9 Days / 8 Nights
Day 1 Fri: Johannesburg / Windhoek
Midday departure from Johannesburg to Windhoek. On
arrival transfer to the KALAHARI SANDS HOTEL
or similar.
Day 2 & 3 Sat & Sun: Sossusvlei
After breakfast depart from Windhoek, traveling
southwards, via the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass and
Solitaire to the Desert Homestead. Our journey takes
us to the famous Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded
by some of the highest sand dunes in the world.
Explore the impressive sand stone gorges of the
Sesriem Canyon with its rock pools fed by the
Tsauchab River. SOSSUSVLEI LODGE (BD)
Day 4 & 5 Mon & Tue: Swakopmund
After breakfast depart for the coastal town of
Swakopmund, passing through the Gaub and Kuiseb
Canyons. See the vast gravel plains of the Namib and
discover the celebrated plant, the Welwitschia
Mirabilis as well as Moon Valley, an almost
unearthly landscape formed by the valleys of the
Swakop River. Time to explore Swakopmund, founded in
1892 – a town with old world charm and a relaxed
atmosphere, nestling between the desert and the
Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the Mola Mola Dolphin Cruise
and the many options this area has to offer, both
for adventure seekers or those just wishing to
relax. THE STILTS (B)
Day 6 & 7 Wed & Thu: Etosha
After breakfast travel west past the Spitzkoppe,
often referred to as the Matterhorn of Namibia to
the edge of Damaraland. Visit one of Namibia.s few
wine farms in Omaruru for a tour and wine tasting
before leaving for Etosha National Park, home to 114
mammal and 340 bird species. The next two nights are
spent at a tented camp on a private reserve
bordering the Etosha National Park. Venture into the
Park in an open topped game viewing vehicle as well
as drives within the private reserve. EAGLE TENTED
LODGE (BD)
Day 8 Fri: Etosha / Okahandja
Depart southwards towards Windhoek via Outjo and
Otjiwarongo to the town of Okahandja, visiting the
Kavango woodcarvers who ply their trade at a large
open-air market. Arrive late afternoon at a game
ranch situated at the foot of the Eros Mountains.
Optional activities include game drives on the
property. OKAPUKA LODGE (BD)
Day 9 Sat: Okahandja / Windhoek / Depart
The morning at leisure before a midmorning departure
for the airport for the return flight to
Johannesburg. (B)
