Itinerary
- Day 1
Swakopmund to Sesriem
Start your morning at a leisurely pace in Swakopmund with optional activities like quad biking or sandboarding if you want some adrenaline. Mid-morning you'll depart and head east into the desert, crossing the Namib gravel plains and traversing two mountain passes, the mighty Kuiseb Pass and the smaller Gaub River canyon. There's a stop at the Tropic of Capricorn signpost for photos, then you'll arrive late afternoon with time for a short walk to see the sunset over the Naukluft Mountains.
- Start point
- Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia (Swakopmund City Limits )
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short walk to see sunset over Naukluft Mountains
Optional Activities
- Quad biking in Swakopmund
- Sandboarding down sand dunes
Landmarks Kuiseb Pass Gaub River Canyon Tropic of Capricorn Naukluft Mountains - Day 2
Sesriem to Sossusvlei
Rise before dawn for an early breakfast, then head into the dune area as the gate opens at sunrise, which is the best time for photography. You'll drive 60 km to the 2x4 car park, take a 4x4 shuttle through the Tsauchab Riverbed to Sossusvlei, and explore Dead Vlei with its striking skeletal camelthorn trees. After that, climb one of the world's highest dunes for the views, stop at iconic Dune 45 on the way back, and visit Sesriem Canyon where you can walk along the ancient riverbed. You'll return to accommodation in the late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Very early breakfast before pre-dawn start), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4x4 shuttle service through Tsauchab Riverbed to Sossusvlei
- Visit to Dead Vlei
- Climbing highest dunes (approximately 300 m)
- Stop at Dune 45
- Sesriem Canyon excursion and walk along riverbed
Optional Activities
- Climbing Dune 45 if energy permits
Landmarks Sossusvlei Dead Vlei Dune 45 Sesriem Canyon Tsauchab River - Day 3
Sesriem to Windhoek
Head back through Solitaire where your guide treats you to a sample of the famous apple pie from the homestead. Then you'll drive through mountain scenery as the road climbs onto Namibia's central plateau, passing through the small community of Buellsport and the town of Rehoboth before arriving in Windhoek mid-afternoon. You'll be dropped at Chameleon Backpackers or your accommodation of choice within Windhoek city limits.
- End point
- Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Windhoek City Limits)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Apple pie tasting at Solitaire homestead
Landmarks Solitaire Namibia's Central Plateau Buellsport Rehoboth
