Windhoek

● Arrival in Windhoek - City Tour ● Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will be met by your driver/guide and transferred to your hotel in Windhoek. After check‑in and time to freshen up, the afternoon is spent on a guided city tour, offering an introduction to Namibia’s capital and its blend of historical landmarks, modern city life and cultural influences. Accommodation, dinner, transfers and city tour are included.

Waterberg Plateau Park

● Waterberg Plateau Park - Viewpoint Drive and Bush Walk ● After breakfast, depart Windhoek and travel toward the impressive Waterberg Plateau Park, a striking sandstone massif rising dramatically above the surrounding plains. The scenic drive offers changing landscapes and an introduction to Namibia’s central regions. Join your guide for a guided drive to the Waterberg Viewpoint, where sweeping views across the plateau and surrounding bushveld provide excellent photo opportunities. This is followed by a short guided hike, allowing you to explore the unique vegetation and geology of the area while learning about the park’s ecological importance. Waterberg is known for its dramatic cliffs, rich birdlife and role in conservation, making this an ideal stop to connect with Namibia’s natural heritage. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, transfers and guided excursions are included.

Etosha National Park

● Journey to Etosha - Himba Village Visit en Route ● After breakfast, continue your journey toward Etosha National Park, travelling through changing landscapes as you move deeper into northern Namibia. Along the way, enjoy a visit to an authentic Himba village, offering a meaningful introduction to one of Namibia’s most recognisable and culturally significant communities. Accompanied by a local guide, you will be welcomed into the village and gain insight into traditional Himba ways of life, including social structures, customs and daily activities. The visit is conducted in a respectful and responsible manner, allowing for genuine interaction and a deeper understanding of how this semi‑nomadic culture has adapted to its environment over generations. Following the cultural visit, continue onward toward Etosha, arriving at your lodge later in the day. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, cultural visit, guided interaction and transfers are included.

Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village

Visit the Otjikandero Himba Village near Kamanjab for a guided cultural experience with one of Namibia’s most iconic communities. During the visit you will learn about traditional Himba customs daily life dress and hairstyles and the importance of livestock and ancestral traditions. The visit is guided by community members and supports local education and social projects within the village.

Etosha National Park

● Etosha National Park - Guided Game Drives ● Spend the day exploring Etosha National Park on guided game drives. Etosha is renowned for its abundant game and waterholes, which attract a wide variety of animals throughout the day. Wildlife sightings may include elephant, giraffe, zebra, antelope, and if you’re fortunate, predators such as lion and rhino. Your guide will share insights into animal behaviour, conservation efforts, and the unique ecosystem that makes Etosha such a special safari destination. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner and guided game drives are included.

Etosha Pan

Enjoy classic game drives in Etosha National Park, Namibia’s top safari destination. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and rhino around waterholes set against the vast Etosha Pan.

Damaraland

● Damaraland - Petrified Forest, Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain ● After breakfast, depart Etosha and travel into the rugged and ancient landscapes of Damaraland, a region renowned for its dramatic scenery and geological history. En route, stop to explore several of the area’s most remarkable natural landmarks. Your first stop is the Petrified Forest, a fascinating site where enormous fossilised tree trunks lie scattered across the landscape, offering a glimpse into a prehistoric environment that existed millions of years ago. Continue to the nearby Organ Pipes, a striking formation of columnar basalt created by ancient volcanic activity and shaped by erosion over time. The journey then takes you to Burnt Mountain, named for its dark, scorched appearance caused by ancient lava flows. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner, guided visits, en‑route sightseeing and transfers are included.

Organ Pipes

Explore the Organ Pipes, a remarkable basalt rock formation of vertical columns formed by ancient volcanic activity, located near Twyfelfontein in Damaraland.

Burnt Mountain

Stop at Burnt Mountain near Twyfelfontein, a unique volcanic formation shaped by ancient lava flows, known for its dark, burnt appearance and striking multicolored rock layers.

Petrified Forest

Visit the Petrified Forest in Damaraland, located west of Khorixas. This national monument features ancient fossilised tree trunks dating back millions of years, set in a stark desert landscape.

Damaraland

● Damaraland - Desert Elephant Drive ● Today you set out on a guided Desert Elephant Drive, a unique wildlife experience in the rugged landscapes of Damaraland. Accompanied by an experienced local guide, travel along dry riverbeds and remote wilderness areas where Namibia’s famous desert‑adapted elephants are known to roam. These elephants have adapted remarkably to the arid environment, covering vast distances in search of water and vegetation. The focus of the drive is on tracking and understanding their behaviour, movements, and the challenges of survival in this harsh yet beautiful region. Along the way, you may also encounter other wildlife species that have adapted to desert conditions. After the excursion, return to your lodge with time to relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner and the guided desert elephant drive are included.

Enjoy a guided off‑road safari through the dry riverbeds of Damaraland, tracking Namibia’s rare desert‑adapted elephants in their natural habitat. Led by experienced local guides, the drive explores remote valleys around Twyfelfontein where elephants move freely, offering excellent opportunities to observe their behaviour and learn how they survive in one of Africa’s harshest environments.

Swakopmund

● Journey to Swakopmund - Moonlandscape and Welwitschias ● After breakfast, depart Damaraland and travel toward the Atlantic coast. En route, stop to explore the dramatic Moon Landscape, a striking area of eroded valleys and rocky formations shaped over millions of years by the Swakop River. Continue to the Welwitschia Plains, home to the remarkable Welwitschia mirabilis, one of the world’s oldest living plant species, uniquely adapted to survive in the arid desert environment. After the desert excursion, continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund and check in to your accommodation. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner and transfers are included.

Moon Landscape

Explore the dramatic Moon Landscape, a surreal desert terrain near Swakopmund shaped over millions of years by erosion. This stark, otherworldly area features deep valleys, rugged ridges, and wide open plains that resemble the surface of the moon. Scenic stops at key viewpoints allow time to admire the geology, take photographs, and appreciate the silence and scale of one of Namibia’s most unique landscapes.

Welwitschia Plains

Visit the Welwitschia Plains, part of the Namib Desert’s gravel plains near Swakopmund, home to the highest concentration of Welwitschia mirabilis, one of the oldest living plants on Earth. Often called a “living fossil,” some plants are over a thousand years old. The visit offers a fascinating look at how life has adapted to survive in extreme desert conditions, with time to view the plants up close and learn about their unique biology and dependence on coastal fog for moisture.

Swakopmund

● Swakopmund - Marine Safari by Boat ● This morning enjoy a guided marine safari by boat from Walvis Bay, cruising the lagoon and Atlantic waters in search of dolphins, seals and seabirds. The sheltered bay and nutrient‑rich waters support a wide variety of marine life, making this a relaxed and rewarding wildlife experience. In the afternoon there is an optional Skeleton Coast 4x4 excursion available at an additional cost. Guests not joining the optional excursion may enjoy free time in Swakopmund to relax or explore the town. Marine safari, transfers, breakfast, dinner and accommodation are included.

Mola Mola Safaris

Enjoy a guided boat cruise along Namibia’s Atlantic coastline, offering close encounters with dolphins, seals, pelicans, flamingos, and other seabirds. The cruise explores the sheltered waters of Walvis Bay and nearby open ocean, with knowledgeable guides sharing insights into the local marine ecosystem.

Swakopmund

● Swakopmund - Living Desert Tour and Quad Biking ● This morning enjoy a guided Living Desert Tour, exploring the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. With an experienced guide, discover the surprising variety of life hidden in the Namib Desert and learn how plants and small animals have adapted to survive in this harsh environment. Later, experience the thrill of quad biking over the iconic Namib Desert dunes, riding along designated routes under the guidance of professional instructors. This exciting activity offers a unique perspective of the desert landscape while prioritising safety and environmental care. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Living Desert Tour, quad biking, transfers, breakfast, dinner and accommodation are included.

Discover the hidden life of the Namib Desert on a guided Living Desert Tour just outside Swakopmund. What appears at first to be an empty dune landscape comes alive as experienced guides track and reveal well‑camouflaged desert creatures such as geckos, lizards, beetles, chameleons, and other small wildlife. The tour focuses on desert ecology, animal adaptations, and conservation, with short walks and regular stops for explanations and photos.

Sossusvlei

● Journey to Sossusvlei - Namib-Naukluft Park ● Today is a long but memorable journey as you travel south through the vast landscapes of Namib‑Naukluft National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected areas. The drive passes open desert plains, rugged mountain scenery and ever‑changing colours as you head deeper into the heart of the Namib Desert. Arrive in the Sossusvlei area later in the day and check in to your accommodation near the park, perfectly positioned for exploring the iconic red dunes and desert landscapes in the days ahead. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner and transfers are included.

Sossusvlei

● Sossusvlei and Deadvlei ● Enjoy a full‑day excursion into the heart of Namib‑Naukluft National Park to explore the world‑famous Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Discover vast clay pans surrounded by some of the highest red sand dunes on earth and walk among the hauntingly preserved dead camelthorn trees of Deadvlei, set against a backdrop of towering dunes and clear desert skies. This iconic desert landscape offers unforgettable scenery and exceptional photographic opportunities. Return to your accommodation later in the day. Guided excursion, transfers, breakfast, dinner and accommodation are included.

Deadvlei

Explore Deadvlei, a surreal white clay pan surrounded by towering red dunes and ancient dead camel‑thorn trees, one of Namibia’s most photographed and visually striking natural landmarks.

Mariental

● Journey to the Kalahari - Mountain Pass Drive ● After breakfast, depart the Namib Desert and travel toward the Kalahari, passing through scenic mountain passes and open desert plains along the way. The landscape gradually changes from dramatic dunes to rolling red sands and grassy savannah, marking your transition into one of southern Africa’s most ancient desert regions. Arrive at your lodge in the Kalahari later in the day and enjoy time to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. Accommodation, breakfast, dinner and transfers are included.

Mariental

● Kalahari - Rhino Drive and Cheetah Conservation Project ● Enjoy a guided rhino tracking drive, offering insight into conservation efforts and the protection of these endangered animals within their natural environment. Later, visit a local cheetah conservation project, where you learn about rehabilitation, research and the challenges facing cheetah populations in Namibia. In the afternoon, there is an optional Bushmen San cultural experience available at an additional cost, providing an opportunity to learn about traditional knowledge, tracking skills and the rich cultural heritage of the San people. Guests not joining the optional activity may relax at the lodge or enjoy the surrounding landscape. Guided activities, transfers, breakfast, dinner and accommodation are included.

Windhoek

● Departure from Windhoek ● Your safari comes to an end today with a transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward journey. Depart Namibia with unforgettable memories of its diverse landscapes, wildlife and cultural experiences. Breakfast and transfers are included.