7-Day Southern Namibia Adventure Camping Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Windhoek to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch Campsite

You’ll be collected from your Windhoek accommodation between 07:30 and 08:00 to begin your journey south through the Kalahari’s striking red sands. Passing through Rehoboth, home of the Baster people, and the small town of Kalkrand, you leave the main road behind and head into the heart of the Kalahari. Unlike the Namib, this fossil desert is greener and alive with diverse flora and fauna.

In the late afternoon, enjoy a scenic open-vehicle sunset drive before overnighting at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch—set on the edge of the Southern Kalahari amid rolling, vegetated dunes. This charming lodge blends traditional safari style with the pioneering spirit of Africa, offering an authentic and unforgettable desert experience.

Main Destination:

Kalahari Region

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch Campsite to Canyon Roadhouse Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

Depart early, traveling south via Mariental to Keetmanshoop, with a stop at the fascinating Mesosaurus Fossil Site. Continue to the Fish River area, where you’ll camp for the night amid striking desert scenery. Along the way, discover the unique Quiver trees—actually a rare aloe species (Aloe dichotoma)—that dot the landscape with their otherworldly shapes. Overnight at Canyon Roadhouse Campsite, part of the Gondwana Collection, offering shaded lawns, a refreshing pool, and access to the quirky, car-themed Roadhouse bar and restaurant—a nostalgic nod to Namibia’s adventurous spirit.

Main Destination:

Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP)

Best Time To Visit August to September (Spring flowers)

High Season July to November (The park is rarely crowded)

Best Weather May to September (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP

ZebraOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Canyon Roadhouse Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia to Kairos Cottage B&B and Coffee Shop

This morning, visit the awe-inspiring Fish River Canyon—one of the world’s largest, stretching 160 km long, 27 km wide, and 550 m deep. Marvel at its dramatic cliffs and vast landscapes from the main viewpoint, capturing unforgettable photos of this ancient geological wonder. After breakfast, we journey west to the coastal town of Lüderitz, known for its German colonial charm, colorful harbor, and cool Atlantic breeze.

Arriving by late afternoon, settle into Kairos Cottage, a cozy guesthouse near Shark Island Lighthouse and Agate Beach. Rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities, with breakfast included. Dinner tonight is at your own expense.

Main Destination:

Lüderitz (Town)

Accommodation:

Kairos Cottage

• Budget guest house located in Lüderitz (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kairos Cottage B&B to Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

Today, we travel from Lüderitz to Aus. There is time to join an optional excursion, a marine trip. You will take a cruise around Lüderitz Bay and, weather permitting, to Halifax Island to see the jackass penguins. You can explore Lüderitz town with its traditional German architecture. We will take a drive out to Diaz Point to see the birdlife, hopefully a few seals, and the Stone Cross replica, originally erected by the Portuguese mariner Bartholomew Diaz. Straight after the marine trip, we drive out to Kolmanskop, a desert ghost town about 20km out of Lüderitz. It was built in the 1920s during the diamond rush and was abandoned.

Tonight we sleep at Klein Aus Vista, a private reserve, beautifully located in the Aus Mountain Range (Huib-Hoch-Plateau region). The road takes us through the “forbidden zone”, so named because in years gone by, the alluvial diamonds found in Namibia were simply scattered across the desert. We'll again have time to enjoy the sunset over the mountains.

Main Destination:

Aus (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia to Sesriem Campsite

Heading north, journey deep into the ancient Namib, passing remote communities, rugged “koppies,” and arid rocky terrain before reaching open savannah and the striking red dunes of the Namib Desert. Arrive at Sesriem Campsite by late afternoon to watch the desert glow at sunset. Perfectly located at the Sossusvlei park gate, the campsite offers easy access to Sesriem Canyon and breathtaking dune views. Enjoy a night under star-filled skies with the sounds of geckos and jackals, then rise early to climb a dune and witness sunrise over the desert—a truly unforgettable experience.

Main Destination:

Sesriem Canyon (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sesriem Campsite

A pre-dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise in the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes, and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5km through the dunes. The walk is like nothing else. In the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes, it creates a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camelthorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich, make the photo opportunities perfect.

We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting Dune 45. As the day wears on, we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon, we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)

High Season July to November (Busy; high-season rates apply)

Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

LeopardRare

CheetahVery Rare

ZebraRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

LionNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sesriem Campsite to Windhoek City

After breakfast, we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel over the Naukluft Mountains and also the Khomas Hochland Range, through beautiful mountain passes on our way back to civilization.

We are due back into the city in the late afternoon / early evening and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.