On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you are met by your English- speaking guide and discuss your trip. From the airport you will leave for the Kalahari. Arrival and check-in at Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge for one night. Late afternoon a Sundowner Drive is included. You will get to know the rolling red dunes of the Kalahari on a scenic drive in an open vehicle. With a bit of luck, you may be able to spot some antelope, like Springbok and Oryx. You can admire the big weaver bird nests in the trees. For sunset, cold drinks are served in a nice location, which offers you a panoramic view over the desert.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

After breakfast you will depart for the NamibRand Reserve. Spanning an area of 172,200 hectares and encompassing four distinct ecosystems, the Namib Rand Reserve is among the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa. Founded to conserve the unique environment and wildlife species of the south-western Namib Desert, the park’s mix of dunes, mountains, rocky outcrops, sandy flats and gravel plains provides habitats for a diversity of mammals – including hyenas, jackals, foxes, antelopes and various wild cats – as well as a plethora of bird species, reptiles, insects, frogs and flora. Visitors can discover the mysterious ‘fairy circles’, which dot the landscape and sip on sundowners while watching the sunset over this unspoilt ancient landscape. Having been named Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, it is one of the least light-polluted areas in the world, so don't miss this excellent star gazing opportunity. Arrival at Tok Tokkie with lunch included on your arrival day. Check-in for your 2 night walking trail.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Tok Tokkie Hiking Trails

Tok Tokkie Trails takes you close to the desert’s stunning beauty. Is there a better way to immerse in nature than on foot? Whilst walking, you will discover many secrets of the Namib that cannot be experienced when driving and you will get to feel different aspects of the desert – from mountainous terrain to sandy dunes. Let your experienced guide explain all this to you, relax with a sun downer and enjoy a three-course dinner before falling asleep under the stars...

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Tok Tokkie Hiking Trails

After breakfast you will depart for Sossusvlei. The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline, the Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big sandy desert the scenery is remarkably varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous part. Because of how old it is the Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no humans live in the desert an amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species include the Welwitschia – a living fossil plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas, jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s largest antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is. Arrival and check-in at Desert Homestead Outpost for one night. After lunch you will depart for Sossusvlei and on your return visit the Sesriem Canyon. The highlight of the Sossusvlei excursion is climbing the "Big Daddy", it offers incredible views of the Dead Vlei and the surrounding area. In addition to the spectacular landscape and geological fascination, the Sossusvlei area has a variety of typical dune life for which the Namib Desert is known, such as the Oryx and Springbok antelope. Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the ledges.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Desert Homestead Outpost

After breakfast you will depart for Swakopmund. On route, you will pass Solitaire, a small settlement which sells the best Apple Tart in Namibia and is definitely worth a stop over. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, colonial-era buildings and the cool sea breeze make it very popular. Arrival and check-in at Strand Hotel for two nights. In the afternoon your guide will take you on a tour through the coastal town of Swakopmund.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Enjoy a free day in Swakopmund, choose one of the optional activities, if you are not in mood to relax on your own!

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

After breakfast you will depart for Twyfelfontein. About 90 kilometers west of Khorixas in the Damaraland lies Twyfelfontein, one of the richest sites of rock engravings in the world. Over 2500 petroglyphs were counted. Engraved on a series of polished sandstone slabs, the engravings represent a series of animal or animal tracks, including game and cattle, as well as domesticated animals. The drawings are very recognizable and assigned to the San (Bushmen). One does not agree on age. Treasures range between 2,000 and 10,000 years. In 1952 the valley of Twyfelfontein was declared a National Monument. UNESCO denies its belief in the World Heritage. A circular walk leads visitors to the eight most beautiful stone slabs. Arrival and check-in at Camp Kipwe for one night. The afternoon you will visit the Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein with your guide. The following morning you will visit the Damara Living Museum. Twyfelfontein is a World Heritage Site boasting one of the richest rock art concentrations in Africa. Thousands of tourists come to this site each year to view some 2, 500 Stone Age rock engravings. The area is home to 17 rock art sites, which collectively encompass 212 engraved stone slabs. There are an additional 13 sites displaying rock paintings. Observe and experience the traditional Damara way of life right in the heart of their traditional homelands. A unique opportunity to see a way of life that is slowly dying out. Open daily.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Camp Kipwe

After your morning activity you will depart for Palmwag. Palmwag is beautifully located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River. Water is scarce in this area, so the river’s presence often lures elephants closer to the camps. Palmwag is situated halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha and is the ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails. From Palmwag you will be collected and transferred to Etendeka for your 2 nights walking trail experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Etendeka Mountain Camp

Set in the foothills of the Grootberg Massif, the Etendeka Overnight Walking Trail Experience offers an authentic and exhilarating engagement with nature. The experience involves trekking through one of Namibia’s most remote and untouched landscapes and sleeping under the stars. Guests are joined by expert guides who share valuable information throughout the journey. The experience utilises two rustic overnight camps that make the most of sleeping under the breathtaking desert sky. The five sleeping platforms are raised off the ground to ensure that guests are safe and comfortable and all of the platforms feature bathrooms and shaded areas. Guests can enjoy wholesome meals cooked and eaten around an open fire. Breakfast, packed Lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and coffee, and all local drinks are included in the cost.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Etendeka Mountain Camp

After breakfast you will be transferred back to Palmwag and continue towards Koakoland. Opuwo, meaning 'the end' in Herero, lies in the north western Kunene region of Namibia. It serves as the capital of the region and is known as the gateway to the magnificent Epupa Falls. The surrounding landscape is characterised by low-lying hills, and vast dry desert plains inhabited by a wealth of desert-adapted wildlife. It serves as the central hub for the Himba culture. The town provides a perfect base for visitors wishing to explore the Kaokoland area and visit the local villages of the itinerant Himba people. The town and the Opuwo surrounding area is known as one of the cultural highlights of a trip to Namibia as it features an incredibly rich cultural heritage. Don’t miss an opportunity to learn about the fascinating Himba community within this starkly beautiful landscape. Arrival and check-in at Uukwaluudhi Safari Lodge for one night. The afternoon a Himba Village Tour. One of the last tribes in Namibia still attempting to preserve and live their customs and traditions. The challenge of how to let a bronze age culture survive in our modern world without people living in museums is not a simple task. This proud nation, especially the regal women may just be up tp this task. Their appearance is not accidental, each aspect either having practical reasons or represent age or status. The daily life explained on your visit is fascinating, each facet reflected in their striking appearance. But beware, your visit may not be a one-sided affair, you too could be asked questions, your answers and their reactions will give you a greater understanding of who the Himba are.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Uukwaluudhi Safari Lodge

After breakfast you will depart for Etosha National Park. Your accommodation is situated outside of the park close to the Northern King Nehale Entrance Gate. In the vast arid space of Northern Namibia lies one of Southern Africa’s best loved wildlife sanctuaries. The Etosha National Park offers excellent game viewing in one of Africa’s most accessible venues. Zebra and springbok are scattered across the endless horizon, while the many waterholes attract endangered black rhinoceros, lion, elephant and large numbers of antelope. Etosha, meaning ‘place of dry water’, is encloses a huge, flat calcrete depression (or pan) of about 5 000km². The ‘Pan’ provides a great, parched, silver-white backdrop of shimmering mirages to an area of semi-arid savannah grassland and thorn scrub. The pan itself contains water only after very good rains and sometimes for only a few days each year, but is enough to stimulate the growth of a blue-green algae which lures thousands of flamingos. Arrival and check-in at Etosha King Nehale for one night. Depending on your arrival time at the lodge you could already encounter your first game drive into Etosha National Park. You will be sure to see some of the 114 mammal species and approximately 340 bird species congregating at waterholes in their natural environment, untroubled by man. The Etosha Pan, a vast 5,000 square km salt pan that dries out during summer, is an additional ‘must-be-seen’ feature of the 22,270 square km park. Mammal species include lion, jackal, hyena, elephant, rhino, giraffe, zebra, springbok, kudu, eland, blue wildebeest and red hartebeest. Rare and / or endangered species include the white rhino, aardwolf and the black-faced impala.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Etosha King Nehale

Today you will travel through the Etosha National Park and exit on the Eastern side of the Park. Your accommodation is situated outside of the park. Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 34 000 hectares of Namibian wilderness & is home to numerous plains game, more than 300 bird species and even 4 of the Big 5. The Reserve boasts over thirty different animal species. Plains game roam freely on the Reserve and predators although not always easy to spot, are nevertheless common residents of the area. Lions and Cheetahs are frequently seen and often heard. There is a healthy black rhino and leopard population and hyenas are also often seen and heard. Onguma Interpretive Bush Walks features a unique physical, mental and spiritual adventure through nature. Visitors will experience the sights, smells and sounds of the Namibian bush by conducting an early morning leisurely walk. Arrival and check-in at Onguma Tented Camp for two nights.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Onguma Tented Camp

In the local Herero language, Onguma means, "the place you don't want to leave." With a stunning main building and seven tents providing private, exclusive accommodation, Onguma Tented Camp, certainly lives up to its name. Like the bush where soft air blows against sharp thorns, Onguma Tented Camp is a study in contrasts. Textures such as stone, suede, linen and steel create a setting that is sleek and modern but also inherently of the earth. Inspired by a photograph of an Oryx on Etosha's Fisher's Pan, the interior echoes the colours of its natural surrounds. Grey, charcoal, black, white, and creams, together with a touch of muted or unexpectedly bright green, adds sophistication and earthiness to the atmosphere of this seven tent camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Onguma Tented Camp

After breakfast you will depart for Otjiwarongo. Halfway between Windhoek and Etosha lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 ha Nature Reserve is surrounded by 96 km of fence and was finally completed in 2010. Okonjima is home to AFRICAT, a Carnivore Conservation, which gives the captive carnivores a second chance to be released back into the wild and to take the time it needs, to become a completely independent hunter - in a protected area right in the middle of commercial farmland! Also in the Reserve is a 2000 ha 'safe' zone around Plains Camp, Bush Camp, Bush Suite, the Omboroko Campsite as well as the PAWS Environmental Education Centre. Arrival and check-in at Okonjima Plains Camp for one night.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Mid-Range Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp

After breakfast you will depart for Windhoek. At Hosea Kutako International Airport you will bid your guide farewell. The end of an unforgettable journey!

Meals: Breakfast