$4,445 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia's capital city, where you are met and transferred to River Crossing Lodge for your first overnight stay. Perched on a hill overlooking the Auas Mountains, the lodge offers a relaxing introduction to Namibia after your international flight. The remainder of the day is at leisure, giving you the chance to settle in, enjoy the surrounding scenery and prepare for the exciting overland journey through Namibia's most spectacular landscapes that lies ahead over the coming days.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- River Crossing Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Windhoek to Solitaire and Namib Desert
Windhoek to Solitaire and Namib Desert
Depart Windhoek and travel south towards Solitaire, gateway to the towering red dunes of the Namib Desert, one of the oldest and most spectacular deserts on earth. Check in at Namib Desert Lodge, ideally located at the foot of the Naukluft Mountains bordering the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The lodge offers stunning views over the surrounding desert plains. Enjoy included meals and activities as you settle into the tranquil desert environment, with dramatic scenery and star-filled night skies setting the scene for the exploration of Sossusvlei the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)
- Activities:
- Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Namib Desert Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sossusvlei and Namib Desert Exploration
Sossusvlei and Namib Desert Exploration
Spend a full day exploring the world-famous red dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, some of the highest and most photographed sand dunes on the planet. Marvel at the stark contrast between the burnt-orange dunes, the white clay pans and the ancient blackened camel thorn trees at Deadvlei. Climb a dune for panoramic desert views or simply enjoy the vast, otherworldly landscape of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Return to Namib Desert Lodge for included meals and a comfortable overnight stay, with activities included as part of your Full Board Plus stay in this iconic desert setting.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Activities:
- Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Namib Desert Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Solitaire to Swakopmund
Solitaire to Swakopmund
Travel from Solitaire to the coastal town of Swakopmund, Namibia's charming seaside town known for its distinctive German colonial architecture and dramatic setting between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. Check in at Hotel Pension à la Mer for a two-night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the town's cafes, shops and historic buildings, or simply relax by the sea after days spent in the desert. Swakopmund is also a popular base for optional adventure activities in the surrounding dune fields.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Pension A la Mer
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Swakopmund at Leisure
Swakopmund at Leisure
A full day to enjoy Swakopmund at your own pace. This coastal town, wedged between towering dunes and the cold Atlantic Ocean, offers a striking contrast to the desert landscapes explored earlier in the trip. Wander the palm-lined streets, browse local curio markets, or relax at a seafront cafe. Optional activities such as quad biking, sandboarding, dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the Skeleton Coast can be arranged locally at an additional cost. Overnight again at Hotel Pension à la Mer on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Pension A la Mer
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein via Damaraland
Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein via Damaraland
Depart Swakopmund and travel north along the wild Skeleton Coast before turning inland into the rugged, mountainous region of Damaraland. This remote and starkly beautiful area is home to desert-adapted wildlife and dramatic geological formations. Visit the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing one of the largest concentrations of rock art in Africa, dating back thousands of years. Check in at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, spectacularly set among red sandstone cliffs, for dinner, bed and breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Activities:
- Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park
Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park
Travel from Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park, one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries, centred around a vast, shimmering salt pan visible from space. Check in at Etosha Safari Camp on the southern edge of the park for a two-night stay on a Full Board Plus basis, which includes meals and activities. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you begin your exploration of Etosha, keeping an eye out for elephant, lion, rhino and the many species of plains game that congregate at the park's waterholes, especially during the dry season.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Camp
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Full Day Game Viewing in Etosha National Park
Full Day Game Viewing in Etosha National Park
Spend a full day exploring Etosha National Park's extensive network of roads and waterholes on game drives in search of the park's abundant wildlife. Etosha is renowned for its excellent game viewing, with large herds of elephant, zebra and springbok, as well as lion, cheetah, black rhino and a wide variety of birdlife regularly seen around the pan's many waterholes. Meals and activities are included as part of your Full Board Plus stay at Etosha Safari Camp, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this exceptional wildlife destination without additional cost.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Etosha to Central Namibia
Etosha to Central Namibia
Depart Etosha National Park and travel south back towards central Namibia. Check in at Droombos Boutique Hotel for your final overnight stay of the tour on a bed and breakfast basis. This is a chance to reflect on the incredible landscapes and wildlife encounters of the past nine days, from the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to the desert-adapted wildlife of Damaraland and the abundant game viewing in Etosha National Park, before the tour concludes the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- Droombos Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Departure
Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before being transferred to Windhoek for your onward flight or travel arrangements, bringing this 10-day Namibia Highlights safari to a close. This journey has taken in some of the country's most iconic sights, including the red dunes of Sossusvlei, the coastal charm of Swakopmund, the ancient rock art of Twyfelfontein, and the exceptional wildlife of Etosha National Park, offering an unforgettable introduction to Namibia's wild and diverse beauty.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
