1. { Mundulea Reserve, Namibia

2.  This active 16 day itinerary explores many of Namibia's more offbeat destinations. Overview

3.  Mundulea Nature Reserve - a beautiful area where walks are guided by one of the country's best guides;

4.  The Palmwag Concession where activities concentrate on tracking black rhino on foot with Save the Rhino Trust guides

5.  The impressive Erongo Mountains where you can mix birdwatching with scenic walks.

6.  There is also time to explore Etosha National Park, one of Africa's best game reserves, and learn more about the conservation of Namibia's big cats with the AfriCat Foundation.

7.  US $3,851 – US $4,503 per person sharing Price

8.  1 night Villa Violet – Windhoek, Namibia  1 night Erongo Wilderness Lodge – Central Highlands, Namibia  2 nights Doro Nawas – Damaraland, Namibia Stay

9.  2 nights Desert Rhino Camp – Damaraland, Namibia  2 nights Okaukuejo Camp – Etosha National Park, Namibia  2 nights Namutoni Camp – Etosha National Park, Namibia

10.  3 nights Mundulea Reserve – Central Highlands, Namibia  2 nights Okonjima Plains Camp – Central Highlands, Namibia

11.  1 night at Villa Violet (bed & breakfast) | Windhoek, Namibia  On arrival at Windhoek Airport, pick up your hire car and drive to Windhoek city where you overnight in cosy and modern Villa Violet. Day 1

12.  1 night at Erongo Wilderness Lodge (half board) | Central Highlands, Namibia  Set off after breakfast on a relatively easy drive along tarmac roads, passing through commercial farmland and rural towns, to reach the imposing Erongo Mountains. Day 2

13.  Leave the main road and continue a short distance on gravel roads to enter the Erongo Mountain Conservancy. The lodge is nestled amongst giant granite outcrops with striking views in all directions. Day 2

14.  Later this afternoon you can join a guided walk to the top of a nearby kopje to enjoy the sunset and endless vistas. You'll stay for one night at Erongo Wilderness Lodge. Day 2

15.  2 nights at Doro Nawas (half board) | Damaraland, Namibia  Those feeling energetic can join a morning guided walk before returning for a delicious brunch. You then continue on your safari, heading north-west to Damaraland: a spectacular region punctuated by sandstone and flat-topped mountains. Day 3-4

16.  During your two night stay here you can visit the local attractions in your hired vehicle; such as the bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, the geological sites of Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes, and a Damara cultural village. Day 3-4

17.  You may also like to consider joining a 4WD guided nature drive which includes tracking desert-adapted elephant if they are in the area, an optional extra whilst staying at Doro Nawas. Day 3-4

18.  2 nights at Desert Rhino Camp (full board & activities) | Damaraland, Namibia  It's a reasonably short drive to Palmwag today, where you leave your hired vehicle and take a 4WD 2½ hour transfer deep into this unique wilderness area.. Day 5-6

19.  Thanks to the dedicated work of Save the Rhino Trust, this is the only place in Africa where black rhino occur naturally outside of a national park or private game reserve. Day 5-6

20.  You have all guided activities included in your stay here – of which the rhino tracking on foot is a real highlight. You may also see gemsbok, Hartmann's mountain zebra, springbok, lion and leopard during your two night stay at the remote Desert Rhino Camp Day 5-6

21.  2 nights at Okaukuejo Camp (bed & breakfast) | Etosha National Park, Namibia  A 4WD transfer takes you back to your hired vehicle to continue your self-drive journey, driving east over the Grootberg Pass en-route to your destination within Etosha National Park.. Day 7-8

22.  Spanning 22,270km², Etosha is one of Africa's largest game parks. Much of the park's landscape is open savannah and most of Africa's big-game species can be found here; making for exciting and often easy game viewing from your hire car. Day 7-8

23.  After dark, you can relax by the floodlit waterhole at camp and watch nocturnal animals come in to drink during your two night stay at Okaukeujo Camp Day 7-8

24.  2 nights at Namutoni Camp (bed & breakfast) | Etosha National Park, Namibia  Spend a full day game driving across to the eastern side of Etosha National Park, with the option to stop at Halali Restcamp to have lunch and take a dip in the pool. Day 9-10

25.  Visit some of the many waterholes along the southern edge of the vast, silvery Etosha Pan; they make ideal places to stop, sit, observe and photograph wildlife. Stay your next two nights in the Park at Namutoni Camp. Day 9-10

26.  3 nights at Mundulea Reserve (full board & activities) | Central Highlands, Namibia  After a final morning game drive you exit Etosha's eastern gate and proceed to Mundulea Reserve in the scenic Otavi Mountains. This private 120km2 nature reserve is beautiful and relatively lush; its rugged hills and steep gorges offer great hiking trails. Day 11-13

27.  Explore the area on foot and gain an in-depth appreciation for the vegetation and wildlife with one of Namibia's top guides. You'll be immersed in the bush whilst staying three nights at the delightfully rustic Mundulea Reserve. Day 11-13

28.  2 nights at Okonjima Plains Camp (full board) | Central Highlands, Namibia  An easy drive today brings you to Okonjima where big cats are the main attraction. Over 20% of the world's cheetah population is found in Namibia, and Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation which is devoted to conserving these magnificent cats as well as other predators. Day 14-15

29.  Spend your time here learning about the work of the AfriCat Foundation and enjoying two guided activities which may include tracking some of the predators. Your first night here includes all meals and two guided activities. Day 14-15

30.  Your second night includes dinner and breakfast, with the option to join additional activities as desired (at extra cost payable direct). Day 14-15

31.  It's roughly a 3½ hour drive back to Windhoek Airport this morning, perhaps stopping at Okahandja or Windhoek craft market en-route for any last-minute curios. Arrive at the airport in good time to drop off your rental car and connect with your onward arrangements. Day 16

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