Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek
Upon arrival, you are met by your guide and transferred to your exquisite hilltop hotel overlooking Windhoek. The Hotel Heinitzburg offers timeless charm, a tranquil pool, and panoramic views over the city. Relax after your flight or enjoy a refreshing swim.
In the afternoon, embark on a guided city tour of Namibia’s capital, followed by a sundowner drink on the terrace and dinner at the hotel’s elegant restaurant.
(Approx. 45 km, 45 minutes)
Overnight: Hotel Heinitzburg – Comfort Deluxe Room
Day 2 – Into the Kalahari Desert
After breakfast, travel south via Rehoboth and Kalkrand to the sweeping red dunes of the Kalahari. The Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge features spacious, individually designed suites that blend seamlessly into the surrounding wilderness. Enjoy lunch on arrival.
In the late afternoon, set out on a sundowner nature drive through the dunes, where oryx and springbok roam freely, before returning for an exquisite dinner beneath the stars.
(Approx. 210 km, 2–2½ hours)
Overnight: Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
Day 3 – Towards the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Continue eastwards through Stampriet and Gochas towards Mata Mata, the gateway to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Your lodge lies amid the red sands of the Kalahari, surrounded by pristine wilderness. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided sunset drive, where sightings may include oryx, springbok, hartebeest, and brown hyena.
(Approx. 350 km, 5 hours)
Overnight: Kalahari Game Lodge
Day 4 – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
After breakfast, cross into Botswana to the Rooiputs Lodge, beautifully situated on a dune overlooking the Nossob River Valley. The lodge offers unrivalled access to one of Africa’s finest wilderness areas – the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, renowned for its large predators and striking landscapes. Enjoy a guided game drive in search of lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
(Approx. 150 km, 3–4 hours)
Overnight: Rooiputs Lodge
Day 5 – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
A full day to savour the solitude and splendour of this extraordinary region. Explore the park with your guides on morning and afternoon game drives, encountering giraffes, black-maned lions, and elusive cheetahs. The red dunes, golden grasslands, and endless skies create a setting of true wilderness perfection.
Overnight: Rooiputs Lodge
Day 6 – To Keetmanshoop
Return to Namibia and continue through semi-desert landscapes dotted with succulents and quiver trees. Visit the Quiver Tree Forest and the nearby Giant’s Playground, where volcanic dolerite boulders form surreal natural sculptures. Continue to Keetmanshoop for an overnight stay.
(Approx. 360 km, 5 hours)
Overnight: Quiver Inn Guesthouse
Day 7 – To the Fish River Canyon
Drive south to the Fish River Lodge, the only lodge situated directly on the western rim of the canyon. The views from your chalet and infinity pool are simply breathtaking. The Fish River Canyon, Africa’s largest and the world’s second largest, stretches 160 km in length and plunges to depths of 550 metres. Enjoy a sundowner as the canyon walls glow in the evening light.
(Approx. 180 km, 3–4 hours)
Overnight: Fish River Lodge
Day 8 – Exploring the Fish River Canyon
After breakfast, embark on an excursion into the canyon, descending to its lower reaches with your guide. Learn about the geology, flora, and fauna that thrive in this dramatic landscape. Return to the lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon at leisure by the pool.
Overnight: Fish River Lodge
Day 9 – To Aus
Continue westward through open plains and rugged mountain scenery to Aus, where your lodge, Klein-Aus Vista – Eagle’s Nest Chalets, is built among massive granite boulders. Each stone chalet offers panoramic views over the desert plains. In the afternoon, visit the wild horses of Garub, an iconic symbol of Namibia’s desert freedom.
(Approx. 230 km, 3–4 hours)
Overnight: Klein-Aus Vista – Eagle’s Nest Chalet
Day 10 – To the NamibRand Nature Reserve
Journey north through the Tiras Mountains and golden dunes towards the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of Namibia’s most spectacular landscapes. Your eco-chic camp, Wolwedans Dune Camp, offers breathtaking views across the desert plains, providing the perfect blend of comfort and natural harmony.
(Approx. 280 km, 5 hours)
Overnight: Wolwedans Dune Camp
Day 11 – NamibRand Nature Reserve
Spend a full day exploring this private reserve on guided drives and walks, encountering oryx, springbok, and ostriches against the backdrop of distant dunes and ancient mountains. The striking “fairy circles” that dot the grasslands remain one of Namibia’s enduring mysteries. Return for sundowners and dinner beneath the open sky.
Overnight: Wolwedans Dune Camp
Day 12 – Sesriem / Sossusvlei
Travel north to Namib Outpost, nestled at the foot of a mountain with views stretching across the Namib Desert towards the dunes of Sossusvlei. Each chalet is designed for seclusion and serenity. In the late afternoon, you may visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon or simply relax and enjoy the peace of the desert.
(Approx. 90 km, 2 hours)
Overnight: Namib Outpost
Day 13 – Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
An early start for your journey into the Namib-Naukluft Park to see Sossusvlei’s legendary dunes. As dawn breaks, the light transforms the sands into glowing shades of red and gold. Climb “Big Daddy” for spectacular views or wander across the hauntingly beautiful Deadvlei, where ancient trees stand frozen in time. Return to your lodge for a relaxed afternoon.
(Approx. 100 km, 1½–2 hours)
Overnight: Namib Outpost
Day 14 – To Windhoek
Your Namibian adventure slowly draws to a close. After breakfast, travel north to Gocheganas Lodge, a private 6,000-hectare nature reserve near Windhoek. Your elegant bungalow overlooks the rolling hills and farmland of the Auas Mountains. Spend the afternoon at leisure — enjoy a spa treatment, relax by the pool, or join an optional game drive before a final dinner.
(Approx. 300 km, 4–5 hours)
Overnight: Gocheganas Lodge
Day 15 – Departure
After breakfast, your guide transfers you to the airport for your return flight home.
(Approx. 95 km, 1½–2 hours)
