Itinerary
- Day 1
Hotel to Sossusvlei
Your hotel pickup happens at 9 am, then you'll head south through Spreetshoogte Pass toward Sossusvlei. There's a viewpoint stop along the way where you can take in views over the Namib desert. Lunch comes around midday at Solitaire oasis, and you should reach the lodge between 3 and 4 pm. After arriving, the best way to spend your afternoon is relaxing by the pool and getting some rest since tomorrow starts early.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Spreetshoogte Pass viewpoint
- Lunch at Solitaire oasis
Landmarks/POIs Spreetshoogte Pass Sossusvlei Solitaire oasis - Day 2
Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei
This one begins well before sunrise at Sesriem Gate. You'll climb Dune 45 to see the orange desert landscape as the light improves, then take an off-road drive out to Dead Vlei where ancient dried acacias stand in the white pan. If you're feeling up to it, there's the option to tackle Big Daddy or Big Mama dunes, though those take real energy. Lunch happens back at Sesriem, followed by a 1 to 2 hour break. Later in the afternoon, you'll make a short trip to Sesriem Canyon before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sesriem Gate
- Climb Dune 45
- Off-road drive to Dead Vlei
- Sesriem Canyon excursion
Optional Activities
- Climb Big Daddy or Big Mama dunes
Landmarks/POIs Sesriem Gate Dune 45 Dead Vlei Sesriem Canyon - Day 3
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Today you transition from desert to sea. You'll cross the Tropic of Capricorn and pass through Gaub and Kuiseb passes as you head west. The route takes you down the dry Kuiseb Canyon river bed, then climbs back up through dramatic desert terrain. A stop in Walvis Bay lets you see flamingos and other birds in the lagoons. From there, continue on to Swakopmund for the night. You'll need to arrange your own dinner at one of the local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop in Walvis Bay to view flamingos and birds in lagoons
Landmarks/POIs Tropic of Capricorn Gaub Pass Kuiseb Canyon Walvis Bay - Day 4
Swakopmund
Head north of Swakopmund in the morning to Cape Cross seal colony where you'll see thousands of fur seals. After that, your day opens up. Spend the rest of your time walking through Swakopmund's shops, checking out the beach, browsing the curio market, or visiting the museum and National Marine Aquarium. There are also optional activities available if you want them, like boat tours, scenic flights, fishing, quad-biking, or sandboarding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Cape Cross seal colony
Optional Activities
- Boat tour with oysters and champagne
- Scenic flights over the desert
- Micro-light flights over the desert
- Fishing trips from beach or boat
- Quad-bike trips into the desert and over sand dunes
- Sandboarding
- Skydiving
- Explore Swakopmund shops and beach
- Visit curio market
- Visit museum
- Visit Namibian National Marine Aquarium
Landmarks/POIs Cape Cross Namibian National Marine Aquarium - Day 5
Swakopmund to Etosha National Park
Your hotel collection is between 8 and 8:30 am for a long driving day ahead. You'll stop in Usakos to refuel and grab provisions, then continue to Outjo where you'll have a picnic lunch. After lunch, drive through parts of Etosha National Park looking for wildlife. You should arrive at Okaukuejo just before sunset. Dinner happens that evening, then it's an early night since tomorrow brings a full game drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Outjo), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Etosha National Park in search of wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park Okaukuejo - Day 6
Etosha National Park
Start early after breakfast for a full day exploring Etosha National Park. Head to the waterholes in the early morning when wildlife viewing is at its best. You'll see the Etosha pan, that massive salt pan stretching across the landscape, and spend the day game driving across the park searching for the Big 5 and other animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Etosha National Park
- Visit waterholes
- View Etosha pan
Optional Activities
- Open vehicle safari in Etosha (extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park Etosha pan - Day 7
Etosha to Windhoek
It's a long scenic drive back to Windhoek, passing through various towns and rural areas. You'll stop in Okahandja to visit Namibia's largest wood carving market, where local co-operatives sell authentic Namibian souvenirs. Plan to arrive back in Windhoek late afternoon or early evening.
Included Activities
- Stop at Okahandja wood carving market
Landmarks/POIs Okahandja wood carving market
