10-Day Namibia Safari and Desert Tour from Windhoek to Etosha

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from Hosea Kutako International Airport. The airport is 45 km outside Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. After your long journey, you will be dropped off at the guest house.
• Take some time to rest, and afterwards, go on a free township tour arranged for the afternoon. Dinner will be at your own expense at the restaurant of your choice.

Accommodation: Windhoek West Guesthouse

Meals: BB

• Have breakfast and depart at 9 am, heading south to the world-famous Sossusvlei via the picturesque Spreetshoogte Pass.
• Make a stop at the viewpoint to appreciate the endless views of the Namib Desert. Enjoy a light lunch at the Solitaire oasis.
• Arrive at the lodge or campsite at around 3-4 pm. This time of day is extremely hot, so we recommend spending the afternoon cooling off by the pool. An early rest is required, as you are expected to wake up early tomorrow morning.

Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm

Meals: B/L/D

• Visit Sesriem Gate early in the morning and continue to the remarkable Sossusvlei.
• Start by climbing the picturesque Dune 45 and experience the beauty and vastness of the orange-coloured landscape.
• Drive to Dead Vlei, a vast desert pan where dried-up ancient acacias stand silent in an impressive open-air gallery. If you have enough energy, you can climb one of the highest dunes on Earth, "Big Dad" or "Big Mama".
• Return to Sesriem for lunch. We will then take a break for 1-2 hours.
• Once the heat subsides, we will take a short excursion to Sesriem Canyon. This will be our last activity of the day.

Accommodation: Still Weltevrede Guest Farm

Meals: B/L/D

• Travel from the desert to the sea. Namibia is a country of contrasts. On the way, we will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and traverse the Gaub and Kuiseb passes, driving down to the dry riverbed at the bottom of the Kuiseb Canyon before climbing up the other side and watching the spectacular desert landscape unfold before us.
• Stop in Walvis Bay to enjoy views of flamingos and other birds in the lagoons. Take a short break for lunch.
• Stay overnight in Swakopmund. Dinner tonight is at the client's own expense in a local restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel Kaiser Zum

Meals: BB

• Explore the quaint town of Swakopmund.

You may wish to book an optional day tour in Swakopmund at your own expense, such as a guided tour through Mondesa township, quad biking, sandboarding, a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast, or a catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay. Many other optional activities are also available at your own expense, including visits to the aquarium, various museums, or the crystal gallery.

Accommodation: Hotel Kaiser Zum

Meals: BB

• Depart from the coastal town of Swakopmund in the morning for Cape Cross and the Cape Fur Seal Colony. After visiting the seals, we will turn east into the desert toward Brandberg Damaraland, one of the most magnificent and majestic places in Namibia. In this area, you can find elephants, giraffes, ostriches, and a variety of antelopes.

Accommodation: Vingerklip Lodge

Meals: B/D

• Drive through Damaraland and continue to Twyfelfontein. Twyfelfontein is a rocky site situated in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia. The site contains around 2,000 rock carvings, and in 2007 UNESCO approved it as a World Heritage Site. It is one of Africa's largest and most important concentrations of rock art and was proclaimed a National Monument in 1952.
• Experience cultural and ethnic encounters with the Damara tribe at the Living Museum, surrounded by fascinating nature, rock formations, and the magnificent landscape of Damaraland.
• Visit a Damara village near Twyfelfontein and learn more about the culture of these half-nomadic people. We are expected to arrive in Twyfelfontein around 11:00 to view Bushman's rock painting.

Accommodation: Vingerklip Lodge

Meals: B/D

• Depart from Vingerklip Lodge via Kamanjab (Himba Village) to Etosha National Park.

Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge

Meals: B/L/D

• Opt for an early rise to enjoy nature and the fresh breeze. Soon after breakfast, we will begin our game drive for a magnificent exploration.
• Visit the waterholes and the Etosha Pan before driving across the park in search of the Big 4 and other animal species. A light lunch will allow us to rest and gather energy for our next adventure.
• Continue to our last waterhole for a final appreciation of Namibia's beauty.
• Return to our accommodation before sunset so that we can have dinner, share stories from the day, and compare beautiful photos.

Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge

Meals: B/L/D

• Be prepared for the long, scenic journey back to Windhoek.
• Pass through towns and rural areas, stopping in the small town of Okahandja, home to Namibia's largest wood carving market. The stalls operate on a local co-operative basis and offer a vast array of truly Namibian souvenirs.
• Return to Windhoek in the afternoon before 16:00.

Accommodation: Not included