ABA Travel 2026: Namibia

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ABA Travel 2026: Namibia
Windhoek
Dec 5 - 15, 2026
Group size: 6 - 12
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$7,500
Deposit: $750

About your trip

Explore Namibia’s dramatic landscapes, from the dunes of the Namib Desert to the vast plains of Etosha. This journey combines world-class birding—targeting Rockrunner, Dune Lark, Herero Chat, and flocks of flamingos—with superb mammal viewing, including elephant, lion, and cheetah. Add in San rock art, the last Cape Vultures at Waterberg, and comfortable lodges throughout, and you have an unforgettable adventure in one of Africa’s most striking destinations.


Basic itinerary

Day 1: December 5 | Arrival in Windhoek

Day 2: December 6 | Windhoek to Swakopmund

Day 3: December 7 | Walvis Bay Lagoon & Swakopmund

Day 4: December 8 | Swakopmund to Erongo Mountains

Day 5: December 9 | Erongo Mountains & San Living Museum

Day 6: December 10 | Erongo to Etosha National Park (South)

Day 7: December 11 | Etosha South

Day 8: December 12 | Etosha North

Day 9: December 13 | Etosha North

Day 10: December 14 | Waterberg Plateau National Park

Day 11: December 15 | Departure from Windhoek

What's included

Accommodation

10 hotel nights

Meals

3 meals per day from dinner on day 1 until breakfast until day 11. Including non-alcoholic beverages during meals. Bottled water throughout the tour.

Transportation

Ground transportation to and from sites visited as mentioned in the itinerary.

Airport transfer

Group airport pick-up on day 1 and drop-off on day 11

Guiding fees

All guiding fees for tour leaders and local guides.

Entrance fees

All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary.

Activities

All non-optional field trips and activities as described in the itinerary.

What's not included

Internat transportation

Transportation to and from Namibia (Windhoek, WDH)

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages

Personal purchases

Purchases of a personal nature, including (but not limited to) laundry service, room service, extra snacks, phone calls, toiletries, souvenirs etc.

Activities

Any optional activities or activities not explicitly included in the itinerary.

Extensions

Extensions of the trip due to circumstances out of our control.

Other

Any other items not explicitly included.

Insurance

No insurance is included. We strongly recommend you get your own travel, cancellation, and medical insurance.

Tips

Any tips you would like to offer tour leaders, guides, drivers, speakers, instructors, housekeeping, etc. for outstanding service.

About your organizer

AA
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