$2,117 to $2,504 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
We recommend an early start, leaving Windhoek by 8:00am. We will pick you up from your hotel and then head north through to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s number one wildlife area and home to four of the Big Five. On arrival at the park gate, we will do a game drive through the park as we make our way to the camp. Upon arrival at the camp, we will check into our rooms before heading out further for another afternoon game drive (time permitting). The best part of staying inside the park is the floodlit waterhole, where we can enjoy the evening as the animals wander down to the waterhole for their last drink.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Okaukuejo Resort
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
A full day of game driving awaits as we spend the day exploring Etosha National Park. One of the biggest attractions of Etosha National Park is driving from waterhole to waterhole, where the animals congregate out of desperation to quench their thirst. Starting the day early, we search for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas in the hope that they are on their way home from their evening hunt. We can catch them lazing by a waterhole, washing down their dinner if we are lucky. Etosha is also home to a variety of mega-herbivores, including giraffes, black and white rhinos, and elephants. We return to camp late afternoon, where we can settle in for our last night inside the park.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Okaukuejo Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
We depart early, as we head southwest through to the Skeleton Coast. This drive takes us through the communal area of Damaraland, where we meet the local tribes, including the Herero, Himba, and Damara people. This is a fantastic chance to interact with the locals, learn a little about life in rural Namibia, and buy souvenirs directly from the makers. On arrival on the Skeleton Coast, we stop at the Zeila Shipwreck, the latest victim on the rough Benguela current, wrecking back in 2007. We then continue to Swakopmund, where we settle into our accommodation, located in the center of Swakopmund, before taking a stroll through town or along the jetty.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Pension A la Mer
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Namib Desert
Namib Desert
Enjoy a lie-in and a leisurely breakfast before exploring Swakopmund on foot, or alternatively, get up early and head out on an optional activity (sandboarding, quad biking, boat cruise, or a living desert tour, amongst others). Either way, we depart Swakopmund by midday, making our way south, first to Walvis Bay, where we can visit the lagoon, a Ramsar-listed wetland site, and a famous breeding ground for both the greater and lesser flamingo. From here, we head southeast, crossing the gravel plains of the Namib Desert before passing the Gaub and Kuiseb Passes and stopping at the Tropic of Capricorn and then at Solitaire. We aim to arrive in the late afternoon at our camp to enjoy a stunning Namib Desert sunset before heading to dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Desert Quiver Camp
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Namib Desert
Namib Desert
We spend the day exploring the Namib Desert, the world's oldest desert and part of Africa's largest conservation areas. Departing before sunrise, we travel through the national park gate and Sesriem, entering the Namib Naukluft National Park, down to the heart of the sand dunes. As we travel along the Tsauchab River, we can stop and enjoy countless photographic opportunities as the sun rises and the dunes change colour. The low-lying sun provides breathtaking light on the dunes, and the addition of an oryx, springbok, or ostrich brings the desert to life. Spend the morning exploring the dunes, wandering through Deadvlei and Sossusvlei, and for the energetic climbing Big Daddy, the highest dune in the area. Returning to camp mid-afternoon for a much-deserved lunch and some respite from the midday sun, you can have a siesta before enjoying an afternoon nature drive or guided walk.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Desert Quiver Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Departure
Departure
This morning we have the option to take a hot air balloon flight over the Namib Desert, or alternatively, you can enjoy a lie-in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we depart the Sesriem area and make our way back to Windhoek, passing the Naukluft Mountains. There is an option to stop en route and visit Nauras, a wine farm and wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Namib Desert. We can enjoy an optional activity before making our way through Klein Aub and Rehoboth and arriving in Windhoek no later than 5:00pm. The tour concludes as we drop you off at your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
