Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, where you will receive your rental vehicle. Once you have sorted out all the formalities for your vehicle, drive to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city. After check-in at the accommodation establishment, you can explore the city of Windhoek on your own account.
Depart from Windhoek after breakfast in a southerly direction through the mountains of the Khomas Hochland into the low plains of the Namib Desert to a lodge in the Sossusvlei area, from where you will have excellent opportunities to explore the area.
Very early departure today into the Namib Naukluft Park to witness one of Namibia’s most scenic attractions - the Sossusvlei and the highest dunes of the world. You will visit the nearby Deadvlei, a dried out natural water pans with its dead acacia tree trunks rising to the blue sky. The Sesriem Canyon is another attraction worthwhile seeing en route back to the lodge. A relaxing sundowner on top of the nearby ridge ends off an unforgettable day in the desert. Take along enough drinking water, sunscreen and a hat as it becomes extremely hot in this area.
The road from Sesriem to the 2x4 car park, 4km from Deadvlei, is tarred but is in poor condition and very pot-holed, so caution while driving is advised.
As the road becomes a sandy track near Deadvlei itself, we advise all guests to use the NWR Shuttle Service which is bookable and payable directly at the gate. This applies no matter what vehicle you have booked. The shuttle will transport you from the 2x4 car park to the Deadvlei parking.
Take along enough drinking water, sunscreen and a hat as it becomes extremely hot in this area.
The route today takes you north via the Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Highlights en route include a drive to the „Moon Landscape" and the ancient desert plant, "Welwitschia mirabilis".
For today’s activity we recommend a dolphin cruise which is not included in the travel price. Should you be keen and proceed to make a booking you will be picked up at your accommodation and driven to the nearby town of Walvis Bay, from where your boat cruise with Laramon Tours departs. Please ensure that you have had breakfast and are ready to leave Swakopmund by approximately 08h00, as you are requested to be at the check-in at the Walvis Bay Waterfront by approximately 08h45.
The scenic drive from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay takes about 45 minutes. Don’t forget to take a hat, sunscreen and a warm jacket along. After 3 exciting hours the catamaran will dock and your guide will return you to the Guesthouse.
Another activity we suggest for today is a Living Desert Tour, which is also not included in the travel price. Should you be keen, upon booking you will be collected from your accommodation at approximately 08h00. This desert tour is a unique 4x4 adventure, which specializes in bringing the desert to life while sharing the awesome beauty of the Namib Desert. Don’t forget to take a jacket, hat and sunscreen along. Learn about the geology, structure and formation of the desert, and admire the vast and beautiful landscapes while enjoying a scenic dune drive combined with fun and adrenaline. The photographic opportunities are endless too: make sure those batteries are charged before you leave.
Depart from Swakopmund and drive along the Atlantic Coast towards the North. Visit the lichen fields near Wlotzka’s Baken before continuing to Henties Bay, a small holiday resort. Onwards via Uis to the Twyfelfontein area.
For today’s activity we will recommend a self-drive excursion to Twyfelfontein, the Organ Pipes as well as the Burnt Mountain. Alternatively, feel free to ask your lodge for possible lodge activities.
This area is also very famous for its desert adapted elephant population! Ask your lodge for possible activities in this regard. Often lodges also offer combinations of elephant tracking tours as well as a Twyfelfontein excursion.
Today you head via Kamanjab to the Southern side of the Etosha National Park. You will spend the next 2 nights at the beautiful Safarihoek Lodge, situated on impressive 60 000 hectares of classic Etosha landscape, which is dominated by vast flat savannah, interspersed by Mopani woodland, riverine forest and scattered salt pans.
As the lodge is situated approximately 2 hours from the Etosha National Park, we suggest rather participating in lodge activities, rather than driving to the park for game drives as they both have the same animal and plant population.
Today you travel east through Etosha National Park and leave the Park through the von Lindequist Gate, the eastern gate of Etosha to Mushara Bush Camp. En route, you can stop at the numerous perennial springs found along the edge of the salt pan in search of lion, leopard, elephant and black rhino.
You have today to explore the eastern side of the National Park or partake in one of the game drives from Mushara. Alternatively, relax at the lodge and spend the day at your leisure.
The Namibian Adventure is slowly coming to an end. Return today towards Windhoek, you will spend your last night in Namibia outside of Windhoek. Take some time to stroll through the famous Okahandja Woodcarvers Market next to the main road. This is a good place to pick out a last souvenir.
Drive to the Hosea Kutako International Airport for check-in on your outbound flight. Please take note to be at the airport 2 hours before your departure time also considering that you will be returning your rental vehicle too.
Bid farewell to Namibia; we wish you a safe journey home.
