We Love —
- Coming face to face with the wild animals of the famous Etosha National Park and recharging your batteries every evening in a carefully selected hotel or lodge.
- Exploring the Sesriem Canyon carved out by the Tsauchab River and be impressed by its depths.
- Falling under the spell of Africa's most spectacular collection of petroglyphs and engravings at Twyfelfontein.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek
Day 2: Windhoek - Kalahari Desert
Day 3: Kalahari Desert
Day 4: Kalahari Desert - Namib Desert
Day 5: Namib Desert
Day 6: Namib Desert - Swakopmund
Day 7 & 8: Swakopmund
Day 9: Swakopmund - Erongo Mountains
Day 10: Erongo Mountains - Etosha National Park
Day 11: Etosha National Park
Day 12: Etosha National Park - Etosha (East)
Day 13: Etosha (East)
Day 14: Etosha (East) - Windhoek
Day 15: Departure from Windhoek
Your hotels may be located inside or outside cities and towns. Please note that you can park your car inside or outside the hotels (subject to availability). Additional charges may apply on site.
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN WINDHOEK
Upon arrival at the international airport, you will be greeted by a TDM Namibia representative at the car rental company. They will assist you in collecting your rental car. From there, drive to your accommodation in Windhoek (Distance: 43.2 km, Travel time: 33 minutes). The hotel is situated in a serene residential area near the city center, renowned for its blend of Afro-European charm and tranquil ambiance.
After checking in, you'll have ample time to explore Namibia's capital city. Recommended sights include the iconic "Christus Kirche," "Tintenpalast," and "Alte Feste," or take a leisurely stroll through picturesque streets adorned with craft markets. In the evening, indulge in authentic Namibian cuisine at one of the city's many excellent restaurants.
Day 2 - 5
DAY 2: WINDHOEK - KALAHARI DESERT
Distance: 243 km - Travel time: 2 hours and 38 minutes
Breakfast, Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast, you head south into the Kalahari Desert. The Kalahari is a vast semi-desert of wind-blown sand which is held by a thin layer of thorny bushes, making it the most extensive continuous expanse of sand covering a total of 9 African countries. Unlike other true deserts, rain falls irregularly in the Kalahari. For many, "thirsty land" is therefore a more fitting description. The lack of permanent surface water makes the Kalahari a challenging place to live, except for those who have adapted. The Indigenous peoples call it the "Soul of the World", a poignant description for this area! With its deep red dunes and endless grassy plains interspersed with acacias and shrubs, it is still home to a surprisingly large number of animals.
DAY 3: KALAHARI DESERT
Breakfast, Dinner
During your stay, enjoy a free day in the dune landscape or head out and take the opportunity to experience the red dunes, wildlife and plants in this desert environment.
DAY 4: KALAHARI DESERT - NAMIB DESERT
Distance: 301 km - Travel time: 3 hours 51 minutes
Breakfast
Enjoy a hearty breakfast while watching meerkats play before heading west to the second desert on your safari. You'll travel across vast open plains and stop for an optional lunch (not included) in the rural town of Maltahöhe before continuing along the Tiras mountain range to your lodge in the Namib Desert. The lodge is close to Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, and Sesriem Canyon, with some of the highest dunes in the world and towering above the white desert plains. You can spend the afternoon relaxing by the sparkling pool or enjoying the vast open desert plains.
DAY 5: NAMIB DESERT
Breakfast
The morning calls for an early start if you don't want to miss the sunrise with stunning views of the dunes. Today you have the chance to drive into Namib Naukluft National Park. The first rays of the sun paint the sand mountains in a hue of apricot, red, and orange, set against a crisp blue skyline. You will be fascinated by the surreal Deadvlei, surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world, and Sossusvlei, where the dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly between the dunes.
Take the opportunity to walk up one of these majestic dunes and admire the desert landscape below. Then descend along the rocks into Sesriem Canyon. Anyone not aware that this canyon is here could easily miss this canyon, 30 metres deep in places and a kilometer long, carved by the Tsauchab River. Early settlers had to tie six (Ses) leather straps (rieme) together to reach the water at the bottom of the canyon. Speaking of water - a welcome keyword in this desert heat! When you return, there is an inviting and refreshing pool or you can opt for a cooling drink to end the day on a nice note.
Day 6 - 8
DAY 6: NAMIB DESERT - SWAKOPMUND
Distance: 365 km - Travel time: 4 hours 48 minutes
Breakfast
After another spectacular sunrise in Swakopmund, you travel through a rugged but liberating landscape to Swakopmund. Your family-friendly guesthouse is located in a quiet residential area of Swakopmund. Arriving in Swakopmund, you are free to spend the rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 7 & 8: SWAKOPMUND
Breakfast
With palm-lined streets and seaside promenades, Swakopmund is a very popular holiday destination in Namibia. Its pleasant summer climate and elongated beaches attract fishermen and surfers from all over southern Africa. For the international tourist, Swakopmund is a bohemian mix of German correctness and African atmosphere, with a laid-back attitude with adrenaline-packed activities, misty mornings, and desert heat.
It's colourful, it's vibrant, but above all it's fun. Swakopmund is therefore affectionately called the "playground of Namibia", with countless activities to do. Enjoy the relaxed pace of this idyllic coastal town over coffee and freshly baked pastries in one of its many cafés. Take your time to soak up the atmosphere of this quaint town with its historic buildings, museums, shopping arcades and beach bars that have been given personality by the vibrant use of colour.
Day 9
DAY 9: SWAKOPMUND - ERONGO MOUNTAINS
Distance: 191 km - Travel time: 2 hours and 24 minutes
Breakfast
The journey continues to the Erongo region. En route, divert your journey via the Erongo mountain range, and visit a living museum to learn and participate in some Namibian ancient skills. Travel on to the charming town of Omaruru with its street cafes, souvenirs, Erongo mountain winery, and Kristall Kellerei, both located on the outskirts of town amidst the bush landscape. When you arrive at your guesthouse on the banks of the Omaruru River, you will immediately feel welcome and at home. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the bush on foot or by open game drive (not included).
Day 10 - 15
DAY 10: ERONGO MOUNTAINS - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Distance: 298 km - Travel time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Breakfast
After breakfast, head north for an unforgettable wildlife experience that awaits the next few days. Reaching Etosha National Park via the Andersson Gate, you can head straight for your first wildlife-watching adventure, exploring the natural and man-made waterholes in the Okaukuejo area, before leaving the park at sunset to check into your lodge close to the park boundary. Etosha National Park is about the size of Switzerland and one of Namibia's most prized possessions; a real gem when it comes to wildlife watching.
DAY 11: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast
Entering Etosha National Park early in the morning, your time is spent purely on the abundance of wildlife found here. The park surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan and is home to four of the Big Five - the elephant, lion, leopard, and rhino. The park's waterholes are home to a wide variety of mammals and birds, including impala, cheetah, and Namibia's smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik.
DAY 12: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - ETOSHA (EAST)
Distance: 179 km - Travel time: 2 hours and 52 minutes
Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will set off for the other side of Etosha National Park. Despite the size of Etosha National Park, only the southern edge of the pan is open to visitors. The family-friendly lodge where you eventually arrive offers special guided bush walks aimed at children, teaching them about all the highlights of environmental protection and conservation.
DAY 13: ETOSHA (EAST)
Breakfast, Dinner
You have the whole day at your disposal to explore the area and wildlife extensively. An extensive network of roads connects the park's more than 30 water sites, allowing visitors to enjoy an extensive safari through the park. No two game drives (not included) are the same; all waterholes hold new surprises and attract different animal species you may not have seen on previous game drives.
DAY 14: ETOSHA (EAST) - OKAHANDJA
Distance: 492 km - Travel time: 4 hours and 30 minutes
Breakfast
After breakfast, travel south past Tsumeb, Otavi, and Otjiwarongo, to the traditional home of the Herero around the town of Okahandja. This is one of Namibia's best agricultural areas, as well as home to a wide variety of animal species. Here, you and your family can participate in nature drives and scenic hiking trails, while the lodge's tranquil garden and sparkling pool serve as an excellent hangout during the heat of the day. In Okahandja, browse around the Kavango woodcarving market in search of the perfect souvenir to take home.
DAY 15: OKAHANDJA - WINDHOEK
Distance: 75 km - Travel time: 57 minutes
Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast, travel back to Windhoek, where you can also visit the artisan markets in the streets before returning to the airport.
Your Hotels —
Hand-Picked Just For You
During your trip, you'll stay in carefully selected hotels and lodges, as follows:
- Windhoek: The Elegant Guesthouse
- Kalahari Desert: Jansen Kalahari Guest Farm
- Namib Desert: The Elegant Desert Lodge
- Swakopmund: Hansa Hotel
- Erongo Mountains: Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge
- Etosha National Park: Etosha Safari Camp
- Etosha (East): Mushara Bush Camp
- Okahandja: Okapuka Safari Lodge
Your dining choices
Your Optional Excursions —
Catamaran Charters
From meeting with pelicans to observing seals, and if luck permits, leaping dolphins and shy turtles - all this and more on our daily morning educational dolphin and seal cruises.
Etosha Safari Camp: Morning Etosha Game Drive
Join us on a breathtaking game drive in Etosha National Park.
Further information:
Itinerary:
- These morning game drives last approximately 5 hours and follow a route through Andersson Gate to Okaukuejo and on to various waterholes on a circular route back to Okaukuejo. here is also a stopover at "Olifants Bad" where you will be treated to a light refreshment of our gourmet cuisine. You'll have the opportunity to "stretch your legs" before continuing to Okaukuejo where (weather permitting) you can observe the waterhole for a while.
Duration: 5 hours
Minimum number of participants: 4
Maximum number of people: 15
Instructions: not included in the scope of delivery
Languages: English
Includes: Permits and drinks
Charly's Desert Tours
Join us on an extraordinary exploration of the coastal dune belt just outside Swakopmund. To the untrained eye, the dunes are just a pile of sand, however, our skilled and experienced guides will introduce you to a wealth of life. Track Palmato Geckos, Sanddiving Lizards, and the famous fog-basking Tok-Tokkie beetle, Sidewinder Snakes, Spiders, Scorpions, and Chameleons. This 3-hour exploration will be rounded off with a short rollercoaster dune drive and a magnificent view from a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Your Journey to Namibia —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destination —
Namibia
Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders. Visitors can explore the capital of Windhoek and discover the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund boasting remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations.
To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with abundant wildlife, such as lions, desert-adapted elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for over 2000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
