Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek
Welcome to Namibia!
You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation in Windhoek. Cradled in the heart of Namibia's capital, The Weinberg offers an unforgettable introduction, ensuring your adventure commences with tranquility.
Choose to relax at the hotel, or we can add a guided tour of the city. Your meals are for your own account.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Weinberg
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Travel to the Kalahari
Travel to the Kalahari
After breakfast, you meet with your guide and start the journey through the hills and the red dunes of the Kalahari.
Just before Mariental, we drive east into the Kalahari Desert to overnight at Kalahari Anib Lodge. The stylish, spacious, and refreshing lodge is imbued with the spirit of the Kalahari with its burnished sand, ostrich eggshell light and camelthorn trees. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Desert
- Accommodation:
- Kalahari Anib Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kalahari discovery
Kalahari discovery
After a leisurely morning, enjoy a drive to Kalahari Farmhouse to visit the Self-Sufficiency Centre, which supplies local lodges with 70% of its fresh produce, all cultivated in the unusually lush setting. Treat yourself to a wholesome and delicious lunch in the Farmhouse’s peaceful garden. A highlight of a stay at Kalahari Anib is a wonderfully relaxing afternoon nature drive into the Kalahari. Later, toast life from the top of a dune as the sand turns a fiery red.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Desert
- Accommodation:
- Kalahari Anib Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Travel to Sossuvlei
Travel to Sossuvlei
After a good night’s sleep and a full breakfast, it is time for a taste of the ancient Namib Desert. The route takes you past the majestic Namib-Naukluft Mountains near Büllsport before reaching the Namib with its combination of spectacular desert scenery and majestic mountains. The Namib Desert Lodge is set below an impressive ridge of fossilized sand dunes, formed 20 million years ago. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Namib Desert Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Sossuvlei Dunes discovery
Sossuvlei Dunes discovery
An early start to the day awaits. Much of the day is spent climbing the highest sand dunes in the world. Big Daddy offers a strenuous climb, but the view along the crest is completely worth it. Upon descent, the whispering sands of the Namib lead to the ancient camelthorn trees of Dead Vlei – one of the most photographed areas in Sossusvlei - before returning to the lodge. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Namib Desert Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Travel to the coast
Travel to the coast
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge before the journey through the fascinating desert landscape to Swakopmund.
The first stop is the desert outpost of Solitaire, famous for its apple pie. The route crosses the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the sun’s turning point at 23˚ South on its annual journey through the heavens, before meandering through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons.
The cool and often misty town of Swakopmund, which lies between the crashing Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert, perfectly balances the day’s journey. Old German architecture, wide streets and a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops, and curio shops make this coastal town a joy to explore.
The Delight Hotel is a fresh breeze in the desert, providing a delightful home for your stay in Swakopmund.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Relax in Swakopmund
Relax in Swakopmund
A highlight of a stay at The Delight is its scrumptious breakfast spread. Pour yourself a glass of champagne and freshly squeezed orange juice and savor Walvis Bay oysters before heading off to explore the town.
You can also choose to participate in an activity or excursion. Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia, and excursions range from Living Desert tours, kayaking in the Walvis Bay lagoon and dolphin cruises to sandboarding, quad biking, and skydiving.
Take your pick, or just relax - ending the day in one of Swakopmund’s popular restaurants.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Travel to Damaraland
Travel to Damaraland
Continue northwards to Henties Bay along the coast before veering inland towards Uis and the Brandberg massif. As you near the Ugab River, look out for the striking Herero women with their colourful stalls.
The next stop is the Petrified Forest, a testament to the Earth’s intriguing geological history.
Your overnight stop, Damara Mopane Lodge, is 30km east of Khorixas. Built in a semi-circular labyrinth design with a turquoise pool at its centre, the lodge is a lovely and charming surprise. Each chalet has its own garden with fresh vegetables, sunflowers and the occasional scarecrow peeking out.
Stroll up the kopje in the late afternoon to watch the sunset and appreciate the expansive view over the mopane woodland before the inviting aromas of dinner call you back to the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Damara Mopane Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Discover Twyfelfontein
Discover Twyfelfontein
Rock art is on the agenda today with a visit to Twyfelfontein, home to a treasure-trove of ancient rock engravings.
The area was once visited by groups of hunters and gatherers, who congregated at the rock pools in the Dry season. Their shamans beseeched the gods for rain, healing for their people and luck for the hunt, hammering their prayers into the sandstone rock. The dry desert environment has preserved these engravings for thousands of years.
Other geological stops include the Organ Pipes and the Burnt Mountain. For some local culture, you’ll visit the Damara Living Museum.
Do not miss the afternoon walk to the sunset deck for a sundowner drink and an exceptional view of the landscape. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Damara Mopane Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Travel to Etosha
Travel to Etosha
Today, travel into the heart of the country, Etosha National Park, via Outjo, making it in time for an afternoon game drive in the park.
This relaxed and down-to-earth camp has a quirky restaurant based on the shebeens (taverns) of old. Musicians strum guitars in the courtyard and sing local tunes while the guests relish the good fare. Tap your toes and sing along at this lively, fun venue before returning by starlight to your comfortable room and the peace of an Etosha night. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Camp
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Safari time in Etosha
Safari time in Etosha
Explore Etosha and its many waterholes where the wildlife gathers to quench its thirst.
Every season has its own beauty in this special conservation area. The full-day drive gives you the chance to view the array of sleek African wildlife in its natural surroundings.
In the afternoon, return to the friendliness of Etosha Safari Camp for your last night of the tour. Dinner is included at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Greater Windhoek region
Greater Windhoek region
Say your goodbyes to Etosha as we make our way back to Windhoek, with a last stop in the serene atmosphere of Okapuka Lodge.
Surrounded by a 7,300-ha living escape of prime African savannah, Okapuka Safari Lodge is an oasis of lush green lawns under ancient camel thorn trees against the backdrop of a towering mountain range. Enjoy the peace and quiet from the verandah of your cozy holiday home, watching an array of warthogs passing by accompanied by antelopes, peacefully grazing side by side.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- Okapuka Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Windhoek Airport
Transfer to Windhoek Airport
Breakfast is enjoyed at the camp before the drive back to Windhoek. Say goodbye to your guide and check in for your onward flight. Alternatively, chat with us to extend your safari and transfer to Botswana or Cape Town.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek Airport (Windhoek)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
