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The Namibia Untold safari affords you the chance to experience this magnificent and memorable country in a very personal way. You will have your own professional and experienced safari guide who will enhance your enjoyment of this unique country by making it a fascinating and stress-free journey of discovery amidst very dramatic scenery. The knowledge, experience, and character of our guides are critical to a successful safari which is why we ensure that they are both personable and very professional. Your guide will have an intimate knowledge of each area and camp/lodge that you visit, allowing him to share local insights and highlights whilst adding continuity and depth to your safari. Our guides know exactly what an immersive and life enriching journey is all about. All are highly experienced, and each has a specific area of expertise. They therefore possess the breadth and depth of knowledge to allow them to answer questions and satisfy the interests of each of our guests. The presence and company of your Ultimate Safaris naturalist guide will make your safari ‘an experience of a lifetime!
The camps and areas visited on this safari offer a truly immersive, remote, and largely private experience with the emphasis being on the experiential aspect allowing you to go back to the roots of safari, to touch, to smell, to feel and to experience the wild with your feet firmly in the dust that covers Africa.
You will also have first hand experience of the impact that these camps have on the areas in which they are located, and to see some of Namibia’s successful conservation initiatives, including rhino conservation, community empowerment and the rewilding and protecting of desert landscapes. You will learn more about the ongoing research and conservation projects happening on the Etosha Heights Reserve, and you will also embark on a rhino activity supported by Save The Rhino Trust. In the latter, you will accompany Rhino Rangers searching for some of the last free-roaming black rhino population in a newly established blueprint conservation area, the Doros Joint Management Area, much of which is still very much Namibia Untold. Namibia is home to the only desert adapted black rhinoceros population that remains in the wild, unfenced and outside reserves, occupying an arid range in the western Kaokoveld.
You end your safari with a stay at a desert retreat on the Namib Tsaris Conservancy, which was founded in 2010, serving as a natural buffer from the harshest desert conditions and a refuge that is vital to wildlife through the dry season. Twelve years of intensive work to reverse sixty years of inappropriate farming practices, including the removal of 89 km of internal fencing, the installation of wildlife watering points, the improvement of road networks, the rehabilitation of land and the reintroduction of wildlife that historically occurred here has resulted in one of the most picturesque and ecologically sound tracts of land in the area.
When traveling on our scheduled group safaris, you will meet up with other guests from different parts of the world and of various ages. To get the most out of your safari experience co-operation and harmony between you and your fellow guests is essential.
Join us on a journey that is truly Namibia Untold.
Windhoek, Namibia (Google Map)
03 April 2026, 24 April 2026, 15 May 2026, 22 May 2026, 12 June 2026, 19 June 2026, 03 July 2026, 24 July 2026, 21 August 2026, 11 September 2026, 18 September 2026, 02 October 2026, 23 October 2026
The Namibia Untold safari offers an intimate and immersive journey through one of Africa’s most dramatic landscapes, guided by a seasoned naturalist whose deep local knowledge and personable approach ensure a seamless and enriching experience. Travelling in a small group, you’ll explore remote and largely private camps that reconnect you with the raw essence of safari—feeling the dust beneath your feet, listening to the silence of the desert, and engaging with wildlife in its natural habitat. From the iconic Etosha National Park to the rugged beauty of Damaraland, the itinerary is designed to showcase Namibia’s ecological diversity and cultural depth, with highlights including floodlit waterhole game viewing, desert-adapted elephant tracking, and guided drives in specially modified 4×4 vehicles.
A key feature of this safari is its strong conservation focus. You’ll witness firsthand the impact of community-led initiatives and habitat restoration projects, including rhino conservation efforts in the Doros Joint Management Area, where you’ll join Rhino Rangers in search of free-roaming black rhinos. The journey culminates at the Namib Tsaris Conservancy, a rehabilitated desert refuge that now thrives with reintroduced wildlife and offers spectacular stargazing, nature walks, and refreshing dips in desert pools. Whether climbing the towering dunes of Sossusvlei or sharing stories with fellow travellers from around the world, this safari promises a life-enriching adventure that blends wilderness, purpose, and connection.
Today after an early breakfast you set off on your journey to the Etosha National Park, entering the park through their southern Anderssons Gate. You enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and visits to various waterholes in the afternoon, before heading on towards tonight’s destination, Etosha Private Heights which is situated on the south western border of the Etosha National Park.
Arrival will be in the late afternoon or early evening, with time to freshen up and enjoy the tranquility of the Etosha Heights. (BLD)
Today you will enjoy an exciting morning guided game drive in an open game viewer with your local ranger on the Etosha Heights Reserve, to see the wide variety of game and bird species that are to be found there before returning to the lodge in time for lunch.
There is then time to relax by the refreshing swimming pool before you head out on another afternoon game drive on the private game reserve. (BLD)
This morning after breakfast you will continue your safari to the heart of Namibia, Damaraland, traveling through farmlands and the small towns. Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table topped mountains, rock formations and bizarre-looking vegetation. The present-day landscape has been formed by the erosion of wind, water and geological forces which have formed rolling hills, dunes, gravel plains and ancient river terraces. It is the variety and loneliness of the area as well as the scenic splendour which will reward and astound you, giving one an authentic understanding of the word ‘wilderness’.
You enjoy a delicious Magic Box picnic en route and arrive in time in time to enjoy fireside sundowners at Camp Doros. Please note that today is a long day of travelling, rewarded with another 3 night stay at your next camp. (BLD)
Today you will spend an exciting and memorable morning out rhino searching with the assistance of local trackers. It is worth noting that these black rhino form part of one of the only free-roaming black rhino populations in Africa and searching for animals in an unfenced and uninhibited environment is an absolute privilege. You will return to camp for a freshly prepared lunch and with time to relax at camp during the heat of the day. Later in the afternoon you head out again for a scenic nature drive or walk to explore this vast and astounding ecosystem.
Camp Doros works together with the Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) – an NGO that has been instrumental in the preservation of the rare, endangered, desert adapted black rhino. Having barely survived the slaughter in many parts of Africa during the’80s and ’90s, the black rhino population of Namibia increased substantially since the formation of SRT. (BLD)
Today you continue your adventures exploring Damaraland, enjoying the freedom to discover the fascinating landscapes with your private naturalist guide both by vehicle and on foot. Damaraland is a surprising refuge for desert adapted wildlife that may include elephant, giraffe, oryx, springbok and even some predators such as lion. However, as with any wildlife sightings in Namibia, this depends on many factors including seasonality so specific sightings are never guaranteed.
The wildlife roams large tracks of unfenced desert landscapes and finding game can be challenging, but this is all part of the adventure of exploring this wild untouched gem of Namibia. Today’s focus will be largely on searching for the elusive desert adapted elephants in the ephemeral river systems, an activity which will mean spending most of the day out. Your guide will take along a delicious picnic lunch and you will return to camp in the late afternoon. (BLD)
After an early breakfast the drive today takes you south past Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg which peaks at 2,573m above sea level, and west to meet the coast at Henties Bay. You then continue south to the coastal town of Swakopmund where you can enjoy the pleasant seaside location and cooler coastal air for the night.
You stay on the eastern outskirts of the town, overlooking the Swakop River valley and desolate desert dune landscapes. Tonight, includes dinner at a popular restaurant which specializes in locally harvested fresh seafood as well as other local and international dishes. (BLD)
After an early breakfast you depart on a fascinating drive which takes you south-east through awesome and ever-changing desert landscapes via the impressive Gaub and Kuiseb canyons to meet the dunes at the settlement of Solitaire.
A picnic lunch will be had en route and you will continue onto the Namib Tsaris Conservancy, where you will spend your final two nights of your safari at Camp Sossus.
Arrival should be in the mid to late afternoon with enough time to acquaint yourself with the camp and enjoy a hot bucket shower before dinner. (BLD)
This morning you will rise early for a magical excursion into the Namib Naukluft National Park, entering the Park gates at sunrise to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft and shadows accentuate their towering shapes and curves. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world.
Your guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its myriad of fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs.
Once you have explored the areas around Sossusvlei and Deadvlei to your hearts content you can enjoy a picnic in the shade of a camel thorn tree. Return to Camp Sossus in the early afternoon for a late lunch. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure (from experience, this is usually welcomed after an exhilarating morning in the dunes) or can be spent on a guided activity within the nature reserve. (BLD)
After a leisurely breakfast this morning you will depart from Sossusvlei and return to Windhoek, driving northeast up the Great Escarpment and through the scenic Khomas Hochland highlands. A tasty picnic lunch will again be served en route and arrival in Windhoek should be by the mid-afternoon.
Upon your arrival in Windhoek, you will be transferred to your accommodation establishment of choice, or out to the Windhoek International Airport (transfer to be booked additionally) if flying out in the evening – departure flights must be no earlier than 18h00 to allow sufficient time for the journey back to Windhoek, or a final night in Windhoek can be arranged at additional cost if required. A final night in Windhoek is highly recommended! (BL)
Safari House
Camp Doros
Desert Breeze Lodge
Camp Sossus
