2nd - 14th August 2027

£3695 per person

£3495 early bird

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An unforgettable journey into wildlife, culture, and the heart of the Kalahari.

Supporting the Heritage Village Foundation.

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This is far more than a safari.

 

The Ju|’hoansi & Etosha Adventure is a rare opportunity to experience Namibia through wildlife, tracking, storytelling, and genuine cultural connection. Combining time spent with the extraordinary Ju|’hoansi San people of the Kalahari with an unforgettable safari through Etosha National Park, this expedition offers a deeper and more meaningful way to explore one of Africa’s most captivating countries.

 

Designed to be accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities, this journey blends adventure and comfort with authenticity and immersion. Whether you are drawn by wildlife, ancient tracking skills, photography, culture, or the vast beauty of Namibia’s landscapes, this expedition offers experiences that stay with you long after you return home.

 

The Experience

 

Our adventure begins in Windhoek before travelling north through Namibia’s open landscapes to Roy’s Rest Camp, where the rhythm of life begins to slow and the stars begin to feel impossibly close.

 

From there we continue into the Kalahari to Djamta!ae Village, where we spend time with the Ju|’hoansi San community - one of the world’s oldest living cultures.

 

This is not a staged cultural performance or a brief tourist stop.

 

Over several days we live alongside the community, learning about traditional ways of life, tracking wildlife, listening to stories around the fire, exploring the surrounding bush, and experiencing a different relationship with nature and the land. The knowledge held here is profound - shaped by thousands of years of living closely with the wilderness.

 

Tracking forms an important part of the journey. Guided by Ju|’hoansi trackers, we begin to understand how the landscape can be read through footprints, sign, movement, and subtle changes in the environment.

 

After our time in the Kalahari, the expedition continues into Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. Staying at a series of carefully chosen camps within the park, we travel through changing landscapes in search of elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffe, leopard, hyena, antelope, and countless other species.

 

Etosha offers some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa, particularly around its famous waterholes where animals gather day and night.

 

The contrast between the deep cultural immersion of the Kalahari and the extraordinary wildlife of Etosha creates a journey unlike any standard safari.

 

Who Is This Expedition For?

 

The Ju|’hoansi & Etosha Adventure is designed for people seeking meaningful adventure, wildlife, and authentic connection without the demands of a hardcore expedition.

 

This journey is ideal for:

- First-time visitors to Namibia

- Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers

- Families and couples

- Nature lovers and adventurous travellers

- People interested in indigenous knowledge, tracking, and culture

- Those wanting a more personal and authentic African experience

 

No specialist outdoor experience is required. Participants simply need a sense of adventure, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace life beyond the usual tourist route.

 

Highlights

 

- Time spent with the Ju|’hoansi San community

- Wildlife tracking with indigenous trackers

- Stories and songs around the fire

- Etosha National Park safari experience

- Incredible wildlife viewing opportunities

- Roof tent camping and comfortable campsites

- Vast landscapes and exceptional night skies

- Small-group, immersive travel experience

 

Expedition Style

 

Accommodation throughout the journey includes a mixture of roof tent camping, campsites, and lodge stays.

 

Travel is by expedition vehicles designed for adventure and exploration while maintaining comfort and safety throughout the trip.

 

This expedition is intentionally personal and immersive, balancing adventure with accessibility to create an experience suitable for a wide range of travellers.

 

Places are limited in order to keep the experience small, personal and authentic.

 

A Journey That Stays With You

 

There are moments in Namibia that stay with you forever.

 

The sound of lions calling across Etosha at night. Fresh tracks in the Kalahari sand at sunrise. Stories shared around a fire beneath ancient stars. The silence of vast landscapes untouched by modern life.

 

This is not simply a holiday.

 

It is an invitation into a different way of seeing the world.

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Gallery photos by Rhoda Watkins, Kevin Hildebrandt and Jonathan Stark.