Itinerary
- Day 1
Swakopmund to Sesriem
Start your morning in Swakopmund with options to stay active through quad biking or sandboarding if that appeals to you. Around mid-morning, head east into the desert across the Namib gravel plains. You'll drive through two dramatic mountain passes, the Kuiseb and Gaub canyons, which offer some great photo opportunities as you cross them. There's a stop at the Tropic of Capricorn signpost where you can grab photos, then continue to your accommodation arriving in the late afternoon. Once you're settled, take a short walk to catch the sunset over the Naukluft Mountains before evening.
- Start point
- Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia (Swakopmund City Limits )
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Namib gravel plains and mountain inselbergs
- Traverse Kuiseb Pass and canyon
- Traverse Gaub River canyon
- Stop at Tropic of Capricorn signpost for photos
- Short walk to view sunset over Naukluft Mountains
Optional Activities
- Quad biking in Swakopmund
- Sandboarding down sand dunes at 60 km per hour
- Explore Swakopmund town center on foot
Landmarks Kuiseb Pass Gaub River Canyon Tropic of Capricorn Naukluft Mountains - Day 2
Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon
Get up before dawn for an early breakfast, then head into the dunes right when the gate opens at sunrise to catch the best light for photos. Travel 60 km through the ancient Tsauchab Riverbed heading to Sossusvlei. A 4x4 shuttle takes you through sandy terrain to reach Dead Vlei with its iconic dead trees standing in the white salt pan, and you'll have time to climb some of the world's highest sand dunes, some reaching up to 300 m. Stop at the famous Dune 45 on your way back, then visit Sesriem Canyon where the Tsauchab River has carved out a cool, scenic gorge. Return to your accommodation by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Very early breakfast before pre-dawn start), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning drive to Sossusvlei (60 km through Tsauchab Riverbed)
- 4x4 shuttle service through sandy terrain
- Visit Dead Vlei pan with skeletal camelthorn trees
- Climb sand dunes (up to 300 m high) with views
- Stop at Dune 45 with option to climb
- Excursion to Sesriem Canyon
- Walk into Tsauchab River canyon and follow riverbed
Landmarks Sossusvlei Dead Vlei Dune 45 Sesriem Canyon Tsauchab River Sossusvlei National Park - Day 3
Sesriem to Windhoek
Your final day takes you back west through scenic mountain terrain toward Windhoek. Stop at Solitaire homestead to try the famous local apple pie, then continue driving over Namibia's central plateau through the small community at Buellsport and the town of Rehoboth. You'll arrive in Windhoek by mid-afternoon and get dropped at your chosen accommodation within the city limits.
- End point
- Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia (Windhoek City Limits)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Sesriem via Solitaire homestead
- Apple pie tasting at Solitaire
- Scenic drive over Namibia's central plateau
- Pass through Buellsport community and Rehoboth town
Landmarks Solitaire Buellsport Rehoboth
