NAMIBIA – DESERTS & NOMADS (20 DAYS)

Windhoek - Kalahari
Breakfast. This morning, you can do supply shopping before embarking on your journey from
Windhoek to the Kalahari. Your route follows a tarred highway to Mariental, where you embark on your
first few kilometres of gravel travel to the lovely Jansen Kalahari Guest Farm. Check in and enjoy the
beauty and peace of the red Kalahari dunescape. Travel time from Windhoek to the farm is roughly 3
hours.
Overnight at Jansen Kalahari Guest Farm
Basis: Camping S/C

A Day in the Kalahari
Enjoy the day exploring the beauty of the Kalahari. The farm offers unforgettable sundowner drives,
which include sundowners on a red Kalahari dune. This activity must be booked before arrival.
Overnight at Jansen Kalahari Cuest Farm
Basis: Camping S/C

Kalahari - Sesriem
you pack up your camp, bid farewell to the red Kalahari dunes, and begin your descent from the
Naukluft escarpment to the gravel plains of the Namib. Arrive at Le Mirage Lodge during the afternoon,
check in and relax after the days travel. Your chalet offers the option to sleep under the stars. Travel
ime between the Jansen Kalahari Guest Farm and Le Mirage Lodge is roughly 4h.
Overnight at Le Miraqe Lodqe
Basis: DBB

A Day in the Sossusvlei Area
This morning is an early start to grab a light breakfast before departing the lodge for the Sesriem gate
into the Namib Naukluft Park (we recommend you ask the lodge for a packed breakfast). The gate
opens at sunrise, and you may encounter a queue of cars waiting to enter the park. Once you've
completed the entry permit paperwork and paid the entry fees (N$150 per person + N$50 per vehicle -
the permit is valid for a day and allows multiple entries), you drive the 60km to the Sossusvlei dunes.
The route to the dunes is a well-maintained tar road, except for the last few kilometres of thick sandy
tracks. Sossusvlei will be on your right, and the parking and route to Deadvlei will be on your left. It is
best to visit Deadvlei before the day gets too hot. If you're feeling energetic, we recommend the climb
up the crest of Big Daddy Dune. The panoramic views over the sand sea are spectacular. If you want to
visit the Sesriem Canyon, you'll find the access road running along the perimeter fence from the
Sesriem park gate. Return to the lodge and enjoy the afternoon at leisure or book a guided activity.
* Kindly remember that sitting on or climbing the ancient trees in Deadvlei is prohibited. If you happen
to witness anyone doing so, please remind them that these iconic skeletons are fragile, and all of us
must help preserve them.
Overnight at Le Miraqe Lodqe
Basis: DBB

Sesriem - Swakopmund
Breakfast. Shake the Sossusvlei sand out of your shoes and head further north to the icy water of the
Atlantic Ocean. Stop at Solitaire to refuel and sample some of their famous apple pie. Your route crosses
the Tropic of Capricorn and winds through the Kuiseb Canyon. You'll reach the port town of Walvis Bay
first. Keep following the coastal road north to Swakopmund. You'll arrive in Swakop during the course of
the afternoon. Check in at your hotel or guesthouse and enjoy a stroll through town or on the jetty
before choosing a restaurant for dinner. Travel time from Sesriem to Swakopmund is approximately
4h30.
Our Swakopmund restaurant recommendations:
- Brauhaus
- Gabrielle's Pizzeria (booking is essential)
- Altstadt
- Andy's Sushi, Oyster and Fine Seafood Restaurant
- Brewer + Butcher
Overnight at Atlantic Carden Boutique Hotel
Basis: B+B

A Day on the Namibian Coast
Breakfast. Meet your guide at the Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours office for a desert tour on fat bikes. This
is a unique 'must do' Swakopmund experience. You get to experience the breathtaking scenery of the
oldest desert in the world in a fully ecological way without noise or air pollution. Ride along the top of
the Nami b Desert's famous dunes and enjoy the Of the desert, sea and
Swakopmund. This tour is for both the scenic appreciator and adrenalin-seeking adventurist. The scenic
desert tour is around 12 -14km long and includes cycling from Swakopmund town centre, along the dry
Swakop river bed and up and down stunning dunes.
Tour times are Mon-Sun 8:30, 11:00, and 14:30. Average fitness and cycling experience is required, and
you must be able to cycle for 2 hours. For the not-so-fit, there is an E-bike option.
After the tour, enjoy leisurely exploring Swakopmund for the rest of the day.
Overnight at Atlantic Carden Boutique Hotel
Basis: B+B

Swakopmund - Twyfelfontein
Breakfast. Continue north via Henties Bay and IJis to the Twyfelfontein area. We recommend having
lunch at the Cactus and Coffee Café in Uis. As you continue north toward Twyfelfontein, you'll pass many
small homesteads and makeshift shops/stalls next to the road. Feel free to stop and admire the crafts.
Feel free to negotiate the price of these handmade items, but keep in mind to be fair during the
bargaining process, respecting the artists' talent and time. As you travel deeper into Damaraland, the
dramatic landscapes continue to unfold. Take time to stop and admire this starkly beautiful place where
the world's cares seem far away. The small road to Twyfelfontein (the D2612) is known for carrying heavy
traffic and is often very corrugated, with deep sandy patches. Ensure a safe journey by taking your time
while travelling. Arrive at Madisa Camp in the afternoon. Check in and relax after the day's journey, and
listen to the sound of the Barking Geckos calling to each other as the daylight fades. Enjoy your
self-prepared dinner under the stars tonight. Travel time between Swakopmund and Twyfelfontein is
roughly
Overnight at Madjsa Camp
Basis: Camping S/C

A Day in the Twyfelfontein Area
Today, you can join a local guide for a scenic drive through the dry riverbeds of the Huab and Aba Huab
rivers in search of the desert-adapted elephants (book this activity directly with the camp at check-in).
Alternatively, you can visit the nearby Damara Living Museum to gain an insight into the lifestyle and
culture of the Damara people. We recommend visiting the Twyfelfontein Rock Art Gallery in the
afternoon when the light is best for photos. Experience another beautiful evening under the stars of the
Milky Way in Damaraland.
Overnight at Madisa Camp
Basis: Camping S/C

Twyfelfontein - Palmwag
Breakfast. Following an easy morning, you head north to Palmwag Lodge, where you'll park your car. At
16hOO, meet at Palmwag Lodge and entrust your luggage to the driver, who will securely transport it to
your first overnight camp, River Camp. The walking trail begins at Palmwag Lodge, leading into the
Etendeka Concession for approximately 2 to 3 hours to River Camp, where you will spend your first
night. Dinner will be cooked and enjoyed around an open fire. The Etendeka Overnight Walking Trail
Experience set in the foothills of the Grootberg Massif is a unique new offering from the Etendeka
Lodge Company and the Etendeka Community Trust (comprising the Anabeb and Omatendeka
Community Conservancies). The experience promises to be an authentic and exhilarating engagement
with nature. Trek through one of Namibia's most remote and untouched landscapes on foot, enjoy
sundowners as you look out over never-ending vistas of ancient rock formations and sleep under a
blanket of stars. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with nature. A unique guided
journey into a remote conservation area filled with desert life. Travel time between Twyfelfontein and
Palmwag Lodge is roughly lh30.
Overnight at Etendeka Walking Trail
Basis: FB

Hiking Etendeka
A full-cooked breakfast is served before the start of the walk. Enjoy a full day's hiking on the beautiful
Etendeka Plateau. A late morning snack is enjoyed under the shade of a tree along the route. A late
lunch will be prepared for you upon reaching tonight's camp. Spend the afternoon relaxing and
enjoying the beauty and peace of your surroundings. The sundowner is spectacular, and dinner is
enjoyed next to the fire.
Overnight at Etendeka Walkinq Trail
Basis: FB

Etendeka - Kaoko/and
This morning, a short morning hike or transfer brings you back to Etendeka Mountain Camp, where a
driver will meet you for the transfer back to Palmwag Lodge. You can have lunch at Palmwag Lodge
before starting todays drive north into Kaokoland. Arrive at Kaoko Mopane Lodge in the afternoon.
Check in and relax after the days journey. Travel time between Palmwag Lodge and Opuwo is roughly
Overnight at Kaoko Mopane Lodqe
Basis: DBB

A Day in Kaokoland
A local guide will meet you at the lodge for a half-day visit to a traditional Himba Village. This is a unique
opportunity to meet one of the worlds last nomadic tribes. Return to the lodge and enjoy the rest of the
Overnight at Kaoko Mopane Lodqe
Basis: DBB

Kaokoland - Wamboland
After breakfast, you head east into Owamboland. The scenery changes dramatically from the red, dry
gravel plains of Kaokoland to lush forest and white sand. This is the homeland of Namibia's biggest
ethnic group, the Oshiwambo. Arrive at Nakambale Lodge @ Olukonda and check in, where friendly
staff will welcome you. You can join a tour of a traditional kraal and the original Finnish missionary
station at Nakambale either during the afternoon or tomorrow morning.
Dinner will be lovingly prepared for you before retiring for a good night's sleep. Travel time between
Opuwo and Olukondo is roughly 3h45.
Overnight at Nakambale Lodqe O Olukonda
Basis: DBB

Wamboland - Etosha
You start your journey south today and travel to the Onguma Reserve at the eastern entrance into the
Etosha National Park. Arrive and set up your camp before driving to Etosha for an afternoon game
viewing. Exit the park before sunset when the gates close. Travel time between Olukonda and Onguma
is roughly 2h30.
Overnight at Onguma Tamboti Campsite
Basis: Camping S/C

A Day in Etosha
This morning, you join a guide from Onguma for a morning of game viewing in the northern parts of
Etosha. The knowledgeable guides know the park like the back of their hands and are up to date with
the animal movements. Return to Onguma for lunch and rest during the hottest part of the day. Return
to the park for a late afternoon game drive in your vehicle or relax at the camp.
Overnight at Onguma Tamboti Campsite
Basis: Camping S/C

A Day in Etosha
Pack up camp and drive into Etosha to start a full day of game viewing while you travel through the
middle of the park to Halali Camp. Find your private campsite where you'll be based for the next two
nights. You choose you self—cater or have at the restaurant.
speed limit in the park is 60km per hour. Enjoy an early dinner before joining a guide from Halali for a
night game drive in the park. Be sure to dress warmly, as the drive will be on an open, game-viewing
vehicle.
Overnight at Halali
Basis: Camping S/C

A day in Etosha
Enjoy another day exploring Etosha or watch the animals come and go at the Halali waterhole.
Overnight at Halali
Basis: Camping S/C

Etosha - Windhoek
After packing up camp, drive south to the Andersson gate, where you exit the Etosha National Park.
From here, your route back to Windhoek is all tar road, and you travel through the small towns of Outjo,
Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Approximately 45 km after Okahandja, take the Okapuka Safari Lodge
turnoff. Check in at Okapuka Safari Lodge to rest and enjoy your last evening in the Namibian bushveld.
Guided game drives are available to round off your safari experience. The travel time from Etosha to
Okapuka is roughly 3h30.
Overnight at Okapuka Safari Lodge
Basis: DBB

Day of Departure
Before transferring to Windhoek, take advantage of the remaining time to participate in one last
activity. Once in Windhoek, visit the Namibia Craft Centre to purchase souvenirs and have lunch. Then,
return your rental car to the depot, from where you transfer to the airport to check in for your onward
flight. Travel time between Okapuka and Windhoek is 30 minutes.