Day 1: Welcome to Windhoek
Arrive at Windhoek International Airport and meet your private driver. You’ll be transferred to The Olive Grove Guesthouse. Later, a local consultant will meet you to go over the trip and check your rental car.
Accommodation: Olive Grove Guesthouse
Day 2: Drive to the Namib Desert
Start your drive to the Namib-Naukluft National Park (5–6 hours). You’ll stay at the beautiful Kwessi Dunes Lodge, known for its unique stargazing rooms open to the sky.
Accommodation: Kwessi Dunes
Day 3: Explore the Namib Desert
Spend the day exploring Sossusvlei’s famous dunes and Deadvlei. A guided tour allows early access via a private park gate. Later, relax at the lodge or join a sunset drive.
Accommodation: Kwessi Dunes
Day 4: Drive to Swakopmund
After breakfast, drive west to the Atlantic coast. You can stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon for birdwatching before arriving in Swakopmund. Explore the historic town in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Cornerstone Guesthouse
Day 5: Marine Safari in Walvis Bay
Enjoy a morning catamaran cruise searching for Namibia’s “Marine Big Five” — dolphins, whales, turtles, mola mola, and seals.
Accommodation: Cornerstone Guesthouse
Day 6: Drive to Damaraland
Travel along the scenic Skeleton Coast, with a stop at the Cape Cross seal colony. Then continue inland to Damaraland and settle into Mowani Mountain Camp, surrounded by stunning rock formations.
Accommodation: Mowani Mountain Camp
Day 7: Discover Damaraland
Take part in activities offered by the lodge, such as visiting the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein or tracking desert elephants in the wild.
Accommodation: Mowani Mountain Camp
Day 8: Drive to Etosha National Park
Head to Etosha and stay at the luxurious Andersson’s at Ongava Lodge, located on a private reserve with great access to both Etosha and exclusive activities like bush walks and night drives.
Accommodation: Andersson’s at Ongava
Day 9–10: Safari in Etosha and Ongava
Spend two days enjoying game drives in Etosha National Park or guided safaris within the private Ongava Reserve. Look out for rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, and rare antelope.
Accommodation: Andersson’s at Ongava
Day 11: Travel to Okonjima Nature Reserve
Drive south to Okonjima, home to the AfriCat Foundation. This private reserve offers a last chance to spot predators and enjoy nature walks or drives.
Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp
Day 12: Explore Okonjima
Spend your final full day in Namibia exploring Okonjima’s vast reserve. Join a morning tracking activity or simply relax at the lodge.
Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp
Day 13: Return to Windhoek & Depart
After breakfast, drive back to Windhoek International Airport (approx. 3.5 hours) in time for your flight home. Enjoy your final views of Namibia’s beautiful landscapes.