NAMIBIA PANORAMA
NAMIBIA PANORAMA
Enjoy the highlights of the fascinating country of Namibia on this 10-night itinerary.
Explore the Namib Desert, the apricot coloured dunes of Sossusvlei, the quaint Germanic architecture in the coastal town of Swakopmond, nestled between the Ocean and the Desert, the rough terrain of Damaraland and the abundant wildlife in the world renowned Etosha National Park.
Day 1 Windhoek
Met on arrival at Windhoek airport where you will be
assisted to collect your car hire. After driving to your
hotel, enjoy a city tour of Windhoek (45 km -
approximately 45 minutes). Some of the sights you may
see are the Ride Memorial, the Old Fort, the Parliament
Building (also known as the 'Ink Place'), the Lutheran
Church, the Railway Station and many more.
Overnight : Elegant Guesthouse
Overnight : Elegant Guesthouse
Day 2 Sossusvlei
After breakfast drive through the mountains of the
Khomas Hochland, via the 'Spreetshoogte' Pass into the
low plains of the Namib Desert to the Sossusvlei area
(350 km - approximately 5 hours). You will enjoy
exploring Sossusvlei which is in the oldest desert in the
world, The Namib Desert.
Overnight : Desert Homestead
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight : Desert Homestead
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 Sossusvlei
Today you will visit Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by
some of the highest sand dunes in the world, Sesriem
and the Dead Vlei. Day trips into the Namib Naukluft
Mountains or an early morning balloon flight can be
booked as optional activities (payable locally).
Overnight : Desert Homestead
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight : Desert Homestead
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4 Swakopmund
Your drive today will take you via the Kuiseb Canyon to
Swakopmund (350 km - approximately 5 hours). If you
have a permit, you can visit the 'Moonlandscape' and the
ancient desert plant, 'Welwitschia mirabilis' en route. The
quaint desert town of Swakopmund with its old-world
charm and relaxed atmosphere, hedged by desert and
sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees.
Overnight: Intermezzo Guesthouse.
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Intermezzo Guesthouse.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 5 Swakopmund
Spend today relaxing in Swakopmund where the
sweeping coastline and desert hinterland offers many
options for adventure and relaxation.
Overnight: Intermezzo Guesthouse.
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight: Intermezzo Guesthouse.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 6 Damaraland
Drive along the Atlantic coast visiting the lichen fields
near Wlotzka's Baken before continuing to Henties
Bay, a small holiday resort. Drive to the seal colony at
Cape Cross. After visiting the seals, your journey
continues via the Ugab River mouth to the southern
Skeleton Coast Park to view a shipwreck. In the early
afternoon leave the Skeleton Coast Park via
Springbokwasser and experience the transition from the
Namib Desert to the Damaraland highlands with its
impressive landscape and rugged valleys. (410 km -
approximately 5 hours 30 minutes).
Overnight : Damara Mopane Lodge
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight : Damara Mopane Lodge
Meals : Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 Etosha
Today you will spend some time visiting Twyfelfontein.
Twyfelfontein, which means 'doubtful fountain'
resembles a large, open-air art gallery. This treasure
house of rock engravings left by Stone Age artists is
regarded as one of the richest collections of rock
engravings in Africa. South of Twyfelfontein is the Burnt
Mountain, a panorama of desolation with coloured rocks
contrasting vividly with the grey-black surroundings. The
Organ Pipes, a mass of basalt slabs in a ravine gouged
out by a river, is another geological marvel in the area.
Later you will continue your drive to the famous Etosha
National Park. (365 km - approximately 4 hours 30
minutes).
Overnight : Okaukuejo Camp
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Okaukuejo Camp
Meals : Breakfast
Day 8 Etosha
Take a game drive and discover the mysteries of the African
bush in Etosha National Park. At the heart of this National
Park is the Etosha Pan, a vast dry shallow depression.
Perennial springs feed the waterholes along the southern
verge, which attract a myriad of animal species. Spend your
day enjoying game drives in the park, and visit the
numerous waterholes that attract a large diversity of animal
and bird species, many of which are endemic to the
country.
Overnight : Okaukuejo Camp
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Okaukuejo Camp
Meals : Breakfast
Day 9 Etosha
Today you will travel east through Etosha National Park and
leave the Park through the von Lindequist Gate, the eastern
gate of Etosha. En route stop at the numerous perennial
springs found along the edge of the salt pan in search of
lions, leopards, elephants and black rhinos. (160 km -
approximately 3 hours)
Overnight : Mushara Bush Camp
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Mushara Bush Camp
Meals : Breakfast
Day 10 Windhoek
Drive back to Windhoek via Outjo, Otjiwarongo and
Okahandja (528 km - approximately 5 hours 30 minutes).
Woodcarvers practice their ancient skills at the
Woodcarvers Market next to the main road, a good place
for a last souvenir.
Overnight : Elegant Guesthouse
Meals : Breakfast
Overnight : Elegant Guesthouse
Meals : Breakfast
Day 11 Depart
Time for some last minute shopping before driving to the
Windhoek International airport to return your hire car in
time to connect with your onward flight.
(45 km - approximately 45 minutes).
Meals : Breakfast
Meals : Breakfast
This itinerary is also available as:
4*
Day 2 Windhoek - Olive Grove Guesthouse (b)
Days 3-4 Sossusvlei - Sossus Dune Lodge (b,d)
Days 5-6 Swakopmund - Central Guesthouse (b)
Day 7 Damaraland - Camp Kipwe (b,d)
Days 8-9 Etosha - Andersson's Camp (b,d)
Day 10 Etosha - Mushara Lodge (b,d)
Day 11 Windhoek - Olive Grove Guesthouse (b)
5*
Day 2 Windhoek - Hotel Heinitzburg (b)
Days 3-4 Sossusvlei - Little Kulala (b,l,d plus activities and local drinks)
Days 5-6 Swakopmund - Hansa Hotel (b)
Day 7 Damaraland - Mowani Mountain Camp (b,d)
Days 8-9 Etosha - Ongava Lodge (b,l,d plus activities and local drinks)
Day 10 Etosha - Onguma Plains Camp (b,l,d plus activities)
Day 11 Windhoek - Hotel Heinitzburg (b)
4*
Day 2 Windhoek - Olive Grove Guesthouse (b)
Days 3-4 Sossusvlei - Sossus Dune Lodge (b,d)
Days 5-6 Swakopmund - Central Guesthouse (b)
Day 7 Damaraland - Camp Kipwe (b,d)
Days 8-9 Etosha - Andersson's Camp (b,d)
Day 10 Etosha - Mushara Lodge (b,d)
Day 11 Windhoek - Olive Grove Guesthouse (b)
5*
Day 2 Windhoek - Hotel Heinitzburg (b)
Days 3-4 Sossusvlei - Little Kulala (b,l,d plus activities and local drinks)
Days 5-6 Swakopmund - Hansa Hotel (b)
Day 7 Damaraland - Mowani Mountain Camp (b,d)
Days 8-9 Etosha - Ongava Lodge (b,l,d plus activities and local drinks)
Day 10 Etosha - Onguma Plains Camp (b,l,d plus activities)
Day 11 Windhoek - Hotel Heinitzburg (b)
