Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek
Upon arrival, you are welcomed by your guide and transferred to your elegant hilltop hotel overlooking Windhoek. The Heinitzburg Boutique Hotel offers an inviting atmosphere with a swimming pool and sweeping views of the city. Relax after your flight or enjoy a stroll through the lush gardens.
In the afternoon, take a guided city tour to explore Windhoek’s fascinating blend of modern architecture and colonial charm. As the sun sets, enjoy a drink on the terrace while admiring panoramic views across the city, followed by a fine dinner at the hotel.
(Approx. 45 km, 45 minutes)
Overnight: Hotel Heinitzburg – Comfort Deluxe Room
Day 2 – Into the Kalahari Desert
After breakfast, travel south via Rehoboth and Kalkrand to the red-sand landscapes of the Kalahari. Your Dune Chalet at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch sits high on a dune ridge, offering endless views across the savannah.
In the late afternoon, embark on a sundowner nature drive through the rolling dunes, home to oryx, springboks, and an array of birdlife. Enjoy a cool drink as the sun paints the desert in shades of gold and crimson.
(Approx. 280 km, 3–4 hours)
Overnight: Bagatelle Lodge – Dune Chalet + Sundowner Drive
Day 3 – To the Fish River Canyon
Today’s journey leads through a stark but fascinating landscape dotted with quiver trees – the iconic aloe used by the San people to make arrow quivers. Visit the Quiver Tree Forest and the nearby “Giant’s Playground”, where ancient dolerite boulders form surreal shapes. Continue via Keetmanshoop to the Fish River Lodge – the only lodge perched on the western rim of the canyon.
Here, you can enjoy a spectacular sunset over the immense chasm while sipping a sundowner. Dinner is served overlooking the vast, silent wilderness.
(Approx. 450 km, 6 hours)
Overnight: Fish River Lodge
Day 4 – Exploring the Fish River Canyon
After breakfast, set off on an exhilarating excursion into the depths of the canyon. The views are mesmerising – layers of rock carved by time, soaring raptors gliding overhead, and complete tranquillity. On return, cool off in the infinity pool and enjoy a leisurely afternoon at the lodge.
Overnight: Fish River Lodge + Canyon Drive
Day 5 – The Tiras Mountains
Journey northwards to the 25,000-hectare Sinclair Nature Reserve. Set amid sweeping plains and rugged mountains, Nooishof Guest Farm is a paradise for nature lovers. Here, luxury meets serenity – with guided walks, e-bike adventures, and scenic drives among strikingly beautiful landscapes.
As a “Fully Inclusive” stay, all meals, drinks, and activities are included, ensuring a seamless and indulgent experience.
(Approx. 290 km, 4–5 hours)
Overnight: Nooishof Guest Farm
Day 6 – Sinclair Nature Reserve
A full day to savour this extraordinary setting. Explore the surroundings on foot or enjoy a scenic drive to a viewpoint that captures the essence of Namibia’s vastness. Toast the sunset with a cool drink and let the stillness of the desert embrace you.
Overnight: Nooishof Guest Farm
Day 7 – To Sesriem / Sossusvlei
Travel north along the edge of the Namib Desert through one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country. Your lodge, Namib Outpost, is beautifully set at the foot of a mountain with views reaching across the plains to the red dunes of Sossusvlei and the Naukluft Mountains. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or enjoying a drink on your private terrace.
(Approx. 190 km, 3–4 hours)
Overnight: Namib Outpost
Day 8 – Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
Rise early for an exclusive excursion to the towering dunes of Sossusvlei. The morning light transforms the desert into a landscape of vivid reds and golds. Walk to Deadvlei, where ancient camelthorn trees stand against a sea of white clay and orange sand – one of Namibia’s most photographed scenes.
Those feeling energetic can climb “Big Daddy”, one of the world’s highest dunes, before returning via Sesriem Canyon. Back at the lodge, unwind and relive the magic of the desert.
Overnight: Namib Outpost
Day 9 – To Swakopmund
Drive north through Solitaire, stopping for a slice of its famous apple pie, then traverse the Gaub and Kuiseb Passes as the landscape opens towards the Atlantic coast. Arrive in Swakopmund, where your luxurious seaside hotel offers direct ocean views and easy access to the town’s charming centre. Dinner is arranged at a fine local restaurant overlooking the sea.
(Approx. 370 km, 5–6 hours)
Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund – Luxury Room with Sea
Day 10 – Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
This morning, embark on a catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay Lagoon, where dolphins, seals, pelicans, and flamingos accompany your boat. The afternoon is free for optional activities such as scenic flights, quad biking, or exploring Swakopmund’s shops and museums.
(Approx. 40 km, 40 minutes)
Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund – Luxury Room with Sea View + Catamaran Cruise
Day 11 – To Damaraland
Journey north along the Skeleton Coast before heading inland past the Brandberg Massif to Damaraland. Your exclusive camp, Onduli Ridge, lies at the base of a granite outcrop with far-reaching views across the desert. The elegant suites are tucked among boulders for complete privacy – and you can even roll your bed out under the stars. Enjoy a sunset drive or simply unwind with a drink as the sky turns to fire.
(Approx. 300 km, 4 hours)
Overnight: Onduli Ridge
Day 12 – Damaraland
Spend the day exploring the fascinating surroundings of Onduli Ridge. Activities include a 4x4 drive through the dry riverbeds of the Huab in search of desert-adapted elephants, visits to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, guided walks, or e-bike excursions. Return for an evening of fine dining under a canopy of stars.
Overnight: Onduli Ridge
Day 13 – Towards Etosha National Park
Continue via Kamanjab to the Etosha Heights Private Reserve, bordering the south-western edge of Etosha. Your lodge offers panoramic views across the wilderness. In the afternoon, join a guided game drive in search of rhinos, lions, elephants, and other wildlife inhabiting this vast reserve.
(Approx. 270 km, 4–5 hours)
Overnight: Etosha Mountain Lodge
Day 14 – Etosha Heights Private Reserve
An early-morning game drive reveals the magic of Etosha Heights as the bush awakens with the sounds of wildlife. Later, relax by the pool or watch animals gather at the lodge’s waterhole. Another gourmet dinner awaits in the evening.
Overnight: Etosha Mountain Lodge
Day 15 – Through Etosha National Park
Today you cross Etosha National Park from west to east, one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries. Visit several waterholes where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and many antelope species. Exit the park by sunset and continue to your luxurious lodge set just outside the eastern gate – an architectural masterpiece reflecting African grandeur.
(Approx. 280 km, 5–6 hours including game drives)
Overnight: Onguma The Fort
Day 16 – Eastern Etosha National Park
A final full day to enjoy the wildlife of Etosha. With luck, you may spot black rhinos, leopards, or cheetahs. Alternatively, relax at the lodge’s pool or watch animals gather at the waterhole as the sun sets.
Overnight: Onguma The Fort
Day 17 – To Otjiwarongo
Travel south via Tsumeb and Otjiwarongo to the renowned Okonjima Bush Camp, nestled in a private 22,000-hectare reserve within the Omboroko Mountains. Settle into your spacious bungalow and enjoy lunch before setting off on an afternoon leopard-tracking safari – a thrilling highlight of your Namibian adventure.
(Approx. 360 km, 4–5 hours)
Overnight: Okonjima Bush Camp
Day 18 – Okonjima Nature Reserve
Spend another day immersed in Okonjima’s extraordinary wilderness. Explore on foot or join an afternoon drive focusing on endangered species such as brown hyena, aardwolf, or rhino. This is a fitting finale to your Namibian journey – fine dining, superb hospitality, and wildlife encounters that stay with you forever.
Overnight: Okonjima Bush Camp
Day 19 – Departure
After breakfast, your guide drives you via Windhoek to the airport, where you bid farewell to Namibia and begin your journey home.
(Approx. 270 km, 3 hours)
