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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Windhoek to Kalahari Desert
Windhoek to Kalahari Desert
Upon arrival in Namibia, you will be met by your private guide and transferred to Bagatelle Farmhouse, located in the heart of the Kalahari Desert. It's an easy drive of roughly three hours, almost all on good tar roads. Settle in before embarking on an afternoon combination drive, where the red sand dunes and desert wildlife create the perfect introduction to Namibia.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Region
- Accommodation:
- Bagatelle Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kalahari Desert - Sossusvlei
Kalahari Desert - Sossusvlei
After a hearty breakfast you continue your journey south west to the Namib Desert. You travel via Mariental to Maltahohe, a small farming settlement on the edge of the escarpment. Heading down the escarpment mountains you reach your overnight accommodation on the edge of the Namib dune sea later this afternoon. Sossusvlei Lodge, your base near the famous dunes of Sossusvlei. Spend the evening soaking in the tranquility of the Namib Desert.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Sossusvlei Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei
Today begins with an early morning adventure into the heart of Sossusvlei. You may choose to climb the towering Big Daddy dune or the more accessible Dune 45, before continuing to Deadvlei, famous for its ancient, sculpted camelthorn trees. Afterwards you can head back to the lodge for lunch or opt for lunch packs and take a quick break in-between adventure under the shade along the Sossusvlei River. In the afternoon, explore the Sesriem Canyon, carved deep into the earth by centuries of erosion.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Sossusvlei Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Sossusvlei - Swakopmund
Sossusvlei - Swakopmund
A fairly long but interesting drive today. You skirt around the main Namib Dune Sea to reach the coast. En route you pass petrified dunes, the Tropic of Capricorn (not looking very tropical) and negotiate your way through the Gaub & Kuiseb Canyons before you reach the coastal plains that roll all the way down to the ocean.
Once clear of the canyons you travel across endless desert plains only interrupted by the odd rocky outcrop. You can get a bit sleepy on this stretch of road, be sure to stop for regular breaks. You'll notice a drop in the temperature as you get closer to the coast. The cold Benguela Current modifies the coastal temperatures which are milder year round. This makes the coastal towns a very popular destination for locals during the hot summer months. Inland in summer it can be 35-40 degrees while the coast is a balmy 18-22.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Swakopmund Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Swakopmund / Sandwich Harbour
Swakopmund / Sandwich Harbour
Your day is devoted to an unforgettable Marine Dune excursion. Begin with a boat cruise in Walvis Bay, where you may spot seals, dolphins, and flamingos, before continuing with an exhilarating 4x4 drive into the dunes towards Sandwich Harbour. The combination of ocean and desert scenery makes this one of Namibia’s most unique experiences. Return to Swakopmund in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Sandwich Harbour (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Swakopmund Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Swakopmund - Cape Cross - Twyfelfontein
Swakopmund - Cape Cross - Twyfelfontein
Bidding farewell to Swakopmund you head a short distance up the Skeleton Coast and can stop at one of our more recent shipwrecks, the Zeila, just south of Henties Bay. If you want to visit Cape Cross Seal Colony this is a detour of approximately 90 kilometres. You continue north of Henties Bay for 45 kilometres to reach Cape Cross. It is the largest mainland breeding colony in Africa with a resident population of an estimated 80 000 seals.
It's quite a sight, sound and smell. You need to head back down to Henties Bay to pick up the road inland to Uis and Twyfelfontein.
Check in on time for you to embark on a PM Elephant Drive, seeking desert-adapted elephants along dry riverbeds.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Twyfelfontein - Northern Damaraland
Twyfelfontein - Northern Damaraland
This morning you will be visiting the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein. This world heritage site is home to the largest collection of rock engravings in southern Africa. Local guides will take you around the site, be prepared for some walking and a little bit of climbing if you want to view most of the engravings. The full walk will take 1-2 hours.
Departing Twyfelfontein you head into northern Damaraland, an area of starkly stunning scenery. Flat topped mountains, mesa's and butts frame rock strewn valleys that are home to an unexpected variety of desert adapted flora & fauna.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag Concession (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Palmwag Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Palmwag - Himbas - Etosha
Palmwag - Himbas - Etosha
Bidding farewell to Damaraland you head east towards the game filled plains of Etosha. You can still enjoy the stunning scenery for a while as you climb up over the Grootberg mountains, stop at the top for a fantastic view back into the rocky valleys below. We suggest you stop in Outjo to stock up on supplies for the next few days in the park.
Enter the world-renowned Etosha National Park and check into Okaukuejo Resort, known for its floodlit waterhole where wildlife congregates day and night.
In the evening, enjoy a guided Night Drive for the chance to see nocturnal species.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Okaukuejo Resort
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
Spend a full day exploring Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. Morning and afternoon game drives provide opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, and many other species gathered around the park’s famous waterholes. Back at Okaukuejo Resort, you can enjoy the unique experience of watching wildlife congregate at the floodlit waterhole near the lodge again. Enjoy one last dinner under the Etosha night sky and take in each smell, sight and sound of the wilderness for one last time.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Okaukuejo Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Etosha - Okonjima
Etosha - Okonjima
Sadly, its time to bid farewell to Etosha and begin your journey back towards Windhoek. Heading south you travel via the mining town of Tsumeb and on to Otjiwarongo, the place of the fat cows, an appropriate name for this farming community. Just south of Otjiwarongo you turn off the main road and into the bush again. Okonjima Plains Camp is located on the 22 000 hectare private Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Your journey concludes at Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation. Join an afternoon Leopard Tracking Excursion, offering the chance to observe these elusive cats in their natural habitat. Return to camp for your final night in Namibia, before transferring onward the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Okonjima Private Nature Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Okonjima Plains Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Windhoek
Windhoek
You have time to join another activity at Okonjima today or enjoy a sleep in. The morning activities start early returning to camp mid-morning for a delicious brunch. Then it's time to meander back to the main road through the reserve, you might just be lucky to encounter a cheetah or two on the way out. It is an easy three hour drive back to the city on good tar roads. One must just re-adjust to the faster paced city traffic as you get closer to Windhoek.
End of Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
