Namibia Desert Safari
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Johan van der Berg
Johan van der Berg
72 countries

Namibia Desert Safari

Dunes, Wildlife & Starlit Skies

10 day tripNamibia
Windhoek
Sossusvlei
Swakopmund
Etosha
Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek

Windhoek

Arrive in Namibia's capital city and explore its German colonial heritage before heading into the wilderness.

Today's Schedule

Arrive Windhoek & City Tour
12:00 PM
Photo by Peinge Nakale on Unsplash

Arrive Windhoek & City Tour

3 hours
Christuskirche & Independence Museum
3:30 PM
Photo by Ndumiso on Unsplash

Christuskirche & Independence Museum

2 hours
Joe's Beerhouse Dinner
6:00 PM
Photo by Amir Mortezaie on Unsplash

Joe's Beerhouse Dinner

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Teddy Kubheka on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Game Meat PlatterPotjiekosWindhoek Lager
Must Visit
ChristuskircheIndependence MuseumCraft Centre
Day 2

Drive to Namib Desert

Sossusvlei

Journey through dramatic landscapes to the Namib Desert, home to the world's highest sand dunes.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Sossusvlei (5h)
7:00 AM
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Drive to Sossusvlei (5h)

5 hours
Lunch at Sossus Dune Lodge
1:00 PM
Photo by Ultimate Safaris Namibia on Unsplash

Lunch at Sossus Dune Lodge

1.5 hours
Sesriem Canyon Walk
3:00 PM
Photo by Vicky Sim on Unsplash

Sesriem Canyon Walk

2 hours
Sunset Dune Drive
5:30 PM
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash

Sunset Dune Drive

2 hours
Stargazing & Dinner
8:00 PM
Photo by Ultimate Safaris Namibia on Unsplash

Stargazing & Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by katsuma tanaka on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Lodge DinnerBraaiAmarula Cream
Must Visit
Sesriem CanyonDesert SunsetStargazing
Day 3

Dune 45 & Deadvlei Sunrise

Sossusvlei

Wake before dawn to climb the iconic Dune 45 and witness the surreal landscape of Deadvlei.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Dune 45 for Sunrise
4:30 AM
Photo by Rico Meier on Unsplash

Drive to Dune 45 for Sunrise

2.5 hours
Sossusvlei & Big Daddy Dune
7:30 AM
Photo by Joshua Kettle on Unsplash

Sossusvlei & Big Daddy Dune

2 hours
Deadvlei (Dead Tree Pan)
10:00 AM
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash

Deadvlei (Dead Tree Pan)

2 hours
Return to Lodge & Lunch
12:30 PM
Photo by Amir Mortezaie on Unsplash

Return to Lodge & Lunch

2 hours
Rest & Pool
3:00 PM
Photo by Amir Mortezaie on Unsplash

Rest & Pool

3 hours
Desert Dinner Experience
6:30 PM
Photo by Ultimate Safaris Namibia on Unsplash

Desert Dinner Experience

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Simon Hurry on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Picnic BreakfastOryx SteakDesert-themed Dinner
Must Visit
Dune 45SossusvleiDeadvlei
Day 4

Desert to Coast

Swakopmund

Drive through dramatic desert landscapes to the coastal town of Swakopmund, passing the Tropic of Capricorn.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Swakopmund via Solitaire
7:00 AM
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Drive to Swakopmund via Solitaire

5 hours
Arrive Swakopmund & Lunch
12:30 PM
Photo by Anqi Lu on Unsplash

Arrive Swakopmund & Lunch

1.5 hours
Town Walking Tour (German Architecture)
2:30 PM
Photo by Vicky Sim on Unsplash

Town Walking Tour (German Architecture)

2 hours
Jetty & Beach Walk
5:00 PM
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Jetty & Beach Walk

1.5 hours
Seafood Dinner at The Tug
7:00 PM
Photo by Ultimate Safaris Namibia on Unsplash

Seafood Dinner at The Tug

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Christian Weiss on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Apple Pie at SolitaireFresh OystersKingklip Fish
Must Visit
SolitaireSwakopmund TownAtlantic Coast
Day 5

Adventure Day

Swakopmund

Choose your adventure - sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving, or a living desert tour.

Today's Schedule

Living Desert Tour
7:00 AM
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash

Living Desert Tour

3 hours
Sandboarding or Quad Biking
10:30 AM
Photo by katsuma tanaka on Unsplash

Sandboarding or Quad Biking

2.5 hours
Lunch at Brewer & Butcher
1:30 PM
Photo by Marcelo Novais on Unsplash

Lunch at Brewer & Butcher

1.5 hours
Walvis Bay Flamingos & Pelicans
3:30 PM
Photo by Valeria Hutter on Unsplash

Walvis Bay Flamingos & Pelicans

2 hours
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
6:00 PM
Photo by Wietse Jongsma on Unsplash

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

2 hours
Dinner in Swakopmund
8:30 PM
Photo by Anqi Lu on Unsplash

Dinner in Swakopmund

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by katsuma tanaka on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Craft BeerPotjieSeafood Platter
Must Visit
Living DesertSandboardingWalvis Bay Lagoon
Day 6

Damaraland & Desert Elephants

Damaraland

Journey to Damaraland to track desert-adapted elephants and see ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Damaraland (4h)
7:00 AM
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Drive to Damaraland (4h)

4 hours
Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO)
11:30 AM
Photo by Markus Kammermann on Unsplash

Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO)

2 hours
Lunch at Camp
2:00 PM
Photo by Vicky Sim on Unsplash

Lunch at Camp

1 hour
Desert Elephant Tracking
3:30 PM
Photo by Elina Palm on Unsplash

Desert Elephant Tracking

3 hours
Bush Dinner Under Stars
7:00 PM
Photo by Wietse Jongsma on Unsplash

Bush Dinner Under Stars

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Jules Bassoleil on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Bush BreakfastGame BraaiStarlight Dinner
Must Visit
TwyfelfonteinDesert ElephantsOrgan Pipes
Day 7

Etosha National Park

Etosha

Enter the famous Etosha National Park for world-class wildlife viewing around the white salt pan.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Etosha (4h)
6:00 AM
Photo by Anna Sullivan on Unsplash

Drive to Etosha (4h)

4 hours
Game Drive - Okaukuejo Area
11:00 AM
Photo by Amir Mortezaie on Unsplash

Game Drive - Okaukuejo Area

3 hours
Lunch & Rest at Camp
2:30 PM
Photo by Ultimate Safaris Namibia on Unsplash

Lunch & Rest at Camp

2 hours
Afternoon Game Drive
4:30 PM
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash

Afternoon Game Drive

2.5 hours
Floodlit Waterhole Viewing
7:30 PM
Photo by Amir Mortezaie on Unsplash

Floodlit Waterhole Viewing

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Markus Kammermann on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Camp DinnerBiltong SnacksRooibos Tea
Must Visit
Etosha PanOkaukuejo WaterholeWildlife
Day 8

Full Day Safari

Etosha

Full day exploring Etosha's diverse waterholes for lions, elephants, rhinos, and countless other species.

Today's Schedule

Sunrise Game Drive
5:30 AM
Photo by Joshua Kettle on Unsplash

Sunrise Game Drive

4 hours
Halali Camp & Waterhole
10:00 AM
Photo by Amir Mortezaie on Unsplash

Halali Camp & Waterhole

2 hours
Lunch & Siesta
12:30 PM
Photo by Chris Stenger on Unsplash

Lunch & Siesta

2.5 hours
Afternoon Drive to Namutoni
3:30 PM
Photo by Kenneth Uirab on Unsplash

Afternoon Drive to Namutoni

3 hours
Night Waterhole & Dinner
7:00 PM
Photo by Valeria Hutter on Unsplash

Night Waterhole & Dinner

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Elin Tabitha on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Picnic LunchSafari DinnerNamibian Wine
Must Visit
Lion SightingsElephant HerdsRhino at Waterhole
Day 9

Return & Departure

Windhoek

Final morning game drive, then journey back to Windhoek for departure.

Today's Schedule

Final Sunrise Game Drive
5:30 AM
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Final Sunrise Game Drive

3 hours
Drive to Windhoek (5h)
9:00 AM
Photo by Luke Madziwa on Unsplash

Drive to Windhoek (5h)

5 hours
Last Lunch in Windhoek
2:30 PM

Last Lunch in Windhoek

1.5 hours
Souvenir Shopping & Airport
4:30 PM

Souvenir Shopping & Airport

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Photo by Bernd 📷 Dittrich on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Safari BreakfastFarewell LunchAirport Snacks
Must Visit
Final WildlifeNamibian CraftsDeparture

Extend Your Journey

Fish River Canyon
Photo by Andreas Vonlanthen on Unsplash

Fish River Canyon

5h south of Windhoek
Skeleton Coast
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Skeleton Coast

North of Swakopmund

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