2024 Namibia 12-Day Fly-In Safari (Silver)

Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek

We are picked up at the airport and driven to Windhoek. Our accommodation offers an outdoor pool and spa area. There are several restaurants on the premises with outdoor and indoor seating areas and the sky bar offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Klein-Windhoek district. The afternoon can be spent at leisure. We could choose to do a city tour or take a stroll through the town centre (optional).

The Weinberg Hotel (BB)

Day 2

Namib Desert

Transfer to the city airport in Windhoek. We fly over the Khomas Highlands to the Namib Desert and check into our accommodation at the edge of some of the highest sand dunes in the world.

In the afternoon, we take a drive around the lodge with a refreshing sundowner drink and take in the magnificent views of the dunes and the endless expanse of the desert here.

Sossusvlei Lodge (FB + sundowner drive)

Day 3

Sossusvlei

At sunrise we set off on a scenic drive to Sossusvlei. We pay a visit 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.

Later in the day, we are treated to a delightful brunch under a shady tree.

Sossusvlei Lodge (FB + Sossusvlei excursion)

Day 4

To Swakopmund

Today, we travel along the coast to Swakopmund, where we spend the night in a beautiful guesthouse overlooking the sea. The town centre with its numerous cafés and restaurants is within walking distance. Dinner reservation in a restaurant by the sea (optional).

At the Sea Boutique Hotel (BB)

Day 5 & 6

Swakopmund

We take an interesting boat trip in the lagoon of Walvis Bay. We are sure to see hundreds of seals and flamingos, possibly also dolphins, pelicans and, if we are very lucky, whales. The next morning we take an exursion into the desert where we will see sand vipers, chameleons and the gorgeous little palmato gecko. The afternoon is free for us to explore the town at our leisure.

At the Sea Boutique Guesthouse (BB) + catamaran trip + desert excursion

Day 7 & 8

Damaraland

To one side, we see the majestic Brandberg massif and on the other, the rugged mountain ranges of the "Torn Mountains" accompany us on our spectacular flight into Damaraland. We visit the world-famous rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, the "Burnt Mountain" and the "Organ Pipes". We also take a drive in search of desert elephants in the dry riverbed of the Aba-Huab. We drive between tall camel thorn and ana trees in the deep river sand, hoping to spot some of these rare pachyderms.

Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp (FB) + visit to the rock engravings + desert elephant drive

Day 9 & 10

Etosha National Park

We reach Etosha National Park, one of the largest game reserves in the world, covering an area of almost 23 000 km2. It is home to over 110 species of mammals, including elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebra, 12 different antelope species and lions.

We have the opportunity to explore this paradise on extended game drives. At the edge of the Etosha Pan - a huge limestone salt depression - there are numerous waterholes where flocks of terrestrial animals and birds reside all year round.

Mushara Outpost (FI)

Day 11

Okonjima

Flight to Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation, where extensive projects on endangered species are carried out and also explained. During the afternoon game drive, we get very close to the magnificent leopard - pure goosebumps! Our lodge is situated in a 22 000 ha private nature reserve in the middle of the Omboroko Mountains.

Okonjima Plains Camp (FB) + leopard game drive

Day 12

Departure

Today, our Namibia adventure ends and it is time to say goodbye to this beautiful country. Departure to the airport to catch our flight home.