Itinerary
- Day 1
Windhoek
You'll arrive at Windhoek airport and sort out your rental car paperwork. Spend the afternoon getting settled and resting at your accommodation. Later in the evening, head into town and grab dinner at a local restaurant to start getting a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Accommodation/Airport.)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at one of Windhoek's cozy restaurants
- Day 2
Windhoek to Keetmanshoop
Your hotel pickup happens between 7am and 8am, with departure at 9am. You'll travel through the Kalahari Desert and stop in Rehoboth to learn about the Baster people and their history. After continuing south through the desert landscape, you'll reach Keetmanshoop in the afternoon to rest and get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through the Kalahari Desert
- Stop in Rehoboth
Landmarks/POIs Rehoboth - Day 3
Fish River Canyon
Drive to Fish River Canyon, which ranks as the second largest canyon globally. Along the way, you'll check out the Mesosaurus Fossil Site and see rare Quiver trees dotting the landscape. Spend your time exploring the canyon's impressive terrain and taking photos throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mesosaurus Fossil Site
- View Quiver trees
- Explore Fish River Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Fish River Canyon Mesosaurus Fossil Site - Day 4
Fish River Canyon to Lüderitz
There's an optional early morning trip to the main viewpoint if you want canyon photos and views. Then you'll drive to Lüderitz, a coastal town featuring German colonial buildings from its past. The route passes through small desert towns where you might spot desert horses. You'll arrive in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel from Fish River Canyon to Lüderitz
Optional Activities
- Optional morning visit to main viewpoint of Fish River Canyon
Landmarks/POIs Lüderitz - Day 5
Lüderitz to Aus
After breakfast, you can do optional boat cruises at your own cost if you're interested. Next, head to Diaz Point to see birds and seals hanging around. From there, check out Kolmanskop, a ghost town left over from the 1920s diamond rush and now reclaimed by the desert. Late afternoon you'll head to Aus in the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Diaz Point
- Explore Kolmanskop ghost town
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise from Lüderitz
- Other optional excursions
Landmarks/POIs Diaz Point Kolmanskop - Day 6
Aus to Sossusvlei
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Sossusvlei on dusty roads through rural communities. You'll arrive at the lodge in the afternoon. This region gets extremely hot, so cooling off by the pool and resting well makes sense, especially since you'll need to wake up early tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Sossusvlei through rural communities
Landmarks/POIs Sossusvlei - Day 7
Sossusvlei
Start very early to visit Sesriem Gate and see the remarkable Sossusvlei. You'll climb Dune 45, then take an off-road drive to Dead Vlei with its ancient, dried acacia trees scattered across the pan. If you're up for it, you can climb 'Big Daddy' or 'Big Mama' dunes. Return for lunch, rest during the hottest part of the day, then visit Sesriem Canyon as the sun starts to set.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sesriem Gate
- Climb Dune 45
- Off-road drive to Dead Vlei
- Visit Sesriem Canyon
Optional Activities
- Climb Big Daddy or Big Mama dunes
Landmarks/POIs Dune 45 Dead Vlei Sesriem Canyon - Day 8
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
You'll journey from desert to sea today, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and driving through the spectacular Gaub and Kuiseb passes. Stop in Walvis Bay to see flamingos and birds in the lagoons. After your lunch break, continue on to Swakopmund on the coast for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cross Tropic of Capricorn
- Drive through Gaub and Kuiseb passes
- Stop in Walvis Bay to view flamingos and birds
Landmarks/POIs Walvis Bay Swakopmund - Day 9
Swakopmund
Explore Swakopmund at your own pace this day. Lots of optional activities are available at your own cost, including quad-biking, sand-boarding, scenic flights over the Skeleton Coast, and guided township tours. If those don't appeal, you can visit the aquarium, museums, and crystal gallery instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour through Mondesa township
- Quad-biking
- Sand-boarding
- Scenic flight over Skeleton Coast
- Catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay
- Visit aquarium
- Visit various museums
- Visit crystal gallery
Landmarks/POIs Swakopmund - Day 10
Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein
Leave Swakopmund and head to Cape Cross to visit the Cape Fur Seal colony and watch them on the rocks. Then turn east into the Brandberg Damaraland desert, one of Namibia's most remarkable regions. You'll see wildlife including elephants, giraffes, ostriches, and antelopes roaming around. Optional activities can happen today or tomorrow morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cape Cross and Cape Fur Seal colony
- Travel to Brandberg Damaraland
Optional Activities
- Visit museum
- Learn about Damara Culture
- Visit Petrified Forest
Landmarks/POIs Cape Cross Brandberg - Day 11
Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park
Depart the lodge and drive to Etosha National Park, passing through small villages along the way. You'll arrive in the afternoon and do a game drive through parts of the park. Reach your accommodation just before sunset so you can rest up for tomorrow's full day of exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive through Etosha National Park
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park - Day 12
Etosha National Park
An early morning wake-up gets you out to experience nature and fresh air. After breakfast, you'll start your game drive exploring the park and visiting waterholes. Look for the Etosha pan and search for the Big Four and other animal species. You'll have a light lunch, rest during midday heat, visit one more waterhole, and return before sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game drive in Etosha National Park
- Visit waterholes
- View Etosha pan (salt pan)
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park Etosha Pan - Day 13
Etosha National Park to Grootfontein
Visit Bushmen land and see the Hoba Meteor, the largest known intact meteorite on Earth's surface. Learn about the San people, their culture, traditions, and way of life. You'll also see traditional cultural dances performed by the community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bushmen land
- Visit Hoba Meteor
- Learn about San people's way of life and traditions
- Witness cultural dances
Landmarks/POIs Hoba Meteor - Day 14
Grootfontein to Ndivindu
After breakfast, head to Mahango Game Park, situated at Namibia's eastern border with Botswana in the flood plains of the Okavango River basin near Popa Falls. You'll spot wildlife including baobab trees, elephants, buffalos, sable and roan antelope, bushbucks, and reedbuck.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mahango Game Park
Landmarks/POIs Mahango Game Park Popa Falls - Day 15
Ndivindu to Okavango Delta
Cross the border into Botswana and head toward the Okavango Delta, a vast inland river delta with sprawling grassy plains that flood seasonally. You'll drive through small villages and towns across open Botswana landscape with roaming animals. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the afternoon to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Okavango Delta region
Landmarks/POIs Okavango Delta - Day 16
Okavango Delta
Spend most of the day on a mokoro, a traditional canoe, in the Okavango Delta. These flat-bottomed boats are propelled by standing in the stern and pushing with a pole, similar to punting. You'll explore the shallow waters and see wildlife up close using this traditional method of travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mokoro canoe excursion in Okavango Delta
Landmarks/POIs Okavango Delta - Day 17
Okavango Delta to Namushasha River
Leave Botswana and return to Namibia. Drive back to Mahango Game Reserve for another chance at spotting wild animals. Continue along the Caprivi Strip through small villages, interacting with local people to learn about their culture and heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return through Mahango Game Reserve
- Travel along Caprivi Strip
- Interact with local communities
Landmarks/POIs Mahango Game Reserve - Day 18
Namushasha River to Chobe River
After breakfast, continue through Katima Mulilo to stock up on water and provisions. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat cruise on the Chobe River in Botswana. Chobe National Park is home to the world's largest population of African elephants. Look for hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife during your cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop in Katima Mulilo
- Boat cruise on Chobe River
Landmarks/POIs Chobe River Chobe National Park - Day 19
Chobe National Park
Spend the morning on a game drive in Chobe National Park, one of Botswana's most accessible safari destinations. You'll see high numbers of elephants and Cape buffalo along the Chobe River. Stop for lunch at midday. An optional afternoon boat tour or additional game drive is available at your own cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Chobe National Park
Optional Activities
- Afternoon boat tour
- Extra game drive in afternoon
Landmarks/POIs Chobe National Park - Day 20
Victoria Falls
Arrive at Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the largest waterfall on the Zambezi River. After checking in, go see the Mighty Victoria Falls. Lots of optional activities are available at your own cost and risk, including bungee jumping, rafting, helicopter flights, and Devil Pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Victoria Falls
Optional Activities
- Bungee jumping
- Rafting
- Helicopter flight
- Devil Pool
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls - Day 21
Victoria Falls
Your incredible journey comes to an end today. Your guide will take you to the airport for your departure. It's been quite an exploration of Namibia and the surrounding regions. Safe travels!
