Pick up in the morning at around 8 am from any hotel in Windhoek and directly on the way south to Namib Desert & world-famous Sossusvlei. We will drive through scenic Spreetshoogte Pass. 

Stop-over at the view point to admire endless panorama of the Namib. 

Our next stop is at Solitaire oasis, we stop for lunch & stretching legs. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon. 

Meals: as selected.

Distance: 350 km on gravel road

Accommodation: 2 nights in the Namib Desert at:

• Campsite - Sesriem Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Namib Desert Camp or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Dead Valley Lodge or similar.

Duration: 6 hours with stop-overs.

Early morning before sunrise, we are driving around 70 km through the desert to reach Sesriem Gate. Gate is open at sunrise, scenic drive through Sesriem Gate to Sossusvlei gives opportunities for cupturing orange dunes with the eye of camera, dunes of Sossusvlei give off spectacular colors & shades early in the morning. Welcome to the highest shifting dunes in the world at raising sun, which was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as the ‚Sand Sea’. Option of climbing picturesque Dune 45 to experience beauty and vastness of fascinating orange-colour landscape. After the climb, 5 km off-road 4×4 trail to visit surreal Dead Vlei, a place of vast clay pan and dried-up, ancient acacias standing silent in an impressive landscape.  

In the afternoon, visit to the fascinating rock formation of the Sesriem Canyon and optionally climbing Elim Dune overlooking scenic desert horizon. 

Optional Activities:

• Helicopter flight over the dunes

Distance: 150 km (gravel, tarred and sandy road).

Duration: 6 hours with activities.

Meals: as selected.

After breakfast, journey to small, coastal town of Luderitz, situated on the Atlantic Coast. Our road will lead through spectacular landscape and breathtaking vistas of Namib Desert. Before reaching Luderitz short visit to Ferer Desert Horses. 

Upon arrival short visit to the historical monument, a granite cross, known as the Diaz Cross, set in the sands of the Namib by Portuguese sailor Bartholomew Diaz, when he first landed at the Namibian coast on 25th July 1488, cross presently found is replica of the original and it was erected in 1988. 

In the afternoon relax and optional walk around the town with historical building 

Accommodation: 2 night in Luderitz at:

• Backpackers - Obelix Guesthouse or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Kairos Cottage or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Luderitz Nest Hotel or similar.

Distance: 450 km (gravel & tarred road).

Duration: 6 hours with stop-overs.

Meals: as selected.

 In the morning driving around 10 km from Luderitz, to visit historical ‚Ghost Town’ of Kolmanskoop, deserted in the sands after famous ‚diamond rush’. You will spend around one hour on guided tour at Kolmanskop, after the tour you are welcome to explore Kolmanskope on your own, in search for perfect photograph of the Ghost Town burried in the sand of the Namib Desert. 

Optional activities:

• Boat cruise to penguin island
• Excursion to Elizabeth Bay (permit required & must be organized one month in advance).

Meals: as selected.

Today on our way to the second largest canyon in the World, Fish River Canyon.

The Fish River Canyon, is located in the south of Namibia. It is the largest canyon in Africa, as well as the second most visited tourist attraction in Namibia. It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 160 kilometers long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 meters deep

Accommodation: 1 night near Fish River Canyon at:

• Campsite - Hobas Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Canyon Road House or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Fish River Lodge or similar.

Distance: 300 km (gravel and tarred roads).

Duration: 6 hours with activities.

Meals: as selected.

Traveling west-north towards small town of Keetmanshoop, after Keetmanshoop turn to the gravel road and short visit to: Quiver Tree Forest & Giant’s Playground.

Arrival at the lodge for relaxing afternoon in the Kalahari Desert.

Optional activities:

• Hike in Kalahari Dunes
• Afternoon game drive 

Accommodation: 1 night in the Kalahari Desert at:

• Campsite - Kalahari Anib Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Kalahari Anib Lodge or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch or similar.

Distance: 350 km (gravel roads).

Meals: as selected

Driving back to the capital of Namibia, for the last glimpses of the African bush.

Arrival in Windhoek before lunch, you will be dropped off at the hotel/lodge of your choice.

End of the tour.

Distance: 250 km on tarred roads

Duration: 3 hours.

Meals: breakfast.

Wishing you a ‚safe journey’ and many happy returns with Wild Wind Safaris!