Your journey begins…
Discover the main highlights in Namibia, from the awe inspiring seas of sand of the Namib desert, the cultures and awesome landscapes of Damaraland and the variety and amounts of wildlife. This tour showcases the major highlights of the country.
Inclusions
Accommodation: As specified
Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary
Entrance Fees: Namib Naukluft National Park, Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest, Living Museum of the Damara, Etosha National Park
General: Information pack (Classic) or deluxe travel planner (Superior), still mineral water, tourism levy and government taxes where applicable, 24 hour medical evacuation insurance
Green Seat: Bishop Kameeta Kindergarden; Otjimboyo Conservancy
Exclusions
All international / domestic flights and taxes, visas, travel and personal accident insurance, personal expenses, excursions / activities not specified, gratuities
Day 1 | Friday
NAMIB DESERT
Departing Windhoek, we travel to the Namib Desert. This is the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, with some of the highest dunes in the world. The afternoon is spent relaxing at the pool or taking part in optional activities offered at our lodge.
Classic: Overnight at The Elegant Desert Lodge.
Superior: Overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge – Dinner.
Day 2 | Saturday
SOSSUSVLEI / NAMIB DESERT
Entering the Namib Naukluft National Park shortly after sunrise. Be captivated by the surreal Deadvlei and Sossusvlei. Continue to the Sesriem Canyon, before returning to our lodge to enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Classic: Overnight at The Elegant Desert Lodge – Breakfast.
Superior: Overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 3-4 | Sunday – Monday
SWAKOPMUND
Continue your journey to Solitaire, on the edge of the Namib Naukluft National Park, before travelling via the Kuiseb Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Reaching the coastal harbour town of Walvis Bay, visit the shallow lagoon, before continuing along the scenic route, we reach Swakopmund, often fondly referred to as the “playground of Namibia” where the rest of the day is spent at leisure.
Classic: Overnight at Hansa Hotel – Breakfast.
Superior: Overnight at Swakopmund Luxury Suites – Breakfast and marine cruise.
Day 5 | Tuesday
DAMARALAND
Today our journey continues through Uis past the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain (2 579m), into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and most geologically diverse areas in Africa.
This harsh, rocky environment is home to the elusive desert elephant, the black rhino and free-roaming antelope species.
We arrive at our lodge in the afternoon, where we have the remaining day at leisure.
Classic: Overnight at Ondjamba Hills – Breakfast.
Superior: Overnight at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp or similar – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 6 | Wednesday
DAMARALAND / BRANDBERG
Enjoy a hearty breakfast overlooking the breathtaking scenary of Damaraland. Embark on a nature drive exploring the area. If you are lucky, you might see the elusive desert elephant. The rest of the day you can relax next to the pool or follow one of the walking trails.
Classic: Overnight at Ondjamba Hills – Breakfast, picnic light lunch
Superior: Overnight at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp or similar – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 7 | Thursday
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Start our day in Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO heritage site where Bushman communities engraved and painted over 2 500 pictures some 6 000 years ago!
After a visit to the nearby Living Museum of the Damara, we proceed to the Petrified Forest – a geological phenomenon.
View the Welwitschia mirabilis plant – the oldest living desert plant in the world. Our onward journey takes us to the wildlife heaven of Namibia – the Etosha National Park.
Classic: Overnight at Etosha Safari Camp – Breakfast.
Superior: Overnight at Epacha Game Lodge & Spa – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 8 | Friday
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to 4 of the ‘Big 5’ – elephant, lion, leopard and rhino.
Despite the size of the Etosha National Park, only the southern edge of the pan is accessible to visitors. Game viewing in the park is primarily focussed around the waterholes, some of which are spring fed and some supplied from a borehole, ideal places to sit and watch over 114 different game species, or for an avid birder, more than 340 bird species.
Classic: Overnight at Etosha Safari Camp – Breakfast.
Superior: Overnight at Epacha Game Lodge & Spa – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 9 | Saturday
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today your guide takes you on a morning game drive through the Etosha National Park. We may encounter animal species we have not seen the previous day. In the afternoon we continue onwards to our lodge, where we enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Classic: La Rochelle Lodge – Breakfast.
Superior: Overnight at Mushara Collection – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 10 | Sunday
DEPARTURE
Time permitting, en route to WIndhoek, we may stop at the famous wood carvers market in Okahandja or the craft market in Windhoek. Spend the afternoon at your accommodation in Windhoek or transferred to the international airport.
Classic: Breakfast.
Superior: Breakfast.
