Day 1: Kalahari Namibia

Windhoek – Kalahari
Guests are picked up from their accommodation in Windhoek for the leg of the journey.

Just before Mariental, we veer eastwards into the Kalahari Desert to overnight at Kalahari Anib Lodge. The stylish, spacious and refreshing lodge is imbued with the spirit of the Kalahari with its burnished sand, ostrich eggshell light and camelthorn trees.

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Optional extras :

Your tour consultant would be delighted to assist you with the following:

  • A transfer from the Hosea Kutao airport to Windhoek to join the group.
  • A pick-up at your accommodation in Windhoek to join the group. 
  • Should you be arriving in Windhoek the day before the tour departs, we would be delighted to assist you with your accommodation booking.
     

Your tour guide would be delighted to assist you with the following arrangements at the lodge:

  • Sundowner Dune Drive @ Kalahari Anib Lodge
  • Desert Night Walk with Stargazing @ Kalahari Anib Lodge

Included

Dinner @ Kalahari Anib Lodge

Excluded

Breakfast
Lunch 
Drinks

Day 2: Solitaire

Kalahari – Namib Desert
After a good night’s sleep and a full breakfast, it’s time for a taste of the ancient Namib Desert. The route takes you past the majestic Namib Naukluft Mountains near Büllsport before reaching the Namib with its combination of spectacular desert scenery and majestic mountains. Namib Desert Lodge is set below an impressive ridge of fossilised sand dunes, formed 20-million years ago.
 

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Optional extra :                       

Your tour guide would be delighted to assist you with the following arrangements at the lodge:

  • Desert Night Walk with Stargazing @ Namib Desert Lodge

 

Included

Breakfast @ Kalahari Anib Lodge
Dinner @ Namib Desert Lodge

Excluded

Lunch
Drinks

Day 3: Solitaire

Sossusvlei
An early start to the day awaits. Much of the day is spent climbing the highest sand dunes in the world. Big Daddy offers a strenuous climb, but the view along the crest is completely worth it. Upon descent, the whispering sands of the Namib lead to the ancient camelthorn trees of Dead Vlei – one of the most photographed areas in Sossusvlei. Exploration continues into the rugged Sesriem Canyon before returning to the lodge.

Enjoy a sunset dune drive where the crimson horizon can be appreciated from the crest of the fossilised dunes and some of the best scenery in the Gondwana Namib Park can be viewed.

Activities and Services

Included

Breakfast snack @ Namib Desert Lodge (brunch will be served later in the day)
Sossusvlei & Sesriem excursion - in the group vehicle
Sunset Dune Drive @ Namib Desert Lodge
Dinner @ Namib Desert Lodge

Excluded

Lunch
Drinks

Day 4: Swakopmund

Swakopmund
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge before the journey through the fascinating desert landscape to Swakopmund. First stop is the desert outpost of Solitaire, famous for its apple pie. The route crosses the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the sun’s turning point at 23˚ south on its annual journey through the heavens, before meandering through the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. The cool and often misty town of Swakopmund, which lies between the crashing Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert, balances the day’s journey perfectly. Old German architecture, wide streets and a plethora of restaurants, coffee and curio shops make this coastal town a joy to explore. The Delight hotel is a fresh breeze in the desert, providing a delightful home for your stay in Swakopmund.

Included

Breakfast @ Namib Desert Lodge

Excluded

Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

Day 5: Swakopmund

Swakopmund
A highlight of a stay at The Delight is its scrumptious breakfast spread. Pour yourself a glass of champagne and freshly squeezed orange juice and savour Walvis Bay oysters before heading off to explore the town. Or, choose an activity or excursion. Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia and excursions range from Living Desert tours, kayaking in the Walvis Bay lagoon and dolphin cruises to sandboarding, quad-biking and skydiving. Take your pick, or just relax - ending the day in one of Swakopmund’s popular restaurants.

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Your tour guide would be delighted to assist you with the bookings for a wide range of optional extra activities.

Included

Breakfast @ The Delight Swakopmund

Excluded

Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

Day 6: Twyfelfontein

Swakopmund Damaraland
After your day of fun and exploration, we continue northwards to Henties Bay along the coast before veering inland towards Uis and the Brandberg massif. As you near the Ugab River, look out for the striking Herero women with their colourful stalls. The next stop is the Petrified Forest, a testament to the Earth’s intriguing geological history.

Your overnight stop, Damara Mopane Lodge, is 30km east of Khorixas. Built in a semi-circular labyrinth design with a turquoise pool at its centre, the lodge is a lovely and charming surprise. Each chalet has its very own garden with fresh vegetables, sunflowers and the occasional scarecrow peeking out. Stroll up the koppie in the late afternoon to watch the sun set and appreciate the expansive view over the mopane woodland before the inviting aromas of dinner call you back to the lodge.

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Optional extra :                       

Your tour guide would be delighted to assist you with the following arrangements at the lodge:

  • Sundowner Walk @ Damara Mopane Lodge

Activities and Services

Optional

Included

Breakfast @ The Delight Swakopmund
Petrified Forest
Dinner @ Damara Mopane Lodge

Excluded

Lunch
Drinks

Day 7: Twyfelfontein

Damaraland
Rock art is on the agenda today with a visit to Twyfelfontein, home to a treasure-trove of ancient rock engravings. The area was once visited by groups of hunters and gatherers, who congregated at the rock pools in the dry season. Their shamans beseeched the gods for rain, healing for their people and luck for the hunt, hammering their prayers into the sandstone rock. The dry desert environment has preserved these engravings for thousands of years. Other geological stops include the Organ Pipes and the Burnt Mountain. For some local culture, you’ll visit the Damara Living Museum. Do not miss the afternoon walk to the sunset deck for a sundowner drink and an exceptional view of the landscape.

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Optional extra :                       

Your tour guide would be delighted to assist you with the following arrangements at the lodge:          

  • Hiking Trails @ Damara Mopane Lodge

Optional

Included

Breakfast @ Damara Mopane Lodge
Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings
Damara Living Museum
Organ Pipes & Burnt Mountain
Dinner @ Damara Mopane Lodge

Excluded

Lunch
Drinks

Day 8: Etosha National Park

Damaraland - Etosha National Park
Today we travel into the heart of the country, Etosha National Park, via Outjo, making it in time for an afternoon game drive in the park. After departing Damara Mopane, you’ll visit a Himba village, before continuing to the Etosha National Park.
Experience the bounty of this wildlife haven before returning to Etosha Safari Camp for supper. This relaxed and down-to-earth camp has a quirky restaurant based on the shebeens (taverns) of old. Musicians strum guitars in the courtyard and sing local tunes while the guests relish the good fare. Tap toes and sing along at this lively, fun venue before returning by starlight to your comfortable room and the peace of an Etosha night.

Activities and Services

Afternoon Game Drive in the Etosha National Park

Included

Breakfast @ Damara Mopane Lodge
Himba Village Visit
Etosha afternoon game drive - in the group vehicle
Dinner @ Etosha Safari Camp

Excluded

Lunch
Drinks

Day 9: Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park
Explore Etosha and its many waterholes where the wildlife gathers to slake its thirst. Every season has its own beauty in this special conservation area. The full day drive gives you the chance to view the array of sleek African wildlife in its natural surroundings. Return in the afternoon to the friendliness of Etosha Safari Camp for your last night of the tour.

Activities and Services

Full Day Game Drive in the Etosha National Park

Included

Breakfast @ Etosha Safari Camp
Etosha full-day game drive - in the group vehicle
Dinner @ Etosha Safari Camp

Excluded

Lunch
Drinks

Day 10: End of Itinerary

Etosha National Park - Windhoek
Breakfast is enjoyed at the camp before the drive southwards back to Windhoek, via Okahandja’s popular woodcarver’s market. Your guide will drop you off at your chosen accommodation in the capital city, Windhoek.

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Optional extras :

Your tour consultant would be delighted to assist you with the following:

  • A transfer from Windhoek to the Hosea Kutao airport for your flight back home.
  • A transfer to your accommodation in Windhoek for the last night's stay. 
  • Should you require assistance with an accommodation booking in Windhoek before departing back home, we would be delighted to assist you.

Included

Breakfast @ Etosha Safari Camp

Excluded

Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

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