Itinerary
- Day 1
Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Windhoek this morning for a comprehensive briefing about what's ahead on the tour. From there, you'll head out toward Sossusvlei, arriving at Solitaire Lodge or a similar property for your first night. The drive gives you a chance to settle in and prepare for the next day.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and tour briefing
Landmarks/POIs Windhoek - Day 2
Sossusvlei
An early start gets you into Namib Naukluft National Park where you'll spend the day exploring several iconic locations. You'll check out Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Big Daddy, Sossusvlei, and Sesriem Canyon throughout the day. All meals are provided, and you'll stay another night at the same lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided excursion in Namib Naukluft National Park
- Visit to Dune 45
- Visit to Dead Vlei
- Visit to Big Daddy
- Visit to Sossusvlei
- Visit to Sesriem Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Namib Naukluft National Park Dune 45 Dead Vlei Big Daddy Sossusvlei Sesriem Canyon - Day 3
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
You're heading toward the coast, first stopping at Walvis Bay to see flamingos and other bird species in their natural setting. After that, you'll continue on to Swakopmund where you'll spend the next two nights. Optional activities are available here at your own cost if you want to do something extra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Walvis Bay
- Flamingo and birdwatching viewing
Optional Activities
- Extra activities in Swakopmund
Landmarks/POIs Walvis Bay - Day 4
Swakopmund
This morning you'll head to Cape Cross Sea Colony to see seals up close in a large gathering. On the way, you'll stop to view an old shipwreck along the coast. After these activities, you'll have time to relax back at your hotel or pursue optional activities depending on whether you prefer something relaxing or more adventurous.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Cape Cross Sea Colony
- Encounter with seals
- Shipwreck viewing
Optional Activities
- Scenic activities in Swakopmund
- Adventure activities in Swakopmund
Landmarks/POIs Cape Cross Sea Colony - Day 5
Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein
You're heading inland to Damaraland today. The route includes stops at the shipwreck and Cape Cross Sea Colony before you continue on to Twyfelfontein. Once there, you'll do a cultural excursion with the Damara people and settle in at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or a similar property for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shipwreck viewing
- Visit to Cape Cross Sea Colony
- Damara cultural excursion
Landmarks/POIs Cape Cross Sea Colony Twyfelfontein - Day 6
Twyfelfontein to Etosha
In the morning you'll explore Twyfelfontein to see the famous rock engravings, including depictions of rhinoceros that date back centuries. After that, you'll head toward Etosha National Park, stopping at Omapaha Himba village where you can interact with the Himba people and learn about their ancient traditions. You'll finish the day with a half-day game drive and stay overnight at Toshari Lodge or similar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Twyfelfontein rock engravings
- Visit to Omapaha Himba village
- Interaction with Himba people
- Half-day game drive in Etosha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Twyfelfontein Omapaha Himba village Etosha National Park - Day 7
Etosha National Park
You're spending a full day exploring Etosha National Park, focusing on the waterholes where animals gather to drink. Early morning and late afternoon drives are recommended for the best wildlife viewing opportunities. Meals are provided throughout the day, and you'll stay another night at Toshari Lodge or a similar property.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Etosha National Park
- Early morning game drive
- Late afternoon game drive
- Wildlife viewing at waterholes
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park - Day 8
Etosha to Windhoek
You're beginning your return journey to Windhoek, with a stopover at Okahandja Wood Carving along the way where you can browse local crafts. You'll arrive at your hotel or lodge in Windhoek late in the afternoon, marking the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Okahandja Wood Carving
Landmarks/POIs Okahandja Wood Carving
