These tours allow you to get closer to African wildlife
within half an hour of driving from Windhoek. The following
species can be seen: antelopes: rhino, kudu,
oryx (gemsbok), springbok,
blue wildebeest (gnu), red hartebeest, eland,
duiker, blesbok, Damara
dik-dik, zebras,
warthogs, giraffes, crocodiles
and ostriches as well as a wide variety of birds.
Code G01. Tour to Auas Game Lodge
The
lodge is situated 45 km from Windhoek. After your arrival you will
be taken on the game drive into the 10 000 hectare proclaimed nature
reserve where you can see different kinds of
antelopes. On the way you will stop at cheetah enclosure where
you can observe feeding of these beautiful animals and later crocodile
feeding. After a game drive you can relax at lodge's swimming pool.
Optional activities include hikes, nature walks, tennis. Duration of the
tour is 7 hours.
Black-faced impala antelope (Aepyceros melampus
petersi) in the Etosha National park in vicinity of Namutoni camp
Code G02. Tour to Ombo Ostrich Farm and Midgard Guest Farm
You will visit Ombo Ostrich farm located just
outside of Okahandja, small town 70 km north of Windhoek where
local guide will explain you all details about anatomy, life
and behaviour of ostriches. See ostriches of all sizes, from
egg to adult as well as emus, dwarf ostriches and crocodiles and
get insight into the lifestyle of colourful Herero people. You
will meet Michael Jackson - unique dancing male ostrich. After a
short break we proceed to Midgard Resort - 16 000 hectares farm
situated in the Otjihavera Mountains where you will experience a game
drive. Other activities on the farm which are optional include
horse riding, tennis, table tennis, hiking trails, volleyball, badminton
and swimming. Duration of the tour is 7 hours.
Namib Dessert
Code G03. Tour to Otjisazu Farm and Okahandja
After a first part of the program of tour G02 you will proceed to
Otjisazu Farm that is situated 30 km from Okahandja. The farm was
founded in 1878 by missionary Jacob Irle. Otjisazu means
"Land of Red Cattle" in the native Herero language and
covers 8000 hectares of African bushveld. You will visit small farm snake
park. Game drive will conclude the tour. Horse riding and walking trails
can be arranged on request. Duration of the tour is 6-7 hours.
Code G04. Tour
to Harnas Farm
Tour
to the farm that belongs to Van der Merwe family who turned it
into a sanctuary for orphaned and injured animals, miniature
of Noah's Ark where you can observe lions, leopard, cheetahs,
alligators, warthogs, vultures, snakes, jackals, hyenas, wild dogs,
baboons, lynxes, foxes, birds and different antelopes in their
natural habitat. Experience animal feeding, game drive on more than
12 000 hectares of African bush, walking trails or relax in a swimming
pool. Duration of the tour is 2 days.
Code G05. Daan
Viljoen Game park excursion
Short
tour that takes you to the closest game park in vicinity of
Windhoek which is situated just 18 km west. The park has a fully -
equipped rest camp with restaurant and swimming pool and is
built around the Augeigas dam. The park was proclaimed in 1962 and named
after a former Administrator, Mr. D.T. du P. Viljoen, who
played a major role in establishing of the park. With the area of just
40 sq. km it is one of the smallest parks in Namibia. Game drives
in the park where you can stop and walk closer to animals as there are
no predators in the park. There are several walking trails in the park.
Duration of the tour is 3 hours.
Please note: all tours' itineraries and
duration can be changed and combined with other tours or included in a
programs of a longer tours and safaris
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