What Makes it Special?
- Track cheetah, leopard and hyena with conservationists at Okonjima.
- Join rangers to monitor white rhino and collect vital field data.
- Spot wildlife on a self-drive safari through Etosha’s protected reserve.
- Track endangered black rhino on foot with Save the Rhino Trust.
- Explore Twyfelfontein’s ancient rock art and learn about site preservation.
- Hike through Erongo’s wild landscapes, home to rare and endemic species.
Your tailor-made holiday will be as unique as you are. These itineraries are just a starting point, a bit of inspiration to show what’s possible. Your own trip all starts with a conversation with one of our Namibia experts, who’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and design the perfect holiday to match.
If you’re passionate about wildlife and the efforts made to protect it, we've designed this itinerary to combine sightings of Namibia’s most iconic species with visits to some of its most respected conservation projects. All whilst staying in some seriously special spots along the way.
You’ll begin at Okonjima Reserve, where the AfriCat Foundation leads efforts to protect leopard, cheetah, hyena and other predators. Then it’s on to Etosha National Park, where you’ll explore at your own pace and take part in a rhino monitoring project. Finally, you’ll head west to Damaraland for an unforgettable stay at Desert Rhino Camp, where you’ll track black rhino on foot with field researchers from the Save the Rhino Trust.
Namibia is an enlightened eco-tourism destination, and with rhino tracking, big cat encounters, and the chance to contribute to real conservation work, this is an adventure that goes deeper than your standard safari.
14 hours from London
When to go
- All year round
Average temperature
- 20-32°C
Average rainfall
- 0-100mm/month (seasonal)
Itinerary at a Glance
Day by Day
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Namibia holiday. As always, this is just an idea. Every single day of your trip will be tailored to suit you.
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Your wildlife and conservation adventure begins with an overnight flight from the UK to Johannesburg, ready to connect to Namibia’s capital tomorrow.
After a short flight from Johannesburg, you’ll be met at Windhoek airport and whisked off to your hotel. Later, your 4WD hire car will be delivered and you’ll be fully briefed on your route, the car and given plenty of top tips for driving in Namibia. For dinner, try Joe’s Beerhouse or The Olive, two very different local favourites.
After breakfast, you'll check out of your lodge and take your time driving west across Etosha. Be sure to stop at key waterholes along the way, where you'll have the chance to spot elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, and dozens of other species. Tonight you’ll stay near the park’s southern gate.
Today, you'll leave the savannah behind and drive west into Damaraland, where the scenery shifts to mountains, dry riverbeds and wide open space. You’ll stay for two nights in the Palmwag Concession at the incredible Desert Rhino Camp. Operated in partnership with the Save the Rhino Trust, this is the home of your next unforgettable conservation experience.
Today, you’ll set out with expert guides and researchers to track free-roaming black rhino through the remote and rocky landscape. You’ll learn how to read tracks, identify individuals, and help collect data with a SRT researcher – all while surrounded by some of Namibia’s most spectacular scenery.
Today, it's time to head to Twyfelfontein in southern Damaraland for a one-night stay close to the famous ancient San rock engravings. Whilst you're here, we'd really recommend heading off on an afternoon game drive to spot desert-adapted elephant in the dry riverbeds nearby. Of course, chat to us if this is something you'd be interested in including.
Today, you’ll drive east into the Erongo Mountains, where rugged kopjes and dry forests make for a brilliant spot for a rewarding hike. You'll head off on a guided nature walk this afternoon to explore the landscape and spot local birdlife, antelope and rock hyrax.
Your wild Namibia holiday comes to an end today and it’s time to head off on the three and a half hour drive back to Windhoek Airport. Here, you'll you’ll drop off your vehicle and connect to your overnight flight home via Johannesburg.
Places you'll visit
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What You're Saying
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We have just returned from an amazing 3 weeks in Namibia. What a beautiful country - the scenery is breathtaking and so varied. Wildlife truly amazing, the people so friendly and the food and wine far too good !! Kirsty gave us such good ideas based on her personal experience. From the first iteration she took us through different options (very patiently !) until we came to one that matched our wishes perfectly. Her suggestions of where do stay were spot on and we enjoyed some fantastic locations. The organisation of cars, outings and the brilliant detailed itinerary made the whole trip so relaxed. When (not if !) we return to Namibia we will be back in touch with Kirsty. A very big thank you to her and all the support team in Namibia for making this our best ever holiday.
Chris Wilson
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This was our first time using Holiday Architects and I really can't recommend them highly enough! We had an amazing trip to Namibia which felt like it had been tailor-made for us. Kirsty was so helpful in listening to our outline plans and set up a wonderful intinerary for us. The coordination between HA and their local agents felt like it was seamless, we had so much local information and support if needed while we were away. The whole experience was just fabulous, Namibia is just so beautiful and each place we stayed seemed to have unique qualities. I really can't thank HA (and particularly Kirsty) enough for their attention to detail and customer care.
Diane R
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We have recently returned from our 3rd trip to Namibia organised by Holiday Architects, this time visiting the Zambezi region. Yet again an incredible holiday, thoughtfully organised by the very knowledgeable Kirsty. Can’t recommend Holiday Architects, Kirsty and Namibia highly enough. Now to find the bits we have missed to justify a 4th visit!
HB
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We have just returned from an incredible trip to Namibia. What an experience! Kirsty was amazing and put together the perfect itinerary, we couldn’t have wished for more. I thoroughly recommend kirsty and the whole holiday architects team if you are looking for a truly special adventure.
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We have just returned from a two week holiday in Namibia booked through Holiday Architects. The holiday was absolutely fantastic, too many highlights to mention. The organisation and planning by H.A. was flawless- everything went like clockwork. Kirsty Leggate was excellent providing a very high quality personalised level of service. The agents HA worked with on the ground in Namibia were also excellent. Superb experience very highly recommended.
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We have just returned from 2 weeks in Namibia organised by Kirsty at Holiday Architects. Kirsty was very knowledgable and put together the perfect itinerary for us. We were self-driving which was quite an adventure (some roads in Namibia are interesting), however we felt really well supported throughout with excellent local contacts. We gave Kirsty quite a difficult brief as we had to arrange this holiday at short notice on specific dates but Kirsty was able to include all we wanted to do including the Swakopmund parkrun. The organisation was seamless and the communication excellent. Altogether superb. Definitely recommend.
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Meet our Namibia expert
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our expert Kirsty is dedicated to all things Namibia and is here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Kirsty Leggate
Destination Manager
Kirsty’s travelled all over Southern Africa for more than 20 years, and Namibia remains one of her favourite spots. She’s your go-to for remote lodges, unique wildlife encounters and properly otherworldly desert scenery.
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