ROUTE: (WINDHOEK-WINDHOEK)

DAY 1
After collection at the international airport of Windhoek we travel to Mariental, a few hours drive in a southerly direction, and regarded by many as the true Namibian Kalahari.
Our lodge is situated amongst the most pristine red sand dunes you will find anywhere on earth and we spend the rest of the afternoon taking in the beauty all around us.
Optional game drives by the lodge are available and you are welcome to join in the search for giraffe, oryx, kudu and more.
Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge and you will be spoilt for choice… kudu. oryx. Springbok, beef and more will be available on a superb menu.

DAY 2
We have a long, yet scenic drive ahead today as we travel in the direction of the fish river canyon, the second biggest canyon on earth, and one of the many great attractions on our adventure, and the first stop of our journey today.
We arrive at our lodge in time for a refreshing swim, after which we freshen up for another delightful dinner enjoyed at the lodge restaurant.

DAY 3
We depart our lodge soon after a great breakfast and travel to the historic small of Aus, known for the area where the Namib desert horses can be found.
Upon arrival in Aus we book into the desert horse inn, our lodge for tonight, before taking a 30min scenic drive to the watering hole where the horses can sometimes be found…we might be lucky and let’s hope we are, but do bear in mind that these are wild animals and it’s not always possible to predict their movements.
Back at the lodge we enjoy a well deserved dinner before turning in for the night… another great day in Africa…

DAY 4
An early breakfast is needed today as we have a long road ahead, traveling to Sesriem area, where the biggest sand dunes on earth can be found.
Our journey takes us through some of the most scenic parts of Namibia and we arrive at our lodge in time for a well deserved sundowner, freshen up, followed by a delicious dinner prepared by the lodge restaurant.

DAY 5
The big dunes of Sossusvlei await us and we depart our lodge well before sunrise to allow us to arrive at the gates to Sossusvlei a few minutes before gates to the reserve open.
Once inside we head on to dune 45, followed by the big daddy and finally dead vlei…. do bring your hiking shoes, sunscreen and a sun ha, there is a lot of dune climbing for you today and you need to be suitably prepared.

DAY 6 and 7
This morning we enjoy a relaxed, no rush breakfast as we have an easy, yet scenic, drive to coastal town Swakopmund.
En route to Swakop we stop by Solitaire, a famous bakery in the Namib desert to sample their apple pie, have a coffee and fill up with fuel.
Arrival at our lodge is mid afternoon, after which you can visit the many curio shops in town before enjoying a great dinner for own account at The Tug, a popular beachfront restaurant perched right on waters edge and serving wonderful dinners in a number of interesting themed rooms.
On day 7 you can partake in an optional half day kayaking experience where you explore a section of the Atlantic ocean in the company of a guide, looking to find dolphins and seals as you paddle along.
For the not so adventurous the town centre of Swakopmund is there for you explore.

DAY 8
Our destination today is Twyfelfontein which is situated in the heart of Damaraland, one of the most scenic regions of Namibia by far.
You will be blown away by the many beautiful mountains as well as the wild animals that roam these parts, giraffe, zebra, springbok and kudu to name a few.
Twyfelfontein also hosts a Unesco world heritage site, namely the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, which we will visit upon arrival in the area
not to be missed is the Damara cultural village, which will be our last port of call today, before retiring to our lodge for a relaxed evening of good food and good company.

DAY 9, 10, 11
There is great excitement in camp today as we travel to our next lodge which is situated a few kilometers from the entrance to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife destination.
En route we stop by the Petrified forest for a guided tour of the area where large numbers of petrified tree stumps occur, all washed here thousands of years ago during ancient floods from parts of Africa way up to the north and in time became covered in soil, only to be exposed after many years buried deep in the earths crust and in the process became petrified by the heat and pressure exerted whilst in this covered stage.
On days 10 and 11 we will enjoy extended game drives in Etosha lokking out for elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, hyena, giraffe, as well as many antelope species and smaller creatures.

DAY 12
After 3 amazing evenings at our lodge we turn back south and spend our last evening at an amazing lodge halfway in the direction of Windhoek.
Tonight we are a little sad as our adventure is nearing its end, but we nevertheless enjoy a great dinner and reminisce about the wonderful time we had in this great place they call Namibia!

DAY 13
We have a last breakfast before tackling the last 3 hours to Windhoek, where we arrive around lunchtime.
Your flight is early evening and we enjoy a last lunch in town before arrival at the airport in time for your flight back home.