Namibia in luxury bivouac camp

Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customisable

Country

Namibie

Suggested duration

14 days / 11 nights

Ideal periods

May to October

Written request

01 77 37 03 10

The spirit of the journey

Set out to discover the must-sees of Namibia and sleep as close to nature as possible. Your nights in “luxury” bivouac camps will give you the feeling of being alone in the world, enjoying unique and exclusive sites.

The group is limited to 8 people. A cook will work wonders with excellent meals, served under Namibia’s starry sky. Your English-speaking guide will show you all the richness of this country.

During this Namibia safari, you will explore the famous Etosha National Park. You will search for desert elephants before meeting the Himba people. You will sleep in the world’s oldest desert, the Namib Desert.

A 14-day journey that is bound to win you over with its diverse landscapes, the warmth of its people, and the incredible experience of sleeping under canvas at the heart of nature!

Day by day

WINDHOEK
On arrival, an afternoon of rest in Windhoek and a first night in a small, characterful hotel close to the city.

OKONJIMA AFRICAT FOUNDATION
After your night in Windhoek, departure by 4×4 Landcruiser with your English-speaking driver-guide for the Otjiwarango region and, more specifically, the Okonjima AfriCat Foundation. This non-profit organisation works to protect and conserve Namibia’s large carnivores, such as leopards and cheetahs.
Arrival in time for lunch, followed by a visit to the centre and the cheetah feeding.
Night in a characterful lodge set in the midst of nature.

ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Over the next three days, you will explore Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuaries. You will be able to observe numerous elephants, giraffes, zebras and herbivores of all kinds, as well as lions, rhinoceros and leopards.
Crossing a large part of the park from east to west will reveal its abundance of mammal and bird species.
You will spend two nights on the eastern side of the park and one night on the south-western side, in characterful lodges with waterholes — ideal for observing wildlife after nightfall.

Safari en Namibie © Alain Pons

Parc national d'Etosha

Etosha National Park, covering 22,270 km², is one of the largest wildlife reserves in southern Africa and a must-see attraction in Namibia. A true natural sanctuary, it offers one of the most compelling displays of wildlife anywhere in the world. The park is home to 114 mammal species, including the black rhinoceros, for which it serves as a last natural refuge, as well as 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, remarkably, a single fish species.

Its name, meaning “great white place,” comes from the Etosha Pan, a dried-up inland sea millions of years old, 120 km long and 72 km wide, once fed by the Kunene River. This vast expanse, accounting for 25% of the park’s surface area, turns a pale white under the sun and briefly fills with water during the rainy season, creating striking reflections and mirages.

At that time, the park draws thousands of birds, including flamingos, in a remarkable display of colour. Early morning or late afternoon photo safaris allow you to watch animals come to drink at the waterholes and capture unique scenes of wildlife at the heart of the Namibian desert.

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Discover

DAMARALAND
Departure for the next stage, Damaraland, with its rocky, ochre-toned desert. Along the way, you will meet a Himba tribe, a semi-nomadic people who live in small villages across Namibia.
You will spend two nights in the region, visiting, among other sites, the Organ Pipes rock formation and the rock engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will then set out on an expedition in search of desert elephants.
You will spend two nights in “luxury” bivouac camp at the heart of Damaraland.

SWAKOPMUND
Departure for the coastal town of Swakopmund, arriving in the early afternoon.
The following morning, you will set out on a boat cruise in search of dolphins, seals and a wide variety of birds.
Optional excursions are available in the afternoon: quad biking, 4×4 dune driving, scenic flights over the desert, and more.
Two-night stay in a guesthouse in the town centre.

NAMIB DESERT
This morning, head for the red dunes of the Namib Desert. Drive through the Kuiseb Canyon before reaching your camp at the heart of the Namib, the world’s oldest desert.
The following day, rise before dawn to watch the sunrise, then spend the morning among the dunes of Sossusvlei and the white clay pan of Deadvlei. You will appreciate the shifting colours of these, the world’s tallest sand dunes.
On the way back to camp, a short walk through Sesriem Canyon.
Two-night stay in “luxury” bivouac camp, in a silent, captivating setting.

The following day, you will head to the capital to catch your international flight.

Survol du Namib en ballon, Namibie

Survol du désert en montgolfière

Sossusvlei, a desert of salt and clay, is best appreciated from the sky, particularly when its ochre and red hues shift at sunrise.
The only place in the country offering an excursion through the skies, flying over Sossusvlei reveals how Namibia was formed, as well as the past, present and future evolution of its landscape.
While spotting tiny antelopes making their way to waterholes far below, take in this desert aboard what is arguably the lightest mode of transport in the world.