Small-Group Namibia Grand Tour

Reach Windhoek, with time to prepare for the upcoming field itinerary. Begin birdwatching on the airport grounds upon arrival. The afternoon brings time to continue birdwatching around Avis Dam. The day finishes with accommodation 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. Tonight's stay is at Weltevrede Guest Farm.

Use a pre-dawn departure to visit the Namib dunes for sunrise followed by birdwatching around Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Reserve the afternoon to spend time birdwatching at the lowland corridor between the desert and Naukluft Mountains while traveling toward Walvis Bay. The planned overnight is at Desert Dreams B&B.

Dedicate the morning to fieldwork along the Kuiseb Riverbed south of Walvis Bay. Reserve the afternoon to focus the field session at the Walvis Bay Saltworks before continuing to Pelican Point. Stay overnight at Desert Dreams B&B.

Set out early for 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. Continue through the remaining daylight with birdwatching there. The overnight base is Lodge near Spitzkoppe.

The early field session is used to focus the field session around Spitzkoppe. Then travel eastward into the Erongo Mountains near Omaruru. After arrival, use the remaining time for birdwatching there. The itinerary uses Ondudu Safari Lodge for the overnight.

Open the field day early and spend time birdwatching in the Erongo Mountains. After breakfast, travel to Okaukuejo in western Etosha National Park. Use this session to explore birdlife and wildlife safari after arrival there. Accommodation for the night is at Okaukuejo NWR Resort.

Spend field time birdwatching during a wildlife drive across Etosha's western and central sectors. The planned overnight is at Halali Rest Camp.

Spend field time birdwatching at eastern Etosha National Park. Tonight's stay is at Namutoni Rest Camp.

Use the morning session to travel to the Kavango River at Rundu, close to the Angolan border. After lunch, continue birdwatching there. Stay overnight at Kavango River Camp.

The morning is used to explore birdlife at the Gusu Woodlands around Rundu. After midday, continue to Shamvura. Continue birdwatching there later in the afternoon. The overnight base is Shamvura Camp.

Dedicate the morning to spend time birdwatching at Shamvura Camp. By the midpoint of the day, proceed to Divundu. Reserve the afternoon to take a game drive in nearby Bwabwata National Park. The itinerary uses Rainbow River Lodge for the overnight.

Dedicate the morning to take a boat outing, game drive or both within Mahango Game Reserve. Reserve the afternoon to make the onward journey 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. Overnight at Drotsky's Cabins.

After breakfast, travel to Roy's Rest Camp near Grootfontein, east of Etosha National Park. After lunch, continue birdwatching there. The day finishes with accommodation at Roy's Rest Camp.

The first part of the day is used to focus the field session around Roy's Rest Camp. At midday, make the onward journey to Waterberg Plateau. Retain the late afternoon to focus the field session there. Tonight's stay is at Waterberg Resort.

In the morning, continue birdwatching around Waterberg Plateau. At midday, travel back to Windhoek before the evening international departure. The tour concludes at the airport.