$3,694 to $4,056 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival & Kalahari Desert
Arrival & Kalahari Desert
Welcome to Namibia.
Arrive at Windhoek International Airport, collect your rental vehicle, and head to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, where you’ll spend two nights. The 3 hour journey from Windhoek to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch takes you south on a tar road through Rehoboth and Kalkrand. The landscape transitions from rocky hills to expansive savannahs before turning onto a gravel road that winds through rolling red Kalahari dunes, eventually arriving at the ranch’s secluded desert setting. As you journey along, keep an eye out for wildlife like oryx, springbok, and ostrich before reaching your lodge. After check-in, immerse yourself in the tranquil desert ambiance. The evening promises a breathtaking sunset over the dunes, followed by a delightful dinner at the lodge under Namibia’s mesmerizing starry sky.
During your stay, breakfast and dinner are included, along with a guided bushman walk and a Cheetah Sundowner drive.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Region
- Accommodation:
- Bagatelle Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Bushman Walk & Cheetah Sundowner Drive
Bushman Walk & Cheetah Sundowner Drive
Breakfast is served at the lodge before you depart on a guided morning walk with the indigenous San people. Visit their demonstrational village and learn about ancient traditions, survival skills, and the wisdom passed down through generations. Discover how they gather water in ostrich eggs, set traps, use desert plants for medicine, and craft ostrich-shell jewelry, an engaging cultural experience that brings the past to life.
Return to the lodge, where an optional lunch can be booked.
In the afternoon, enjoy the excitement of the cheetah excursion as you get close to these powerful, graceful cats. Capture memorable photos and hear their stories from expert guides while visiting the cheetahs cared for in Bagatelle conservation enclosure. End the day with a sundowner on one of the highest dunes, taking in sweeping desert views, Namibian snacks, and the peaceful silence of the Kalahari.
Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Region
- Accommodation:
- Bagatelle Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei
After breakfast make your way to Desert Homestead lodge. Set off on a 3 hour 30 min scenic drive crossing vast plains, rugged mountains, and striking desert landscapes. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including oryx, springbok, and ostriches, before reaching your lodge. After check-in, soak in the peaceful desert ambiance and watch a stunning sunset. Conclude the day with dinner under Namibia’s brilliant star-filled sky.
During your stay, breakfast and dinner are included, along with a guided Sossusvlei excursion.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Desert Homestead Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Guided Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Excursion
Guided Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Excursion
Rise before dawn and gear up for an exhilarating 6-hour guided adventure through the heart of Namib-Naukluft National Park. After an early breakfast, hop into an open sided 4×4 safari vehicle and tackle the park’s sandy tracks en route to the towering dunes of Sossusvlei.
Arrive at the Namib Naukluft Park entrance at sunrise to witness the desert bathed in golden light. Explore the haunting beauty of Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and, for the daring, climb the colossal Big Daddy dune for unmatched panoramic views. Along the way, your guide reveals fascinating insights into the desert’s unique wildlife and ancient landscapes, making this an unforgettable desert expedition.
Return to the lodge by early afternoon for an optional lunch,
Spend the afternoon at own leisure and end the day with a relaxing dinner under the vast Namibian sky.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Desert Homestead Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
After breakfast, head to Swakopmund, where you’ll spend the next two nights. Today’s captivating 5 hour drive takes you northwest through the awe-inspiring and ever-changing desert landscapes of the Namib Naukluft National Park. Take a quick stop at Solitaire, famous for its apple pie. You’ll encounter the impressive Gaub and Kuiseb canyons along the way. Finally, you’ll reach the coast at the port town of Walvis Bay. From there, continue north to Swakopmund, where you can relish the pleasant seaside location and the refreshing coastal air for the evening. This afternoon, take some time to explore the town and stroll along the waterfront on foot.
Breakfast is included during your stay. Swakopmund boasts a diverse range of restaurants where you can book lunch and dinner. For the adventurous, Swakopmund offers a variety of activities, including a 4x4 excursion to Sandwich Harbour, quad biking on the dunes, sandboarding, living desert tours, and tandem skydiving. These are optional.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
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Swakopmund Luxury Suites
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Damaraland
Damaraland
After breakfast, depart for Twyfelfontein Country Lodge for a two-night stay. Enjoy a scenic 4-hour drive north and east into the captivating region of Damaraland. En route, you’ll pass Namibia’s highest peak, the Brandberg at 2,573 m, with plenty of opportunities to admire wildlife and the sweeping desert vistas. Damaraland’s vivid colours, table-topped mountains, striking rock formations, and unusual vegetation create a true sense of untouched wilderness. On route you can visit the town of Uis where you can stop for a quick lunch break. If time allows this afternoon, you can visit the famous Twyfelfontein rock engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, otherwise, you can enjoy a relaxed visit tomorrow.
During your stay, breakfast and dinner are included, along with a guided Elephant Nature drive and a sundowner.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Guided Elephant Tracking
Guided Elephant Tracking
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, you can have the morning at own leisure or opt to do a scenic bush walk or a visit to Twyfelfontein, if you haven’t done it yesterday.
In the afternoon, embark on an exhilarating 4x4 excursion to explore this remarkable region and search for game, particularly the elusive desert-adapted elephants if they’re present. Damaraland is home to a diverse array of desert-adapted wildlife and hidden desert treasures.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Etosha National Park (South)
Etosha National Park (South)
After breakfast make your way heading to one of Africa’s finest national parks. This 3 hour 30 minute drive from Damaraland to Etosha unfolds through wide, rugged plains that gradually give way to softer savanna, dotted with acacia trees and wandering wildlife. As you approach the park, the landscape opens into vast grasslands and shimmering salt pans, hinting at the incredible game-viewing that awaits. Your lodge is conveniently located just minutes from the park entrance. Etosha, renowned as an ideal self-drive safari destination, also provides the opportunity to explore the park on your own during your two-night stay.
Your stay includes breakfast and dinner, along with a guided game safari in Etosha National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Toshari Lodge
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Guided Game Safari
Guided Game Safari
Today, you'll embark on an half-day guided safari exploring the southern side of the Etosha National Park. You'll embark on an expedition with your knowledgeable guide, who possesses extensive knowledge of the park’s waterholes and the diverse wildlife that frequents them. Allow them to introduce you to African wildlife from the elevated vantage point of a game vehicle. Optimal wildlife viewing opportunities arise during early mornings or late afternoons.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Toshari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Etosha National Park (East)
Etosha National Park (East)
After breakfast make your way to Emanya Lodge where you will spend 2 nights, Your journey takes your through Etosha National Park, Traveling from Etosha’s southern gate (Andersson Gate) to its eastern gate (Von Lindequist Gate) takes you along one of the park’s most rewarding routes, following the edge of the great Etosha Pan. The 4 hour drive leads through open savanna, mopane woodlands, and productive waterholes where you’re likely to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and large herds of springbok and zebra. As you move east, the terrain becomes more open and the wildlife density increases, offering excellent game-viewing right up to the gate.
Your stay includes breakfast and dinner, along with a guided game safari in Etosha National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Eastern Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Emanya @Etosha Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Guided Game Safari
Guided Game Safari
Today, you’ll embark on an half-day guided safari exploring the eastern side of Etosha National Park. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you on an expedition to the park’s waterholes, where you’ll encounter a diverse array of wildlife. From the elevated vantage point of a game vehicle, your guide will introduce you to African wildlife in its natural habitat. The best wildlife viewing opportunities occur during the early mornings or late afternoons.
- Main Destination:
- Eastern Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Emanya @Etosha Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Otjiwa Private Reserve
Otjiwa Private Reserve
After breakfast, you’ll head south to the beautiful Otjiwa Safari Lodge, enjoying a relaxing 3 hour 30 min drive through rolling hills and sweeping savannahs. En route, you’re welcome to stop in Otjiwarongo for a visit to the local crocodile farm, always a guest favourite. As one of Namibia’s oldest game farms, Otjiwa offers an authentic and memorable safari experience, perfect for unwinding and immersing yourself in nature.
Your stay includes breakfast and dinner, along with a guided rhino tracking on foot excursion.
- Main Destination:
- Otjiwa Game Farm
- Accommodation:
- The Otjiwa Collection - Mountain Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Rhino Tracking & Departure
Rhino Tracking & Departure
After breakfast, set out on an unforgettable rhino-tracking adventure. Your expert guide will first locate these magnificent animals by vehicle, before leading you on foot for a thrilling, up-close encounter—an experience guaranteed to get your heart racing.
The activity wraps up early, giving you plenty of time to drive to Windhoek International Airport for an afternoon departure. The drive to the airport is about 3 hours. If your flight is in the morning, we recommend adding an extra night in Windhoek for a smooth and stress-free end to your journey.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek Airport (Windhoek)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
