Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
Our guide fetches us from the airport and drives us to our accommodation in the middle of the bush. We can leisurely sit back and relax in the garden or by the pool and take in the beautiful view of the farmlands. Later in the afternoon, we go on a farm tour.
(approx. 25 km, driving time +- 30 min.)
Guesthouse Voigtland (+ farm tour)
Incl. Farm Tour
Day 2
Journey to the Kalahari semi-desert
We celebrate our first morning in Namibia with a delicious breakfast. Afterwards, we drive via Windhoek, Rehoboth and Kalkrand into the Kalahari. At sunset, we’ll take a nature tour in an open Jeep in the up-to-30m-high red dunes surrounded by typical Kalahari flora and fauna.
(approx. 280 km from Windhoek, driving time +-3 hours)
Kalahari Anib Lodge (+ sundowner drive)
Incl. Sundowner Drive
Day 3
Sesriem/Sossusvlei
We traverse the scenically spectacular Tsarisbergpass today on our drive to Sesriem. The fantastic landscapes at the edge of the Namib give us an idea of what to expect in the next few days: boundless expanses of desert, scattered island mountains and breathtaking dune landscapes. We could pay a visit to the Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon.
(approx. 310 km, driving time +- 4 hours)
Sossusvlei Lodge, near park entrance
Day 4
Sossusvlei
This morning, we take a drive to one 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. Later on, we continue north via Solitaire to our rustic accommodation.
(approx. 260 km, driving time +- 4 hours)
Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge
Day 5
Drive to Swakopmund
We travel over the Gaub Pass and Kuiseb Canyon and continue our drive across the central Namib Desert. On our way, we are sure to see ostriches and perhaps also springboks, zebras and oryx antelopes. Via Walvis Bay, we reach the coastal town of Swakopmund, where we spend the night alongside the ocean. We have a table reservation at the hotel’s sea-facing restaurant for tonight.
(approx. 230 km, driving time +- 4 hours)
Beach Lodge
Day 6
Swakopmund
Today, we take a remarkable boat trip in the lagoon of Walvis Bay. We will see hundreds of seals as well as dolphins, flamingos, and pelicans.
In the afternoon, we have the opportunity to partake in various other activities such as shopping, visiting the Museum, Aquarium or Kristall Galerie, strolling along the beach or quad biking in the dunes (optional).
(approx. 90 km, driving time +- 1 hour)
Beach Lodge (+ catamaran trip)
Day 7
Erongo Mountains
We bid the coast adieu and drive to the Erongo Mountains. To the north, we see the majestic Spitzkoppe, also called the Matterhorn of Namibia, which rises 600 metres above the plain. Our lodge is situated at the foothills of the Erongo Mountains, nestled between towering granite rock formations.
(approx. 210 km, driving time +- 2.5 hours)
Ai Aiba Rockpainting Lodge
Day 8
Journey to Etosha National Park
Today, we want to begin our drive to Etosha National Park as early as possible. Covering an area of almost 23 000 km2, it is one of the largest game reserves in the world and is considered one of the most outstanding game parks in Africa. The animals are attracted by the Etosha Pan, a huge depression that is rarely filled with rainwater - but at its edge, there are numerous waterholes where large numbers of land animals and birds congregate all year round. Tonight, after the day’s game drives with our guide, we will still be able to observe the coming and going of the animals at our camp’s illuminated waterhole.
(approx. 320 km, driving time +- 4 hours)
Camp Okaukuejo in the Park
Day 9 & 10
Etosha National Park
Exciting game viewing awaits us for the next two days in the Etosha National Park. We can use this time to visit the various waterholes and observe 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.
(approx. 160 km + game drives to waterholes)
Mushara Bush Camp, at the eastern park entrance
Day 11
Waterberg
We leave behind the wildlife of Etosha National Park and drive via Tsumeb and Otjiwarongo to the legendary Waterberg. Before we reach Tsumeb, we can visit Lake Otjikoto - one of only two natural lakes in Namibia. The Germans sank their cannons in this lake, before surrendering in 1915. The Waterberg is a natural paradise with unique vegetation. It is known for its rare animal species, colourful bird life and magnificent landscape.
(approx. 370 km, driving time +- 5 hours)
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
Day 12
Okonjima
We could take a morning hike with our guide to the Waterberg Plateau. Here, we will see a dense collection of almost all the trees and shrubs that exist in Namibia. The magnificent view of the vast savannah is our reward for the ascent. Afterwards, a short drive to Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation. Extensive research projects on rare and endangered species are run here and we will have the unique opportunity to learn about and experience much of it. In the afternoon, we’ll partake in a game drive.
(approx. 110 km, driving time +- 2 hours)
Okonjima Plains Camp (+ game drive)
Incl. Game Drive
Day 13
Drive toward Windhoek
Today, we drive to a private game reserve nearby Windhoek. We can relax by the pool and rest in the tranquil atmosphere before our long flight tomorrow. In the afternoon, we go on a final game drive where we will likely see various species of bird and antelope, giraffes and importantly, white rhino.
(approx. 200 km, driving time +- 2.5 hours)
Okapuka Safari Lodge (+ game drive)
Incl. Game Drive
Day 14
Departure
Today, our Namibian safari ends. We drive to Windhoek and, depending on our departure time, we could still enjoy a last stroll through the city. Afterwards, a drive to the airport and our trip back home begins.
(approx. 80 km, driving time +- 1.5 hours)
