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Follow your journey one day at a time — with the places you'll explore, the lodges you'll rest in, and everything that's taken care of along the way.

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Day 1 Windhoek

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay

You will be picked up from the airport. You will drive through Windhoek to Arebbusch Travel Lodge. A township tour and dinner will be arranged. We can recommend Joe's Beer House, Cape Town Fish Market, or the Stellenbosch.

Where You'll Stay

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

About This Accommodation

Experience Namibia from the start of your trip!

Arebbusch Travel Lodge offers quality accommodation at affordable rates in a natural setting in Windhoek – a gateway to the many wonders of Namibia’s beautiful wide open spaces, its fascinating variety of cultures, nature, wildlife and majestic sunsets.

Situated on the banks of the dry Arebbusch River, Arebbusch Travel Lodge nestles in the natural surroundings of the “veld”. Far from the hustle and bustle of central city life, yet minutes away from the capital’s shopping centers and attractions.

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Day 2 Windhoek To Harnas Wildlife Foundation

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
Day two starts with a delicious breakfast in the guesthouse's sunny breakfast room and a short tour briefing. You'll take in the solitude and changing colors of the Kalahari and endless views over the desert landscape a fascinating glimpse into the remarkable fauna and flora that survive and thrive in these harsh desert conditions.
Where You'll Stay

Harnas Guest Farm

About This Accommodation

Harnas Guest Farm
Now under the management of the N/a’an ku sê Foundation, is a renowned wildlife sanctuary and guest lodge located in the Omaheke Region of Namibia. Situated approximately 120 km north-east of Gobabis, it serves as a "protective shield" for conflict animals and the ancient San people.

Wildlife & Guest Experiences
Harnas is a rehabilitation center for various African carnivores and savannah animals.
Morning Feeding Tour: The most popular activity where guests accompany rangers to feed animals such as lions,...

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Day 3 Kalahari To Kalahari Namibia

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
You will get morning breakfast and depart to Mariental which is located close to magnificent the Hardap Dam, which is the largest reservoir in Namibia. The Hardap Irrigation Scheme has breathed life into this arid terrain, which is now fertile with farmlands covered in citrus, melons, lucerne, wine, and maize, and dotted with ostrich farms.

Included activities
Sunset nature drive.
Optional activities
Guided walk to a community of bushmen where you can learn about tracking and craft-making.
Overnight stay: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch.
Where You'll Stay

Bagatelle Lodge

About This Accommodation

Bagatelle Lodge (commonly known as Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch) is a 3-star desert lodge and safari destination located on the edge of the Southern Kalahari in Mariental, Namibia. It is situated approximately 50 km from Mariental along the D1268 road. Accommodation OptionsThe lodge offers several types of elegantly furnished units designed to blend with the red sand dune landscape:

Dune Chalets: Wooden chalets built on stilts atop sand dunes, providing panoramic views.
Exclusive Dune Chalets: Feature private splash pools and pr...

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Day 4 Kalahari

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
You will have breakfast and a full day to continue with the activities.

Optional activities
Morning scenic drives, afternoon sundowner trips, an early walk with the San, bird-watching, night drives, and a leisurely horseback safari.
Overnight stay: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch.
Where You'll Stay

Bagatelle Lodge

About This Accommodation

Bagatelle Lodge (commonly known as Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch) is a 3-star desert lodge and safari destination located on the edge of the Southern Kalahari in Mariental, Namibia. It is situated approximately 50 km from Mariental along the D1268 road. Accommodation OptionsThe lodge offers several types of elegantly furnished units designed to blend with the red sand dune landscape:

Dune Chalets: Wooden chalets built on stilts atop sand dunes, providing panoramic views.
Exclusive Dune Chalets: Feature private splash pools and pr...

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Day 5 Kalahari Namibia To Fish River Canyon

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
You will depart to Fish River Canyon and stay 2 nights where they will be lodging. The Fish River Canyon with its beautiful sunsets and spectacular landscapes for those looking for adventure, the intense 85-kilometre Fish River Hiking Trail through 1.5 billion years of geological history will thrill avid adventure enthusiasts.

Included activity
Nature game drive.
Overnight stay: Canyon Roadhouse.
Where You'll Stay

Canyon Roadhouse

About This Accommodation

Canyon Roadhouse is a quirky, automotive-themed lodge and campsite located in southern Namibia, approximately 14 km (8.7 miles) from the main viewpoints of the Fish River Canyon. Operated by the Gondwana Collection, the property is famous for its "Americana" aesthetic, featuring a collection of vintage classic cars, trucks, and transport memorabilia integrated into its restaurant, bar, and reception.

Dining & Atmosphere

The main building serves as a visual museum where an old International truck functions as the reception desk and several car cab...

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Day 6 Fish River Canyon

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
You will have breakfast and a full day to continue with the activities they, the canyon's southern end to enjoy a soak in the mineral waters of the renowned hot springs of Ai-Ais or take in the spectacularly scenic views from Hobas Restcamp as well as numerous other viewpoints along its rim.

Included activities
Fish River Canyon Viewpoint.
Optional activities
Fish River Hiking Trail, scenic chartered flights, horse riding.
Overnight stay: Canyon Roadhouse.
Where You'll Stay

Canyon Roadhouse

About This Accommodation

Canyon Roadhouse is a quirky, automotive-themed lodge and campsite located in southern Namibia, approximately 14 km (8.7 miles) from the main viewpoints of the Fish River Canyon. Operated by the Gondwana Collection, the property is famous for its "Americana" aesthetic, featuring a collection of vintage classic cars, trucks, and transport memorabilia integrated into its restaurant, bar, and reception.

Dining & Atmosphere

The main building serves as a visual museum where an old International truck functions as the reception desk and several car cab...

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Day 7 Fish River Canyon To Aus

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
From Fish River Canyon, you will drive to the small town of Aus. Close by to your lodge are the wild horses the area is famous for explore Luderitz and enjoy a tour around the old mining town of Kolmanskop. This is a great area for photography the houses are the last remaining memory of 'Millionaires Avenue' which is now derelict and filled with sand.

Included activities
Scenic drive.
Optional activities
Hiking, mountain biking.
Overnight stay: Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn.
Where You'll Stay

Desert Horse Inn

About This Accommodation

The Desert Horse Inn is a part of the Klein-Aus Vista collection, located 2 km west of Aus on the B4 main road in southwestern Namibia. Situated in the granite-gneiss hills where the Namib Desert meets golden grasslands, it serves as a primary base for viewing the famous Wild Horses of the Namib and exploring the ghost town of Kolmanskop.

Key Amenities

Dining: An on-site restaurant serving breakfast and buffet-style dinners, featuring a wide selection including vegetarian and vegan options.
Relaxation: A "Wild Hors...

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Day 8 Aus To Sossusvlei

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
Today, after breakfast, you will depart to Sossusvlei where you'll go see the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei. In the afternoon, you will reach your lodge, where you will have to enjoy your dinner.
Included activities

Enjoy the sundowner dune drive.

Overnight stay: Namib Desert Lodge.
Where You'll Stay

Namib Desert Lodge

About This Accommodation

Complementing the magnificence of the Namib Sand Sea, Namib Desert Lodge lies at the foot of ancient, fossilised dunes. Make some space for wonder. Atop the ridge as the sand begins to glow deep rich sienna, a view of utter beauty is i...

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Day 9 Sossusvlei

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
You will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for the Sossusvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will have regular stops to let you take pictures and have some exposure to the Dunes.
Included activities
Sossusvlei Excursion ( Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45).

Overnight stay: Namib Desert Lodge.
Where You'll Stay

Namib Desert Lodge

About This Accommodation

Complementing the magnificence of the Namib Sand Sea, Namib Desert Lodge lies at the foot of ancient, fossilised dunes. Make some space for wonder. Atop the ridge as the sand begins to glow deep rich sienna, a view of utter beauty is i...

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Day 10 Sossusvlei To Swakopmund

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay

This morning, you will leave Sossusvlei and make your way to the cooler coastal town of Swakopmund by the Atlantic Ocean. This town resembles a small German town with its architectural buildings, palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and museums. You'll spend the next 2 nights in Swakopmund enjoying the various activities on offer.

Activities Included

 2-hour quad biking, sand-boarding, sightseeing and township tour.

Optional activities

 Living dunes experience from Swakopmund; scenic desert tour, sky diving, set horse riding, and paragliding.

Overnight stay: Hotel Pension A La Mer.

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Pension A La Mer

About This Accommodation

Hotel Pension A la Mer
is a charming 3-star bed and breakfast located in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia. Situated in a historical building dating back to 1906, the hotel is just 20 seconds from the beach and the historical Swakopmund Jetty. It is highly regarded for its central location, offering easy walking access to the city center, local shops, and popular restaurants.


Accommodation & Rates
The hotel offers 46 en-suite bedrooms categorized into standard, luxury, and executive rooms. Many rooms feature underfloor heating and tea/...

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Day 11 Swakopmund To Damaraland

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
Your next stop is the Brandberg where you will stay the night, next to the dry Ugab River, home to the rare desert elephants. You will explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who will lead you through this region adorned with rock art.

Included activities
A visit to the white lady painting, a unique bushman painting.
Overnight stay: Brandberg White Lady Lodge.
Where You'll Stay

Brandberg White Lady Lodge

About This Accommodation

Brandberg White Lady Lodge
is a rustic, eco-friendly retreat located at the foot of the Brandberg Mountain in Damaraland, Namibia. Situated on the banks of the Ugab River, the lodge is a primary base for tracking desert-adapted elephants and visiting the famous "White Lady" rock painting.


Top Activities
Desert Elephant Tracking: Guided drives to locate the seasonal herds of desert-adapted elephants in the Ugab River valley.Cost: Adults: NAD 690; Children <10: NAD 450.
White Lady Rock Painti...

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Day 12 Damaraland To Etosha National Park

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
You will depart to Etosha National Park and stay 2 nights. The park's main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings. At the same time, Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa, the concentration of big games around the waterholes makes wildlife viewing incredibly rewarding. You might not even have to leave your rest camp to see lions, elephants, rhinos, and any number of antelopes and zebras quenching their thirst.

Included activities
Game drive.

Overnight stay: Etosha Safari Camp.
Where You'll Stay

Etosha Safari Camp

About This Accommodation

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Day 13 Etosha National Park

Full Day
Meals Included
Overnight Stay
You will have breakfast. Today will be a full day of safari wildlife viewing allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs. After breakfast at the lodge, you will go out on your morning game drive.

Included activities

Full-day game drive.

Overnight stay: Etosha Safari Camp.
Where You'll Stay

Etosha Safari Camp

About This Accommodation

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Day 14 Etosha National Park To Windhoek

Full Day
Meals Included
End of Itinerary (404.9km)
You will have breakfast and depart back to Windhoek.

What's Included

  • All Accommodation And Meals As Specified On The Itinerary
  • 4x4 Specialized Pop-Up Roof Land Cruiser
  • Water, Coffee And Tea On Safari
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • All Park Fees And Activities As Per Itinerary
  • Game Drive Inside The Ngorongoro Crater
  • Airport Transfer
  • Itinerary Is Quoted In USD Per Person Sharing
  • Local Flight

What's Excluded

  • All Entry Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips And Gratitudes
  • Any Sight-seeing Not On The Itinerary
  • Optional Activities
  • Any Item Of Personal Nature
  • Anything Not Specified In The Itinerary
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