Embark upon a 12-day Namibian adventure filled with captivating landscapes, rich wildlife, and cultural experiences. Stargazing in the Kalahari to exploring iconic destinations and Namibians most beautiful destinations like Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park, and the Skeleton Coast, each day unveils breathtaking moments. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Namibia’s deserts, coastlines, and traditions, creating unforgettable memories.
• Discover Namibia's iconic landscapes, from the golden dunes of Sossusvlei to the rugged beauty of the Skeleton Coast
• Experience thrilling wildlife encounters, and spotting diverse species at Etosha National Park
• Immerse yourself in rich cultural heritage with visits to Himba villages, learning about their unique traditions
• Sesriem Canyon, and ancient rock carvings at Twyfelfontein
• Relax under star-filled skies with stays featuring stunning views, serene atmospheres, and unique outdoor experiences
| Days | Accommodation | Lodges | Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windhoek | River Crossing Lodge | Dinner |
| 2 - 3 | Kalahari Desert | Jansen Kalahari Guest Farm | Breakfast / Dinner |
| 4 | Namib Desert | Hammerstein Lodge | Breakfast / Dinner |
| 5 | Nauklift National Park | Weldevrede Guest Farm | Breakfast / Dinner |
| 6 - 7 | Swakopmund | Plaza Hotel | Breakfast |
| 8 | Damara Land | White Lady Lodge | Breakfast / Dinner |
| 9 - 11 | Etosha National Park | Vreugde Guest Farm | Breakfast / Dinner |
| 12 | Windhoek City | Klein Windhoek Guest House | Breakfast |
Your shuttle driver will welcome you at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The drive you to your destination. River Crossing Lodge offers a serene marriage of blissful, undisturbed nature and comfortable modern amenities. The lodge is located on a pristine 6500-hectare reserve which is home to 19 different species of game, while being only a 5 minute drive from the heart of Windhoek. After checking in , get ready for a drive through the Capital city. We will be visiting the local street markets , craft markets and the Township ( Katutura).
Once arrive at the Lodge again get ready for a spectacular sunset from the terrace before dinner.
Before departure we take a morning driver through the reserve. The views are superb, the flora varied and the game abundant. Nineteen different species roam the reserve, including Oryx, Kudu, giraffe and wildebeest… Leopard and cheetah are also seen from time to time. The drives last 2 – 3 hours and include some drinks and snacks.
You will meet your tour guide after your morning tour for quick briefing. Arriving at Jansen Kalahari Guest Farm, we will have a relaxing late afternoon, explore the Kalahari Desert.
Optional : Sun downer drive at the property or neighbor Lodge ( Bagatelle game Range) has to be arrange in advance,
We will join a local guide on a bushman walk. The walk takes about an hour and focuses on the beauty of the culture and the knowledge carried from one generation to the next. The ancestors of the hunter-gatherer Sān are thought to have been the first inhabitants of what is now Botswana and South Africa. The historical presence of the San in Botswana is particularly evident in northern Botswana's Tsodilo Hills region.
We have a full day at Bagatelle Game range , guest can take part in activities of choice.
After breakfast we continue to Hammerstein Lodge. Hammerstein Lodge offers the opportunity to relax and recharge through its multi layered approach, garnered from decades in the hospitality business. Hammerstein lodge is situated between the Nubib and Tsaris mountains. A few kilometers from the lodge are a massive outcrop of granite boulders, including one boulder in particular that looks like a large hammer. It is from this area that Hammerstein got its name.
Optional : Afternoon game drive.
A very early start this morning for our Sossusvlei guided excursion. We aim to leave our lodge well before sunrise to ensure that we are one of the first to enter the national park. From Sesriem, we drive further into the desert area, where the early morning light provides excellent opportunities for photography. Once we arrive in the 4x4 car park, we can then explore this area on foot, with a walk around Dead Vlei and Sossusvlei.
A sundowner walks with your guide to view the spectacular sunset over the Nauklift Mountains.
Namibia is a country of contrasts. Today we will move from desert to sea. On our way we will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and traverse the Gaub and the Kuiseb passes, driving down to the dry river bed at the bottom of the Kuiseb Canyon before climbing up the other side, watching the spectacular desert landscape unfold before us. Having arrived at the coast, we will make a stop in Walvis Bay to enjoy the view of flamingos and other birds in the lagoons.
We overnight in Swakopmund for the next 2 nights. Swakopmund is a very pleasant seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the Atlantic is quite cold here) and an open-air curio market. There is also a very good museum and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium is located in Swakopmund. Alternatively, there are various optional activities that can be arranged.
EXPLORE THE TOWN - The rest of the day is free for you to see what Swakopmund has to offer at your leisure. This charming seaside town offers a variety of attractions, including shops, a beautiful stretch of beach (please note the Atlantic Ocean is quite cold here), an open-air curio market, an excellent museum, and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium.
Alternatively, a wide range of optional activities can be arranged, such as:
We continue very early after breakfast into Damaraland via the skeleton coast, very popular stopover and must see attraction is the Zeila India Shipwreck. Located south of Henties Bay, along the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. The name “Skeleton Coast” comes from the whale and seal bones that once littered the shore due to the whaling industry. In modern times, the coast also harbors the skeletal remains of shipwrecks caused by offshore rocks and fog. More than a thousand vessels of various sizes are abandon along this coast.
Damaraland is one of the most scenic areas in Namibia, a huge, untamed, ruggedly beautiful region that offers the more traveler a more adventurous challenge. On arrival we will be visiting the Damara Living Museum, close to Twyfelfontein, is the first traditional Damara project in Namibia and the only one of its kind. The possibility to experience the traditional Damara culture in this form exists nowhere else in Namibia or in the world.
The lodge offer a free unforgettable sun downer stop not to be missed.
The visit to the Himba village is planned after breakfast. The Himba OmuHimba, OvaHimba are an ethnic group with an estimated population of about 50,000 people living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene region (former Kaokoland) and across the Kunene River in southern Angola. Some remaining groups of the OvaTwa consider the OvaHimba part of their tribe, but are hunter-gatherers.
Our destination for the next 3 nights is the Vreugde Guest Farm. Vreugde Guest Farm, Namibia, is a small, friendly, family-run business. It’s a much-loved place to stay, renowned for great food and hospitality situated in the heart of Namibia, just 30 minutes’ drive from the Etosha National Park’s Anderson Gate. A large, lush garden offering you plenty of places to sit in the sun or in the shade. The farm also has an inviting swimming pool for you to cool off after a long day driving.
Today, we explore the park and increase our chances of amazing wildlife sightings. We start with a morning game drive before breakfast (breakfast packs). These waterholes are one of the most unique aspects of Etosha National Park and a major attraction for wildlife photographers and animal behaviour experts, as the different species of animals, both predators and prey, can often be captured drinking at the same waterhole (on camera).
Etosha National Park is a national park in northwestern Namibia and one of the largest national parks in Africa. It was declared a game reserve in March 1907. It covers an area of 22,270 km and was named after the great Etosha Pan, which lies almost entirely within the park. With an area of 4,760 km⊃2;, Etosha Pan covers 23% of the total area of the national park. The area is home to hundreds of mammal, bird and reptile species, including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros.
A full day in the Park lies ahead of us. Etosha’s animals depend on artificial waterholes and natural springs. Explore the various waterholes along this enormous saltpan, which is called the “great white place of dry water” in a local language. Lunch stop at one of the rest camps. Encounter a big variety of wildlife in the Park during the morning. More than 114 mammal species are found in the Park, several of them are rare and endangered, like the black rhino of the black faced impala. You have a great chance of seeing some of the bigger animals, like elephants and rhinos and of course, a highlight in any safari, the predators.
A stop at the Namibia’s biggest craft market based in Okahandja.
Departures: Any Day
Price Per Person: N$ 65 200
Participants : 2 Min
Waterberg coast Plateau Park is simply outstanding with its views