Itinerary
- Day 1
Windhoek to Kwessi Dunes
You'll arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and meet your tour team. Once you're through customs and immigration, you'll board a private aircraft heading to Kwessi Dunes. The flight itself is part of the experience, giving you views of Namibia's desert from above before you land and settle into your lodge.
- Start point
- Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Hosea kutako international Airport)
Included Activities
- Chartered private aircraft flight to Kwessi Dunes with scenic views of Namib Desert
Landmarks Hosea Kutako International Airport Namib Desert - Day 2
Kwessi Dunes
This day is spent exploring NamibRand Nature Reserve, a 200,000-hectare stretch of desert. You'll see rolling plains, red dunes, and craggy mountains while looking for antelope moving across the sand. As evening comes, you'll have chances to watch the night sky and do some stargazing before heading back to your accommodations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploration of NamibRand Nature Reserve
- Desert landscape exploration
- Wildlife viewing including antelope
Optional Activities
- Hot air ballooning at Kwessi Dunes
Landmarks NamibRand Nature Reserve - Day 3
Kwessi Dunes to Hoanib Valley Camp
A private aircraft takes you from Kwessi Dunes to Hoanib Valley Camp. After landing at the airstrip, your team will help you get settled at the camp. You'll have time to check out what Hoanib Valley has to offer and get oriented to your new surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chartered private aircraft transfer to Hoanib Valley Camp
Landmarks Hoanib Valley - Day 4
Hoanib Valley Camp
You're in one of the best spots in Namibia to see desert-adapted wildlife like elephants, giraffes, lions, and rhinos. Spend time on guided walks through the valley to see smaller plants and animals. You can also relax on your private veranda, learn about giraffe research happening in the area, and spend time with local Herero people to understand how they live in this harsh environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided nature walk exploring desert flora and fauna
- Wildlife viewing including desert-adapted elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, mountain zebra, and oryx
- Giraffe research learning experience
- Cultural experience with local Herero people
Landmarks Hoanib Valley - Day 5
Hoanib Valley Camp to Shipwreck Lodge
You'll transfer by private aircraft to Shipwreck Lodge and check in. The team will show you around the lodge and talk through what activities are available. Afterward, you can explore the desert and coastal landscape on your own terms or just settle in and take in the views of the ocean and surrounding terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Shipwreck Lodge
- Desert drives
- Guided walks
- Coastal excursions
Landmarks Skeleton Coast - Day 6
Shipwreck Lodge
Start with breakfast at sunrise to take in the dramatic views surrounding your shipwreck accommodation. Then head out to explore dry riverbeds and climb the great dunes. You'll learn about the history of shipwrecks along the coast and look for tok-tokkie beetles and unusual plants and lichens that grow in the cold ocean fog.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sunrise breakfast overlooking the landscape), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise breakfast overlooking the landscape
- Exploration of dry riverbeds
- Climb to top of roaring dunes
- Shipwreck history exploration
- Desert flora and fauna observation including tok-tokkie beetles
Landmarks Skeleton Coast - Day 7
Shipwreck Lodge to Windhoek
You'll leave Shipwreck Lodge and head back to Hosea Kutako Airport in Windhoek for your flight home. On the way, you'll have time to reflect on everything you've seen during your time in Namibia's remote corners.
- End point
- Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Hosea kutako international Airport)
Landmarks Hosea Kutako International Airport
