13 Day Namibia Guided Tour (Comfort) – Small Group

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

Upon your midday arrival at Windhoek International Airport you will be transferred to your accommodation, Elegant Guesthouse, with some time to settle in and freshen up before meeting your guide for a short city tour. Explore the capital city while visiting Christ Church and Tintenpalast (House of Parliament). Tonight you can enjoy dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse for your own expense.

Accommodation: Elegant Guesthouse
Distance: 50 km (1 hour travelling time)

Day 2: Windhoek – Kalahari, Namibia

After a short safari briefing we head off south passing through the small town of Rehoboth as we travel towards Mariental. Arriving at the Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, you will be taken aback by the striking red sand dunes of the southern Kalahari. This is the ideal location to relax and appreciate the peaceful landscapes of the desert. There is a fantastic (optional) San Bushmen walk tomorrow morning, allowing you the opportunity to learn more about the regions flora and fauna as well as the traditional lifestyle of the San.

Accommodation: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance: 300 km (4-5 hours travelling time)

Day 3: Kalahari – Namib Desert, Namibia

This morning we enjoy a relaxed breakfast before continuing our adventure toward Sesriem – the gateway to the kaleidoscopic sand dunes of the Namib Desert at Sossusvlei. After arriving at our accommodation in the afternoon, you have time to relax and explore the property. You also have the option of booking a scenic drive (optional). Tonight, we enjoy an indulging 3-course meal.

Accommodation: Elegant Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance: 450 km (5-6 hours travelling time)

Day 4: Namib Desert – Rostock Ritz, Namibia

We have an early start today as we make our way into Sossusvlei within the Namib Naukluft Park. Depending on time and your fitness level, feel free to climb one of the dunes for a spectacular 360 degree view of the landscape. We travel to Sossusvlei in a 4×4 vehicle and explore the dry salt pan which only fills with water in years with an abundance of rain. We then continue our journey to the Sesriem Canyon which, over millions of years, has been formed by the Tsauchab River. We arrive at our lodge accommodation where you are free to relax and enjoy the endless views of the Namib Desert or adventure on walking trails of Rostock Ritz (optional).

Accommodation: Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance: 250 km (3 – 4 hours travelling time)

Day 5: Rostock Ritz – Swakopmund, Namibia

Today we explore the German colonial influence on our visit to Swakopmund. The town hosts some of the most beautiful colonial buildings and cafes with authentic German hospitality and food. For dinner, Swakopmund offers a variety of restaurants for your choosing (own expense) – the seafood is not to be missed! Your accommodation for the next 2 nights is perfectly situated just five minutes walk from the Atlantic Ocean.

Accommodation: Organic Square Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 250 km (3 hours travelling time)

Day 6: Swakopmund – Cape Cross – Swakopmund, Namibia

This morning we enjoy a scrumptious breakfast after which, the rest of the morning is for you to spend as you please. There are a variety of optional activities available from quad biking and catamaran trips to a desert safaris (all optional). We reconvene in the afternoon for a drive to the seal colony at Cape Cross. Thereafter, it’s back to Swakopmund for a delicious dinner at one of the restaurants (own expense).

Accommodation: Organic Square Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 250 km (3 hours travelling time)

Day 7: Swakopmund – Erongo Mountains, Namibia

Saying farewell to the Atlantic seaboard, we travel inland to the 700 million years old Spitzkoppe know for it’s granite dome-like peaks. These natural structures can be seen from a distance as they rise up 1730 metres above sea level. We continue our adventure towards the Erongo Mountains and arrive at our destination, Otjohotozu Guestfarm. We embark on a sundowner drive capturing the spectacular scenery and learning more about the indigenous fauna and ecosystem. On return we enjoy dinner together at the guestfarm.

Accommodation: Otjohotozu Guest Farm
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance: 250 km (3 hours travelling time)

Day 8: Erongo Mountains – Grootberg, Namibia

A long day lies ahead as we journey to the Petrified Forest passing the Brandberg Mountain – Namibia’s highest mountain, rising over 2500 meters. We explore the 260 million year old tree trunks of the Petrified Forest before heading to Twyfelfontein which is famous for its rock engravings and paintings. Our accommodation for the next two nights is situated on top of a plateau offering incredible views over the Klip River Valley. Dinner is served at the lodge.

Accommodation: Grootberg Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance: 500 km (6 – 7 hours travelling time)

Day 9 : Grootberg, Namibia – Elephant Tracking

We begin the day with a delicious meal early this morning before heading out with a qualified guide and tracker as we go in search of rare desert elephants and black rhinos. Take a moment to appreciate the exceptional scenery of Damaraland and learn about the unique cultures and living conditions of the locals. Later we head back to the accommodation where we enjoy dinner and spend the rest of the evening reflecting on the day.

Accommodation: Grootberg Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 : Grootberg – Etosha National Park, Namibia

Toady we travel to Etosha National Park where we spend the day exploring this popular Southern African national park. Relish the game viewing as we visit waterholes where all walks of wildlife come for a refreshing drink. Be sure to keep an eye out for the lions and leopards in the park. An (optional) night game drive with a park ranger allows you to experience the nocturnal animals at the parks floodlight waterhole. Dinner is at your own expense and can be enjoyed at the camps restaurant.

Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 350 km (4 – 5 hours travelling time excluding game drives)

Day 11 : Etosha National Park – Mushara Bush Camp, Namibia

Our day begins after daybreak with a hearty breakfast, before preparing ourselves for more game viewing. We drive along the salt pan that spans nearly a fourth of the whole park and is Etosha’s most unique feature. You will most likely spot herds of zebra, gnus, oryx and impalas that roam the Etosha National Park. We leave the park in the evening at the Van Lindequist Gate and head to our luxury en-suite tents for an indulgent overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mushara Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 : Etosha Area – Waterberg, Namibia

After another delicious breakfast we leave camp and make our way to our next destination, Otjiwarongo. We pass Lake Otjikoto, where German soldiers sank their weapons during the First World War. Near Grootfontein you will see the Hoba meteorite, which is the biggest known intact meteor on the planet. By the afternoon we arrive at the private nature reserve Waterberg Wilderness and spend the evening at the Waterberg Plateau Lodge. Enjoy a stroll along one of the well marked trails, choose to take part in an (optional) rhino drive or simply take in the stunning views of the savannah.

Accommodation: Waterberg Plateau Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance: 400 km (5 – 6 hours travelling time)

Day 13 : Waterberg – Windhoek, Namibia

After much adventure, we make our way back to Windhoek where the journey began. Briefly stopping in Okahandja at the market where you can purchase a few hand crafted souvenirs, baskets or jewellery. Depending on the road conditions, we arrive in Windhoek around mid afternoon and you will be taken to the airport or your choice of accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 300 km (4 hours travelling time)

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.