15 Days All about Namibia

After breakfast, depart from the Fish River Canyon and journey north toward the stunning Kalahari Desert. Along the way, enjoy ever-changing landscapes — from rocky plains and rugged mountains to the red dunes of the Kalahari. Stop for short breaks and photo opportunities as you make your way through Namibia’s southern wilderness.

Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and take time to relax or join an optional sunset drive to witness the desert’s mesmerizing colors as the sun sets over the dunes.

Suggested Accommodation: Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Fish River Canyon to the Kalahari Desert
• Optional sunset drive on the red dunes
• Experience the unique tranquility of the Kalahari
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After arriving in Windhoek, collect your vehicle and begin the drive north toward Otjiwarongo, passing scenic Namibian landscapes and rolling savannah. Stop along the way for photos or refreshments.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and preparing for the journey ahead.

Suggested Accommodation: Otjiwarongo Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo
• Photo stops along the route
• Relaxation at lodge and overnight stay

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Otjiwarongo and drive toward Etosha National Park, entering through the eastern gate. Travel across the savannah, enjoying scenic views and spotting wildlife along the way.

Arrive at Namutoni Camp, check in, and embark on an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, and other iconic African animals. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Namutoni Camp or similar

Highlights:

• Drive from Otjiwarongo to Etosha
• Afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, lions, giraffes
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

Spend a full day exploring Etosha National Park from Namutoni Camp. Embark on morning and afternoon game drives, spotting elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope species.

Enjoy the park’s stunning landscapes, including salt pans, waterholes, and savannah plains. Capture photographs of wildlife and the unique scenery while your guide shares insights about the animals and ecosystem. Return to the camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Namutoni Camp or similar

Highlights:

• Full-day game drives in Etosha
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras
• Scenic salt pans and waterholes
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

After breakfast, check out from Namutoni Camp and continue exploring Etosha National Park en route to Okaukuejo Camp. Stop at various waterholes and viewpoints, enjoying opportunities to spot elephants, lions, zebras, and other wildlife.

Arrive at Okaukuejo Camp in the afternoon, famous for its floodlit waterhole where animals gather at night. Relax at the camp, enjoy dinner, and watch wildlife come to drink after dark.

Suggested Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive and wildlife spotting in Etosha
• Stop at various waterholes along the route
• Evening wildlife viewing at Okaukuejo waterhole
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Etosha National Park and drive southwest toward Damaraland. Travel through rugged landscapes, passing desert plains, rocky outcrops, and dry riverbeds, with chances to spot wildlife along the way.

Arrive in Twyfelfontein, famous for its ancient rock engravings. Check in at your lodge and relax before dinner.

Suggested Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Etosha to Damaraland
• Wildlife spotting en route
• Visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Twyfelfontein and surrounding Damaraland. Visit the UNESCO-listed rock engravings, admire ancient petroglyphs, and learn about the region’s rich cultural history.

Optional excursions include a desert-adapted elephant experience, nature walks, or visits to local Himba villages. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Explore Twyfelfontein rock engravings
• Optional desert-adapted elephant encounters
• Learn about Himba culture and local traditions
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Twyfelfontein and drive southwest toward the coastal town of Swakopmund. Travel through changing landscapes, from desert plains to rugged mountains, with scenic photo stops along the way.

Arrive in Swakopmund in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy some leisure time to explore the town’s German colonial architecture, cafés, and craft markets.

Suggested Accommodation: Swakopmund Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Damaraland to Swakopmund
• Photo stops along the route
• Explore Swakopmund town at leisure
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, embark on a morning Walvis Bay boat cruise to spot dolphins, seals, and various seabirds along the Atlantic coast. A light lunch may be served on board.

In the afternoon, enjoy leisure time in Swakopmund, exploring the town, strolling along the beach, or taking optional adventure activities such as quad biking, sandboarding, or a flight over the Namib Desert. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Swakopmund Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Walvis Bay boat cruise for marine wildlife
• Explore Swakopmund town and beach
• Optional desert adventures (quad biking, sandboarding, scenic flight)
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, check out and drive southeast toward Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, passing vast desert plains and scenic landscapes. Stop along the way for photos and short breaks.

Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, check in, and relax while enjoying the desert atmosphere before dinner.

Suggested Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Swakopmund to Sossusvlei
• Photo stops along the Namib Desert
• Relax and enjoy desert lodge amenities
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

Wake up early to explore the iconic Sossusvlei dunes and the striking white clay pan of Deadvlei. Climb Dune 45 for panoramic views of the desert and capture the vivid colors of the towering sand formations.

In the afternoon, visit Sesriem Canyon for a short walk among the rocky gorge, learning about the geology and history of the area. Return to your lodge to relax and enjoy the evening.

Suggested Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Explore Dune 45, Sossusvlei, and Deadvlei
• Afternoon visit to Sesriem Canyon
• Capture stunning desert landscapes
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Sossusvlei and drive southwest toward the coastal town of Lüderitz. Enjoy scenic stops along the way, passing desert plains, rocky outcrops, and unique landscapes of southern Namibia.

Arrive in Lüderitz, check in at your lodge, and take some time to explore the town’s colonial architecture and harbor.

Suggested Accommodation: Lüderitz Nest Hotel or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Sossusvlei to Lüderitz
• Photo stops along southern Namibia landscapes
• Explore Lüderitz town and harbor
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Lüderitz and drive east toward Fish River Canyon, passing dramatic desert landscapes and the Namibian countryside. Stop along the route for photography and short breaks.

Arrive at Fish River Canyon Lodge in the afternoon, check in, and enjoy views of the canyon as the sun casts dramatic shadows over the vast gorge.

Suggested Accommodation: Fish River Canyon Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Lüderitz to Fish River Canyon
• Photography stops along the route
• Sunset views over Fish River Canyon
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

Spend the day exploring the magnificent Fish River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world. After breakfast, embark on a guided tour to the main viewpoints, where you can marvel at the immense scale and beauty of this natural wonder. Learn about the canyon’s geological history and how it was formed over millions of years by the Fish River’s erosive forces.

In the afternoon, relax at your lodge or enjoy optional activities such as nature walks or a scenic sundowner overlooking the canyon.

Suggested Accommodation: Fish River Canyon Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Guided visit to Fish River Canyon viewpoints
• Learn about the canyon’s geology and history
• Optional nature walks or sundowner experience
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge before departing for Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. The drive takes you through the heart of the country, passing small towns, camel thorn trees, and open savannah landscapes. Along the way, you may stop for refreshments or local crafts before continuing your journey.

Arrive in Windhoek by midday or early afternoon, depending on travel time. You will be dropped off at your hotel or at Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward flight.

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Highlights:

• Scenic drive through central Namibia
• Optional local craft market stop
• Drop-off in Windhoek or at the airport

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included