Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight to Windhoek
Your Namibia adventure starts with an overnight flight to Windhoek. You can set this up as a self-drive trip in a rental car or hire a German-speaking driver-guide to handle the roads for you.
- Day 2
Windhoek
You'll land at Windhoek International Airport, grab your rental car, and drive to your guesthouse. The colonial city center has German-style buildings and street cafés to explore at your own pace, or you can join a guided tour of sites like Alte Feste, Christ Church, and the Independence Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (The Elegant Guesthouse oder ähnlich), Hotel (Heinitzburg Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Windhoek (historical buildings and monuments including Alte Feste, Christ Church, and Independence Museum)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Windhoek city center
Landmarks/POIs Alte Feste (Old Fort) Christ Church Independence Museum Supreme Court - Day 3
Windhoek to Kalahari Desert
Head southeast into the Kalahari Desert near the Botswana border. The landscape here is striking with its red-orange dunes and yellow grasslands, and you'll spot desert-adapted wildlife including meerkats, cheetahs, hyenas, lions, and various bird species.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Intu Africa Camelthorn Lodge oder ähnlich), (Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Nature tour in the late afternoon (bookable at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Kalahari Desert - Day 4
Kalahari Desert to Keetmanshoop
Continue south and check out the Quiver Tree Forest in Keetmanshoop on your way to the lodge. You'll stay for two nights here, which gives you time to explore the impressive Fish River Canyon nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Canyon Village, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich), (Canyon Lodge, Gondawa Collection oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Quiver Tree Forest in Keetmanshoop
Landmarks/POIs Quiver Tree Forest 
- Day 5
Fish River Canyon
After breakfast, drive a short distance to Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. The canyon stretches 161 km long and 27 km wide with depths reaching 550 meters. During dry season you can hike in the canyon, and some lodges arrange multi-day hikes if you request. Spend the afternoon relaxing back at your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Canyon Village, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich), (Canyon Lodge, Gondawa Collection oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fish River Canyon with driver-guide
Optional Activities
- Hiking in the canyon (dry season only)
- Multi-day canyon hikes (bookable on request)
Landmarks/POIs Fish River Canyon Hell's Bend Hobas Rest Camp Ais-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park - Day 6
Fish River Canyon to Lüderitz
Travel west through the Great Escarpment's open plains toward the coastal town of Lüderitz, watching for wild horses of the Namib along the way. Stop at Kolmanskop, a ghost town from the diamond boom around 1910, then arrive in Lüderitz to explore colonial buildings and see penguins and flamingos around Halifax Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Kairos Cottage Pension oder ähnlich), Hotel (Lüderitz Nest Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Stop at Kolmanskop ghost town
Optional Activities
- Visit to Diaz Point
- Exploration of Lüderitz's colonial buildings and coastline
Landmarks/POIs Kolmanskop Diaz Point Halifax Island Bogenfels Great Bay - Day 7
Lüderitz to Sossusvlei
Drive through endless plains and mountain ranges into the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. Your lodge sits near Sossusvlei with its towering red sand dunes and scenic Sesriem Canyon. On the way you can optionally stop at Duwisib Castle, a quirky German colonial sandstone fortress in the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (The Elegant Desert Lodge oder ähnlich), (Namib Outpost oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Duwisib Castle (approximately 70 km southwest of Maltahöhe)
Landmarks/POIs Sossusvlei Sesriem Canyon Dune 45 Deadvlei Hiddenvlei Duwisib Castle 
- Day 8
Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon
Start early to reach Namib Naukluft Park at sunrise and photograph the dunes shifting from gold to bright red and orange. Visit Deadvlei with its dead trees and surreal landscape, explore Sossusvlei surrounded by the world's highest dunes, then climb one for better views. Have breakfast under ancient camel thorn trees, visit Sesriem Canyon on the way back, and finish the day relaxing at the lodge pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast under the shade of ancient camel thorn trees)
- Accommodation
- (The Elegant Desert Lodge oder ähnlich), (Namib Outpost oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei with driver-guide
- Breakfast under camel thorn trees
- Visit to Sesriem Canyon
Optional Activities
- Dune climbing and photography
Landmarks/POIs Sossusvlei Deadvlei Sesriem Canyon Namib Naukluft Park - Day 9
Namib Desert Relaxation
After several long driving days, take it easy in the Namib Desert. Drive a short distance and spend the day at your lodge cooling off at the pool, watching gemsbok at the waterhole, hiking desert trails, or relaxing in the restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich), (Desert Grace, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Guided nature drive through Gondwana Namib Park (bookable at extra charge)
Landmarks/POIs Gondwana Namib Park - Day 10
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Travel to Swakopmund, a charming German-influenced coastal town where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean. Drive through Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons to Walvis Bay and detour to the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a bird sanctuary hosting thousands of flamingos seasonally. Arrive in Swakopmund to explore its relaxed beach atmosphere and palm-lined streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swakopmund Sands Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Strand Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Walvis Bay Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Ocean cruises on boats or catamarans
- Desert tours
- Trip to Sandwich Harbour
- Sandboarding
- Quad biking
- Golf
- Horseback riding
- Fishing
- Tandem skydiving
- Historical town tours
- Kayaking
- Camel rides
Landmarks/POIs Walvis Bay Lagoon Gaub Canyon Kuiseb Canyon - Day 11
Swakopmund
Spend a leisurely day in Swakopmund, often called Namibia's playground. Relax with coffee and fresh cake at local cafés between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert dunes. Take an optional catamaran cruise to see seals and dolphins with oysters and sparkling wine, or drive to Cape Cross to see the seal colony hosting 80,000 to 100,000 dwarf fur seals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swakopmund Sands Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Strand Hotel oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Optional day tour exploring the desert landscape
- Catamaran cruise with seals, dolphins, fresh oysters, and sparkling wine (bookable at extra charge)
- Visit to Cape Cross seal colony
Landmarks/POIs Cape Cross Cape Cross Seal Reserve - Day 12
Swakopmund to Damaraland
Drive a short distance along the Skeleton Coast before heading inland into scenic Damaraland. Pass the majestic Brandberg Massif, Namibia's highest peak at 2,579 meters. This region is one of Africa's last partly untouched areas with Hartmann's mountain zebras, giraffes, springbok, endangered black rhinos, and desert elephants roaming barren rocky landscapes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ondjamba Hills oder ähnlich), (Mowani Mountain Camp oder ähnlich)
Landmarks/POIs Brandberg Massif Skeleton Coast 
- Day 13
Damaraland Exploration
Start early to explore the partly untouched Otjimboyo region and photograph sunrise colors with Brandberg partially shrouded in coastal mist. Search the dry Ugab River bed for famous desert elephants resting under ancient camel thorn trees. Visit Burnt Mountain with its striking red, brown, cream, and purple volcanic hues near Twyfelfontein. Optional sundowner tour at sunset offers spectacular photography opportunities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ondjamba Hills oder ähnlich), (Mowani Mountain Camp oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided half-day exploration tour through Otjimboyo region with driver-guide
Optional Activities
- Short sundowner tour at sunset (bookable at extra charge)
Landmarks/POIs Twyfelfontein Burnt Mountain Organ Pipes Ugab River Vingerklip - Day 14
Damaraland to Etosha National Park
After breakfast, visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient rock engravings, then explore the Petrified Forest containing 260 million-year-old tree trunks. Continue to the Etosha National Park region, declared a game reserve in 1907 and a major highlight of any Namibia trip. Settle in at your lodge and prepare for game viewing tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Toshari Lodge oder ähnlich), (Etosha Oberland Lodge oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Twyfelfontein (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with driver-guide
- Visit to Petrified Forest with driver-guide
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion with visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site Twyfelfontein and Petrified Forest (self-drivers, bookable at extra charge)
Landmarks/POIs Twyfelfontein Petrified Forest Etosha National Park 
- Day 15
Etosha National Park
Experience Etosha Park up close with drives stopping at various waterholes to see zebra, elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, oryx, springbok, and kudu. With luck you might spot nocturnal lions, leopards, cheetahs, or hyenas in early morning or late evening. The park is a paradise for bird lovers with hundreds of documented species. Arrive at your lodge near Namutoni Gate at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Onguma Forest Camp oder ähnlich), (Mushara Outpost oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing exploration of Etosha National Park
Optional Activities
- Game drive in lodge's open off-road vehicle (bookable at extra charge)
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park Etosha Pan Halali Camp Namutoni Gate - Day 16
Etosha National Park
Explore the eastern part of Etosha along the salt-encrusted pan with natural waterholes, moving through constantly changing vegetation zones. Search for ostriches, antelope species, zebras, elephants, and lions in their natural environment. You can explore with your guide or optionally in open safari vehicles across the park's 22,000 square kilometers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Onguma Forest Camp oder ähnlich), (Mushara Outpost oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Game viewing in eastern Etosha with driver-guide or self-drive
Optional Activities
- Open safari vehicles for game viewing (bookable at the lodge)
Landmarks/POIs Etosha National Park Etosha Pan - Day 17
Etosha to Otjiwarongo
After breakfast, drive south to the Otjiwarongo region. Enjoy a nature tour at sunset searching for leopards (included with guided tours; self-drive tours can arrange this for a fee). Visit the Africat Foundation dedicated to big cat protection, or explore the nearby Waterberg region with its national park covering 40,500 hectares and hosting over 500 plant species.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Frans Indongo Lodge oder ähnlich), (Okonjima Bush Camp oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Nature tour at sunset searching for leopards (guided tours only)
Optional Activities
- Nature tour at sunset searching for leopards (self-drive tours, bookable at extra charge)
- Visit to Africat Foundation
- Visit to Waterberg National Park
- Exploration of Waterberg Plateau region
Landmarks/POIs Waterberg National Park Waterberg Plateau Africat Foundation - Day 18
Otjiwarongo to Windhoek Departure
It's time to head home. Drive back to Windhoek, Namibia's capital, and stroll around if time allows to pick up souvenirs. Your guide takes you to the international airport, and you drop off your rental car before flying out overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll and shopping in Windhoek
Landmarks/POIs Windhoek - Day 19
Arrival at Home Airport
You'll land early in the morning at your preferred airport after your overnight flight, completing your Namibia adventure.
