Desert Lion Conservation Safari
Date: Jun 3-15, 2025
Rate: Contact us for rate & availability
* This itinerary can be put together as an independent trip
The focus of this safari is on conservation in Namibia and you will meet personalities synonymous with conservation who have all in one way or another been part of the great achievements in Namibia. From the scientists at Okonjima, working towards conservation through education to the dedicated and passionate field staff of the Save the Rhino Trust to the Desert Lion Project working at preserving the desert lion population; our personal encounters with these projects will make for a life enriching safari.
With each project that is visited on this Safari, through the Conservation Travel Foundation (CTF), you will be making a contribution to each of the projects which in the long run conserve and preserve this delicate but beautiful environment.
This CONSERVATION SAFARI affords you the chance to experience this magnificent and memorable country in a very personal way. You will have your own professional and experienced conservation orientated safari guide - Jason Nott - who will enhance your enjoyment of this unique country by making it a fascinating and stress-free journey of discovery amidst very dramatic scenery and experiences. The knowledge, experience and attitude of our guides are critical to a successful safari which is why we ensure that they are both personable and very professional. Check out the trip HERE
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
* Travel with one of Namibia’s most well-known naturalist guide, Jason Nott.
* Visit the world renowned AfriCat Foundation and learn more about their ecological research focusing on a variety of rare and endangered species.
* Spend time “behind the scenes” at AfriCat and learn about the project in more detail.
* Explore the remarkable Damaraland region.
* Track for the endangered black rhino in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust at Camp Doros.
* Visit the Save the Rhino Trust and learn about this organisation that has been responsible for saving the black rhino from extinction in Namibia.
* Explore the Kaokoland region whilst staying at an exclusive mobile camp.
* Explore the Kaokoland, possibly with Dr. Flip Stander, in search of the Desert adapted lions.
* Track for desert-adapted elephants and learn about how they survive in this harsh environment.
* Walk amongst pre-historic rock art at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Twyfelfontein.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF:
Jun 3 - 4: Galton House, Windhoek
Jun 4 - 7: Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp , Okonjima Nature Reserve
Jun 7 - 9: Camp Doros, Damaraland
Jun 9 - 12: Journey Under Canvas Mobile Camp - Dome Tents, Damaraland
Jun 12 - 14: Onduli Ridge, Damaraland
Jun 14 - 15: Galton House, Windhoek