye can see.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Welcome to Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. A true landmark situated in the heart of one of the world’s most magnificent wilderness regions. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein in Damaraland is home to one of the largest collections of rock-art engravings found in Southern Africa. Not only did the Khoi-San and tribes of ancient years leave us with a true cultural heritage, but the whole area is characterised by natural wonders such as Doros Crater, Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes, Petrified Forest, and desert-adapted animals, of which the desert-adapted elephant is probably the most well-known species.
Nestled along the mountainside, the lodge beautifully blends in with its surrounding environment. Using natural stone, carefully selected paint colors, and thatched roofs, its design compliments the sandstone rock formations with minimum visual impact on this picturesque landscape. Magnificent views from the deck over the Huab Valley, desert plains and distant mountains provide for hours of relaxed comfort, peace, and tranquillity.
Twyfelfontein is much more than just accommodation; it is a destination in itself.
Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Sip on a drink while watching the ruby sun dip into the mopane woodland. Perched on a hill with expansive views, this stylish lodge offers 65 chalets that provide a peaceful base from which to explore the animal bounty of Etosha National Park.
Location: 10 km south of Andersson Gate on the C 38 (Etosha National Park).
Roy's Rest Camp
Roy's Rest Camp is a small part of the Elandslaagte farm located in Grootfontein, Namibia. The guest rooms, bungalows, and rondavels are spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed, equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, mosquito nets, tea/coffee facilities, and private bathrooms. The property also offers camping sites on an expansive green lawn with shared ablution blocks, a bush kitchen, and barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant, serving delicious traditional farmer's meals. Additional amenities and services include beautiful gardens, a swimming pool, expansive outdoor sitting areas, a lounge area, a souvenir shop, a children's playground, and parking.
Shametu River Lodge
Shametu River Lodge offers luxurious solitude on the edge of the Okavango River with magnificent views of the unique Popa Falls. The lodge offers 18 luxury thatched chalets and 4 luxury tented chalets. Each is equipped with modern amenities, including en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, coffee stations, and lounge areas.
Guests can enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or have imported coffee and scrumptious cakes at the coffee shop. Guests can take part in activities such as Mokoro boat trips, sunset cruises, or game drives into Mahango National Park or Bwabwata National Park.
Chobe River Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia
Gaze over the flood plains and enjoy luxurious solitude on the banks of the Chobe River. Assuring extraordinary experiences, we offer 20 tented chalets. The lodge was inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, and all chalets have been constructed using indigenous Mopane timber and canvas. This offers not only a stunning sight but also an environmentally conscious design.
Expect a unique and wondrous experience when visiting the Camp. This region is Namibia’s very own version of the Serengeti and offers a rare experience—one of the largest annual zebra migrations in Africa. And guests can always be assured of the presence of large herds of elephants, gnu and antelope. Activities may be seasonal, but they will always amaze and intrigue guests. Chobe River Camp is a wildlife and birder’s dream and is the ideal place to break away.
Location: Approximately 4 km from the Ngoma border post between Botswana and Namibia.
Program
Day 1: Erindi Old Traders Lodge, Erindi Game Reserve (178.6km)
You depart for Erindi. Erindi Game Reserve is located southeast of Omaruru. The Erindi Game Reserve is a spectacularly scenic protected reserve in north-western Namibia. ‘Erindi’, meaning the place of water, boasts incredible lush scenery. Stretching over 79000 hectares, this natural wonderland features comfortable accommodation options and magnificent landscapes encompassing grasslands, savannahs, and rugged mountains inhabited by an abundance of diverse wildlife.
- Included activities: Afternoon game drive to view elephants, giraffes, rhinos, lions, hyenas, zebras, kudu, wildebeestsand many other animals
- Overnight: Erindi Old Traders Lodge
Day 2: Erindi Old Traders Lodge, Erindi Game Reserve
Have breakfast and a full day of enjoying the activities.
- Included activities: Guided bush walks to have a closer view on the wildlife
- Overnight: Erindi Old Traders Lodge
Day 3: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Twyfelfontein (276.6 km)
Today, you head into one of the most beautiful desert regions in Namibia, Damaraland. It is a rocky site situated in the Kunene Region of north-western Namibia. The site contains around 2,000 rock carvings and in 2007, UNESCO approved it as a World Heritage Site.
- Included activities: Nature drive and guided desert elephant tour
- Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Day 4: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South (315.4 km)
You will depart to Etosha National Park and stay for two nights. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings. At the same time, Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa, and the concentration of big games around the waterholes makes game viewing incredibly rewarding. You might not even have to leave your rest camp to see lions, elephants, rhinos, and any number of antelope and zebra quenching their thirst.
- Included activities: Afternoon game drive
- Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge
Day 5: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South
Clients have breakfast, today will be a full day of safari game viewing, allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs. After breakfast at the lodge, you go out on a morning game drive.
- Included activities: Full day game drive
- Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge
Day 6: Roy's Rest Camp, Grootfontein (424.5 km)
Clients will grab an early breakfast and depart for Grootfontein (meaning ‘Big Fountain’), which is famous for being home to the largest meteorite ever discovered on earth (located roughly 25 kilometres from the town centre). Along the way, you will make a stop at Tsumeb for some shopping and visit the Bushmen village.
- Included activities: Visit to Mangetti National Park (home to elephant, eland, wildebeest, kudu, sable, steenbok, duiker, Burchell's zebra, common impalas, gemsbok, and giraffes.)
- Overnight: Roy's Rest Camp
Day 7: Shametu River Lodge, Divundu (404 km)
Early breakfast, and then depart for the Okavango River. A visit to the Mahango Game Reserve Park, where, apart from animals, you will see huge baobabs. Today's episode is not too long, and you should be there in the early afternoon. The whole road leads through Caprivi and the area of Bwabata National Park. The route is decorated with road signs saying, "Beware of elephants." This is the route of the largest population of elephants migrating from Chobe to Zambezi.
- Included activity: A visit to the Mahango Game Reserve Park (home to herds of elephant as well as hippo, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other animals)
- Overnight: Shametu River Lodge
Day 8: Shametu River Lodge, Divundu
You have breakfast and have another day to enjoy safari game viewing, allowing them plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs.
- Included activities: Mokoro boat cruise
- Overnight: Shametu River Lodge
Day 9: Chobe Safari Lodge, Kasane (438.1 km)
After breakfast, you will be crossing the border with Botswana and reaching Kasane, the largest town in this region, with the slight architectural chaos characteristic of Botswana. The area has the largest concentration of elephants in the world. Elephant migrations take place very close to the city limits. On the access road, be very careful because huge herds like to run across the main road.
In Kasane, you will go on a boat trip on the Chobe River. During the cruise, you will observe many wild animals.
- Included activities: Afternoon boat cruise
- Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 10: Chobe Safari Lodge, Kasane
You have breakfast and have a full day of safari game viewing.
- Included activities: Morning boat cruise
- Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 11: End of Itinerary (57.4 km)
You have breakfast and fly back to your hometown via Kasane Airport.
Vehicles
- 2-3 guests: Double Cab 4x4 / SUV
- 4-7 guests: Toyota Quantum / Landcruiser with a purpose-built trailer
- 8-14 guests: Toyota Dyna truck (a modified safari vehicle) / Iveco Daily 24-Seater
Included excursions
- Game drive
- Guided elephant tour
- Guided bush walks to see game on foot
- Nature drives
- Boat cruise
Location
Erindi Game Reserve
Located southeast of Omaruru, the Erindi Game Reserve is a spectacularly scenic protected reserve in northwestern Namibia. ‘Erindi’, meaning the place of water, boasts incredible lush scenery. Stretching over 79000 hectares, this natural wonderland features comfortable accommodation options and magnificent landscapes encompassing grasslands, savannahs, and rugged mountains inhabited by an abundance of diverse wildlife.
This idyllic retreat is also known for its ecotourism, rich cultural heritage, and community involvement. Visitors can look forward to cultural village tours, San rock art, guided bush walks, and thrilling game drives to view elephants, giraffes, rhinos, lions, hyenas, zebras, kudus, wildebeests, and many other animals. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on a night drive to catch a glimpse of the nocturnal species that thrive in the dark wilderness.
Twyfelfontein
Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa. The name ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab Valley, flanked by the slopes of a sandstone table mountain. It was this spring that attracted Stone Age hunters over six thousand years ago, and it was during this time that an extensive group of rock engravings and paintings were produced. Visitors can look forward to basing themselves at some wonderfully shady campsites along the Aba-Huab riverbed, while exploring over thirty different sacred ritual sites of the traditional hunter-gatherer communities.
Etosha South
Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate.
Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, elephants, white and black rhinos, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full-day game drive.
Grootfontein
Situated 450 kilometres from Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, within the Otjozondjupa Province of Namibia, Grootfontein (meaning ‘Big Fountain’) is famous for being home to the largest meteorite ever discovered on earth (located roughly 25 kilometres from the town centre). Hoba is believed to have occurred around 80,000 years ago, and its enormity is a true sight to behold. The town is also unique in that it is extremely lush and fertile during the summer months.
Purple Jacaranda trees create a riot of colour around the town. Other must-see attractions include the fascinating Grootfontein Museum, and the Abenab and Berg Aukas Mines. From here, a fantastic network of hiking and biking trails leads into the wild.
Divundu
Set roughly 200 kilometres east of Rundu on the southeastern banks of the great Okavango River, the small village of Divundu is a wonderful destination from which to explore the river, game parks and national reserves of the area. Visitors can enjoy bird watching boat safaris or visit the Mahango Game Park, which is home to herds of elephant as well as hippo, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other animals. The spectacular Popa Falls, a dramatic series of cascades - are a popular must-see attraction.
Divundu is also the perfect base for adventures in Botswana and the Okavango Delta.
Chobe River Front
The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of Chobe National Park, which is renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife, including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game, including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them.
A visit to the Chobe River Front guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Visitors can look forward to a range of exciting activities, such as 4WD along the banks, motorboat cruises, and rare birdlife spotting. For a unique, luxury safari experience, hire a houseboat.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- Qualified Professional driver guide
- Vehicle and fuel
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary
- Passenger liability 15% VAT 2% tourism levy
- Airport transfers
- All activities mentioned as included in the itinerary.
- 10 nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 24/7 assistance locally
What's not included
- Expenses of personal nature
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals not mentioned.
- Drinks at lodges and on road
- Travel- and cancellation insurance
- Visa
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips for tour guides
- International & domestic flights and airport taxes
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Hosea Kutako International Airport
152 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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