Welcome to Namibia!
You will be greeted by your english-speaking driver guide and after an orientation tour of Windhoek you will be transferred to your first overnight stopp, the Progress Guest Farm.
The farm is located on the outskirts of the Namibian capital, embedded in scenic mountain escarpments and boasting beautiful savanna views.
Experience the atmosphere and flair of this rustically adorned establishment and relax on your private veranda, enjoying the views of the surrounding bush landscape and watch a magnificent sundowner or stargaze at night.
Today you drive to Sossusvlei, one of Namibia's most spectacular landmarks with its red dunes, white salt pan and Deadvlei.
The inspiring landscape, characterised by granite rocks, spectacular views and roaming wildlife, is sure to captivate you.
You will spend three nights at the Kulala Desert Lodge, where an exclusive-use gate gives you early access to Sossusvlei.
A drive through the red dunes at sunset or in the early morning to explore the masterpiece of sand is breathtaking. The orange-coloured sand dunes are among the highest and oldest in the world and are a breathtaking sight early in the morning and the best photo material. At the top of the ridge, the view stretches from the rolling dunes around you to the green ribbon of river trees in the distance and the purple-blue seeming mountains.
Hike along the 30-metre deep Sesriem Canyon, where water has carved through the rock over millennia or take a leisurely stroll near camp on the Tsauchab River Trail.
Your daily included scheduled activities offer you ample opportunities to discover this mesmerizing landscape.
From the interior of the Namib Naukluft, you will travel through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyon and the lunar landscape to the coast to Swakopmund, where you will spend the next two nights at the Strand Hotel Swakopmund.
Swakopmund is located in the Erongo region of Namibia. The largest coastal town in Namibia is a major attraction for holidaymakers from all over the world. The seaside resort shows its German origins in its European colonial architecture, which stands in stark contrast to the landscape of the Namib Desert.
Admire the lighthouse, the pier and the railway station on a tour with your driver guide.
A Classic Sandwich Harbour Experience is also booked for you: Sandwich Harbour is situated 64 km south of Walvis Bay and was an attractive destination for seafarers for fresh water, meat, whaling and fishing. Today it is best known for its abundance of birds and the breathtaking dune landscape where the dune meets the sea.
Surrounded by towering dunes, the bay lies on the northern shore. The stormy sea has swollen its shores and invaded the former freshwater lagoon, polluting it with salt water. The mouth of Sandwich Bay has silted up again and is one of the reasons why it was never suitable as a harbour. Furthermore, the Namib Sand Sea with its red dune belt stretches to the horizon and offers breathtaking views of the dunes.
Continue to the breathtaking mountainous region of Damaraland, which is home to a range of desert-adapted wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, zebras and lions.
The rocks of Twyfelfontein harbour extraordinary Bushman engravings, considered to be some of the best preserved etchings on the continent. Visit the Petrified Forest, which is millions of years old and offers an eerie landscape of gigantic fossilised trees.
Lodge Damaraland, where you will spend the next two nights, is close to the town Khorixas, within easy traveling distance of the Petrified Forest and Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings.
You will be exploring the region on a Damaraland tour together with your driver guide.
The journey continues to the most famous national park in Namibia, Etosha. In the centre of the 22,000 km2 game reserve lies an extensive salt pan surrounded by grass and thorn savannahs, mopane bushland and dry forest. The numerous waterholes in the park are the basis for the rich game population. In the well-developed park, gravel tracks lead to the waterholes, where you can observe the Big Five and other big game animals.
You will be heading towards the Anderson Gate, which is situated at the southern entrance to Etosha National Park, where you will be spending the night in the Etosha Safari Lodge. The accommodation is close to the park entrance, so you can be in the park quickly at sunrise and discover the diverse flora and fauna.
In the afternoon, you might be able to on your first game drive together with your driver guide or otherwise relax on the the viewing deck or at the pool of the Safari Lodge.
Your driver might recommend to start as early as possible this morning and drive eastwards via Halali through the central part of Etosha Park to the eastern gate called Von Lindequist Gate.
A stone's throw away from the gate is your accommodation for the next two nights, Mokuti Etosha Lodge, just outside the park not far from the Van Linquest Gate.
Relax in the beautiful gardens, in the shade of the trees or by the pool, or visit the Ontoka Reptile Park. Play a game of tennis or pamper yourself at the spa.
Nature and animal lovers should not miss the opportunity to go on further excursions into the Etosha National Park - your driver guide is at your disposal for a whole day of adventures in this beautiful region.
It's time to say good bye and we hope your suitcases are packed full with truly magnificent experiences and adventures from your trip through Namibia.
You will be transferred by your driver guide back to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport, where you will bid each other farewell and you will check-in for your international flight.
We wish you a safe and pleasant journey and hope to welcoming you back soon in Southern Africa.
