Arrival in Windhoek

Welcome to Namibia! Upon arrival, we are met by our guide and transferred to our accommodation in Windhoek. After time to settle in, we enjoy a short city tour and gain a first impression of Namibia’s capital, with its mix of history, culture and modern city life. The remainder of the day is at leisure before we gather for our first dinner together.

Sesriem & Sossusvlei Region

Travelling via the Tsaris Pass, we continue into the Namib Desert. Along the way, the landscape changes from the Kalahari to the mountains, plains and dunes of the Namib. Our lodge is situated in a private nature reserve, providing a comfortable base from which to explore this part of the desert. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Swakopmund

Leaving the Namib Desert behind, we travel through the Gaub and Kuiseb Passes towards the Atlantic coast. By afternoon, we reach Swakopmund, one of Namibia’s most popular coastal towns. The remainder of the day is free to explore the town, enjoy its cafés and restaurants, or take a walk along the waterfront.

Erongo Mountains

Leaving the Atlantic coast behind, we travel inland via Spitzkoppe to the Erongo Mountains. Our lodge is situated amongst the granite formations for which the region is known. The afternoon is free to relax or explore the area before joining a guided walk later in the day.

Damaraland / Etosha National Park

(Silver) Today, we explore the Huab and Aba-Huab River systems in search of desert-adapted elephants. Travelling through the dry riverbeds in an open vehicle, we may also encounter other wildlife found in the Damaraland region. The remainder of the afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

(Gold) A full day is dedicated to exploring Etosha National Park. Visiting a variety of waterholes, we search for elephant, giraffe, zebra, springbok, wildebeest, lion, leopard and other wildlife that inhabit the park. By late afternoon, we return to the lodge.

Etosha National Park / Central Highlands

(Silver) Another day is spent exploring Etosha National Park. Visiting a variety of waterholes, we search for giraffe, zebra, springbok, wildebeest, kudu, oryx, elephant and, with a little luck, lion, leopard or cheetah. By late afternoon, we return to our lodge.

(Gold) Leaving the Etosha region behind, we travel south to Okonjima Nature Reserve in the Omboroko Mountains. In the afternoon, we join a game drive and search for the reserve’s well-known leopard population while learning more about the conservation work carried out in the area.

Central Highlands / Windhoek Region

(Silver) Leaving the Etosha region behind, we travel south to Okonjima Nature Reserve in the Omboroko Mountains. After settling into the lodge, we join an afternoon game drive and search for the reserve’s well-known leopard population while learning more about the conservation work carried out in the area.

(Gold) Travelling through Namibia’s central highlands, we make our way back towards the Windhoek region. Our final night is spent at a private nature reserve, where there is time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Depending on the lodge and programme, an afternoon activity may also be included.