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.
Today we recommend an early morning rise for a visit to the Sossusvlei dunes. The park gates open at dawn and the golden light just after sunrise is perfect for photographs. Close to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei is a clay pan characterized by dark, dead camel thorn trees contrasted against the white pan floor. There after drive to the Sesriem Canyon, located approximately 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
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".
Swakopmund has plenty of activities on offer. Ask our dedicated team for more information and they will be happy to assist you. We can recommend a dolphin cruise however it is not included in the travel price.
Should you be interested, after 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.
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, proceed via Uis and to the Twyfelfontein area.
For today’s activities, we would recommend a self-drive excursion to Twyfelfontein, the Organ Pipes as well as the Burnt Mountain. Alternatively, ask your lodge for possible lodge activities.
Today we head via Kamanjab to the southern entrance of the Etosha National Park. You will spend the next two nights at a lodge just outside the Etosha National Park.
Today you can discover the mysteries of the African Bush whilst exploring the Etosha National Park. You have the whole day in the park or alternatively you can relax at the lodge facilities.
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/Outpost.
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.
Today’s destination is Okonjima. Okonjima lies nestled in the unspoilt beauty of the Omboroko Mountains, part of the well-known Waterberg Plateau. In the Herero language Okonjima means 'place of the baboons'. Okonjima is also home to the AfriCat Foundation, which is committed to researching and rehabilitating Namibia’s threatened wild cat population.
Spend the day at Okonjima. Learn about the rehabilitation of large predator cats, tracking these on foot or embarking on a game drive within the Okonjima private reserve.
Today you travel back to Windhoek via Okahandja.
Okahandja is an important centre for woodcarvers from the north. They practice their ancient skills at the Woodcarvers Market next to the main road and is a great place to pick a last souvenir.
Arrival in Windhoek with transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport for check-in on your outbound flight.
Bid farewell to Namibia. We wish you a safe journey home.
