Itinerary
- Day 1
Windhoek
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel in Windhoek. After settling in, your guide takes you on a free township tour so you can get oriented to the local area and see how people live. Dinner is yours to arrange however you'd like.
- Start point
- Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibia)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from Windhoek airport
- Township tour
Optional Activities
- Dinner at restaurant of choice
- Day 2
Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Breakfast happens early before you hit the road at 9 am toward Sossusvlei. On the way through Spreetshoogte Pass, there's a viewpoint where you'll stop and take in the landscape. Lunch comes at Solitaire oasis, and then you'll have the rest of the afternoon to relax by the pool back at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Spreetshoogte Pass viewpoint
- Lunch at Solitaire oasis
- Pool time at accommodation
Landmarks Spreetshoogte Pass Solitaire 
- Day 3
Sossusvlei
You're up early to reach Sesriem Gate and Sossusvlei. Climbing Dune 45 gives you views across the orange desert landscape. Next comes an off-road drive to Dead Vlei where ancient acacia trees stand in the sand, and if you're up for more climbing, Big Daddy or Big Mama dune are options. After lunch and a rest period of 1-2 hours, you'll head out to Sesriem Canyon in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sesriem), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sesriem Gate
- Climb Dune 45
- Off-road drive to Dead Vlei
- Optional climb of Big Daddy or Big Mama dune
- Sesriem Canyon evening excursion
Landmarks Sesriem Gate Sossusvlei Dune 45 Dead Vlei Big Daddy Big Mama Sesriem Canyon - Day 4
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Today you leave the desert behind and drive toward the coast. The route takes you across the Tropic of Capricorn and through Gaub and Kuiseb passes before dropping into Kuiseb Canyon. Walvis Bay is a stop to see flamingos and other seabirds. From there, continue on to Swakopmund where lunch at a local restaurant wraps up your travel day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tropic of Capricorn crossing
- Gaub Pass
- Kuiseb Pass
- Kuiseb Canyon drive
- Walvis Bay flamingo viewing
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Tropic of Capricorn Gaub Pass Kuiseb Pass Kuiseb Canyon Walvis Bay 
- Day 5
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is yours to explore at your own pace. The town has plenty of optional activities if you want to try something like quad-biking, sand-boarding, a scenic flight over Skeleton Coast, or a catamaran cruise. You could also visit the aquarium, check out museums, or browse crystal galleries depending on what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour through Mondesa township
- Quad-biking
- Sand-boarding
- Scenic flight over Skeleton Coast
- Catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay
- Aquarium visit
- Museum visits
- Crystal gallery visit
- Town exploration
Landmarks Swakopmund Skeleton Coast Mondesa Township - Day 6
Swakopmund to Damaraland
You'll head out from Swakopmund toward Cape Cross to see the Cape Fur Seal colony. After that, the route turns east into the desert region of Brandberg Damaraland. This area is where you'll spot elephants, giraffes, ostriches, and different antelope species roaming the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cape Cross
- Cape Fur Seal colony visit
- Drive through Brandberg Damaraland
Landmarks Cape Cross Brandberg Damaraland - Day 7
Damaraland
Twyfelfontein is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that holds around 2,000 rock carvings, making it one of Africa's largest and most significant rock art concentrations. You'll spend time here examining the ancient artwork and then meet with the Damara tribe at the Living Museum. The surrounding rock formations and nature add to the cultural experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Twyfelfontein rock art site visit
- Cultural meeting with Damara tribe at Living Museum
Landmarks Twyfelfontein Living Museum - Day 8
Damaraland to Etosha National Park
After breakfast, you're leaving Damaraland and heading toward Etosha National Park. On the way, there's a visit to a Damara village near Twyfelfontein where you'll learn about their daily life and traditions. You'll reach Etosha in the afternoon and take a short game drive through the park before sunset. Dinner and rest follow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Damara village visit and cultural learning
- Game drive through Etosha National Park
Landmarks Etosha National Park 
- Day 9
Etosha National Park
An early start gets you out to experience the wildlife and morning atmosphere. Following breakfast, the whole day is an all-day game drive where you're searching for the Big 4 and other animals. You'll visit waterholes and see the Etosha pan salt flat. A light lunch gives you energy for the afternoon when more waterhole visits happen. You're back at your accommodation before sunset for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game drive
- Waterhole visits
- Etosha pan visit
- Light lunch
Landmarks Etosha National Park Etosha Pan - Day 10
Etosha National Park to Windhoek
The long scenic drive back to Windhoek takes you through towns and rural areas. You'll stop in Okahandja to visit Namibia's largest wood carving market where local cooperatives sell authentic Namibian souvenirs. By mid-afternoon, you'll arrive back in Windhoek.
Included Activities
- Long scenic transit to Windhoek
- Stop at Okahandja wood carving market
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs at wood carving market
Landmarks Okahandja
