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.
- Falling under the spell of Africa's most spectacular collection of petroglyphs and engravings at Twyfelfontein.
- Exploring the Sesriem Canyon carved out by the Tsauchab River and be impressed by its depths.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
Discover the surreal dunes of Sossusvlei, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the ancient culture of Damara and the amazing flora and fauna along the way, without forgetting the wonderful wildlife of Etosha National Park.
This invigorating guided tour will take you into vast open spaces and reveal Namibia's must-sees. Everything has been considered to meet your needs and pace, allowing you to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
Your itinerary :
- Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek
- Day 2: Windhoek - Sesriem - Sossusvlei
- Day 3: Sossusvlei
- Day 4: Sossusvlei - Namib Desert - Swakopmund
- Day 5: Swakopmund - Twyfelfontein
- Day 6: Twyfelfontein - Etosha National Park
- Day 7: Etosha National Park
- Day 8: Etosha National Park - Waterberg
- Day 9: Waterberg - Okapuka Safari Lodge
- Day 10: Windhoek - Return transfer
Please note that the order of activities may be changed without affecting the interest of the programme.
Your itinerary in detail —
Days 1-3
Day 1: Arrival Windhoek
- Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by a staff member and briefed on your upcoming adventure.
- Transfer to Windhoek, a multicultural city bustling with life, surprising visitors with a combination of European architecture and the lively beat of African culture. The city has a rich cultural life where activities happily alternate into interesting combinations.
- In the Katutura township you will be introduced to the sounds and smells of Africa culminating in the Tukondjeni Market, a busy place, where one can buy traditional Namibian food.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Windhoek
Day 2: Windhoek - Sesriem - Sossusvlei
- Set off towards the desert.
- Drive into the Namib-Naukluft National Park via the Sesriem Gate, marvelling at sandy mountains in a variety of apricot, red and orange, set against a crisp blue skyline.
- Be enchanted by the surreal Deadvlei, surrounded by some of the tallest dunes on earth, and Sossusvlei, where the dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly among the dunes.
- Take the opportunity to climb one of these majestic dunes and admire the desert landscape below.
Overnight stay with breakfast near Sesriem
Day 3: Sossusvlei
- Continue exploring in the Sossusvlei with its flamboyant colours and stunning scenery.
- Lunch at the lodge
- Visit the Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon. This 50-metre-deep canyon was carved by the Tsauchab River and was a vital site for the Nama, Herero and Damara peoples. Sesriem means "6 belts", and refers to the belts needed to hoist buckets of water up from the gorge. Over the centuries, the presence of water has often caused strife between the peoples, but today birds mainly inhabit this exceptional place.
Overnight stay with breakfast near Sesriem
Days 4-5
Day 4: Sossusvlei - Namib Desert - Swakopmund
- Visit Walvis Bay, a small port town on the Namibian coast. The well-sheltered lagoon is one of the 10 most important wetlands on the African coast and home to up to 80,000 birds in summer, including flamingos, pelicans and cormorants.
- After noon, you can enjoy one of several optional activities on offer.
- Swakopmund is often called the 'playground of Namibia'. There are countless activities, from adventures to exploring the fascinating Namib Desert and its incredible ecosystem.
- Enjoy the relaxed pace of this idyllic coastal town with a cup of coffee and freshly baked cake in one of the many cafés. Take your time to soak up the atmosphere of this picturesque town with its historic buildings, museums, shopping arcades and beach bars.
- Optional activities on offer (extra cost): Trekking inthe desert, viewing the breathtaking landscape from the air on a panoramic flight, skydiving over the desert or riding quad bikes and sandboard in the dunes.
Overnight stay with breakfast in Swakopmund
Day 5: Swakopmund - Twyfelfontein
- Departure to Damaraland. Vast, untamed and rugged Damaraland is an exceptionally beautiful area with open plains and spectacular rock formations.
- In Damaraland, plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment over millennia. The local population is of mixed ancestry, but most consider themselves Damara, a unique group of people who recognised the value of wildlife on their land and formed a Community Wildlife Conservancy to protect it. Today, it is one of the last places in southern Africa where wildlife still roams freely as it did thousands of years ago, a true wilderness.
- Be sure not to miss the main attractions, including Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the Petrified Forest.
- During your stay in this region, you will definitely come into contact with the Damara people, who use a language characterised by its famous clicks, and you might even meet the 'desert elephants'.
- Visit Twyfelfontein, with the most spectacular collection of petroglyphs and engravings in Africa.
Dinner (excl. drinks) and overnight stay with breakfast in Twyfelfontein
Days 6-7
Day 6: Twyfelfontein - Etosha NP
- Today is the day to get your camera ready, as you'll trek into Etosha National Park full of wildlife. Spotted, striped, with long necks, short legs... there's a creature to discover behind every bush, in every nook and cranny.
- For more than 100 years, zebras, elephants, giraffes, oryxes, wildebeests, springboks, kudu and other animals have roamed the park in peace.
- With a bit of luck, you may spot the more nocturnal predators such as lions, leopards, hyenas or jackals.
- Birdwatchers will enjoy plenty of opportunities for identifying more unusual 'feathered friends'...
Dinner (excl. drinks) and overnight stay with breakfast in Etosha NP
Day 7: Etosha National Park
- The Etosha Pan is a giant salt pan which, depending on the season, flickers dry and dusty during the heat of the afternoon or attracts thousands of birds after heavy rainfall. You might even be lucky enough to spot a cheetah.
- Enjoy continued safaris in the park, visiting the various waterholes, sometimes to the east, sometimes to the west.
Dinner (excl. drinks) and overnight stay with breakfast in Etosha NP
Days 8-10
Day 8: Etosha NP - Waterberg
- Today it's time to head to the Waterberg Plateau.
- Take a sunset walk to admire the scenery and learn more about the history of the war between the former German settlers and the indigenous Herero tribe.
Overnight on half-board basis (excl. drinks) in Waterberg
Day 9: Waterberg - Okapuka Safari Lodge (or equivalent)
- This morning we drive south to the Okapuka Safari Lodge.
- En route, we'll pass Okahandja, a small town known for its artisan market specialising in wooden items.
- Many optional (at an extra cost) activities are offered in Okahandja, should time and energies allow...
Dinner (excluding drinks) and overnight accommodation with breakfast at the Okapuka Safari Lodge (or equivalent)
Day 10: Okapuka Safari Lodge - departure for home
- After a final breakfast at the lodge, its time to set off for Windhoek again.
- If time permits, enjoy a meander in the city before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
Important information about your trip and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
During your trip, you'll stay in carefully selected hotels and lodges, as follows:
Your accommodation:
- Windhoek: Safari Court Hotel (or similar)
- Sossusvlei: Elegant Desert Lodge (or similar)
- Swakopmund: The Royal Star (or similar)
- Twyfelfontein: Twyfelfontein Lodge (or similar)
- Etosha: Okaukuejo Resort (or similar)
- Waterberg: Waterberg Resort (or similar)
- Windhoek (for your last night): Okapuka Safari Lodge (or similar)
Hotels listed in the programme; if unavailable, accommodation in hotels of a similar category.
Your dining choices
During your getaway, you'll enjoy 2 nights on a bed & breakfast basis and 7 nights on a half-board basis (breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant - excludes drinks). Please see the details section for further information about your board basis.
Your included excursions —
English-speaking guide
To enjoy your trip to the fullest, enjoy the company of an English-speaking guide.
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.
