An Exclusive 10-Night Tracking Expedition 

2026 Departure Dates

17th - 27th November 2026 

30th November - 10th December 2026

Ten nights. 

Five exceptional lodges. 

One extraordinary masterclass in tracking.

Ray Mears, assisted by two expert local guides, for one of our most sought-after expeditions, an immersive journey into Namibia's vast, untamed landscapes.

This is not a conventional safari. It is an invitation to see the wild differently.

Why This Expedition is Exceptional 

Led by Ray Mears With over 50 years of tracking experience and 30 years exploring Namibia, Ray brings an unparalleled depth of fieldcraft and insight. His patient, intuitive teaching transforms how you observe wildlife and landscape.

Track on Foot in True Wilderness

Search for desert-adapted elephants. Track black rhino on foot with expert community game guards. Learn to interpret tracks, wind, light and terrain, and see animals before they see you.

Ancient Culture & Wild Landscapes.

Explore 6,000-year-old San rock art in the Erongo Mountains and at, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set amid dramatic desert scenery.

Small Group, Deep Immersion

Limited spaces ensure a personal atmosphere, meaningful tuition and the freedom to leave the vehicle and explore on foot wherever possible.

The Journey

Day 1-2: Arrival & Erongo Mountains

Arrive under Namibia’s wide African sky and travel by private 4x4 into the dramatic Erongo Mountains

• Explore ancient San rock art sites.
• Visit a local Bushman village.
• Begin your tracking tuition in the field.
• Receive practical wildlife photography guidance.

Your journey begins with awareness, learning how to behave, move and observe in wild country.

Day 3: Damaraland – Desert Giants

Travel northwest into vast Damaraland, where mountains rise from arid plains.

Here you will:

• Visit the mysterious San rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Twyfelfontein 
• Track desert-adapted elephants

Meeting these giants in such a difficult landscape where people and wildlife must share the precious water resources can be a strangely emotional experience

Days 4-6: Etendeka Mountains – Black Rhino

Visit one of the most arid regions of the basalt mountains, where the semi desert landscape is interspersed with small dry riverbeds and mopane trees.

• Explore the basalt wilderness of the Etendeka Mountains
• Go on foot to track free-roaming black rhinoceros 
• Learn from community game guards dedicated to conservation

Few wildlife experiences compare to standing in silence in rhino country.

Days 7–8: Etosha – Africa's Great Wildlife Theatre

Continue east into the region of Etosha National Park, one of Africa's premier wildlife reserves. Hone your skills in one of Africa’s premier wildlife regions. Across salt pans, dry riverbeds and granite kopjes, expect encounters with: Leopard, Elephant, Giraffe, Oryx, Kudu, Hartmann's Mountain Zebra.

The goal is simple:

To read the land well enough to anticipate what lies ahead.

Days 9–10: Central Namibia – Grassland & White Rhino

For your final nights, travel south into Namibia's central region.

Here the terrain shifts to grassland and Acacia thornveld, home to the White Rhino, diverse antelope species, and plains wildlife adapted to open country.

Wherever possible, we leave the vehicle behind, refining the tracking skills you have developed throughout the expedition.

Itinerary subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances outside of Woodlore's control.

Learning in the Wild

This expedition is a living classroom.

Most lessons happen naturally, in the field, in real time, in response to what the land presents.

• Practical tracking tuition with Ray Mears
• Sensory awareness training
• Behavioural observation of wildlife Conservation insight from local experts
• Sundowners and evening discussion beneath vast African skies

Ray often says nature is the true teacher. He simply helps translate her language.

Accommodation & What's Included

Throughout the journey you will stay in carefully selected lodges combining comfort, character and location.

Included in the Expedition:

• Airport transfers
• Private air-conditioned 4x4 transport
• Full board accommodation (twin/double rooms)
• English-speaking local guides
• All activities (game drives, rock art visits, San village visit)
• Soft drinks and water

Price: £6,995 per person

Recommended UK flights depart 16 or 29 November, returning 28 November or 11 December. Full flight guidance provided upon booking.

Wildlife Highlights

You may encounter: Black Rhino, White Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Giraffe, Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, Oryx, Springbok, Impala and countless other species thriving in one of Africa's most resilient landscapes.

An Invitation

This is safari in its truest sense a journey that sharpens perception and deepens connection. If you are ready to step beyond observation and into understanding, we invite you to join Ray Mears in the wild heart of Namibia. If you want more than sightseeing , if you want understanding,  this expedition was designed for you.

Details:

You need to organise your own return flights to Windhoek once you have received the recommended flight details from us. We will arrange to meet you at Windhoek Airport and return you to the airport at the end of your course. Please ensure that you have a valid passport and travel insurance when you travel.

You must be over 18 to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger accompanied by an adult, at our discretion. Please contact us for more information.

Namibia

We will issue joining instructions in plenty of time for you to make your travel arrangements.

One of our most prized expeditions, the Tracking Safari in Namibia with Ray Mears returns for 2026. Vast deserts. Hidden wildlife. Endless skies. This is Namibia very few will ever see. Join Ray Mears on a 10-night journey across Northern Namibia, staying in five hand-picked lodges and travelling by 4x4 through breathtaking landscapes. You’ll explore diverse terrain in the heart of the wilderness. This is a tracking safari journey of understanding and connection. Track desert-adapted elephants, walk in black rhino territory, and uncover the secrets of ancient San rock art. Every footprint tells a story; every moment is unforgettable, guided by one of the world’s greatest bushcraft experts. You’ll learn to interpret signs within the landscape and gain the ability to read tracks and ground signs as well as the knowledge of animal movement and behaviour. Our tracking safari offers access to some of Africa’s most fascinating creatures, not just to be viewed but to learn where they have been and where they are going. Experience meaning through movement like no other. With over 50 years of tracking safari experience, Ray Mears brings unmatched insights. His intuitive teaching shifts the way you observe wildlife and terrain that unfolds naturally, in real time, and how to respond to what is presented to you. The tracking safari takes you across dramatic rock formations all the way through to salt pans and dry riverbeds. Wherever possible, you’ll exit the vehicle and cover ground on foot, guided by the local community guards whose relationship with the Namibian landscape runs deep. This is one of a kind wilderness travel. Stay in comfortable lodges with the company of your group and immerse yourself in nature. Small group. Rare access. Spaces are extremely limited.