Day 1: Windhoek
Guests are picked up from the airport and transferred to their accommodation in Windhoek. Begin your Namibian journey enveloped in comfort and luxury, as you embark from the exquisite The Weinberg in Windhoek. Cradled in the heart of Namibia’s capital, The Weinberg offers an unforgettable introduction, ensuring your adventure commences with elegance and tranquillity. From our meticulously adorned rooms to our unparalleled service, every detail is sculpted to elevate your experience.
Discover the sublime fusion of refinement and serenity as you unwind after your voyage, preparing for the enchanting escapades ahead. Let your inaugural night in Namibia be a poetic memory, as you gaze upon the historic Klein Windhoek, holding the essence of perfection in your hand.
Accommodation: The Weinberg Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Windhoek – Kalahari
Guests are picked up from their accommodation in Windhoek and transferred to the meeting point. After the arrival of all passengers the shuttle bus will depart Windhoek. The shuttle takes you southwards for 250km, out of the Windhoek hills and past the town of Rehoboth towards Mariental. Just before Mariental, we drive east into the Kalahari Desert to overnight at Kalahari Anib Lodge. The stylish, spacious, and refreshing lodge is imbued with the spirit of the Kalahari with its burnished sand, ostrich eggshell light and camelthorn trees.
Accommodation: Kalahari Anib Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Sundowner Dune Drive
Shuttle departure: 08:00 (duration of trip 3hrs 30min)
Day 3: Kalahari
Start the day with an optional early morning dune walk, after which a leisurely breakfast will be waiting for you. A highlight of a stay at Kalahari Anib is a wonderfully relaxing, optional afternoon nature drive into the Kalahari. Later, toast life from the top of a dune as the sand turns a fiery red.
Accommodation: Kalahari Anib Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Dune Walk & Sundowner Dune Drive
Day 4: Kalahari – Namib Desert
After a good night’s sleep and a full breakfast, it is time for a taste of the ancient Namib Desert. The route takes you past the majestic Namib Naukluft Mountains near Büllsport before reaching the Namib with its combination of spectacular desert scenery and majestic mountains. Namib Desert Lodge is set below an impressive ridge of fossilised sand dunes, formed 20-million years ago.
Optional: The highlight of the afternoon is a drive to the crest of the fossilised dunes for a view of some of the best scenery on the planet.
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Sundowner Dune Drive
Shuttle departure: 13:00 (duration of trip 5hrs)
Day 5: Sossusvlei
Optional: An early start to the day awaits. Much of the day is spent climbing the highest sand dunes in the world. Big Daddy offers a strenuous climb, but the view along the crest is completely worth it. Upon descent, the whispering sands of the Namib lead to the ancient camelthorn trees of Dead Vlei – one of the most
photographed areas in Sossusvlei. Exploration continues into the rugged Sesriem Canyon before returning to the lodge.
Optional: Enjoy a sunset dune drive where the crimson horizon can be appreciated from the crest of the fossilised dunes in the Gondwana Namib Park.
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Sossusvlei Excursion, Hiking trails, Desert night walk
Day 6: Namib Desert – Swakopmund
Enjoy a buffet breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge before the journey through the fascinating desert landscape to Swakopmund. First stop is the desert outpost of Solitaire, famous for its apple pie. The route crosses the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the sun’s turning point at 23 ̊ south on its annual journey through the heavens, before meandering through the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons.
The cool and often misty town of Swakopmund, which lies between the crashing Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert, balances the day’s journey perfectly. Old German architecture, wide streets and a plethora of restaurants, coffee and curio shops make this coastal town a joy to explore. The Delight hotel is a fresh breeze in the desert, providing a delightful home for your stay in Swakopmund.
Accommodation: The Delight Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Morning Dune Drive
Shuttle departure: 13:00 (duration of trip 5hrs)
Day 7: Swakopmund
A highlight of a stay at The Delight is its scrumptious breakfast spread. Pour yourself a glass of champagne and freshly squeezed orange juice and savour Walvis Bay oysters before heading off to explore the town.
Optional: Or choose an activity or excursion. Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia andexcursions range from Living Desert tours, kayaking in the Walvis Bay lagoon and dolphin cruises to sandboarding, quad-biking, and skydiving. Take your pick, or just relax – ending the day in one of Swakopmund’s popular restaurants.
Accommodation: The Delight Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
There is a wide range of optional extra activities.
Day 8: Swakopmund – Damaraland
After your day of fun and exploration, we continue northwards to Henties Bay along the coast before veering inland towards Uis and the Brandberg massif. As you near the Ugab River, look out for the striking Herero women with their colourful stalls.
Your overnight stop, Damara Mopane Lodge, is 30km east of Khorixas. Built in a semi-circular labyrinth design with a turquoise pool at its centre, the lodge is a lovely and charming surprise. Each chalet has its very own garden with fresh vegetables, sunflowers and the occasional scarecrow peeking out. Stroll up the
koppie in the late afternoon to watch the sun set and appreciate the expansive view over the mopane woodland before the inviting aromas of dinner call you back to the lodge.
Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Birding walk, hiking trails, Sundowner walk
Shuttle departure: 08:00 (duration of trip 4hrs)
Day 9: Damaraland – Etosha National Park
Today we travel into the heart of the country, Etosha National Park, via Outjo, making it in time for an afternoon game drive in the park. Experience the bounty of this wildlife haven before returning to Etosha Safari Camp for supper. This relaxed and down-to-earth camp has a quirky restaurant based on the shebeens (taverns) of old. Musicians strum guitars in the courtyard and sing local tunes while the guests relish the good fare. Tap toes and sing along at this lively, fun venue before returning by starlight to your comfortable room and the peace of an Etosha night.
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Guided walk
Shuttle departure: 13:00 (duration of trip 2hrs 30min)
Day 10: Etosha National Park
Optional: Explore Etosha and its many waterholes where the wildlife gathers to slake its thirst. Every season has its own beauty in this special conservation area. The full day drive gives you the chance to view the array of sleek African wildlife in its natural surroundings. Return in the afternoon to the friendliness of Etosha Safari Camp for your last night of the tour.
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast
Optional extra activity: Morning/Afternoon half-day game drive, Full-day game drive, Etosha Safari
Day 11: Etosha National Park – Windhoek
Breakfast is enjoyed at the camp before the drive southwards back to Windhoek.
Day 12: Windhoek – Airport
About 3 hours before your departure flight, you will be picked up at The Weinberg Hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
We hope you enjoyed your holiday in Namibia.
