Namibia in Depth

Day 1  Windhoek      
On arrival, transfer to your hotel.      

Day 2  Windhoek to Kalahari Desert      
Collect your car and travel south to the Kalahari where red sand is interspersed with yellow grasses and acacia trees.      

Day 3  Kalahari Desert to Fish  River Canyon      
Today head to the awe-inspiring Fish River Canyon as you journey further south into the rolling plains. Stop en route at the quiver tree forest at Keetmanshoop.        

Day 4  Fish River Canyon      
Explore this dramatic canyon by hiking along the ridge keeping an eye out for baboons, antelopes and even the elusive leopard.      

Day 5  Fish River Canyon to Helmeringhausen      
Head north to Helmeringhausen, a quaint settlement situated at the foot of the Tiras Mountains.    

Day 6  Helmeringhausen      
Enjoy a day of relaxing and soaking up views of the rolling hills, or choose from an array of activities on offer (payable locally).      

Day 7  Helmeringhausen  to Namib Desert
On today’s drive you will pass long stretches of grass plains, punctuated with towering mountains.  

Day 8  Namib Desert      
Rise early to witness the morning sun over Sossusvlei, taking a scenic drive to these towering dunes. Next visit Sesriem Canyon and atmospheric Deadvlei.        

Day 9  Namib Desert to Swakopmund      
Drive via Namib-Naukluft National Park to Swakopmund, stopping to enjoy the breathtaking scenery en route.      

Day 10  Swakopmund      
Explore this German colonial town, famous for adventurous activities. A host of exciting excursions can be booked locally.  

Day 11  Swakopmund to Erongo Region      
Drive east towards the picturesque Erongo Mountain Range. You will have the chance to visit an authentic San village, a community of indigenous hunter-gatherers.      

Day 12  Erongo Region to Damaraland      
Continue into Damaraland and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein. This site boasts over 2,500 rock paintings and engravings,  some of which are 10,000 years old.      

Day 13  Damaraland to Etosha NP
Visit a village of the Himba people, one of Namibia’s last truly nomadic tribes.  Venture north to your lodge on the southern edge of Etosha National Park.  

Day 14  Etosha NP      
Etosha is home to 4 of the Big 5 – elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. Head into the park and stop at a waterhole to look for game before continuing to your next lodge just east of the park.      

Day 15  Etosha NP      
Drive early into the park to see the wildlife at their most active. Spend the day observing the numerous animal and bird species that frequent the waterholes.  

Day 16  Etosha NP to Okonjima NR      
Travel south through the country’s main agricultural region to Okonjima. Pay a visit to the AfriCat Foundation or explore one of many scenic walking trails.    

Day 17  Okonjima NR to Windhoek      
Return to Windhoek at your own pace, with the rest of the day free to explore.    

Day 18  Windhoek      
Head to the airport for your onward flight.