Experience the ever-changing mountainous sea of the Namib Desert sand dunes at Sossusvlei.  Survey the ancient, rugged mountains in the untouched wilderness of Damaraland. And encounter the magnificent African wildlife in renowned Etosha National Park.

Itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek – Namib Desert (Unguided)

Depart early afternoon to a comfortable lodge bordering the scenic Namib landscape.  

Day 2: Sossusvlei

Early morning Sossusvlei excursion. Climb the world’s highest sand dunes. Visit rugged Sesriem Canyon. Afternoon nature drive.

Day 3: Namib Desert – Swakopmund (Unguided)

After breakfast, travel via Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 4: Swakopmund (Unguided)

Explore Swakopmund and enjoy some of the many optional activities (extra cost). Meet fellow travellers and guide for dinner.

Day 5: Swakopmund – Damaraland

Depart early. See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein. Lunch pack    en route. Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in the late afternoon.

Day 6: Damaraland

Morning nature drive in rocky Damaraland, one of the last wilderness areas in Africa. Guided walk in the afternoon, or at leisure.

Day 7: Damaraland – Otjiwarongo Depart Damaraland.

Visit a Himba village near Kamanjab and learn more about this semi-nomadic people. Arrive at small a game farm in late afternoon.

Day 8: Otjiwarongo – Etosha

Join a local guide on a morning walk in the park surrounding your lodge. Travel towards Etosha National Park and enjoy a game drive in the late afternoon.

Day 9: Etosha National Park

Full day in the Park, exploring the various waterholes along this vast saltpan.

Day 10: Etosha National Park

Full day in Etosha where some of the rare and endangered mammal species may be encountered.

Day 11: Etosha – Windhoek

DEpart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour  ends in Windhoek during late afternoon.