Day 1: Arrival in the airport and transfer to Windhoek
Airport meet & greet, transfer to hotel, check-in and relax after your flight. Optional: short city orientation drive and Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
- Budget: Londiningi Guesthouse
- Midrange: Villa Vista Guesthouse
- Luxury: The Weinberg Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Fish River Canyon
Scenic drive south through Namibia’s vast landscapes with stopovers for photos and light refreshments. Arrival and sunset views over the canyon rim. Dinner and overnight near the canyon
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Fish River Lodge
- Midrange: Gondwana Canyon Lodge
- Budget: Canyon Roadhouse
Day 3: Full Day hiking the canyon
Early morning breakfast, then proceed for briefing to start a full day hiking of the Canyon. Other activities include: sunrise viewpoints over the canyon, guided canyon rim hike or nature walk, visit viewpoints like Hell’s Bend and sundowner experience overlooking the canyon.
Optional: photography session or relaxation at lodge
Return to the same lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Sossusvlei from Fish River Canyoon
Early departure toward the Namib Desert, enjoy cenic drive through changing desert landscapes. Arrival at lodge near Sossusvlei and optional sunset drive in the desert.
Accommodation
- Budget: Sesriem Campsite
- Mid-range Lodge: Elegant Desert Lodge or similar
- Luxury Lodge: Dead Valley Lodge or similar.
Day 5: Full Day Exploration of Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
Early morning entry into the park, and climb Dune 45 or Big Daddy. Explore Deadvlei’s iconic dead trees and later return to visit Sesriem Canyon
Optional at extra cost: hot air balloon safari (sunrise) and Helicopter Safari
Sunset photography on the dunes
Return to the same hotel
Day 6: Transfer to Swakopmund
Drive via the Gaub and Kuiseb passes with a stop at the Tropic of Capricorn sign a notable landmark offering a prime opportunity for photographic documentation.
Arrival in Swakopmund (coastal town) and Evening at leisure or seaside dinner
Accommodation
- Backpackers: Amanpuri Travelers Lodge or a similar establishment.
- Mid-range Lodge: Alte Brucke Resort or a similar venue.
- Luxury Lodge: Strand Hotel or a similar high-end establishment.
Distance covered: 300 km (gravel road).
Estimated journey duration: 5 hours, including planned stopovers.
Day 7: Swakopmund & Walvis Bay Exploration
Full tour of the municipalities starting with a morning dolphin & seal cruise in Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour excursion (4×4 dunes meeting ocean), visit the pink lake, lagoon, salt pans and factories, jetty and craft center of swakopmund.
Optional activities at extra cost sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving and exploring Swakopmund town (cafés, museums, shops)
Return to the same lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Spitzkoppe (Damaraland)
Scenic drive along the Skeleton Coast and inland, arrive at Spitzkoppe (“Matterhorn of Namibia”). Guided nature walk or rock arch visit and Sunset and stargazing experience
Accommodation
Budget: Spitzkoppe Campsites or Daureb Isib Campsite
Mid-Range: Spitzkoppe Cabin Camp or Spitzkoppe Mountain Tented Camp
Luxury: Spitzkoppen Lodge or Ai-Aiba The Rock Painting Lodge
Day 9: Transfer to Etosha National Park
Early departure toward Etosha with en route scenic stops in Damaraland. Afternoon game drive upon arrival and Evening wildlife viewing at waterholes
Camping – Okaukuejo Campsite or similar.
Mid-range Lodge – Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Luxury Lodge – Etosha Oberland Lodge or similar.
Day 10: Full Day Game Drive in Etosha
Early morning and afternoon game drives and spot wildlife: elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and visit Etosha Pan viewpoints, relax during midday at camp and night game viewing at floodlit waterholes.
Return to the same lodge
Day 11: Cultural Visit Himba Experience
Visit a traditional Himba village and learn about Himba traditions, lifestyle, and customs. Cultural interaction and photography (respectfully guided)
Optional short game drive or lodge relaxation
Overnight: Opuwo Country Lodge or similar
Day 12: Return to Windhoek
Scenic drive back south with a stop at local craft markets like in Okahandja or Ojwarango. Arrival and check-in at a prebooked hotel in Windoek, evening at leisure.
Return to the same hotel
Day 13: Full Day Windhoek City Tour
Visit Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, Parliament Gardens, Explore local markets and craft centers
Optional township tour (Katutura)
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Day 14: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and later transfer to the airport for an outbound departure flight
