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EXPERIENCE NAMIBIA ON OUR NOMAD SAFARI TOUR

NEW YEAR'S EVE EDITION - 30TH DECEMBER - 8TH JANUARY

Each of our coliving retreats ends with an unforgettable 10-day off-road adventure together with your digital nomad community!

EXPLORE NAMIBIA IN A TRULY UNIQUE WAY

DURATION: 10 Days

DATES: 30th December - 8th January

ACCOMMODATION: Campsites & Lodges

AVAILABILITY: 5 Spots Left (Updated 2nd September)

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OPERATED BY BUSCHMANN SAFARIS

SEPTEMBER

13 - 15 September 2024

OCTOBER

4 - 6 October 2024

NOVEMBER

8 - 10 November 2024

DECEMBER

6 - 8 December 2024

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ITINERARY OVERVIEW

30 December - Waterberg Plateau Park - Camping

31 December - Ongula Village - Rooms

01 January - Ongula Village- Rooms

02 January - Kunene River Lodge - Camping

03 January - Epupa Falls - Omarunga Tented Lodge

04 January - Ongongo Waterfall - Camping

05 January - Madisa - Tented Camp

06 January - Madisa - Tented Camp

07 January - Omararu Game Lodge

08 January - Back to Windhoek

DAY 1 - 30TH DECEMBER

Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau Park

You will be collected at your guesthouse at 08h00 in the morning by your guide to start your Nomad Safari adventure. Our first stop will be a town called Okahandja, where the guide will get the last fresh supplies for the days ahead and some last-minute shopping for drinks and snacks can be done.

We continue onwards to Waterberg Plateau Park, arriving in time to set up our camp for tonight and then having lunch under the big trees. Some time to relax and visit the swimming pool to coll of in the December heat in the afternoon.

The Waterberg (Afrikaans: Water Mountain) is a mighty table mountain in the northern center of Namibia, about 50 km long and up to 16 km wide. To the east of Otjiwarongo, it rises up to 200 m high from the Omaheke plain. Clouds often cling to this natural barrier and then rain down.

Your guide will set a time to meet you back at the campsite to hike up the mountain for a great view of the surrounding area and for sunset. Dinner will be prepared by your guide tonight over an open fire.

Included Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Distance: 280 km drive

DAY 2 - 31ST DECEMBER

Waterberg Plateau Park to Ongula Village Homestead Lodge

Today is an early start to break down our camp and continue to Northern Namibia. Our destination for the next two nights will be Ongula Village Homestead.

Nestled amidst the enchanting and rugged landscapes of Northern Namibia, Ongula Homestead Lodge is more than just a destination—it’s a doorway to the authentic heart of Owamboland’s culture, history, and natural beauty.

Arrival time will be in the afternoon, time for you to check it your accommodation. This evening you can enjoy a traditional meal prepared in the village and then the locals will guide you to have a new year's experience that is unique to this area and culture.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite bathroom

Distance: 530 km

DAY 3 - 01 JANUARY

Ongula Village Homestead

Relaxing starts this morning as you will have the whole day to explore the village and can join some of the wonderful activities that they have to offer. Alternatively, a day to relax and recharge for the rest of the adventure.

You can join one of the following activities today. Authentic Village and Homestead tours, Agri Tourism adventure (Understanding traditional farming methods) Therapeutic Clay pot making, a dance and drum experience, even a donkey cart ride is a possibility.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite bathroom

Distance: 0 km

DAY 4 - 02 JANUARY

Ongula Village Homestead to Kunene River Lodge

Today there is time to enjoy breakfast and then back on the road again, we travel further North and then to the west. The first stop today is at Ruacana Waterfall for lunch. Ruacana is a hydroelectrical plant and if you are lucky, the falls may be in flood while there.

After lunch, you continue to the lodge for the night, Kunene River Lodge. Time to set up camp. This afternoon it is time for a sunset cruise on the Kunene river before returning to the campsite to enjoy a meal cooked by the guide over the fire.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite bathroom

Distance: 430 km

DAY 5 - 03 JANUARY

Kunene River Lodge to Omarunga Camp (Epupa falls)

You can enjoy a relaxing start today with a cooked breakfast prepared by your guide before heading out to the next destination, Epupa Falls. The road today will take us through the rugged Koakoland to Epupa Falls. Tonight is in already set up tents with a proper bed at Omarunga Camp.

Enjoy lunch that is prepared by the guide, after lunch, your guide will take you to visit a traditional Himba Village. You will have time to learn how these people have thrived in this area for centuries and still try and keep to their traditional lifestyle as modern life allows.

This afternoon you can climb a hill close to the camp for a sunset looking down onto the Epupa falls. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite bathroom

Distance: 160 km

DAY 6 - 04 JANUARY

Omarunga Camp to Ongongo Waterfalls

Today there is time for a relaxed breakfast before hitting the road again. Today you will be travelling back down south into Koakoland. You will make a stop in Opuwo the main town of the Koakoland area for the guide to restock with supplies for the rest of the tour and also time to restock with snacks and drinks.

Continue deeper to southern Koakoland to a great warm water spring at Ongongo waterfalls. Time so set up your tents again, enjoy lunch and then for the rest of the day you can relax and swim in this wonderful pool. Dinner is prepared by your guide over the open fire.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite bathroom

Distance: 300 km

DAY 7 - 05 JANUARY

Ongongo Waterfall to Madisa Camp

An early swim is a possibility today, before breaking camp and travelling from Koakoland to Damaraland. This is a unique are of Namibia, and the guide will make a couple of stops today to explain all about the special plants in the area and how the animals use them to survive.

We hope to be at Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings by lunchtime, you will have to explore this ancient site and then continue to Madisa Camp, your home for the following two nights.

Relax the rest of the afternoon, dinner will be prepared by your guide.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite bathroom

Distance: 250 km

DAY 9 - 07 JANUARY

Madisa Camp to Omaruru Game Lodge

A relaxing morning and another great cooked breakfast to enjoy before continuing our journey. Today is all about a little luxury, and we will be travelling towards Omaruru Game Lodge. Arrival will be in the afternoon.

Time to check into our room and the relax at the pool. Tonight will be a lovely dinner at their waterhole restaurant. See animals come for a drink while enjoying dinner.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en suite bathroom

EXPERIENCE NAMIBIA ON OUR NOMAD SAFARI TOUR

NEW YEAR'S EVE EDITION - 30TH DECEMBER - 8TH JANUARY

EXPLORE NAMIBIA IN A TRULY UNIQUE WAY

BOOK YOUR TOUR

OPERATED BY BUSCHMANN SAFARIS

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau Park

Waterberg Plateau Park to Ongula Village Homestead Lodge

Ongula Village Homestead

Ongula Village Homestead to Kunene River Lodge

Kunene River Lodge to Omarunga Camp (Epupa falls)

Omarunga Camp to Ongongo Waterfalls

Ongongo Waterfall to Madisa Camp

Madisa Camp

Madisa Camp to Omaruru Game Lodge

Omaruru Game Lodge to Windhoek

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