We Love —
- Spotting majestic animals like elephants and giraffes in the savannah and grasslands of Etosha National Park.
- Exploring bustling Windhoek and seeing the dramatic landscapes of Deadvlei where red dunes contrast against the bright blue sky.
- Staying in comfortable lodges and hotels throughout your tour for some quality rest and relaxation.
Your itinerary in brief —
See this little-known and beautiful corner of the world on a 10 or 13 night road trip.
Travel through the surreal landscapes of Damaraland, stay in Etosha National Park and stroll around the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, before ending your trip with a visit to the Kalahari Desert.
Go for the 13 night tour and visit Fish River Canyon to take in this awe-inspiring natural wonder.
10 night road trip:
Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek
Day 2: Etosha National Park - Onguma Private Game Reserve
Days 3 - 4: Etosha National Park
Day 5: Damaraland
Day 6: Swakopmund
Day 7: Swakopmund
Day 8: Namib Desert
Day 9: Sossusvlei
Day 10: Kalahari Desert
Day 11: Departure
13 night road trip:
Days 1 - 9: Similar to the 10 night itinerary.
Day 10: Lüderitz
Day 11: Fish River Canyon
Day 12: Fish River Canyon
Day 13: Garas Quiver Tree Forest
Day 14: Departure
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 —
10 night road trip
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN WINDHOEK
The capital of Namibia, Windhoek is a vibrant city nestled in the country's central highlands. It features striking architecture, including the Christuskirche and Tintenpalast, alongside bustling markets and lively restaurants.
- On arrival, collect hire car
- Night in Windhoek
DAY 2: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - ONGUMA PRIVATE RESERVE
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Etosha National Park, in the Onguma Private Game Reserve. For over 100 years, zebras, elephants, giraffes, oryx, blue wildebeest, gazelles, kudu and a variety of other rare animals have roamed the park in peace. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of nocturnal predators such as lions, leopards, hyenas or jackals roaming the savannah.
It is also renowned for its vast salt pan - the Etosha Basin - which, depending on the season, is dry and dusty in the midday heat or attracts thousands of migratory birds after heavy rain.
- Dinner included (excluding drinks)
- Night in Onguma Bush Camp
DAYS 3 - 4: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
While you're in the park, take the opportunity to see the park's majestic animals on a safari (at extra cost; to be selected at the time of booking).
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night in Etosha National Park
DAY 5: DAMARALAND
Drive to Damaraland and discover its dramatic landscapes which are made up of inselbergs and isolated island-shaped rocks.
As you approach Uis, admire the country's highest mountain, the Brandberg, which is home to Bushman paintings including the famous White Lady.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night in Damaraland
Day 6: Swakopmund
Before setting off for Swakopmund, you can opt for a visit to the Petrified Forest, the town of Twyfelfontein or the village of Damara (not included).
- Breakfast included
- Night in Swakopmund
DAY 7: SWAKOPMUND
Swakopmund is a city with an important historical past and a seaside resort on the Atlantic Ocean prized by Namibians. Built in the early days of German colonisation to serve as a port, this town has managed to retain its unique character over time.
- Breakfast included
- Night in Swakopmund
DAY 8: NAMIB DESERT
From Swakopmund, you'll head into the Namib Desert. This is the gateway to the Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, where some of the world's highest sand dunes rise above the white plains of the desert.
- Breakfast included
- Night in the Namib Desert
DAY 9: SOSSUSVLEI
Set off early today to witness the sunrise with magnificent views along the road to Sossusvlei. Shortly after sunrise, enter the Namib Naukluft National Park where the first rays of the sun colour the sand mountains in shades of apricot, red and orange, against a clear blue sky.
See the surreal Deadvlei, surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world, and Sossusvlei, where the dried-up Tsauchab River ends abruptly between the dunes.
Climb one of these majestic dunes and admire the desert landscape at the top, then descend along the rocks towards the Sesriem Canyon.
- Breakfast included
- Night in the Namib Desert
DAY 10: KALAHARI DESERT
It's time to head to the Kalahari Desert. Once you've arrived at your lodge, you can opt for a guided excursion into the desert by car (not included).
Spanning across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, the Kalahari Desert is a vast semi-arid sandy savannah known for its striking red dunes and unique ecosystem. Despite its arid conditions, the desert supports a variety of wildlife, including meerkats, gemsbok, and numerous bird species, along with resilient flora like the camelthorn tree.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night in the Kalahari Desert
DAY 11: DEPARTURE
Drive back to Windhoek to return your hire car to the airport and catch your flight home.
- Breakfast included
13 night road trip
Days 1 - 9: Similar to the 10 night itinerary.
DAY 10: LÜDERITZ
Take advantage of your last day in the Namib Desert to visit the charming village of Lüderitz, in the south of the territory between the desert and the Fish River Canyon. This village is inhabited by the Nama people, who live off livestock and agriculture.
- Breakfast included
- Night in Aus
DAYS 11 TO 12: FISH RIVER CANYON
During your days here, discover the spectacular scenery of the Canyon, as you wind your way along the roads to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, or marvel at the viewpoint over the Fish River.
One of the most impressive natural wonders on the continent, Fish River Canyon has been carved out over millions of years by the Fish River, and features dramatic, rugged landscapes with steep cliffs and deep ravines.
- Breakfast included
- Nights in Fish River Canyon
DAY 13: GARAS QUIVER TREE FOREST
Garas Quiver Tree Forest is found near Keetmanshoop in southern Namibia.
Find a striking landscape featuring a dense concentration of quiver trees, which are characterised by their tall, forked branches and distinctive bark.
See them silhouetted against the dramatic Namibian sky at sunrise or sunset for the best photos of this otherworldy place.
- Breakfast and dinner included
- Night in the Kalahari Desert
DAY 14: DEPARTURE
Drive back to Windhoek to return your hire car to the airport and catch your flight home.
- Breakfast included
Important information about your tour 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 this magnificent stay in Namibia, you will be accommodated in various hotels and lodges, so that you can rest comfortably after your days of discovery:
Your accommodation:
Windhoek: The Elegant Guesthouse
Onguma Game Reserve: Onguma Bush Camp
Etosha National Park: Taleni Etosha Village
Damaraland: Vingerklip Lodge
Swakopmund: Swakopmund Sands Hotel
Namib Desert: The Elegant Desert Lodge
Kalahari Desert: Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge
Aus (for the 13-night road trip only): Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn Gondwana Collection Namibia
Fish River Canyon (for the 13-night road trip only: Canyon Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
The maximum room capacity is 3 adults or 4 adults, depending on the tour chosen. Single rooms are not available.
Your dining choices
During your tour, you will enjoy breakfast every day, to get your days off to a great start, as well as 5 dinners (excluding drinks).
Your optional excursions —
Catamaran Charters: Morning dolphin and seal cruise (Walvis Bay, Swakopmund Region)
Set sail between 08:45 and 09:00 (check-in at 08:30) from the pier on the Walvis Bay waterfront for a marine excursion in the bay area in search of whales, dolphins, mola, Leatherback turtle and seals.
Go past oyster farms as you approach Pelican Point, with its emblematic lighthouse and 60,000 resident Cape fur seals.
In season (July to November), larger mammals such as the southern right whale and humpback whale are often spotted, while other whale species, such as the grey whale and pygmy right whale, have made their appearance. Bottlenose dolphins, Heaviside dolphins and dusky dolphins are regularly sighted, as are sunfish and Leatherback turtles.
Whenever possible, the sails are hoisted and the engines are switched off to let you experience real sailing.
Charly's Desert Tours: Morning dunes experience (Swakopmund)
Join an extraordinary exploration of the coastal dune belt just outside Swakopmund. Observe palm geckos, sand lizards, the famous Tok-Tokkie beetle hiding in the mist, Sidewinder snakes, spiders, scorpions and chameleons.
The 3-hour exploration will be complemented by a short dune tour and a magnificent view from a high dune overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Guided afternoon safari in Etosha National Park
Enjoy an afternoon safari in the stunning Etosha National Park iin open vehicles.
There are around 114 mammal species in the Etosha. These include the black-faced impala, while there are no southern impala in the park, and the endangered black and white rhinoceros.
The Elegant Desert Lodge
For the most spectacular sunsets ever, go on a sunset trip to the edge of the mountains, where you can admire the vast plains stretching out before you.
See how the magnificent mountains soar into the clear blue sky. Admire the herds of gemsbok with their calves grazing on the plains or climbing the nearby koppies.
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 Destinations —
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.
