Pick-up from Windhoek in the morning and transfer south to red Kalahari Desert.

In the afternoon time to relax and rest at the lodge, or participate in optional activities.

Accommodation: 1 night in Kalahari Desert

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

Distance: 300km via tar road.

Duration: around 4 hours with the stop-overs.

Meals: as selected.

In the morning on our way to the second largest canyon in the world, the Fish River Canyon.

Afternoon visit to the canyon's view spots for a spectacular sunset over the rugged landscape.

View points provide opportunity for landscape photography: either early morning or at the sunset, canyon and the desert come to life with hues and shades – providing fascinating vistas.

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation for 1 night near Fish River Canyon at:

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Distance: around 300km (tarred and gravel roads).

Duration: around 4 hours with the stop-over.

Today from Fish River Canyon to Diamond Coast and Ludertiz. On the way visit to desert horses (feral horses of Namibia), which have incredibly adapted to the harsh and arid desert conditions. Admiring these incredible creatures, we are charmed by the vast landscape, unending horizon and beauty of the Namib.

Arrival at Kolmanskop for tour of famous „Ghost Town”, deserted diamond town, around 10 km from Luderitz.

In the afternoon visit to the historical granite cross, known as the Diaz Cross, set in the coastal sands by the Portuguese sailor Bartolomeu Dias who became the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa (the Cape of Good Hope) in 1488.

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 1 night in Luderitz

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

Distance: 350km (tarred and gravel roads).

Duration: around 5 hours with stop-overs.

In the morning, traveling to Sossusvlei, considred the highest and the oldest dunes in the world! On the way admiring picturesque vistas and breathtaking landscape of the desert.

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation for 2 nights in the Namib Desert at:

• Camping - Sesriem Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Elegant Desert Lodge or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Dead Valley Lodge or similar.

Distance around 450km (tarred and gravel roads).

Duration: around 7 hours with the stop-over.

Early morning before sunrise, drive towards Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei set in the midst of world’s oldest desert. Unique chance for a spectacular landscape photography! Climbing scenic Dune 45, while enjoying incredible desert vistas and ever changing scenery of the Namib. Afterwards off-road, deep sand drive and morning desert walk takes you to Dead Vlei where ancient, dried-up acacias stand motionless in the orange dunes creating a surreal landscape. You are welcome to climg the ‚Big Daddy’ dune towering some 380m over Deadvlei and afterwards visit to Sossusvlei with optional hiking the ‚Big Mama’ dune. After lunch visit to spectacular rock formations of the Sesriem Canyon.

Optional Activities:

• Hot-air Balloon flight over the dunes

Meals: as selected.

Distance: 150 km via tar, gravel and sand roads.

After breakfast, traveling north through the Namib Desert and Namib-Naukluft Park to a town-oasis Swakopmund, located on the Atlantic shore. En route, crossing Gaub and Kuiseb Passes, observing various geological formations while traveling through vast wilderness regions, spotting ostriches, springboks, mountain zebras and antelopes oryx grazing in their natural habitat. Time for leg-stretching and photo moment at the iconic Tropic of Capricorn sign, while crossing over into subtropical region. On arrival at the coast, lunch and short visit to Walvis Bay lagoon, a coastal wetland of international importance to observe marine birds, such as flocks of Greater and Lesser Flamingos and pelicans. Possible sightings also include over 150 species of birds that have been recorded in this region (e.g. Chestnut-banded Plover, African Oystercatcher, Cape Teal or Black-necked Grebe).  

Arrival in Swakopmund, time for rest or leisurely walk around picturesque town, known for its well-maintained 19th-century German buildings; Founded in 1892 as a German colonial harbor. Currently, a popular tourist destination and adventure/holiday resort with a cool, often misty climate, located directly between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert. 

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 2 nights in Swakopmund

• Backpacker - Amanpuri Travelers Lodge or similar
• Mid-range Lodge – Alte Brucke Resort or similar
• Luxury Lodge – Strand Hotel or similar

Distance: around 320 km via gravel roads.

Duration: around 6 hrs with stops for lunch and pictures.

Today is filled with attractive optional, coastal activities you are welcome to select from proposed list below or simply enjoy discovering Swakopmund. In the morning, relaxing walk and guided tour through picturesque town. Visit to the local ‚open-air’ curio market, admiring and shopping for an attractive and colorful, African artifacts, curios and souvenirs. After lunch, escapade to spectacular Moon Valley and Welwitschia Mirabilis trails – icon desert plant and botanical attraction; one of the oldest known plants on Earth, called by the botanists the ‚living fossil’.

Recommended optional activities: (price on request)

• Quadbike ride into the dunes and rolling hills of the Namib.
• City tour of Swakopmund and visit to the Crystal Gallery.
• Visit to National Marine Aquarium (if open)
• Snake Park
• Street craft-market
• Bicycle tour of the Mondesa township
• Skydiving
• Fishing offshore
• Sandboarding
• Eco-kayaking with the seals
• Early morning marine dolphin cruise can be combined with Sandwich Harbor Excursion making it full day activity
• Half-day Sandwich Harbor excursion 

Duration: depending on the selected activities.

Meals: as selected.

Distance: 100 km via gravel and tar roads.

Salt road along the Atlantic Coast takes us further north. On the way, visit to world's largest Cape fur seal colony combined with short stop-over at the historical Cape Cross, where in 1486, Portuguese sailor Diogo Cão set up a stone cross as a tribute to the King of Portugal, after landing at the Namibian coast. Turning east, inland – we are en route to the mountainous Brandberg Massif with the highest Namibian peak, Königstein, towering 2574m above sea level. 

Arrival at the desert lodge and for the remaining of the day, you are welcome to relax at the swimming pool or participate in optional activities:

• Desert elephants drive and tracking in the open vehicle;
• Hiking;
• Sunset and scenic drives in the open vehicle;

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 1 night in the Damaraland

• Campsite - White Lady Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – White Lady Lodge or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Mowani Mountain Camp or similar.

Distance: about 300 km via salt and gravel roads.

Duration: around 8 hours including sight-seeing.

Early in the morning, en route to visit Twyfelfontein Bushmen rock engravings (Afrikaans: uncertain spring) officially known as ǀUi-ǁAis (Nama/Damara: jumping waterhole) – acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of Africa's largest concentrations of prehistoric rock engravings (petroglyphs) featuring over 2500 rock engravings created by ancient Bushmen, found in the rusty rocks and mountains. Engravings depict animals, hunters and hunting, people and their lifestyle.  The site eloquently illustrates the links between the ritual and economic practices of hunter-gatherers and is considered a deeply sacred space where San hunter-gatherers and later Khoikhoi herders performed their rituals. Famous engravings include the "Lion Man" (depicting a shamanic transformation) and the "Dancing Kudu". 

Optional activities:

• Ethnic visit at the ‚Living Museum’ presenting Damara culture. 
• Visit to Burnt Mountain (a hill with a solidified lava flow at the foot of a 12-kilometre-long volcanic ridge) and Organ Pipes (part of a rock formation that comprises a group of columnar basalts which resemble organ pipes, formed as the result of the intrusion of liquid lava into a slate rock formation, which was exposed over time by erosion. The Organ Pipes are a well-known landmark and popular tourist attraction in the Kunene Region.)

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 1 night in Damaraland at

• Campsite - Desert Elephant Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Twyfelfontein Country Lodge  or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Mowani Mountain Camp or similar.

Distance: around 300 km via gravel road.

Duration: around 8 hours including sightseeing and lunch.

After breakfast, venturing north into Kaokoland to Opuwo, capital of this northern region, to meet semi-nomadic Himba tribe, one of the last, pastoral tribes on Earth, who continue to keep traditional, ancient way of life - as they did for hundreds of years. Unique moment to interact with Himba people, learn about their way of life, customs, traditions - which creates wonderful opportunity for ethnic photography!

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 1 night in Opuwo

• Campsite - Opuwo Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Opuwo Country Lodge or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Opuwo Country Lodge (luxury rooms) or similar.

Distance: around 400 km via gravel roads.

Duration: around 8 hrs including breaks for picture-taking and lunch.

In the morning, unforgettable visit to an authentic Himba village, learning about their semi-nomadic way of life. Unique opportunity to observe unique culture and customs. The Himba are a tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralis, who inhabit the Kaokoland, in northern Namibia. They have clung to their ancient traditions. Himba women are noted for their orange-colored skin, intricate hairstyles and traditional jewelry. Himba men and women wear few clothes, apart from a loin cloth or goat-skin mini-skirt, they rub their bodies with mixture of red ochre and animal fat to protect themselves against sun, insects and to condition their skin. It gives Himba’s skin characteristic rich, red color. Himba jewelry is made from iron, animal skin or shell, and due to the intricate designs, have become very popular among the visiting tourists. Visit at the Himba village creates superb opportunity for spectacular ethnic photography! 

After visit to the village journey takes you further north in direction of Kunene River to admire Epupa Falls. Kunene creates natural border between Namibia and Angola.

On arrival at Epupa Falls, visit to the falls and at sunset climbing Kapika Hill to admire the falls in spectacular light. 

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 1 night in Epupa at

• Campsite - Epupa Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Epupa Lodge & Campsite or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Omarunga Lodge or similar.

Distance: 180 km via gravel roads, including visit to Himba village.

Etosha National Park established in 1907 is the second largest game reserve in Namibia, dedicated to protect wildlife of African bush and savannah. Its beauty and natural charm simply overwhelms the visitor! Wild animals inhabit and freely roam enormous  22,270 km² regions of grassy savannah and woodland. Harmony and balance of nature fills the viewer with tranquil peace and serenity. Live ‚theater of nature’ at its best!

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 3 nights inside the park

• Campsite - Okaukuejo Campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni Resort or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Etosha Oberland Lodge or similar.

Distance: around 500 km via tarred and gravel roads.

Duration: around 8 hours with stops for sight-seeing and lunch.

On safari trails of Etosha, unlimited game drive from sunrise until sunset. We are tracking wildlife in its own natural habitat, observing herds of elephants, zebras, hyenas, variety of the antelopes: kudu, oryx, impalas, eland, springbok, gnu, giraffes, rhino, jackals and birds of prey. Searching for big cats of Etosha: cheetah and leopard, and for ‚king of the Savannah’ – the lion.

At the waterholes, in calm and stillness, we are observing wild animals coming for a drink of water after a hot day. Evenings spent at the waterhole, watching and admiring rich variety of wildlife. Till late at night, we are captivated by incredible nature show! Fantastic opportunity for unforgettable photographic moments!

Meals: as selected.

Distance: about 100 km on gravel roads of Etosha.

On safari trails of Etosha, unlimited game drives from sunrise until sunset.

In the evening until late, observing wildlife gathering at the waterhole which is adjucent to the camp.

Meals: as selected.

Distance: about 100 km via gravel roads of Etosha.

Leaving Etosha and on the way to Waterberg Plateau NP where you will spend last night surrounded by scenic landscape and nature.

In the afternoon, you welcome to hike to the top of the plateau for spectacular vistas while on the way encountering baboons, damara dik-dik and abundant bird life.

Meals: as selected.

Accommodation: 1 night in the Waterberg area

• Campsite - NWR Waterberg NP campsite or similar.
• Mid-range Lodge – NWR Waterberg Resort or similar.
• Luxury Lodge – Waterberg Guest Farm or similar.

Distance: around 300km (tarred and gravel roads)

Duration: around 4 hours.

After breakfast, return to Windhoek, end of the tour.

Meals: as selected.

Distance: 270 km (gravel and tarred road).

Duration: around 4 hours with the stop-over.

We will bid you ‚bye, bye’ and a safe journey, till we see you again on safari in Africa!