Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only … if this does not suit your needs, then we can tailor an itinerary that does.
Day 1
Upon arrival in Windhoek make your way to the car hire counter and pick up your 4×4 vehicle. You have a scenic 5 hour drive through to Etosha in the North.
Spend three nights at Andersson’s Camp where you can either do your own drives through Etosha National Park, or you can participate in camp activities. Depending on the time of year you go, the plains will either be very dry and you’ll see animals hunting for water, or you may have the unusual occurrence of actually having water in the pan and the grasses long and swaying in the breeze.
Day 4
From Etosha you head South West into the scenic Damaraland. Very low rainfall in this area give it a lunar appearance and makes it one of the harshest environments on earth.
Dry river beds, gravel plains, rocky outcrops and large hills sustain the wildlife that lives here. You get the rare desert rhino and the desert-adapted elephant. Amazing geological and cultural highlights also exist from the rock paintings/engravings at Twyfelfontein, through to the ancient petrified forest or organ pipes.
Enjoy two nights exploring this area at Doro Nawas where your views are endless and the staff attentive to all your needs. Again here you can participate in camp activities or you can choose to explore on your own.
Day 6
A scenic drive down the coast through Henties Bay to Swakopmund, gives you some idea of why the area has been named the Skeleton Coast.
Swakopmund is a scenic town with brightly coloured buildings and some old architecture. There are also plenty of activities that will keep you busy here from desert tours to kayak trips to quad biking through the desert. A two night stay is recommended at Cornerstone Guest House or Villa Margherita while you enjoy the cool morning breeze off the Atlantic.
Day 8
An early start will get you down to Sossusvlei for a brilliant sunset. Spend two nights in this area, or three nights if you have the time. There is a lot to soak in and the area is definitely a highlight on its own.
Kulala Desert Lodge allows for the opportunity of sleeping under the stars, or Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, perched on the mountainside, gives you that feeling that you are the only people in the world. Highlights in this area are the sunrise balloon safaris or the scenic flight options available (recommended to book in advance). This will be a place engraved in your memory for all time.
Day 10
A leisurely drive back to Windhoek allows you to enjoy your last sunrise in the Namib-Nauklaft National Park.
Once back in Windhoek you can do some last minute shopping or just enjoy the city. A stay at the Elegant Guest House or Olive Grove Guest House, gives you that base to work from on your last night in the country.
Day 11
Depending on your departure flight, you can make your way back to Windhoek International Airport and drop off your hire car.
