Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
The Weinberg, Gondwana Collection
The Weinberg, Gondwana Collection
Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, is a cosmopolitan city with an abundance of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation. Windhoek is clean, safe and well-organised. The city centre is an interesting architectural mix of historical and modern buildings. Set off on your Namibian escapade with unparalleled comfort and opulence, commencing your journey at the exquisite The Weinberg in Windhoek. Tucked away in the heart of Namibia's bustling capital, The Weinberg promises an unforgettable inaugural evening, ensuring your expedition kicks off with panache and serenity. From our meticulously curated accommodations to our impeccable concierge service, every aspect is tailored to enhance your sojourn. Delight in the seamless fusion of refinement and tranquillity as you unwind post-travel, preparing for the adventures that await. Make your maiden night in Namibia truly unforgettable, surveying the historic Klein Windhoek skyline with the quintessential libation in hand.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Weinberg
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Etosha King Nehale Gondwana Collection Namibia
Etosha King Nehale Gondwana Collection Namibia
Make sure of an early start from Windhoek to make the most of this full day that takes you into Etosha and through its most northerly gate. The route from Windhoek passes the town of Okahandja where the first turnoff leads to the woodcarvers’ market. Further north towards Otjiwarongo, the Omatakos, a pair of conical mountains, are prominent landmarks along the route. Termite mounds reach for the sky and warthogs root along the roadside. The B1 passes the towns of Otavi and Tsumeb before you veer left onto the C38 to Etosha’s Von Lindequist Gate. Spend the afternoon enjoying the drive northwards through Etosha. Etosha King Nehale awaits you soon after the King Nehale Gate, where you can kick off shoes and raise glasses as the sun sets over the Andoni Plains, relishing the comfort of this stylish lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha King Nehale
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Etosha national park
Etosha national park
Explore northern and eastern Etosha, visiting the waterholes, which attract a variety of animals that come to quench their thirst. The 22 912km² wildlife haven is home to 114 mammal species, including elephant giants and diminutive Damara dik-diks, and 340 species of birds. Etosha King Nehale has a waterhole reserved especially for lodge guests. Spend the day in the park or return to the lodge for lunch and to relax and luxuriate in your private plunge pool.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha King Nehale
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Etosha safari lodge - Etosha National park
Etosha safari lodge - Etosha National park
The Etosha feast continues as you journey westwards into the heart of the ‘Great White Place’. Etosha has a variety of landscapes and vegetation types including grassland and dwarf-shrub, woodland and thornbush savannah. At its centre is the shimmering mirage-like pan, which fills with water in years of good rainfall and gives the chalky character to the park. The pan formed 120 million years ago when continental drift changed the slope of the land and redirected the course of the ancient rivers, which dried up over time. Day three provides the opportunity to hopscotch from waterhole to waterhole as you travel towards Okaukuejo. Keep in mind that it is often slow-going through the park. Enjoy a lunchbreak midway at Halali. Both the Halali and Okaukuejo camps have popular waterholes, which attract animals large and small. In the late afternoon exit from Okaukuejo at Andersson Gate to drive the ten kilometres to Etosha Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Damaraland- Palmwag
Damaraland- Palmwag
After a leisurely breakfast take the C38 southwards to the town of Outjo, where you’ll be able to fill your fuel tank and stock up with snacks and essentials for the journey. From Outjo take the C40 north-west to Kamanjab. After departing Etosha, you’ll visit a Himba village, before continuing to Kamanjab. (There is an option to reach Kamanjab on the gravel roads via the D2695, south of Etosha Safari Lodge.) Stock up and fill fuel tanks in Kamanjab before continuing on the scenic Grootberg Pass to Palmwag. Take it slowly and carefully around the bends and keep eyes open for desert elephants in the valley. Flat-topped Etendeka Mountains and rich red rock dotted with green euphorbias and robust mopane trees characterise the area around Palmwag. Palmwag Lodge is set in a grove of makalani palm trees that mark the underground watercourse of the Uniab River, and the lodge overlooks the sweeping Damaraland landscape. Make sure you arrive in time to sip a sundowner as the sun dips in the sky.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag Concession (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Palmwag Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Palmwag lodge gondwana collection namibia
Palmwag lodge gondwana collection namibia
Choose how best to spend your day at Palmwag. Activities include an early start to track desert-adapted black rhino with the conservancy rhino rangers, taking a guided walk to become better acquainted with the environment and self-driving or joining a sundowner drive into the 582 000-hectare Palmwag Concession, a vast conservation area with an abundance of wildlife. Palmwag collaborates with neighbouring conservancies, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and Save the Rhino Trust to safeguard this rich wild heritage. During the day, enjoy a relaxed lunch at the pool bar and in the evening keep eyes open for the resident bull elephant ‘Jimbo’, who often makes an appearance.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag Concession (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Palmwag Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Damara mopane lodge gondwana collection namibia
Damara mopane lodge gondwana collection namibia
Twyfelfontein, in the Kunene Region of north-western Namibia, is one of the largest concentrations of rock art in Africa and Namibia's first World Heritage Site.
Thousands of tourists come to this site each year to view some 2, 500 Stone Age rock engravings. The area is home to 17 rock art sites, which collectively encompass 212 engraved stone slabs. There are an additional 13 sites displaying rock paintings. It consists of hundreds of sandstone slabs covered with rock engravings of animals, and there are a few paintings, too.
The enormous ‘open-air art gallery’ is found in the Huab Valley, flanked by flat-topped sandstone mountains. Twyfelfontein (spring of doubt) is the name that a despairing farmer gave to a perennial spring at the site in the late 1940s. The spring attracted Stone Age hunters over six thousand years ago. The petroglyphs had ritual significance and also served as maps, as well as for educational purposes and recording events.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Damara Mopane Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Twyfelfontein-Swakopmund
Twyfelfontein-Swakopmund
Today, head to Swakopmund, starting with a scenic drive along the C35 past Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, and the town of Uis. Alternatively, take the C39 via the Skeleton Coast, where you’ll pass the iconic welwitschia plants and visit Cape Cross to see the Cape fur seal colony.
As you approach Swakopmund, watch for desert elephants and colorful Herero and Himba stalls. In Uis, enjoy a quick stop at Cactus and Coffee before continuing to the coast.
The journey ends at Swakopmund, with its charming German architecture, misty coastal air, and a mix of the Atlantic Ocean and Namib Desert. Relax at The Delight Hotel for the next two nights.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
The Delight has one of the best breakfasts on offer, featuring Walvis Bay oysters and champagne. Savour the breakfast spread before venturing into town. Swakopmund is known as the activity centre of Namibia and a choice of activities is available from kayaking in the Walvis Bay lagoon, dolphin cruises and living desert tours to sandboarding and skydiving. Ensure that you make your bookings on arrival and also the necessary dinner reservations. If you still feel in the mood for a drive, the stretch to Walvis Bay is a spectacular route between the dunes and the sea, and the small Walvis Bay waterfront is a relaxed spot for lunch. The road along the lagoon and to the salt works is often a good route to view flamingos. If you prefer to stay home, Swakopmund is the ideal place to leave the vehicle parked at the hotel and explore on foot. Visit the museum, have a bite to eat at one of the many cafes and restaurants, and at the end of the day.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Windhoek -okapuka
Windhoek -okapuka
Delight’s breakfast before you return to the capital city. The drive is approximately four hours. Make a stop along the way at the Ûiba-Ôas crystal market at the turnoff to Spitzkoppe for one of the finest displays of Namibian gemstones. Further on, the Wilhelmstal Padstal is a good place for Apfelstreusel and biltong. After that it’s only a hop and a skip to Okapuka Safari Lodge. Experience the ultimate evening at Okapuka Safari Lodge, a fitting finale to your unforgettable Namibian expedition. As the sun dips below the horizon, immerse yourself in the tranquility of our secluded lodge, seamlessly blending comfort with the untamed beauty of the wilderness. Delight in gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and sweeping vistas of the savannah, savoring every moment of your final night in Namibia. Take time to reminisce on the adventures that have shaped your journey, enveloped by the symphony of nature. Your remarkable Namibian odyssey culminates in a spectacular Okapuka Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- Okapuka Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
The Great Windhoek
The Great Windhoek
After a leisurely breakfast you make your way back to Windhoek where you will return your rental vehicle and continue to Hosea Kutako International Airport for the departure.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
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