ETOSHA MINI SAFARI (4 DAYS)
Overview
Discover the perfect Namibian adventure for a short visit with a 4-day mini-safari tailored to offer exceptional game viewing opportunities in the renowned Etosha National Park. Immerse yourself in the unique experience of the Ongava Private Game Reserve, situated adjacent to Etosha, providing an unforgettable base for your wildlife exploration. Ongava is roughly 30,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Here, you enjoy privately guided activities on the reserve and can visit Etosha during your stay. Activities available on Ongava include guided game drives, hikes on the reserve, and access to a photographic hide. Visit the Ongava Research Centre to learn more about conservation efforts that form the backbone of Namibia’s efforts to sustain and grow its wildlife populations. The itinerary includes charter flights, booked on a per-seat basis, and high-end accommodation at Ongava Lodge.
Included/Exclude
- Meet and greet at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
- Assistance with luggage and rental vehicle collection
- Map of Namibia, detailed directions and contact info for each lodge/hotel
- Vehicle rental for the duration of the route
- Spare tyre
- Comprehensive vehicle insurance (zero excess)
- Accommodation, meals and activities as indicated in the itinerary
- Welcome gift per single, couple or family
- 2% Bed levy + 15% VAT
- Daily emergency evacuation insurance (E-Med Rescue 24)
- Additional Services
- All flights + airport taxes unless specified otherwise
- Personal travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Pre-and post-tour accommodation unless specified otherwise
- Optional Activities
- Lunch, unless specified otherwise
- Drinks, unless specified otherwise
- Fuel, unless specified otherwise
- National park + places of interest entry fees
- Tips + gratuities (porters, guides, waiters, car guards etc.)
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, souvenirs etc.
- Anything not specified under ‘included’
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Windhoek - Etosha
Transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport to check in for the FlyNamibia Safari flight to Ongava. The
flight departs HKIA at 09:40 and arrives at Ongava at 10:40. You'll be met by a driver at the Ongava
airstrip and transferred to the lodge, where the friendly staff will welcome you and help you plan your
activities during your stay on the Ongava Private Game Reserve. (As small charter aircraft only permit
soft bags, any hard suitcases will be securely stored in Windhoek during your safari, if required).
Overnight at Ongava Lodge
Basis: Fl
Ongava Reserve
Breakfast. Enjoy the day game viewing and exploring the Ongava Reserve with your guide, and relax at
the lodge with views of the busy waterhole where a steady stream of various animals comes to drink.
Photographers have access to a photography hide. Your meals will be served in the main dining area
under thatch or on the dining deck under the stars.
Overnight at Ongava Lodge
Basis: Fl
Ongava Reserve
Breakfast. Another full day of game viewing on Ongava Reserve, or drive into Etosha Park with your
guide. Visit the Ongava Research Centre at Anderssons @ Ongava to learn more about the cutting-edge
conservation work conducted on the reserve. The research focuses on wildlife and plant ecology,
studying animal population sizes, interactions between species, and animal movements. Ongava
research strives to develop new methods to document the natural world and its processes.
Overnight at Ongava lodge
Basis: Fl
Ongava - Hosea Kutako Airport - Depart
Breakfast. Enjoy the morning at Ongava before being transferred from the lodge to the Ongava airstrip.
Your flight departs at 14:50 and arrives at Hosea Kutako Airport at 15:50. We will meet you at the airport
and assist you with the check in for your onward flight or transfer you to Windhoek from where you will
continue your safari itinerary.