Itinerary
- Day 1
Hotel to Sossusvlei
Your driver picks you up from the hotel between 7am and 8am, then you'll head south toward Sossusvlei. The route takes you through Spreetshoogte Pass viewpoint where the Namib landscape stretches out endlessly in all directions. After stopping for lunch at the Solitaire oasis, you'll reach your lodge around 3-4pm. Since temperatures are extremely hot at this hour (around 104°F/40°C), the afternoon is yours to relax by the pool before an early dinner and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer to Sossusvlei
- Stop at Spreetshoogte Pass viewpoint
- Lunch at Solitaire oasis
Landmarks/POIs Spreetshoogte Pass Solitaire Sossusvlei - Day 2
Sossusvlei
Start before sunrise to get to Sesriem Gate and explore Sossusvlei. You'll climb Dune 45, which gives you views across the basin, then take an off-road drive over to Dead Vlei where ancient acacia trees stand lifeless and bleached white. If you've still got energy, Big Daddy or Big Mama dunes are waiting for you - both rank among the highest on Earth. Lunch happens back at Sesriem, and you'll spend the afternoon resting from the heat. Later, once temperatures drop, you'll check out Sesriem Canyon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sesriem), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sesriem Gate
- Climb Dune 45
- Off-road drive to Dead Vlei
- Sesriem Canyon excursion
Optional Activities
- Climb Big Daddy or Big Mama dune (optional based on energy levels)
Landmarks/POIs Sesriem Gate Dune 45 Dead Vlei Big Daddy Dune Sesriem Canyon - Day 3
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Today shifts from desert to sea as you cross the Tropic of Capricorn and drive through Gaub and Kuiseb passes. The landscape transforms as you descend into Kuiseb Canyon then climb back up, watching the desert gradually fade into coastal scenery. You'll stop in Walvis Bay to watch flamingos and other birds in the lagoons before having lunch. From there, it's on to Swakopmund for the night. Find your own dinner at a local restaurant in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Crossing Tropic of Capricorn
- Gaub Pass traverse
- Kuiseb Pass traverse
- Kuiseb Canyon drive
- Stop in Walvis Bay lagoons for flamingo viewing
Landmarks/POIs Tropic of Capricorn Gaub Pass Kuiseb Pass Kuiseb Canyon Walvis Bay Lagoons - Day 4
Swakopmund to Etosha
Your hotel pickup happens between 8am and 8:30am for a long drive to Okaukuejo. The journey includes a fuel and supply stop in Usakos. You'll drive through sections of the national park looking for wildlife along the way. After several hours on the road, you'll arrive at your accommodation just before sunset. Dinner wraps up the evening and your day's travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing drive through Etosha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park Okaukuejo - Day 5
Etosha to Windhoek
Prepare for a long scenic drive back to Windhoek through towns and rural areas. You'll stop in Okahandja, which is home to Namibia's largest wood carving market. Local cooperatives have set up stalls with a wide variety of authentic Namibian souvenirs and crafts. The drive continues after this stop, and you should pull into Windhoek in the late afternoon or early evening, finishing your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from Etosha to Windhoek
- Stop at Okahandja wood carving market
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Okahandja wood carving market
Landmarks/POIs Okahandja Wood Carving Market
