Routing Highlights: Windhoek - Otjiwarongo Region – AFRICAT Foundation – Windhoek This safari begins in Namibia’s capital city, Windhoek and takes you to the interior a visit to Okonjima Guest Farm where the focus is on the AfriCat Foundation projects involving Namibia’s threatened large carnivore species. Tour Information: Departure Date:             On Request Departure Location:      Windhoek Tour Ends:                       Windhoek Click on the picture to open our  "Namibia Highlights" Fly-In Gallery			click route-map to enlarge

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Day 1
Windhoek - Otjiwarongo Region – AFRICAT Foundation
You will be met by a company representative at your hotel in Windhoek and transferred to Eros Airport for an early morning check-in and departure by light aircraft, your flight route will be due north of Windhoek over the interior of the country to the Otjiwarongo area.

Okonjima Main Lodge lies in the Omboroko Mountains, which form part of the Waterberg Plateau in Namibia. The main attraction of this lodge is the leopard and cheetah that are resident on the farm. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat foundation which is dedicated to preserving the big cats of Namibia, at Okonjima special emphasis is placed on cheetah and leopard.
There is an education and research centre on the property, as well as rehabilitation camps for the various animals. Guests at Okonjima have the opportunity to experience these cats firsthand, and will also learn about what is being done by the AfriCat foundation to ensure the survival of these animals in Namibia.
Accommodation: Okonjima Main Lodge

The lodge has 10 en-suite double rooms and a secluded swimming pool surrounded by beautiful gardens where a variety of birds and animals may be encountered. Keep an eye out for the warthog which is a regular visitor to the lodge grounds. Okonjima lodge is the best place in Namibia (and probably the world) to view and learn about the conservation of cheetah and leopards in Namibia.

Day 2
Otjiwarongo Region – AFRICAT Foundation
Lodge Activities:
Cheetahs - Visit the AfriCat Project area and meet some of the cheetah or accompany our guides as they monitor the progress of the cheetahs in the Tusk Rehabilitation camp. Okonjima is home to over forty cheetahs, many of whom were separated from their mothers before they learnt how to survive on their own. The Rehabilitation Camp will give these cheetahs an opportunity to learn survival skills such as hunting in a closely monitored environment. Successful cheetahs will be relocated to parks and game farms.
Cheetah Tracking on Foot - Cheetahs within the rehabilitation are radio tracked on foot, sightings of the cats is not guaranteed.
Leopards - Wild leopards are fed every night and guests can observe these secretive predators from the safety of a hide. Okonjima is also the site of a leopard monitoring project with the resident leopard collared and tracked to determine the number of leopard in the area, their movements and activities. This information will be used to better understand leopard found on Namibian farmland and reduce the conflict between leopards and farmers.
Lion - Okonjima has 3 tame lions - Matata, Tambo and Tessie. Born in captivity, the lions have become part of the Okonjima family and the pride has three lion and five human members. The lions can usually be seen most mornings before trails leave the lodge
Bushman Trail - Catch a glimpse of a day in the life of a bushman. Learn how the bushman made rope, fire and traps and lived in harmony with nature.
Mountain Walk - For the energetic, early-riser, we offer a guided mountain walk which includes identification of animal spoor, information on the local people and spectacular views
Bird Watching - Over 300 bird species have been identified at Okonjima. Two spacious hides are within walking distance of the lodge and we now offer a hide situated at a recently established vulture restaurant a short drive from the lodge.
Walks and Trails - A variety of walks ranging in difficulty from easy to quite strenuous are available. The sundowner walk is usually done in the evening after the cheetah activity and is a favourite with many of our guests.
Night Hide - Ever wondered what those noises are at night. Guests can choose after dinner to visit a hide and observe nocturnal animals such as honey badger and porcupine as they go about their business.
Accommodation: Okonjima Main Lodge

Day 3
Windhoek
After a scrumptious breakfast and check-out, your charter flight back to Windhoek takes off; either continue directly  to Windhoek International Airport to connect with your departure flight or return to Eros Airport and spend an additional night in Namibia's capital city before your final departure.

Alternative Luxury Accommodation Option:
Okonjima Bush Camp
Okonjima Bush Camp is the newest addition to Okonjima and offers an alternative to the ever popular Okonjima Main Lodge. The Bush Camp is situated on a wilderness area approximately 3km from the main camp. The Bush Camp consists of 8 luxury thatched African Chalets. Guests at both Okonjima Main Lodge and Okonjima Bush Camp can experience the work done by the AfriCat Foundation.

For complete privacy the chalets at Okonjima Bush Camp are situated a minimum of 80 meters apart. The chalets are a combination of earthy ochre walls, and khaki green canvas, under a thatched roof. With half the chalet made from canvas the entire front of the chalet can be rolled up at night allowing the cool breeze and sounds of the Namibian bush into the bungalow. The less adventurous can securely close the sides and sleep safely in the knowledge that the outside world is where it belongs..... outside!

While building Okonjima Bush Camp all the experience gained from several years of operating the (already excellent) Main Lodge was put to good use as the Bush Camp is probably one of the most special lodges in Namibia. Couple this with the good work done by the AfriCat Foundation and the Okonjima Bush Camp is a must on any visit to Namibia.

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