Namibia, formerly Southwest Africa, wedged between South Africa and Angola, is bigger than Texas and about four times bigger than the United Kingdom. It is a country of almost perpetual sunshine. Having gained its independence from South Africa in March 1990, Namibia today is the ideal country to visit to experience Africa in all its facets.
DAY ONE Windhoek
Windhoek Street Market
Transfer on arrival at Windhoek International Airport to a city hotel. Balance of the morning at leisure to discover the city and visit for example, the Post Mall open-air craft market in the city centre. Afternoon tour with visits to the Tintenpalast, historic seat of government and the suburbs.
(Overnight WINDHOEK)
DAY TWO Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei Dunes
Depart after breakfast by road to Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib desert. The Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world and home to unique fauna and flora. Afternoon nature drive.
(Overnight SOSSUSVLEI)
DAY THREE Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei's dried out pans
Depart before sunrise to the dune area of Sossusvlei, a dried out clay basin, surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world. The pan fills with water in the rainy season attracting birds, oryx, springbok and ostrich.
(Overnight SOSSUSVLEI)
DAY FOUR Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Swakopmund's Schutztruppe Barracks
Depart after breakfast for Swakopmund, Namibia's most popular coastal resort. Afternoon at leisure for relaxation on the beach or a self guided walking tour of the town with its many turn of the century buildings depicting Swakopmund's German colonial past.
(Overnight SWAKOPMUND)
DAY FIVE Swakopmund
Giant Welwitschia Mirabilis Plant
Breakfast in the hotel before departing on a full day desert tour which will include visits to the Moon Landscape, the oasis at Goanikontes, the unique Welwitschia Mirabilis plants and Walvis Bay. Picnic lunch en route.
(Overnight SWAKOPMUND)
DAY SIX Swakopmund to Khorixas
En route to Hentjes Bay
Depart after breakfast via Henties Bay to Khorixas with picnic lunch en route.
(Overnight KHORIXAS)
DAY SEVEN Khorixas
Petrified Forest
A full day of sightseeing, visiting the Petrified Forest, Burnt Mountain and the rock paintings at Twyfelfontein. Picnic lunch en route.
(Overnight KHORIXAS)
DAY EIGHT Khorixas to Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park - Giraffe
Breakfast at Khorixas before departing for Etosha National Park. Lunch on arrival followed by a late afternoon game drive.
(Overnight ETOSHA NAT PARK)
DAY NINE Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park - Elephant
A full day game viewing in Etosha National Park with its abundant herds of game and unique landscape.
(Overnight ETOSHA NAT PARK)
DAY TEN Etosha National Park to Windhoek
Etosha National Park - Banded Mongoose
An early morning game drive followed by breakfast before returning to Windhoek with lunch en route.
(Overnight WINDHOEK)
DAY ELEVEN Windhoek / Airport
Windhoek - Old Brewery Building
After a hearty breakfast spend the morning at leisure before transfer to the airport for onward flight
*This tour can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements. *It is also available as a self drive package with pre-booked accommodation. A full range of vehicles is available