Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
Our guide fetches us from the airport. We drive through Namibian farmland to our lodge, which is situated south of the capital in the Auas Mountains. The rest of our day is spent at leisure. We can relax alongside the pool and recover from the long flight.
If time allows, we can still book a game drive with the lodge to see the first wild animals of our trip (optional). Oryx antelopes, giraffes, springboks and much more inhabit the area. The lodge is also a wonderful location for birding with over 301 different species that can be spotted here.
(approx. 90 km, travel time +- 1.5 hours)
Auas Safari Lodge
Day 2
Naukluft Mountains
Our route today takes us to the Namib Naukluft Park to Büllsport Guest Farm - one of the oldest farms in Namibia. The cattle and horse breeding farm is situated at the Tsondab dry riverbed, directly at the border to the Namib Naukluft Park. Animals such as springbok, Hartmann's mountain zebra, kudu and klipspringer are common here. The impressive scenery makes the Naukluft Mountains a hiker's paradise. The area is also fascinating for its unique ability to sustain wildlife, with a special diversity of available habitats and access to water.
(approx. 230 km, travel time +- 3.5 hours)
BüllsPort Guest farm (incl. morning hike the next day)
Day 3
Sesriem/Sossusvlei
Before our journey continues towards the dune sea of the Sossusvlei, we partake in a scenically spectacular excursion. We are driven up a 4x4 trail into the mountains where there is plenty of game to be spotted. At the top, we have a beautiful view over the mountains and the area surrounding the farm. Then our hike into the Quiver Tree Gorge begins. When our morning hike is over, we can begin the drive to Sesriem. Our accommodation is located in a private nature reserve and offers gorgeous panoramic views of the desert, a spacious pool area and good cuisine. The rustic chalets with their thatch roofs have a cosy feel and blend beautifully into the landscape.
(approx. 80 km, travel time +- 1.5 hours)
Desert Homestead Lodge
Day 4
Sossusvlei
Today, we take a drive to some of the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. We enjoy a short hike through the thick sand to Deadvlei – a striking clay pan of bizarrely-shaped dead trees. The contrasting colours of the red dunes, the deep blue sky, white pan floor and dark camelthorn trees make for fantastic photography. On our way back, we will visit the Sesriem Canyon.
(approx. 190 km, driving time +- 3 hours)
Desert Homestead Lodge
Day 5
Drive to Swakopmund
We head north to Solitaire today, where we can stop over for a taste of the town’s famous apple pie. We then pass through the central Namib Desert. On our way, we are sure to see ostriches and perhaps also springbok, zebra and oryx antelope. We arrive at the coastal town of Swakopmund. Our accommodation is centrally located in the historic town. The beach and the town centre, with its numerous cafés and restaurants, are within walking distance. Dinner reservation at a restaurant overlooking the sea.
(approx. 360 km, driving time +- 5 - 6 hours)
The Delight Hotel
Day 6 & 7
Swakopmund
We take a remarkable boat or kayak trip in the lagoon of Walvis Bay. We will see hundreds of seals as well as dolphins, flamingos, and pelicans.
We also have the opportunity to partake in various other activities such as sandboarding, a desert outing in search of the "Little 5" or quad biking in the dunes (optional).
(approx. 40 km to Walvis Bay, driving time +- 30 min.)
The Delight Hotel (incl. catamaran/kayak tour)
Day 8
Erongo Mountains
We continue inland, past the mighty rock massif of Spitzkoppe to Omaruru Game Lodge. The cosy lodge is a small oasis situated on the banks of a dry river under shady palms and old trees. The our rustic bungalows’ patio, we have a beautiful view of a large waterhole where we are sure to spot many wild animals. In the afternoon, we go on a game drive in the lodge's game-rich safari park.
The lodge also offers a cheetah feeding session. (approx. 260 km, travel time +- 3 hours)
Omaruru Game Lodge (incl. game drive)
Day 9
Etosha National Park
We reach Etosha National Park, which is one of the largest game reserves in the world, covering an area of almost 23 000 km2. Over 110 mammal species inhabit the park, including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebra, twelve different antelope species and lions. Our camp is only a few kilometres from the park entrance. We can drive into the park in the afternoon for our first game drive or relax at the camp.
(approx. 270 km, travel time +- 3.5 hours)
Etosha Safari Camp, Camping2Go
Day 10
Etosha National Park
Exciting game viewing awaits us today in the Etosha National Park. We can spend the day visiting the various waterholes and observing animals such as giraffes, kudus, zebra, oryx antelopes, black-nosed impala, wildebeest, springbok, ostriches and with some luck, we may even see elephants, black rhino and lions.
At sunset at the latest, we leave the park and drive back to our camp.
Etosha Safari Camp, Camping2Go
Day 11
Drive through the eastern part of Etosha National Park
Once again, we spend our day enjoying the abundance of animals in the park and observing the many wild animals quenching their thirst at the waterholes. In the evening, we leave the park in an easterly direction. The grass-roofed buildings of our cosy camp exude a true bush feeling.
(approx. 190 km, driving time +- 3 hours + drives in the park)
Onguma Bush Camp, near the eastern park entrance
Day 12
Otjiwarongo
Today, we drive to a private game reserve near the town of Otjiwarongo. The approximately 12 000 ha-large Otjiwa Private Game Reserve has a lot to offer. There are 25 game species to be spotted on our afternoon game drive, including the rare rhino, sable and roan antelope. We could also take time out this afternoon to relax by the pool or to simply unwind in the peaceful bush ambience.
(approx. 330 km, travel time +- 4 hours)
Otjiwa Lodge (incl. game drive)
Day 13
Departure
Today, our journey ends and it is time to bid Namibia adieu. Our guide takes us to the airport and we board our flight home.
(approx. 260 km, travel time +- 3 hours)
