ESSENCES OF NAMIBIA
Indicative itinerary for departures until 31st December 2025 (subject to changes until departure date)
Day 1 Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Accommodation.
Day 2 Windhoek / Etosha National Park
Breakfast. Early departure heading north, passing through Okahandja and Otjiwarongo. In Okahandja, passengers will have the opportunity to visit the Mbangura Craft Market, if time permits. In the afternoon, departure for a short safari in Etosha National Park. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3 Etosha National Park
Breakfast. Full day safari in Etosha National Park, one of the largest parks in Africa, in a 4x4 vehicle. You will have the opportunity to observe endangered species, such as the black rhinoceros, cheetah and black-faced impala. Return to the lodge and dinner. Accommodation.
Day 4 Etosha National Park / Twyfelfontein
Breakfast. Departure towards Damaraland, where you can see the volcanic landscape and its incredible geological formations. Along the way, enjoy an excursion to see the Himba, the mythical tribe of Namibia. In the afternoon, departure for an excursion in the Rivers of Damaraland in search of the desert elephant, in 4x4 vehicles. Return to the lodge and dinner. Accommodation.
Day 5 Twyfelfontein / Swakopmund
Breakfast. Departure to visit the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, about 6000 years old, which constitute the largest sample of rupestrian art in all of Africa. After the visit, departure towards Swakopmund, one of the most popular holiday places on the coast of Namibia. Afternoon at leisure. Accommodation.
Day 6 Swakopmund / Sossusvlei
Breakfast. Transfer to Walvis Bay to enjoy a cruise during which you can see dolphins and sea lions, while enjoying excellent local oysters, canapés and sparkling wine. After the cruise, departure towards the Namibian Desert through the Ghaub Reserve and Kuiseb, until reaching Sossusvlei. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 7 Sossusvlei
Breakfast. In the morning, visit to the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, some 300 meters high. Depending on the time of day, you can admire various colors, from yellow to purple, passing through some different shades of orange. Climb one of the dunes to realize the immensity of the desert. The journey between Sossusvlei and Deadvlei is done in a 4x4 vehicle. Afterwards, visit to Sesriem Canyon. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 8 Sossusvlei / Kalahari
Breakfast. Departure towards the Kalahari Desert, taking a panoramic tour of the Kalahari area along the way. Arrival at the lodge. Lunch. In the afternoon, departure on safari in 4x4 vehicles, where you can see a large number of wild animals within the reserve. At the end of the safari, enjoy a sunset cocktail with snacks included. Return to the lodge. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 9 Kalahari / Windhoek
Breakfast. Departure for a walk accompanied by members of the indigenous Bushmen tribe, considered the oldest tribe in all of Africa. During the visit, you can learn about the lifestyle of this nomadic tribe. Time at leisure. Early lunch at the Lodge, after which you will return to Windhoek. If time permits, a panoramic tour of the city of Windhoek is also carried out. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport.
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Indicative itinerary for departures from 1st January 2026 (subject to changes until departure date)
Day 1 Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Accommodation.
Day 2 Windhoek / Etosha National Park
Breakfast. Early departure heading north, passing through Okahandja and Otjiwarongo. In Okahandja, passengers will have the opportunity to visit the Mbangura Craft Market, if time permits. Then, transfer to a Himba village, where you will have the opportunity to observe an ancestral lifestyle and culture. In the afternoon, possibility of going on a safari through Etosha National Park (not included). Dinner and accommodation.
Day 3 Etosha National Park
Breakfast. Full day safari in Etosha National Park, one of the largest parks in Africa, in a 4x4 vehicle. You will have the opportunity to observe endangered species, such as the black rhinoceros, cheetah and black-faced impala. Return to the lodge and dinner. Accommodation.
Day 4 Etosha / Twyfelfontein
Breakfast. Departure towards Damaraland, where you can see the volcanic landscape and its incredible geological formations. En route, visit to the Petrified Forest, a National Monument formed by trees dragged by a great flood that occurred more than 200 million years ago. These ancient trees, some 45 meters long, come from forests located thousands of kilometers away, as they are species that were only found in what is now Europe. You can also see the Welwitschia Mirabilis, also known as the "fossil plant" because it can live for thousands of years. After the visit, continuation to the lodge. In the afternoon, departure to visit the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, up to 6000 years old, which constitute the largest display of rupestrian art in Africa. Rest of the day at leisure to rest and enjoy the incredible landscapes of Damaraland. Return to the lodge and dinner. Accommodation.
Day 5 Twyfelfontein / Swakopmund
Breakfast. Departure by road to Swakopmund - coastal oasis in the middle of the great deserts and one of the most popular places on the coast of Namibia, with its traditional German architecture. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this town, the beach and local life. Accommodation.
Day 6 Swakopmund / Sossusvlei
Breakfast. Transfer to Walvis Bay to enjoy a cruise during which you can see dolphins and sea lions, while enjoying excellent local oysters, canapés and sparkling wine. After the cruise, departure towards the Namibian Desert through the Ghaub Reserve and Kuiseb, until reaching Sossusvlei. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 7 Sossusvlei
Breakfast. In the morning, visit to the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, some 300 meters high. Depending on the time of day, you can admire various colors, from yellow to purple, passing through some different shades of orange. Climb one of the dunes to realize the immensity of the desert. The journey between Sossusvlei and Deadvlei is done in a 4x4 vehicle. Then, visit to Sesriem Canyon, a narrow gorge about 1 km long. At the bottom, formed by erosion, there are natural pools, which fill with water during the rainy season. Lunch at the lodge and rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 8 Sossusvlei / Kalahari
Breakfast. Departure towards the Kalahari Desert, taking a panoramic tour of the Kalahari area along the way. Arrival at the lodge. Lunch. In the afternoon, departure on safari in 4x4 vehicles, where you can see a large number of wild animals within the reserve. At the end of the safari, enjoy a sunset cocktail with snacks included. Return to the lodge. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 9 Kalahari / Windhoek
Breakfast. Departure for a walk accompanied by members of the indigenous Bushmen tribe, considered the oldest tribe in all of Africa. During the visit, you can learn about the lifestyle of this nomadic tribe. Time at leisure. Early lunch at the Lodge, after which you will return to Windhoek. If time permits, a panoramic tour of the city of Windhoek is also carried out. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport.
VERY IMPORTANT
- The transfer to/from Windhoek may, exceptionally for operational reasons, be conducted in English.
- Due to availability issues, there may be changes in the order of the itinerary.
- Due to transportation restrictions, the luggage limit is 1 hard suitcase of 20 kg per person + 1 soft bag of 10 kg per person.
