ROUTE: (WINDHOEK-WINDHOEK)

For ease of logistics it is preferable for guests to arrive in Windhoek one day before the start of the adventure to enable us to do an early collection of the 4×4 rental vehicles on the morning of day one and therefore have sufficient time to stock up on grocery supplies before departure.

DAY 1
After collection of your 4×4 we depart Windhoek and make our way to the Mariental area for your first taste of the real Kalahari…. www.bagatelle-lodge.com
Our lodge is beautifully set between the red sand dunes with spectacular views over the vast Kalahari plains.
After some well deserved sundowners, we get down to business cooking our first of many great safari dishes, all over our camp fire, prepared with passion and enjoyed under amazingly clear night skies.

DAY 2
Today we travel to one of the most amazing sights in the whole of Africa, namely the Fish River Canyon.
The canyon is the second biggest on earth after the Grand Canyon, and after spending a couple of hours taking in this immense beauty we set up camp at Hobas, a mere 10km from here…. nwr.com.na

Another splendid dinner is prepared and enjoyed around our campfire whilst enjoying the amazing night sounds the Namibian Kalahari will share with us night after night.

DAY 3
Our next destination is the historic small town of Aus where we have another beautiful campsite set pretty much in the open Kalahari plains with stunning views of the mountains surrounding the camp.

Once the camp is set up we take a leisurely drive to see if we can spot the famous wild horses of the Namib desert, as they come from deep inside the desert to have a drink at the watering hole, which is only 30 km from our campsite.

DAY 4
An early rise is needed as we have a fairly long drive today to Sossusvlei, where the biggest sand dunes on earth are found…
The drive is one of the most scenic in the whole of Namibia and we might be lucky to spot kudu, springbok, oryx or giraffe en route.
After setting up camp you can have a refreshing swim before we prepare another stupendous dinner, yet again under the African stars with many night sounds adding that extra bit of magic to another marvelous day.

DAY 5
First up this morning is a drive to Dune 45 to see the first rays of the sun hitting this gigantic dune and a spectacular effect is created when the one half of the dune is in sunlight whilst the other side is in complete shadow.
A 1 hour trek up the Big Daddy follows, with a visit to Dead Vlei on the way back to follow.
After a picnic brunch we head back to camp, but not before visiting Sesriem Canyon, a canyon formed by flood water over many thousands of years.

DAY 6
Today we head back to Swakopmund, a biggish town along the Namibian coast and this gives us an opportunity to purchase much needed supplies, have some laundry done and perhaps have a refreshing swim in the ice cold Atlantic ocean, this is for the very brave only…!
Our campsite is on waters edge and tonight we prepare our dinner with the sound of the ocean in the background, complimenting the thousands of stars watching us from above.

DAY 7
We depart our campsite early morning to neighboring Walvis Bay, where you will enjoy a half day kayaking experience, paddling your kayak whilst at times surrounded by seals and perhaps a few dolphins too.
The afternoon is yours at leisure and a bit of time at the beach is highly recommended.
Dinner is special tonight as you are treated to dinner at The Tug, one of the very best restaurants in the whole of Namibia.
The Tug has a wonderful setting right on waters edge and with many themed dining rooms and great service, this will be a night you will remember for many years to come.

DAY 8
After a couple of days in civilization we head back to the more remote parts and travel all the way to Twyfelfontein, which is one of the most scenic areas in the greater Damaraland area of Namibia.
Our campsite is on the banks of the seasonal Aba Huab river, and it’s going to be one of the campsites you enjoy the most… purely because of the remoteness and peace and quiet of the area.
We visit the Damara cultural village as well as the Twyfelfontein rock engravings this afternoon and round the day off with a lovely campfire dinner, yet again under the African sky.

DAY 9
There is great excitement today as we pack up camp and depart to Etosha National Park, the best wildlife park in Namibia by far.

En route we stop by the Petrified Forest for a guided tour of the area, famous for the many large petrified trees which deposited here from central Africa many millions of years ago.

On to Etosha it is and if we travel well, we might have time for a late afternoon game drive of the Park, hoping to see elephant, giraffe, lion, hyena, leopard and many more.

DAY 10 & 11
We have 2 marvelous days of game drives and relaxation ahead and will have many hours out there trying to find those elusive beasts which we have come to Africa for.
The hours between game drives are spent at leisure and you can enjoy time at the pool or just relax at camp, catching a nap, reading or write up your memoirs of the adventure.

DAY 13
Camping is done and dusted and we enjoy the comforts of a good lodge with great food for this special evening, our last in Namibia before you depart to your next destination tomorrow.
The lodge we chose has a number of resident Rhino in their reserve and you are welcome to partake in an optional game drive by the lodge, should you wish to try your luck at finding some of them before heading back home.
Dinner is enjoyed in their very popular restaurant and you will be spoilt for choice, with a host of delicious indigenous meals on offer.

DAY 14
We enjoy a final breakfast before embarking on the last leg of our adventure, a 3 hour drive back to Windhoek, where we enjoy a final lunch together, reminiscing all the happenings of the past two weeks… highlights are too many to mention and lowlights hopefully none!