Small-Group Namibia Comprehensive Tour

The journey begins on arrival in Windhoek, ahead of the first field session. Begin birdwatching on the airport grounds upon arrival. Use the post-lunch period to spend time birdwatching around Avis Dam. Stay overnight at Arrebusch Travel Lodge.

The initial field period is used to spend time birdwatching near Avis Dam if additional field time is needed after the previous day. Cross the Khomas Hochland on the way to the lowlands, birdwatching around Namibgrens and down the Spreetshoogte Pass. Accommodation for the night is at Weltevrede Guest Farm.

Begin well before sunrise and visit the Namib dunes for sunrise followed by birdwatching around Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. After midday, continue birdwatching at the lowland corridor between the desert and Naukluft Mountains while traveling toward Walvis Bay. The itinerary uses Desert Dreams B&B for the overnight.

Begin the field day with time to focus the field session along the Kuiseb Riverbed south of Walvis Bay. In the afternoon, focus the field session at the Walvis Bay Saltworks before continuing to Pelican Point. The day finishes with accommodation at Desert Dreams B&B.

Start early with morning birdwatching at Swakopmund Saltworks, north of Walvis Bay. Then head north into Damaraland in the direction of Brandberg Mountain with birdwatching along the way. Proceed to Spitzkoppe. Keep the field program going through the remainder of the day with birdwatching there. Overnight at Lodge near Spitzkoppe.

Start with the cooler early hours and continue birdwatching around Spitzkoppe. Then travel eastward into the Erongo Mountains near Omaruru. The balance of daylight is reserved for birdwatching there. The planned overnight is at Ondudu Safari Lodge.

Use the first hours of daylight to continue birdwatching in the Erongo Mountains. After breakfast, set out for drive north into northeast Namibia with birdwatching along the way. Tonight's stay is at Kunene River Lodge.

Continue fieldwork for the entire day at the northeast region beyond the lodge area. The itinerary uses Kunene River Lodge for the overnight.

Following early breakfast transfer south to Okaukuejo in western Etosha National Park. Spend field time birdwatching and wildlife safari after arrival there. Accommodation for the night is at Okaukuejo NWR Resort.

Focus the field session and wildlife drive across Etosha's western and central sectors. Tonight's stay is at Halali Rest Camp.

Use this session to explore birdlife at eastern Etosha National Park. The planned overnight is at Namutoni Rest Camp.

Dedicate the morning to make the onward journey to the Kavango River at Rundu, close to the Angolan border. Reserve the afternoon to focus the field session there. Overnight at Kavango River Camp.

The initial field period is used to spend time birdwatching at the Gusu Woodlands around Rundu. Use the post-lunch period to proceed to Shamvura. Continue birdwatching there later in the afternoon. The day finishes with accommodation at Shamvura Camp.

Open the day with time to explore birdlife at Shamvura Camp. By the midpoint of the day, continue to Divundu. The second half of the day is used to visit game drive in nearby Bwabwata National Park. The itinerary uses Rainbow River Lodge for the overnight.

The morning is used to take a boat outing, game drive or both within Mahango Game Reserve. After midday, travel to Shakawe, Botswana with birdwatching along the way. Accommodation for the night is at Drotsky's Cabins.

Devote the day to a wildlife and birdwatching safari near Shakawe in the northwestern Okavango Delta. Stay overnight at Drotsky's Cabins.

After breakfast, travel to Roy's Rest Camp near Grootfontein, east of Etosha National Park. Reserve the afternoon to focus the field session there. The overnight base is Roy's Rest Camp.

In the morning, continue birdwatching around Roy's Rest Camp. At midday, travel to Waterberg Plateau. Use the final afternoon hours to continue birdwatching there. The day finishes with accommodation at Waterberg Resort.

Use the morning session to continue birdwatching around Waterberg Plateau. Around the middle of the route day, travel back to Windhoek before the evening international departure. The tour concludes at the airport.