A tour of Namibia’s natural wonders, from the seaside
to desert dunes and wildlife.
Highlights
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Windhoek: City tour
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NamibRand Nature Reserve: Nature drives to see desert flora and fauna
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Stargazing
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Sossusvlei: Towering red sand dunes
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Swakopmund: A colonial German coastal town
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Walvis Bay: Catamaran and dolphin cruise
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Brandberg Mountain: Rock art
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Etosha Game Reserve: Morning and afternoon game drives
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Okonjima: AfriCat Foundation conservation project
TOUR BY DAY
DAY 1
ARRIVE AT WINDHOEK
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
Arrive at Windhoek Airport where you’ll be met by your personal guide.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Short city tour
on the way to your hotel.
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
The Olive Exclusive
Silver
Hotel Heinitzburg
DAY 2
WINDHOEK TO NAMIBRAND NATURE RESERVE
INTO THE DESERT
Depart this morning by road via the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass to the 172000 ha privately owned NamibRand Nature Reserve.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Go out on your
first nature drive
Game to be seen here include oryx, springbok, giraffe, zebra, ostrich and baboon.
Stargazing is supreme
in this Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Wolwedans Dune Lodge
DAY 3
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
IN BOTSWANA
A DAY OF GAME-SPOTTING
Spend the day exploring the desert’s flora with a skilled conservationist guide, and observing a wide array of fauna. On your early morning guided game drive, you’ll experience the beauty and tranquility of the desert, from unending stretches of gravel plans, sand dunes and inselbergs to canyons and savannah.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Spend the day exploring
the desert’s flora
Game to be seen here include oryx, springbok, giraffe, zebra, ostrich and baboon.
Hot air balloon excursion
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Wolwedans Dune Lodge
DAY 4
NAMIBRAND NATURE RESERVE TO NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK
TO THE DESERT DUNES
After a leisurely breakfast, depart for the Namib Naukluft Park where you will visit some of the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei and the Dead Vlei.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Visit the dunes first thing
in the morning
Perhaps choose to view them from above in a hot-air balloon excursion.
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Dead Valley Lodge
Silver
Sossusvlei Lodge
DAY 5
SOSSUVLEI TO SWAKOPMUND
A GAME DRIVE TO THE COAST
Depart this morning for the coast and Swakopmund.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Traverse the Gaub & Kuiseb Pass
Arrive at the coast at Walvis Bay
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Strand Hotel
Silver
Hansa Hotel
DAY 6
SWAKOPMUND
A DAY AT SEA
An early transfer to Walvis Bay for a catamaran ocean and dolphin cruise to Pelican Point.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Enjoy the antics of the seals jumping onboard
Dolphins frolicking along-side the boat
Sparkling wine, fresh oysters and snacks
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Strand Hotel
Silver
Hansa Hotel
DAY 7
SWAKOPMUND TO DAMARALAND
ANCIENT WONDERS
The tour continues along the coastal road to Henties Bay, crossing the desert into Damaraland.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Pass the Brandberg, the highest mountain in the country
Guided by locals
from Damara tribe
Exclusive lodge nestling amongst granite boulders near Twyfelfontein
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Mowani Mountain Camp
DAY 8
DAMARALAND TO ONGAVA
INTO THE WILDERNESS
Head towards the Etosha National Park, and prepare for spectacular game views.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Enjoy a guided nature walk
in the morning
Etosha National Park
Passing Khorixas, the Vingerklip rock and Outjo en route
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Andersson’s At Ongava
Silver
Etosha Oberland Lodge
DAY 9
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
A DAY OF GAME VIEWING
After a full day of driving, head to your new lodge.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Etosha National Park
game drive
Game viewing at various waterholes
Lodge at private game reserve bordering the National Park
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Mushara Outpost
Silver
Mushara Lodge
DAY 10
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
FURTHER ADVENTURES IN ETOSHA
Another day of game viewing.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
Game drive inside the park
Return to the lodge for lunch
The remainder of the day is at your leisure
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Mushara Outpost
Silver
Mushara Lodge
DAY 11
ETOSHA TO OKONJIMA
NATURE RESERVE
VISIT THE WILD CATS
You might choose to start the day with a last optional game drive in the Onguma Game Reserve, we proceed to Okonjima Nature Reserve, near Kalkfeld.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
An afternoon game drive with an opportunity to view cheetah and leopard
ACCOMMODATION
Gold
Okonjima Luxury
Bush Camp
Silver
Okonjima
Plains Camp
DAY 12
ETOSHA TO OKONJIMA
NATURE RESERVE
HOMEWARD BOUND
After breakfast, depart for Windhoek with a stop at the woodcarvers market in Okahandja, where different tribes sell their artifacts of craftsmanship.
Lunch in Windhoek, with some time for last minute shopping before transferring to the airport for your return flight home.
OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES/TRAVEL
An afternoon game drive with an opportunity to view cheetah and leopard
ACCOMMODATION