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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive and drive to the edge of the Kalahari

Arrive and drive to the edge of the Kalahari

Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the car hire office to pick up your hire car.

Your vehicle is ready for the Namibian road and complete with a cool box and an emergency mobile phone, plus you will also be provided with an information pack which will include driving directions, accommodation details and contact phone numbers.

Once familiar with your vehicle head south to the edge of the Kalahari Desert, which is a drive of around 2- 2.5 hours. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the peaceful surrounds of Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge or head out on an activity with the lodge which is optional and at an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Kalahari Region
Accommodation:
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located in Kalahari Region
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Drive to Sossusvlei

Drive to Sossusvlei

After breakfast, you’ll leave the Kalahari and drive to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert in the southwest of the country. You’ll stay in Sossusvlei for the next two nights and you’ll have time to explore the iconic towering sand dunes, as well as other incredible geographical formations of the region, such as Sesriem Canyon.

Main Destination:
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)
High Season July to November (Busy and high rates apply)
Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

Accommodation:
Dead Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Explore the Dunes

Explore the Dunes

We recommend that you wake up early to climb the iconic sand dunes at sunrise. Dead Valley Lodge is one of the few lodges inside the Namib-Naukluft National Part, so you can access the dunes before and after most other guests staying outside the park are allowed. It is possible to do this self-guided or to book onto a guided trip directly with the lodge

Other extra activities you can enjoy today include a nature drive to search for desert-adapted wildlife, a dune walk, or even soaring above this breathtaking landscape in a hot air balloon, which is all optional for an extra cost.

In the evening you can enjoy a gin and tonic on a sundowner tour, and after dark, you'll enjoy the spectacular night sky in a region with very little light pollution.

Main Destination:
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Accommodation:
Dead Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

This morning you’ll leave the Namib Desert and you’ll drive north through beautiful canyons and striking scenery as you head towards the lovely town of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast.

Walvis Bay is a stunning spot just outside Swakopmund and we highly recommend stopping off on your way into town. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, Walvis Bay’s tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans.

Swakopmund itself is a former colonial town famous for its German architecture and culture - many residents speak German and there's even an Oktoberfest beer festival. It is an ideal place to spend a couple of days between visiting the dunes of Sossusvlei and exploring the attractions of northern Namibia.

Main Destination:
Swakopmund (City)
Accommodation:
Villa Margherita
  • Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Swakopmund to Damaraland

Swakopmund to Damaraland

This morning you will resume your Namibian road trip and head further north up the Skeleton Coast to Damaraland. If you choose to drive along the coastal route we recommend that you stop at Henties Bay to see the Cape Cross seal colony and you may wish to visit the shipwreck of MS Winston at Durissa Bay, during heading back inland.

On arrival, you’ll settle into your accommodation and you can spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge, or if you wish you can take a walk in the surrounding area, stopping at viewpoints to marvel at the beautiful Damaraland landscape.

Main Destination:
Damaraland
Best Time To Visit May to September (Animals are easier to see)
High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Damaraland

ElephantOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
ZebraRare
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CheetahVery Rare
HyenaVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Camp Kipwe
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Explore the Damaraland area

Explore the Damaraland area

Today included in your trip are two activities with Camp Kipwe Lodge. There are options for you to head out on a nature drive with an experienced guide in search of Namibia's famous desert-dwelling elephants, and you may wish to also join the Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain, and Organ Pipes excursion to see the rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein.

Main Destination:
Damaraland
Accommodation:
Camp Kipwe
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Damaraland to Etosha

Damaraland to Etosha

After breakfast, you’ll get back in your vehicle and drive east towards Etosha National Park.

Etosha offers fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly around the waterholes. You can expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, springbok, and gemsbok. It’s also one of the best places in Southern Africa to see the endangered cheetah, black rhino, and rare antelope species such as black-faced impala, Damara dik-dik, and the roan antelope.

We offer a choice of superb lodges, both in the park and on its borders. Included in this trip is Etosha Oberland Lodge which is a great selection on the border of the park.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Best Time To Visit July to September (Animals come to water)
High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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White RhinoVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Etosha Oberland Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

On safari in Etosha

On safari in Etosha

Today you’ll have a full day to explore Etosha National Park.

Despite being one of Africa's largest national parks, Etosha is easy to drive around yourself as all roads lead back to the main road. This means you can take your time visiting the many different waterholes where large concentrations of wildlife tend to congregate.

You can also choose to embark on a guided safari with the lodge, in Etosha National Park available at an extra cost.

Almost a quarter of Etosha consists of salt pans, including the Etosha Pan which is undoubtedly the park’s most distinctive and dramatic feature. The Etosha Pan is the only known mass breeding ground for flamingos in Namibia and at times there can be up to a million flamingos here.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Etosha Oberland Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Etosha National Park to the Central Highlands

Etosha National Park to the Central Highlands

After breakfast, you’ll have time to enjoy a final activity into Etosha, before heading south again to your next destination – Okonjima game reserve, in the central highlands of Namibia.

Okonjima Plains Camp is within the secluded wilderness area of Okonjima Nature Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Its design honours the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a dining and lounge area, a curio shop and a terrasse with views over a waterhole and the Okonjima plains.

Game drives in search of elusive leopards and guided bush walks offer visitors an intimate, up-close perspective of Namibia’s wildlife and, especially, its most protected species. Whether you hike or are an avid bird watcher, there are endless ways to spend your time at Okonjima.

Main Destination:
Okonjima Private Nature Reserve
Accommodation:
Okonjima Plains Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

International Inbound Flight

International Inbound Flight

Today is your last morning on your 10-day Classic Nambia trip. Following your breakfast at Okonjima, the drive back to Windhoek Airport should take approximately 3 hours. On arrival, you’ll have time to get some lunch and drop off your hire car, before heading to the airport to catch your international flight home.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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