DAY 1: Windhoek (Namibia) (no meals)
Today is spent at your leisure with time to visit the local museum or haggling at the street side markets. There are also many shops for those in need of a bit of retail therapy. Tonight we will stay at the Hotel Safari (or similar) in twin share rooms.
Day 2: Windhoek to Etosha National Park (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Today we make our way across the park, keeping a look out for the many different mammals, reptiles, birds and insects in the various regions. As the vegetation types change, so does the animal and bird life that relies on it, and so different sections of the Park offer a variety of different game options. After a full day of game viewing, we exit the park through Anderson gate and head to our camp just 10kms away. Tonight we camp at Namibia Wildlife Resorts Halali camp (or similar).
DAY 3 & 4: Etosha National Park Area (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Today’s drive takes us further south through the Namibian countryside to our campsite, Etosha Village (or similar) located in the vicinity of Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park covers 22 700 km² and is Namibia’s premier nature and wildlife reserve. Situated around the Etosha Pan with a large variety of animal and birdlife, the extensive network of gravel roads affords us the opportunity of accessing even the most remote areas of the park.
DAY 5: Etosha National Park area to Brandberg (UIS) (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Today we head down south to the area of the Brandberg. All depending on the time of arrival we will have the opportunity to explore the area. The Brandberg is famous for numerous rock paintings by indigenios African people, The San. The San are also known as the Bushmen. Some of the paintings are up to 4000 years old. The paintings feature warriors, hunters and different animals.
Tonight we camp at the Brandberg Rest Camp (or similar).
DAY 6: Brandberg (UIS) to Swakopmund (Breakfast)
Today we head for Swakopmund, via Spitzkoppe (day trip). Founded by the Germans in 1892, their colonial influence is still evident today. Swakopmund has a selection of excellent coffee shops, restaurants & bars as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian curios. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit. Alternatively, the lovely beach and promenade make for a great relaxing walk – though bathing in the ocean waters may be somewhat chilly! Tonight and tomorrow night we stay in twin share rooms in Amanpuri Lodge (or similar).
DAY 7: Swakopmund (Breakfast)
Today can be spent relaxing or participating in a myriad of Optional Excursions.
Optional Activities: Include sky diving, quad biking, sand boarding, scenic desert flights, dolphin cruises, fishing trips, golf, horse riding and more. An activity briefing will be held on arrival in Swakopmund.
DAYS 8 & 9: Swakopmund to Sossusvlei (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Leaving Swakopmund, we head south to the industrial Walvis Bay before turning inland and toward the desert. Continuing our journey, we enter the Namib-Naukluft Park in one of the oldest deserts in the world. We base ourselves at Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300 m high. We spend the afternoon exploring this amazing area. These two nights we camp at Oasis camp (or similar).
DAY 10: Sossusvlei to Fish River Canyon (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Heading out early, we see the sunrise over this beautiful area and we leave the serenity of the dunes to head south to the Fish River Canyon. At 161 km long, 27 km wide and about 550 m deep, it’s the second largest canyon in the world. The outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity, while the erosion of the Fish River formed the inner canyon. A road follows the eastern rim, giving us access to several viewing points from where we can take in the spectacular vistas. Tonight we camp at Canyon Roadhouse (or similar).
DAY 11: Fish River Canyon to Orange River (South Africa) (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
This morning we continue south, where, after a short drive, we reach the Gariep River - the natural land border between Namibia and South Africa. We camp at a beautiful campsite, Fiddlers Creek (or similar) on the South African bank of the river. Tonight, there’s a chance for some fun at the awesome camp bar overlooking the river!