- You will be met by the car rental company representative on arrival and transferred to their offices in Windhoek to complete all rental procedures
- You will then meet with our representative to hand over your travel documents
- The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at your own leisure
- For dinner tonight, you can head into town for a bite to eat at one of Windhoek's well known restaurants
Windhoek - Sossusvlei 350km - approximately 5 to 6 hours
- After breakfast, you can still pop into town for anything you might need and then depart heading south from Windhoek to your lodge for the next 2 nights
- The route will take you either via the beautiful Spreetshoogte or Remhoogte Pass, both showcasing the natural beauty of Namibia
- Stay at Sossus Dune Lodge inside the park to be able to take photographs before sunrise and after sunset
- Wake up early for breakfast (Day 3) and then head south to Sossusvlei for some amazing pictures as the sun rises
- Spend the morning in the beautiful Sossusvlei area, exploring the highlights: Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune and the Sesriem Canyon
- Return to the lodge for lunch and then head back into the park to snap some photos at sunset
- Optional extra activities: Guided Sossusvlei excursion; Hot air balloon safari; Nature drives
Sossusvlei - Walvis Bay 350km - approximately 5 to 6 hours
- Depart after breakfast and head north to Solitaire, then west crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons via the Namib Gravel Plains to the coast
- Either direct to Walvis Bay or (recommended) detour via Ganab to the Welwitschia Plains, Moon Landscape and Swakopmund
- The Namibian coastline is generally known as The Skeleton Coast due to the barren areas, ship wrecks and, in days gone by, whale skeletons left on the beach
- 1 full day is set aside for this lovely area where Walvis Bay offers a wide range of activities such as: Dolphin cruise; Sandwich Harbour excursion (a real Skeleton Coast experience); Dune quad biking; Sand boarding; Sea kayaking; Lots more…
- Spend time at the lagoon photographing the sea birds, pelicans and flamingos
- Lunches and dinners can be enjoyed at a café or restaurant overlooking the sea
Walvis Bay – Spitzkoppe - Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge 450km - approximately 5 to 6 hours
- Head north along the Skeleton Coast, via Henties Bay to visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Along the way, stop at the Lichen Fields as well as the ship wreck between the colourful small town of Wlotskasbaken and Henties Bay
- Backtrack to Henties Bay and head inland through wide open plains to Spitzkoppe
- Spend some time taking pictures of the incredible Spitzkoppe Mountain and landscape of the area including the Rock Arch and surrounds
- A chance to see some Bushman paintings
- Head to your lodge for the evening
- Enjoy the view at sunset… one of the most beautiful sunsets in Africa!
Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge - Etosha (south) 325km - approximately 4 to 5 hours
- After breakfast, head via Usakos and Karibib before turning north via Omaruru to Outjo and further on to the southern entrance of Etosha, the Anderson Gate
- If time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, you should arrive at your lodge in time for lunch (optional extra)
- On entering the park, the first stop is Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fees (not included) and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way. This is where you will spend the next 2 nights.
- 1 full day is set aside to enjoy game drives in the park or to enjoy the waterhole at the lodge inside the park… a great place to sit with your camera ready for sightings, even at night
- Etosha is one of Africa's great game parks. With 114 species of mammal and 340 species of birds you are sure to see a great variety of wildlife on your safari
Etosha (south) - Etosha (east) a full days game drive through the park
- From one side to the other side of the park is a full day game drive as you head slowly east stopping at numerous waterholes along the way
- Take a slow drive in the morning and then enjoy a packed lunch (optional extra) overlooking one of the waterholes before continuing on through the park for the afternoon to the eastern side
Etosha (east) - Cheetah View Lodge 230km - approximately 3 to 4 hours
- Head south via Otavi to the Cheetah View Lodge
- A chance to capture some pictures of cheetahs from up close
Cheetah View Lodge- Windhoek 300km - approximately 3 to 4 hours
- Early morning rise for a quick snack before joining the optional extra morning activity.
- Back to the lodge for a hearty Namibian breakfast before departure
- Head back to Windhoek today, where the vehicle is dropped off and your holiday comes to an end
- Transfer to the airport to catch your departure flight. (Keep in mind that you need to be at the airport 2 hours prior and the airport is still a 45 minute to 1 hour drive from town)
