Travel from Windhoek across the rolling hills of the Khomashochland at an altitude of more than 2.000 metres above sea level, down the Gamsberg Pass into the Namib, which is the oldest desert in the world. The landscape varies from rugged mountains and rocky outcrops to sand-filled valleys and endless vistas of plains. After a short rest with lunch packs proceed through the Namib-Naukluft Park, where, with a bit of luck, one can see ostriches, springbok, oryx and Mountain zebras. Then on to the Welwitschia Plain, where the Welwitschia mirabilis, a living fossil, that is only found in the Namib and southern Angola, occurs in large numbers. Drive to the so called “moon valley” – a fascinating rock formation which is millions of years old. Arrival in Swakopmund at about sunset.
Lunch packs en route
After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise with sparkling wine, fresh oysters and snacks on board. Return to Swakopmund. In the afternoon city tour through Swakopmund and rest of the day at leisure.
Drive via the tarred road into the interior, pass the Spitzkoppe and proceed to the beautiful Erongo mountain area. In the late afternoon enjoy a Sundowner drive.
Early morning start for a three hours drive in open vehicles on the premises of the lodge. Numerous pre-historic rock-paintings will draw you into the spell of mystic Africa. Afterwards proceed to the Ugab terraces.
Trip proceeds to the famous Etosha National Park. First game viewing drive.
Two full days of game viewing in the Etosha National Park. This national park is one of the major sanctuaries for wildlife in Africa. The area was proclaimed a game reserve as far back as 1907. The size is 22.270km² and it consists mainly of bush and grass savannah. This type of landscape provides excellent opportunities for game viewing at the numerous waterholes or in the open countryside. The Etosha Pan, which the park is named after, is approximately 6.000km² in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha means “place of dry water”, or “large white place”.
Enjoy another day in the Etosha National Park.
After breakfast proceed via Tsumeb and Otavi to the Gabus Game Ranch. En route visit Lake Otjikoto and the Mine Museum. In the afternoon game viewing drive with sundowner on the premises of the lodge.
