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Arrival
Day 1
Arrive and drive to the edge of the Kalahari
Arrive and drive to the edge of the Kalahari
Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide. We head south to the edge of the Kalahari Desert, a drive of around 2 to 2.5 hours. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the peaceful surrounds of Kalahari Anib Lodge, or head out on an optional and extra-cost activity with the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Region
- Accommodation:
- Kalahari Anib Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Drive to Sossusvlei
Drive to Sossusvlei
After breakfast, you’ll leave the Kalahari and drive to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert in the southwest of the country. You’ll stay in Sossusvlei for the next two nights and you’ll have time to explore the iconic towering sand dunes, as well as other incredible geographical formations of the region, such as Sesriem Canyon.
- Main Destination:
- Sesriem (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Sossusvlei Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Explore the Dunes
Explore the Dunes
We wake up early to climb the iconic sand dunes at sunrise. Our lodge is one of the few lodges near the Namib-Naukluft National Park, so you can access the dunes before and after most other guests staying outside the park are allowed. It is possible to do this self-guided or to book a guided trip directly with the lodge.
Other extra activities you can enjoy today include a nature drive to search for desert-adapted wildlife, a dune walk, or even soaring above this breathtaking landscape in a hot-air balloon, all of which are optional and cost extra.
In the evening you can enjoy a gin and tonic on a sundowner tour, and after dark, you'll enjoy the spectacular night sky in a region with very little light pollution.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Sossusvlei Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
This morning, you’ll leave the Namib Desert and you’ll drive north through beautiful canyons and striking scenery as you head towards the lovely town of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast.
Walvis Bay is a stunning spot just outside Swakopmund and we highly recommend stopping there on your way into town. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, Walvis Bay’s tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans.
Swakopmund is a former colonial town famous for its German architecture and culture. Many residents speak German, and there's even an Oktoberfest beer festival. It is an ideal place to spend a couple of days between visiting the dunes of Sossusvlei and exploring the attractions of northern Namibia.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hansa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Swakopmund to Damaraland
Swakopmund to Damaraland
This morning, you will resume your Namibian road trip and head further north up the Skeleton Coast to Damaraland. We will stop at Henties Bay to see the Cape Cross seal colony, and you may wish to visit the shipwreck of MS Winston at Durissa Bay when heading back inland.
On arrival, you’ll settle into your accommodation, and you can spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge. Alternatively, you can take a walk in the surrounding area, stopping at viewpoints to marvel at the beautiful Damaraland landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Explore the Damaraland area
Explore the Damaraland area
Today, included in your trip are two activities with the Lodge. There are options for you to head out on a nature drive with an experienced guide in search of Namibia's famous desert-dwelling elephants, and you may wish to also join the Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain, and Organ Pipes excursion to see the rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Damaraland to Etosha
Damaraland to Etosha
After breakfast, you’ll get back in your vehicle and drive east towards Etosha National Park.
Etosha offers fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly around the waterholes. You can expect to see elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard, zebra, springbok, and gemsbok. It’s also one of the best places in Southern Africa to see the endangered cheetah, black rhino, and rare antelope species such as the black-faced impala, Damara dik-dik, and the roan antelope.
- Main Destination:
- Western Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Okaukuejo Resort
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
On safari in Etosha
On safari in Etosha
Today, you have a full day to explore Etosha National Park.
Despite being one of Africa's largest national parks, Etosha is easy to drive around yourself as all roads lead back to the main road. This means you can take your time visiting the many different waterholes where large concentrations of wildlife tend to congregate.
You can also choose to embark on a guided safari with the lodge in Etosha National Park, which is available at an extra cost.
Almost a quarter of Etosha consists of salt pans, including the Etosha Pan, which is undoubtedly the park’s most distinctive and dramatic feature. The Etosha Pan is the only known mass breeding ground for flamingos in Namibia, and at times, up to a million flamingos can be found here.
- Main Destination:
- Western Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Okaukuejo Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Etosha National Park to the Central Highlands
Etosha National Park to the Central Highlands
After breakfast, you’ll have time to enjoy a final activity in Etosha before heading south to your next destination – the Otjiwa Game Reserve in the Central Highlands of Namibia.
Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife and, especially, its most protected species. Whether you hike or are an avid bird watcher, there are endless ways to spend your time at Otjiwa.
- Main Destination:
- Otjiwa Game Farm
- Accommodation:
- Otjiwa Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Rhino Trekking on Foot and Windhoek
Rhino Trekking on Foot and Windhoek
Enjoy an optional rhino trekking on foot from 6 am to 9 am. Have breakfast and later depart to Windhoek with stops at souvenir shops along the way. The tour ends in Windhoek.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
