A Luxury Vacation to Namibia

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A Luxury Vacation to Namibia

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Luxury outdoor patio with a fire pit at twilight, overlooking a serene landscape.

Wild animals congregate around a waterhole in Etosha National Park

Watching an elephant really close out of a Jeep at a safari in Namibia.

Destinations

Days 1–2

Etosha

Spend 11 days exploring the rugged beauty and stunning wildlife of Namibia all while staying at some of the country's most luxurious camps and lodges and enjoying uniquely memorable experiences

Trip highlights

Get a taste for desert life in Sossusvlei
Take an exhilarating hot air balloon over the dunes
Make yourself at home in luxurious accommodation throughout
Discover ancient rock painting at Twyfelfontein Conservancy
Go on guided walks and game drives at Serra Cafema
Spend your time in Etosha tracking spectacular wildlife

Explore Sossusvlei

Go hot air ballooning

Enjoy luxurious lodges

See rock paintings at Twyfelfontein

Take privately guided walks and drives

Spot incredible wildlife

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

Luxury accommodation throughout
Privately guided tours
Private transfers
Meticulously selected experiences
Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

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Itinerary in detail

Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.

Days 1–2

One night in Windhoek

With its blend of European architecture and African vibrancy, Windhoek is a city where manicured gardens meet the vast, sun-drenched landscapes of the surrounding Khomas Highland plateau. Windhoek offers you a great base for your first luxurious night in Namibia.

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Windhoek

The Olive Exclusive

Your home before you venture off into the barren and beautiful Namibian Desert, this stylish boutique hotel is hidden away in the Eastern corner of Namibia’s capital and only proclaimed city, Windhoek. The city itself is the seat of the country’s cultural and administrative powers but despite this, it remains one of the smallest capitals in the world with just 250,000 residents. The Olive reflects Windhoek’s small size, providing a cosy but luxurious bolt-hole with great access to the surrounding wilderness. Reminders of the prevalent Namibian culture are spread throughout the hotel as the modern is combined with the traditional. Rough-hewn wooden benches sit on plush carpets around sculpted granite coffee tables, animal-skin rugs lay beneath large beds covered in crisp white cotton and wide glass doors lead out onto your personal terrace for a view across the small city.

Windhoek

Zannier Hotels Omaanda

You’ll find this luxurious lodge set in the Zannier Reserve. Omaanda, which is located near the N/a’an ku sê private conservancy, looks out over the expansive savannah. There are 10 spacious round thatch huts to choose from, each of them a warm, welcoming sanctuary inspired by the traditional architecture of Owambo. The design is simple but elegant and the colours reflect the surrounding earth and sand. The huts have their own private terraces which boast magnificent views of the small lake and hills of the Khomas Hochland plateau in the distance. There is a walk-in rain shower, separate WC and a large bath tub. At Ambo Delights restaurant you’ll be treated to refined cuisine, from wholesome breakfasts to delicious dishes to share, as well as game meat prepared on the spit. Set beside the heated outdoor infinity pool, the bar is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink at the end of a day enjoying memorable excursions and safaris. Gather with your fellow guests around an open fire in the boma and relive the best moments of your day. Take time to refresh your body and mind at the spa which offers a variety of massages and treatments inspired by local Namibian beliefs.

Days 2–5

Sossusvlei safari

The towering rust–red sand dunes and clay pans that belong to the Sossusvlei form the most iconic landscape of Namibia. Towering up to 325 metres above the valley, climbing Sossusvlei’s dunes promises awe–inspiring views of the otherworldly landscapes below. Located in the enormous Namib-Naukluft National Park – a protected area of desert and mountains larger than Switzerland – this rippling sand sea of huge dunes has been shaped by the winds and the underground Tsauchab River.

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Positive Impact

Sossusvlei

Wilderness Little Kulala

Offering more of a ‘boutique’ polish and size set in the 37,000- hectare private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, and a stone’s throw from the Sossusvlei dunes, this beautiful lodge is easily the most luxurious in the area. Wilderness Little Kulala consists of 11 climate-controlled thatched suites, sympathetically designed so as to merge deceptively into the desert landscape. Each one is air conditioned with an en-suite bathroom, and has its own private outdoor pool and shower. The rooms are huge and with floor-to-ceiling windows designed to spoil you with the incredible views that flood in. Or take it a step further and star gaze in style on your own private rooftop. The main lodge is built on three levels and provides an elegant entertainment area, with a spacious lounge, stylish dining area , well-stocked reference library and its own wine cellar to boot.

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Designed to capture the splendour and solitude of the desert, just ten stone and glass desert villas spread out along the curve of the escarpment allowing absolute privacy. Each air-conditioned suite features a private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, en-suite glass-encased bathroom and outdoor shower. The villas are equipped with a stunning star-viewing skylight, discreet CD system, custom-stocked personal bar and compact spotting scope for magnificent star and game viewing. The guest area, where walls have become windows that fold away completely, boasts unimpeded desert vistas. The split-level Lodge features a fire-lit bar, comfortable sitting room, swimming pool, wraparound verandas and a Safari Shop. A fine selection of wines from an impressive walk-in wine cellar complements delicious Pan African meals. Guests can escape the desert heat with a revitalizing midday dip in the pool fed by water from an underground spring. At sunset, animals are drawn to a nearby waterhole, enhancing desert sundowner drinks.

Make it mine

On safari

Hot air ballooning

Twyfelfontein Conservancy

Dry trees with orange sand dunes in the background in Dead Vlei, Namibia.

With some of the world’s highest dunes, all set beneath a deep blue sky, Sossusvlei is located in the enormous the Namib-Naukluft National Park. This rippling sand sea of huge dunes has been shaped by the winds and the underground Tsauchab River. Solitary dead acacia trees plot the old routes of the river, some even from 500 years ago, and when the rains do arrive (January to April) the pans really come alive with yellow devil thorn flowers and the dunes bloom green in places.

Even rarer is once a decade or so, torrential rains flood the pans bringing an explosion of life, where lilies and dragonflies appear, and even birds arrive for this special occasion. Spend your days here exploring the desert sands on foot and by quad bike.

Take to the skies on a spectacular balloon flight over mesmerising Sossusvlei in the Namib Sand Sea, one of the oldest deserts on earth. As the sun rises, you’ll lift off and drift gracefully over the endless vistas of towering dunes and mountains, capturing the desert’s ancient beauty from a unique perspective.

Experience the magic of the desert for approximately one hour, with the shifting shadows and lights creating an unforgettable spectacle below. Upon landing, indulge in an “Out of Africa” – style champagne breakfast set in the heart of the desert. Enjoy a decadent feast and exchange stories with your pilot in these stunning surroundings. After breakfast, a scenic nature drive will take you back to your starting point, allowing you to soak in the splendour of Sossusvlei one last time.

Rock art in Twyfelfontein, Da,araland, Namibia

Awake to the incredible setting of your lodge and camp in the Twyfelfontein Conservancy, and enjoy a hearty breakfast in front of the views followed by an early morning game drive to spot desert elephant and black rhino. Other activities you can partake in apart from your scheduled game drives here are things such as guided nature walks, hot air balloon trips and exploring the historical rock paintings and engravings that this part of Namibia is especially famous for.

Days 5–8

Exploring Serra Cafema

Enjoy days in the stunning Serra Cafema region, in the oasis of this mostly desolate and arid region, one of the remotest places on Earth, with nature drives, guided walks and even visits to the local villages of this extraordinary nomadic Himba people.

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Positive Impact

Kunene River

Wilderness Serra Cafema

Wilderness Serra Cafema is located in the extreme north-west of Namibia on the banks of the Kunene River in the Hartmann Valley. Undoubtedly amongst the most remote camps in Southern Africa, Serra Cafema is only reachable by light aircraft which adds to the exclusivity of this beautiful property. Wilderness Serra Cafema is an intimate, peaceful camp with a unique mix of rustic and luxury elements nestled amongst the shady Albida trees on the banks of the Kunene. Rapids just below camp provide a calming ambiance with guests often lulled into dreamland by the gurgling waters after a day exploring one of the driest, starkly beautiful regions in the world. Accommodation at here consists of eight riverside Meru-style canvas and thatched villas on spacious, elevated decks blended smoothly into the picturesque surroundings. Each fully furnished tent has an en-suite bathroom, ceiling fan and mosquito nets. A late afternoon spent lounging on the front deck soaking up the breathtaking vistas of this contrasting wilderness is an absolute must.

Days 8–11

Into Etosha

Etosha’s most distinguishing feature is its enormous, horizon-less silvery salt pan that it encompasses, as well as the variety and concentration of game that crowd its surrounding spring-fed waterholes. Nicknamed the “Place of Mirages”, the terrain is extraordinary and a photographer’s delight, especially when a pride of lions, herds of blue wildebeests or desert elephants appear through the haze to stand against this stark backdrop. Spend your days on safari on game drives to spot the impressive selection of wildlife. Depending on which lodge or camp you choose to stay at, there will be a range of other activities on offer for you to make the most of your time here.

Where you could stay

Etosha National Park

Onguma – The Fort

The Onguma Fort is built in the perfect spot to give guests arguably one of the best sunset views in the whole of Namibia overlooking the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pans, bedecked with its wild animals and hundreds of camel thorn trees. Upon arriving at The Fort, you will be received by a very friendly team of staff, and the massive raw walls, stunning stone cladded features and a huge tower with the views toward Etosha and Fisher’s Pan from within the private Onguma Game Reserve. Combining a tangibly ethnic African feel with a touch of Moroccan and Indian, plus a selection of the most beautiful antique windows and doors, the Fort’s decoration is both surreal and authentic. Twelve mini suites, all situated adjacent to the Main Fort extending on both sides to the south and the north, each is completely private and about 50 metres apart from one another. They are equipped with a bar fridge, telephone and an air cooling system for those warmer days. The spacious bathroom has both an inside shower as well as an outside shower area. From every area of the room, wooden decks lead you towards the outside seating area and sun loungers for just relaxing and enjoying the extraordinary view. The one and only Sultan Suite is situated inside the Main Tower of the main complex. It has a large, beautifully designed bedroom that leads into a lounge area and out onto a private viewing deck. The lounge is equipped with a satellite television system, a bar fridge and telephone facilities. And for those warm evenings, you have an air cooling system as well. The large bathroom has a wonderful open shower area, as well as a bath in which to relax and reflect upon your day’s experiences.

Etosha National Park

Andersson’s at Ongava

Anderssons at Ongava offers an unforgettable Namibian safari experience imbued with Afro-Mediterranean elegance. This extraordinary lodge invites you to explore nature with unparalleled comfort and style. From the moment sunlight filters through the mopane bush, awakening the landscape, Anderssons promises a seamless blend of relaxation and adventure. The lodge’s nine suites serve as a harmonious extension of the surrounding environment. Constructed with natural stone and warm wood elements, each suite is a sanctuary of tranquility, featuring climate-controlled interiors and expansive glass frontages that frame the wilderness. Step onto your private viewing deck, where a sweeping 180-degree panorama immerses you in the sights and sounds of Ongava Game Reserve. Wildlife viewing becomes a part of your daily routine as the animals roam freely here, often within view of your suite. Central to the lodge is a bar and relaxation area that seamlessly integrates with the landscape, overlooking a vibrant waterhole. Here, you can gather in convivial surroundings, sipping cocktails while observing wildlife. Nearby, the Ongava Research Centre invites you to delve into the cutting-edge efforts that drive conservation and expands understanding of African ecology. Begin a day here with an early morning game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle. For a different perspective, venture into the underground photographic hide, where you can capture intimate moments of wildlife at eye level. Back at the lodge, the infinity-edge pool is a serene oasis that is perfect for cooling off under the African sun. Relax in the library, taking in the tranquil ambiance and panoramic waterhole views.

“Amazing honeymoon to Africa‌”

We had the most amazing honeymoon to Cape Town, Botswana, and Namibia, thanks to the Jacada team (and in particular, Jamey Lowis and Grace Elliott)! Every logistical step was planned to perfection, our lodgings were beautiful and welcoming, and we had the exact trip we were looking for. We would definitely use Jacada again.

Published 18th December 2024 on Trustpilot

Ryan Lombardo