Namibia's Butterflies

Tour Code: NAM07

A 14-day expert-led holiday in search of the butterflies of central and northern Namibia.

14 days from
£6,495 (Inc flights)
Land only price from
£5,695
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Approximately 224 species of butterfly are known from Namibia and on this holiday we'll join Namibian expert naturalist and lepidopterist, Steve Braine, in search of the country's most striking species. 

This special itinerary has been expertly crafted by our Namibia-based guides to encompass the best of Namibian butterfly habitats, using hand-chosen hotels and lodges as we go. We'll explore pro-Namib vegetation types, Acacia scrub and large granite inselberg, riparian woodlands, permanent rivers, swamps and floodplain areas. We shall also make an exciting excursion exploring the Waterberg, a large sandstone plateau with a sandy Kalahari habitat on top with well established Acacia scrub and Ficus woodland on the edges.

We can also happily arrange tour extensions to visit Etosha, Okonjima, and other areas of Namibia. Please do get in touch should this be of interest.

  • Led by a local expert lepidopterist
  • A range of stunning butterflies
  • Search for such delights as Citrus Swallowtail, Guineafowl, Yellow Pansy, Two-pip Policeman and Mimosa Sapphire
  • Mammals possible include African Elephant, Lion, Giraffe and Black Rhino
  • Superb range of reptiles likely to be seen
  • Travel in comfort with well-appointed hotels and transport throughout

 

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1/2
Fly Windhoek
Day 3
Erongo Mountains
Day 4
Spitzkoppe/Erongo Mountains
Day 5/6
Ghaub Nature Reserve
Day 7/9
Okavango River
Day 10/12
Waterberg
Day 13/14
Depart Windhoek
What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    Staying in comfortable hotels and lodges throughout the tour, where all rooms have en suite facilities, and most have air-conditioning and a swimming pool.

  • Food:

    All meals and accommodation are included in the cost of this holiday, except for any meals required during travel to and from Namibia, and starting with dinner on Day 2 and ending with breakfast on Day 12. Water is also included in the vehicles throughout.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Tue 1st Apr – Mon 14th Apr SPACES £6,495
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Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£5,695
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£495
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Steve Braine
Steve Braine

Tour Leader: Steve Braine

Steve Braine has been an avid naturalist from a very young age and has contributed invaluable data on Namibia’s natural history. During the past 40 years, he has ringed countless birds and has contributed several articles on distribution and other aspects of ornithology in popular journals and magazines. He has discovered several new butterfly species including Braine's Acraea, Braine's Zulu, Braine's Straight-line Sapphire, Mimosa Sapphire, Braine's Charaxes and Silvery Copper. 

Steve spent 9 years in the Skeleton Coast Park, and two years in the eastern Caprivi Strip as a ranger/conservation official. From there, together with his family, he moved to Hobatere Lodge, a wildlife concession area on the western border of Etosha National Park. Here they operated a very successful wildlife lodge for 21 years.  

Since then, he has guided many specialized tours throughout Namibia, Angola, Ghana, Uganda and Madagascar.

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Tue 31st Mar – Mon 13th Apr SPACES £6,795
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Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£5,995
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£495

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

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