Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Touchdown in Windhoek: Your Namibian Chapter Begins

   • Welcome to Namibia! After arrival, enjoy a relaxed transfer to your boutique hotel—Windhoek Gardens or the elegant Am Weinberg.

   • Discover the city’s layered history and unique charm on a short city tour, where colonial echoes meet modern vibrance.

   • Let the journey unfold.

   Driving Time: 45 min
   Meals: Dinner
   Included Services: Airport Transfer and Shuttle to and from Dinner

2. Day 2 – Into the Desert: Windhoek to Sesriem

   • Trade city streets for open skies as you head south through the jaw-dropping Spreetshoogte Pass.

   • The landscape shifts dramatically into desert.

   • Arrive at Namib Naukluft Lodge, your cozy base near Sesriem, where the silence of the dunes stretches endlessly.

   Driving Time: 4 hrs
   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Namib Naukluft Lodge - Soft Adventure Camp
   Included Activities: Spreetshoogte Pass

3. Day 3 – Dune Dreams & Desert Legends

   • Wake early to witness the Namib come alive with color.

   • Climb Big Daddy, conquer Dune 45, and marvel at the ghostly beauty of Dead Vlei’s ancient camelthorn trees.

   • Wander Sesriem Canyon and learn about the mysterious Fairy Circles dotting the desert floor.

   • A day of iconic landscapes and surreal moments.

   Driving Time: 4 hrs
   Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
   Accommodation: Namib Naukluft Lodge - Soft Adventure Camp
   Included Activities: Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Fairy Circles, Sesriem Canyon, Dune 45, Big Daddy Dune

4. Day 4 – Ocean Meets Dune: Sesriem to Swakopmund

   • Today’s road trip is filled with surprises—from a famous apple pie stop in Solitaire to crossing the Tropic of Capricorn.

   • Travel through the dramatic Ghaub and Kuiseb Passes and keep an eye out for flamingos at Walvis Bay.

   • Arrive in Swakopmund, where the desert meets the sea in a town packed with personality.

   Driving Time: 5–6 hrs
   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Atlantic Garden Guesthouse
   Included Activities: Ghaub Pass, Kuiseb Pass, Quiver Trees, Flamingo Lagoon (Walvis Bay)

5. Day 5 – Coastal Thrills & Desert Chills

   • Swakopmund is your playground today.

   • Choose from thrilling optional adventures: fly over the dunes, join a Living Desert tour, cruise the Walvis Bay harbor, or explore the surreal Moon Valley.

   • By evening, dive into Swakopmund’s world-class seafood scene.

   • This is coastal Namibia at its best.

   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Atlantic Garden Guesthouse
   Optional Activities: Walvis Bay Harbor Cruise, Sandwich Harbor 4x4 Excursion, Tomys Living Desert Tour, Desert Quad Biking, Skydiving, Moon Landscape and many more

6. Day 6 – Shipwreck Coast: Swakopmund to Terrace Bay

   • Venture into the Skeleton Coast—one of the planet’s most remote and hauntingly beautiful places.

   • Stop at the twisted ruins of the Zelia shipwreck and hear the thunder of Cape Cross’s massive seal colony.

   • Arrive at Terrace Bay Lodge, perched at the very edge of wild Atlantic solitude.

   Driving Time: 4 hrs
   Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
   Accommodation: Terrace Bay Lodge
   Included Activities: Zelia Shipwreck, Skeleton Coast NP
   Optional Activities: Cape Cross Seal Colony

7. Day 7 – Ancient Echoes: Terrace Bay to Kamanjab

   • Travel inland to Damaraland’s red-rock wonders.

   • Explore the UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein rock engravings—silent testaments from the San people, etched thousands of years ago.

   • If time allows, step into the Damara Living Museum for a unique cultural connection.

   Driving Time: 5 - 6 hrs
   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Kaoko Bush Camp
   Included Activities: Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings
   Optional Activities: Damara Living Museum

8. Day 8 – Tribal Traditions: Kamanjab to Etosha Gateway

   • Experience an immersive visit to a traditional Himba village—one of Namibia’s last semi-nomadic tribes.

   • Learn about their customs, hairstyles, and way of life.

   • Continue to Mondjila Lodge, nestled just outside Etosha, and prepare for wildlife wonders tomorrow.

   Driving Time: 5 hrs
   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Mondjila Lodge
   Optional Activity: Himba Cultural Experience

9. Day 9 – Safari Magic: Into Etosha National Park

   • Get ready for a full day on safari in Etosha—a land of big skies, dry pans, and thrilling wildlife sightings.

   • Spot elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and predators in the wild.

   • After dark, gather at the Halali waterhole to watch animals emerge by moonlight.

   • It’s unforgettable.

   Meals: Breakfast
   Accommodation: Halali Camp
   Included Activities: Whole Day Game Drive (morning and afternoon)

10. Day 10 – Celestial Encounters: Etosha to Tsumeb

    • After a final morning game drive, head to Tsumeb—a quirky town with a mining past and colorful character to rest up and prepare for the push North East the next day.

    Driving Time: 4 hrs
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Makalani Hotel
    Included Activity: Morning Game Drive

11. Day 11 – Into the Riverlands: Tsumeb to Divundu

    • Journey northeast into the green heart of the Kavango region.

    • En route, stop at the colossal Hoba Meteorite, Earth's largest, to touch something truly out of this world.

    • If time allows, stop at the Mbunza Living Museum to discover the traditions of the local people.

    • End your day by the river, where your tranquil lodge offers a front-row seat to life on the Okavango.

    Driving Time: 4 hrs
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Shametu Lodge
    Optional Activities: Mbunza Living Museum, Sundowner Boat Cruise on the Okavango River

12. Day 12 – Wetlands & Wildlife: Exploring Mahangu Reserve

    • Go off the grid with a game drive through Mahangu Game Reserve, home to buffalo, hippos, and rare antelope species.

    • In the afternoon, float down the Okavango River on a peaceful boat cruise, camera ready for crocs, birds, and riverbank drama.

    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Shametu Lodge
    Included Activities: Mahangu Game Reserve Game Drive (Morning)
    Optional Activities: Boat Cruise

13. Day 13 – High Plateau Horizons: Divundu to Waterberg

    • Today’s scenic drive leads to the towering red cliffs of the Waterberg Plateau.

    • Known for its rare flora and elevated views, it’s the perfect place to relax, hike, or simply reflect on your journey through Namibia’s diverse terrains.

    Driving Time: 6 hrs
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Waterberg Plateau Resort
    Included Activities: Visit to German Colonial Grave site

14. Day 14 – Farewell to the Wild: Waterberg to Windhoek

    • Start your day with a tranquil walk on the plateau, watching for birds and admiring panoramic views.

    • Head south, stopping at the Okahandja Craft Market to pick up handmade souvenirs before returning to Windhoek.

    Driving Time: 3 hrs
    Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation: Waterberg Plateau Resort
    Included Activities: Morning Plateau Hike, Okahandja Craft Market
    Included Services: Shuttle to and from dinner

15. Day 15 – Until Next Time, Namibia

    • After breakfast, your Namibian journey concludes with a smooth airport transfer.

    • You will leave with a camera full of images, a head full of stories, and a heart that’s been changed by Africa’s raw beauty.

    Driving Time: 45 min
    Meals: Breakfast
    Included Services: Airport Transfer