DISCOVER NAMIBIA

After arriving at the international airport, you proceed via mountainous terrain to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. Your lodge is situated close to the city center with its Afro-European flair and peaceful atmosphere. In the evening enjoy typical Namibian cuisine in one of the numerous restaurants in the city.

The Elegant Guesthouse

Travelling south after breakfast, you will soon see the red sand of the Kalahari interspersed with yellow grasses, shepherd’s trees and acacia’s. Your campsite is situated on a private game reserve in close vicinity to a frequented waterhole where oryx, springbok, zebra and a variety of smaller game species abound. In the late afternoon experience the Kalahari and its symbiotic components on a sundowner/nature drive (optional).

Jansen Kalahari Guestfarm – Breakfast

Continue with your journey further east to Mata Mata on the Border of Botswana. Your Lodge is a mere 20km from the Mata Mata Gate to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, making this an ideal day-trip excursion. You can choose to drive yourself or have a Guided day tour of the Park which allows you to have an experienced ranger to show you the highlights of the region and have his trained eyes spot the rich wildlife found here.

Torgos Safari Lodge – Tented Chalet – Breakfast, Dinner

An early morning departure takes you further south across endless plains dotted with dolerite hills and desert-adapted vegetation. On your way to the magnificent Fish River Canyon, you can visit Mesosaurus Fossil site, which is probably one of the most convincing examples to prove the drifting of continents, as the fossils you witness here are also present in Southern America! Further points of interest on your journey south are the quiver tree forest and the Giant’s Playground.

Canyon Roadhouse – Breakfast

Depart your lodge early after breakfast and travel south to the Fish River Canyon Viewpoint at Hobas. Enjoy this natural phenomenon with the early morning sun. The Fish River Canyon is the second largest of its kind on Earth, with its awesome splendor and adapted fauna and flora on a scenic walk along the ridge of the canyon.

Canyon Roadhouse – Breakfast

Travelling the more scenic and road less traveled, takes you along the Orange River and western side of the Fisch River Canyon towards your accommodation for the night. Arriving at an authentically unique place to stay, The “Old Lime Kiln” Lodge is arguably one of Namibia’s best kept secrets! Rich flora also calls all intrepid botanists (and novice onlookers alike), to come and marvel at the natural beauty of this region. The lodge is well known for its fascinating collection of Lithops (Cole Lithoparium), also known as “Flowering Stones”.

Alte Kalkofen Lodge – Breakfast

After breakfast, you travel along stretches of grass plains interspersed with huge mountain ranges into the area of Sossusvlei, where your Eco camp is situated close to Sesriem the gateway to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These highlights are to be visited early the next morning to experience the sunrise capturing this inspirational natural play of light and shadow.

The Elegant Desert Camp – Breakfast, Dinner

Today calls for an early rise! Here, sunrise paints the highest dunes on Earth into an artwork of awe-inspiring proportions. After taking a walk along or even up some of the majestic dunes, visit the spectacular Dead Vlei. Travel back to your camp, where the rest of the day is spent at leisure enjoying the endless vistas from the rock pool.

The Elegant Desert Camp – Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, travel through two rugged passes and via the Welwitschia plains and the Moon landscape to Swakopmund. Better known as Namibia’s playground, this idyllic town is wedged between the sweltering Namib Desert and the cold Atlantic Ocean and enjoys a distinct German architecture and atmosphere. Swakopmund has numerous activities to offer, some of which include scenic flights, boat trips, desert tours and quad biking adventures.

Organic Stay Guest House – Breakfast

Today we head east into the Erongo Mountain range to stretch our legs on a optional short and informative bush walk with local Bushmen, whereby we listen to stories of the bushman culture, traditions and see some of their desert survival skills. Returning from the walk we reach our cozy Farm Cottage looking onto the surrounding boulders of the Erongo Mountain range. We can further explore this beautiful are on foot or in our own vehicle, following the well-marked routing to some amazing viewpoints.

Erongo Rocks -Farmhouse or Cottage – Breakfast

Today our journey continues through Uis past the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain (2.579m), into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and most geologically diverse areas in Africa. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the elusive desert elephant, the black rhino and free-roaming antelope species. We arrive at our lodge in the afternoon, where we have the remaining day at leisure.

Ondjamba Hills – Breakfast, Dinner

On an early morning scenic nature drive through, at times untouched wilderness area of the Otjimboyo Concession, we head out towards the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. This is the best time to capture the perfect light of sunrise and catch the last mist engulfing the mountain. We continue down into the dry Ugab riverbed, which we follow back towards the camp. Stopping under one of the majestic camelthorn trees we enjoy a light picnic lunch. On our drive along the meandering river we might encounter the elusive desert elephant that roam the dry riverbeds of the Damaraland, feeding on the nutritious pods of the trees lining the riverbanks. Arriving back at the camp we have enough time left to enjoy the scenery or follow one of the walking trails. A highlight is the sundowner drive that offers you unforgettable photo opportunities of the Brandberg and surrounding landscape

Ondjamba Hills – Breakfast, Dinner

On your way to Etosha you can visit Twyfelfontein, the Living Museum of the Damara and the Petrified Forest before travelling through Outjo to the border of the Etosha National Park. Here you can already explore the rich wildlife on an afternoon safari in your vehicle or an optional open vehicle game safari offered by the lodge.

Mondjila Safari Camp – Breakfast, Dinner

Enter the Etosha National Park, and enjoy the entire day game driving through one of the most species diverse game sanctuaries on Earth. A multitude of waterholes along the edge of the Etosha Pan, a vastly expanding white salt depression that shimmers with mirages during the heat of the day, support over 110 different animals and over 300 different bird species. Your camp is situated close to the National Park, enabling you to depart late in the afternoon.

Mondjila Safari Camp – Breakfast, Dinner

After sunrise, you again have the entire day for excellent game drives in the park. Enjoy the sight of pronking springbok and playful animals announcing the start of another glorious day.

Mushara Bush Camp – Breakfast, Dinner

Travelling south past the Waterberg and Etjo Mountain ranges, open bush and grass plains and cattle ranches you reach your lodge just north of Okahandja. Here you have the some time to relax on a typical Namibian farm and reflect on the past day’s adventures and experiences before leaving Namibia with unforgettable memories.

Omatozu Safari Camp – Breakfast, Dinner

In time for your outbound flight, travel the short distance to the international airport, where you return your rental vehicle and where your tour ends.

Breakfast