Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight to Windhoek
Your Namibia vacation kicks off with an overnight flight to Windhoek. You can arrange this either as a private self-drive tour with a rental car or hire a German-speaking driver-guide to handle navigation.
- Day 2
Windhoek
You'll land at the international airport and collect your rental car, then drive to Windhoek for check-in at your guesthouse. The city center has colonial-style buildings and street cafés to explore at your own pace, or you can book a guided city tour that covers the Alte Feste, Christ Church, Supreme Court, and Independence Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Elegant Guesthouse oder ähnlich), (Heinitzburg Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of historical buildings and monuments (including Alte Feste, Christ Church, Supreme Court)
- Visit to Independence Museum
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of city center with colonial-style buildings, street cafés and craft market
Landmarks Alte Feste (Old Fort) Christ Church Supreme Court Independence Museum - Day 3
Windhoek to Kalahari Desert
Head south into the Kalahari Desert near Botswana in southeastern Namibia, where ancient dunes and yellow grasslands create a landscape for desert-adapted wildlife like meerkats, cheetahs, hyenas, gemsbok, and ostriches. After settling into your accommodation, consider an optional nature tour in the late afternoon to spot local fauna and flora.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Intu Africa Camelthorn Lodge oder ähnlich), (Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Nature tour in late afternoon to discover fauna and flora (bookable at extra cost)
Landmarks Kalahari Desert - Day 4
Kalahari to Fish River Canyon Region
Continue driving south and stop at the quiver tree forest in Keetmanshoop before reaching your lodge. You'll stay for two nights, which gives you time to explore Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canyon Village, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich), (Canyon Lodge, Gondawa Collection oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to quiver tree forest in Keetmanshoop
Landmarks Quiver Tree Forest - Day 5
Fish River Canyon
After breakfast, you'll drive a short distance to Fish River Canyon with your driver-guide. The canyon stretches 161 km long, reaches 27 km wide, and drops 550 m deep, offering spectacular views from multiple vantage points. During the dry season, hiking through the canyon is possible. Return to your lodge for a relaxed afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canyon Village, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich), (Canyon Lodge, Gondawa Collection oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Fish River Canyon with driver-guide
Optional Activities
- Hiking in the canyon (seasonal availability - dry season only)
- Two- to three-day hikes (on request, bookable at extra cost)
Landmarks Fish River Canyon Ais-Ais Richtersveld Transfontier Park Hell's Bend Viewpoint Hobas Rest Camp - Day 6
Fish River Canyon to Lüderitz
Journey through Aus and the open plains of the Great Escarpment toward Lüderitz, passing wild horses of the Namib along the way. Stop at Kolmanskop, a ghost town that boomed during the diamond rush around 1910. When you reach Lüderitz on the coast, you'll find well-preserved Wilhelmine buildings and chances to see penguins and flamingos around Halifax Island and Bogenfels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Kairos Cottage Pension oder ähnlich), (Lüderitz Nest Hotel oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Kolmanskop ghost town
- Visit to Diaz Point
Landmarks Kolmanskop Diaz Point Great Bay Halifax Island Bogenfels - Day 7
Lüderitz to Namib Desert (Sossusvlei region)
Drive through endless plains and mountain ranges into the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. Your lodge sits close to Sossusvlei and its famous high sand dunes, with Sesriem Canyon nearby. An optional stop at Duwisib Castle, a quirky German colonial remnant, is available. Settle in at the lodge and prepare for tomorrow's desert exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (The Elegant Desert Lodge oder ähnlich), (Namib Outpost oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Duwisib Castle (approx. 70 km southwest of Maltahöhe)
Landmarks Namib Desert Sossusvlei Sesriem Canyon Duwisib Castle Deadvlei Hiddenvlei Dune 45 
- Day 8
Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon
Start early to reach Namib Naukluft Park at sunrise and photograph the dunes as they shift from gold to bright red and orange. Visit Deadvlei and Sossusvlei, clay depressions surrounded by the world's highest dunes, then climb a dune and explore the Salvador Dalí-like landscape of withered trees. Breakfast comes under ancient camel thorn trees, and on the way back you'll visit Sesriem Canyon before relaxing by the pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast under the shade of ancient camel thorn trees), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (The Elegant Desert Lodge oder ähnlich), (Namib Outpost oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Deadvlei and Sossusvlei with driver-guide
- Climb and exploration of dunes
- Photography at sunrise
- Visit to Sesriem Canyon
Landmarks Namib Naukluft Park Deadvlei Sossusvlei Sesriem Canyon - Day 9
Namib Desert Relaxation
After several long days on the road, you'll take a relaxing day. Drive a short distance into the Namib Desert and settle in for the day. Cool off at the pool, watch gemsbok at the waterhole, hike on dune trails, or dine at the cozy restaurant. A guided nature drive through Gondwana Namib Park is available for an extra charge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich), (Desert Grace, Gondwana Collection oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Guided nature drive through Gondwana Namib Park (bookable at extra charge)
Landmarks Gondwana Namib Park - Day 10
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Travel to Swakopmund, a small German-influenced coastal town where the world's oldest desert meets the Atlantic Ocean. You'll drive through Gaub and Kuiseb Canyon and detour to Walvis Bay Lagoon, a RAMSAR World Heritage Site and bird sanctuary. Depending on the season, thousands of flamingos and up to 160,000 birds gather here. Once settled in Swakopmund, explore the beach promenade, palm-lined avenues, and parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swakopmund Sands Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Strand Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit to Walvis Bay Lagoon
Optional Activities
- Afternoon and following day activities including ocean cruises, desert tours, Sandwich Harbour trip, sandboarding, quad biking, golf, horseback riding, fishing, tandem skydiving, historical town tours, kayaking, camel rides
Landmarks Gaub Canyon Kuiseb Canyon Walvis Bay Lagoon - Day 11
Swakopmund
You have the day at leisure in Swakopmund, known as 'Namibia's playground.' Spend time enjoying the coastal lifestyle with coffee and fresh baked cake at small cafés, or venture into the desert landscape. An optional catamaran cruise lets you see seals and dolphins while having fresh oysters and sparkling wine, or you can drive to Cape Cross to visit the seal colony with 80,000 to 100,000 dwarf fur seals.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swakopmund Sands Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Strand Hotel oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Guided day tour of desert landscape
- Catamaran cruise with seals, dolphins, fresh oysters and sparkling wine (bookable at extra charge)
- Visit to Cape Cross seal colony (80,000-100,000 dwarf fur seals)
Landmarks Cape Cross Cape Cross Seal Reserve - Day 12
Swakopmund to Damaraland
Drive a short distance along the Skeleton Coast before heading inland into scenic Damaraland. You'll pass the Brandberg Massif at 2,579 m, Namibia's highest point, and enter one of Africa's least developed regions. This area is home to Hartmann's mountain zebras, giraffes, springbok, endangered black rhinos, and desert elephants. The barren rocky landscapes and dry river courses lead to your comfortable lodge for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ondjamba Hills oder ähnlich), (Mowani Mountain Camp oder ähnlich)
Landmarks Skeleton Coast Brandberg Massif Damaraland 
- Day 13
Damaraland Exploration
Head out early through the Otjimboyo landscape to capture sunrise colors and photograph the Brandberg. Explore the mostly dry Ugab River riverbed and if you're fortunate, spot desert elephants. Visit Burnt Mountain with its vibrant red, brown, cream, and purple glowing colors, then discover rock engravings at Twyfelfontein (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the organ pipes, and petrified tree trunks. An optional sundowner tour is available for sunset Brandberg photography.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ondjamba Hills oder ähnlich), (Mowani Mountain Camp oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided half-day exploration tour through Otjimboyo region (guided tour)
- Desert elephant spotting opportunity
Optional Activities
- Guided nature tour to search for desert elephants (self-drive option, bookable at lodge for extra charge)
- Sundowner tour at sunset for Brandberg photography
Landmarks Otjimboyo Region Ugab River Burnt Mountain Twyfelfontein Organ Pipes Vingerklip Brandberg - Day 14
Damaraland to Etosha National Park
After breakfast, visit Twyfelfontein with its rock engravings and then the Petrified Forest featuring 260 million year old tree trunks in an eroded valley. From there, continue toward the Etosha National Park region, a major highlight. The park became a game reserve in 1907. You'll arrive at your lodge, relax, and prepare for game viewing tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Toshari Lodge oder ähnlich), (Etosha Oberland Lodge oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Twyfelfontein with rock engravings (guided tour)
- Visit to Petrified Forest with 260 million year old tree trunks (guided tour)
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion with visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site Twyfelfontein and Petrified Forest (self-drive option, bookable at extra cost)
Landmarks Twyfelfontein Petrified Forest Etosha National Park 
- Day 15
Etosha National Park Game Viewing
Experience Etosha Park's full diversity and wilderness by driving east and stopping at various waterholes. Look for zebras, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeests, oryx, springbok, and kudus. If you're lucky, you might spot nocturnal lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, or jackals during early morning or late evening drives. The park is paradise for bird watchers with hundreds of documented species, and after rains the vast Etosha Pan attracts thousands of migratory birds. Arrive at your lodge near Namutoni Gate at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Onguma Forest Camp oder ähnlich), (Mushara Outpost oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing in Etosha Park with driver-guide or in rental car
Optional Activities
- Game drive in lodge's open off-road vehicle (bookable at lodge for extra charge)
- Stop at Halali Camp for lunch (lunch not included)
Landmarks Etosha National Park Etosha Pan Halali Camp Namutoni Gate - Day 16
Etosha National Park (Eastern Region)
Continue exploring the eastern part of Etosha along the salt-encrusted pan with its natural waterholes and changing vegetation zones. Search for ostriches, antelope species, zebras, elephants, lions, and other animals in their natural habitat. The park covers 22,000 square kilometers with diverse landscapes, and almost all southern African mammals, reptiles, and insects can be found here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Onguma Forest Camp oder ähnlich), (Mushara Outpost oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing in Etosha Park with driver-guide or in rental car
Optional Activities
- Optional game drive in open safari vehicles (bookable at lodge for extra charge)
Landmarks Etosha National Park Etosha Pan - Day 17
Etosha to Otjiwarongo Region
After breakfast, drive south to the Otjiwarongo region and experience a sunset nature tour searching for leopards (included with guided tours or bookable for self-drive tours). You can alternatively visit the Africat Foundation dedicated to big cat protection, or explore the nearby Waterberg region with Waterberg National Park, a species-rich flora area with over 500 plant species and a striking Table Mountain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Frans Indongo Lodge oder ähnlich), (Okonjima Bush Camp oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Nature tour at sunset in search of leopards (guided tour only)
Optional Activities
- Sunset nature tour in search of leopards (self-drive tours, bookable at extra charge)
- Visit to Africat Foundation
- Visit to Waterberg National Park and Table Mountain
Landmarks Waterberg National Park Waterberg Plateau - Day 18
Otjiwarongo to Windhoek Departure
Your departure day arrives. Drive back to Windhoek, the capital, where you can stroll around if time allows and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two. Your guide will take you to the international airport, where you'll drop off your rental car and prepare for your overnight flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Windhoek and souvenir shopping
- Day 19
Arrival at Home Airport
You'll arrive early morning at your preferred airport after the overnight flight from Namibia, concluding your tour.
