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    Luxury Okonjima Nature Reserve Safari
    Vacations &Tours made for you

    Head out on exhilarating game drives and nature trails
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    Big cats

    Learn about protection efforts

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    Game drives

    Enjoy exciting day and night drives

    Bird watching

    Keep an eye out for a variety of species

    Leopard filled reserve that's big on conservation

    Settled at the base of the Omboroko Mountains, Okonjima Nature Reserve offers you vast plains filled with leopard, giraffe and antelope and the opportunity to discover how conservation has restored this reserve to its natural wild beauty.

    Wake before the first glints of golden sunlight paint the bush gold and head out from your luxury safari lodge on exhilarating game drives and nature trails. You’ll have the chance to track big cats that have been rehabilitated by the AfriCat foundation. Carefully monitoring and supporting leopards, wild dogs and hyenas, this foundation provides unique opportunities to learn about their important development work, including successfully introducing new cubs into the wild. Seeing the results of the work in action is a moving experience and one you’ll carry with you long after you return home. As the sun dips below the horizon and the skies are transformed into a spectacular canvas of colours, enjoy the quintessential sundowner experience, listening to the sounds of the bush.

    The bird watching in Okonjima is also first class, with a wide variety of species waiting for eagle-eyed spotters to find them, so keep the binoculars and your camera handy. Your time here not only offers you scenic photography and the chance to get up close to exciting creatures like honey badgers and oryx, it also supports the future of Namibia‘s people and wildlife.

    Highlights

    Enjoy thrilling day and night drives discovering the regions diverse flora and fauna together with an experienced guide

    Learn about the work being done to protect and the cheetah, leopard, wild dog and hyena populations

    Head out on self-guided walking trails or participate in fascinating walks lead by local San guides

    Keep the binoculars handy and cross a variety of bird species off your birdwatching list

    This beautiful reserve offers you an unparalleled opportunity to see some of Namibia's most impressive predators, like cheetahs and leopards, in their natural habitat. It's also great to learn about the reserve's commitment to conservation while exploring the region.

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    Tor Saner

    Senior Travel Designer

    Luxury accommodation in Okonjima Nature Reserve

    There are many incredible places to stay in Okonjima Nature Reserve. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Why book with Jacada?

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    Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

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    Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

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    Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your Okonjima Nature Reserve adventure, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    When to visit

    Namibia is a great place to visit all year round and rarely sees any rain except in the east. The best time to see wildlife on a Namibia luxury safari is usually between June and October.

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    Plan your trip to Okonjima Nature Reserve

    Whatever you want from your adventure in Okonjima Nature Reserve, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

    If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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