+264 (0)61 252922
P.O. Box 40497, Windhoek, Namibia
+264 (0)61 252922
P.O. Box 40497, Windhoek, Namibia
Glamourous camping “glamping” offers an effortless outdoor experience. Your safari takes you south to the Kalahari Desert, characterized by red sand dunes. Continue through picturesque landscapes to the Namib desert. Towering dunes, shimmering pans, and an endless sea of sand, this is Sossusvlei, boasting the highest dunes in the world. Explore the Atlantic coastline, stretching along Namibia’s west coast. Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein are silent evidence of the early hunters who inhabited this area, telling stories of bygone eras. Explore the rugged Damaraland before you continue to the Etosha National Park, one of the oldest and largest game parks in Africa. A large variety of animals can be viewed especially at the numerous water holes. After spending time at a private game reserve, you return to Namibia’s capital Windhoek. Experience Namibia up close. Sit around a campfire and enjoy the silence and starry nights under African skies.
Arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, which is situated approximately 40 km from Windhoek. Transfer to Windhoek where you collect your rented vehicle. On request we gladly meet you personally at the hotel to discuss your tour and any questions you might have. Spend some time in Windhoek sightseeing and doing grocery shopping for your tour. In the evening you can have dinner in one of the recommended restaurants and enjoy typical Namibian dishes.
Your journey takes you into the Southern Kalahari with its mixed tree and shrub Savanna, characterized by red sand dunes running parallel. A guided nature drive will enable you to experience the unique dune topography and the diverse bird and animal life. Enjoy sundowners on the red dunes as you experience the beauty of the Kalahari at sunset. Experience the dramatic change from blazing sunshine to twinkling stars
Continue through picturesque landscapes of the Namib desert to the Sesriem area, the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park. Enjoy the unique desert scenery with some of the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. The variety of colors and shapes are fantastic! The dunes tower over the Sossusvlei, a huge dried-up clay pan. The marvelous beauty of the Vlei with its dunes and ancient camel thorn trees more than amply rewards those who journey there. Visit also the Sesriem canyon which was carved into the rock by the seasonal Tsauchab River over a period of 2 million years. The name Sesriem stems from the days of the early settlers who had to tie six leather thongs to a bucket to scoop water from the bottom of the gorge.
Spend the day in the Namib Desert, being immersed in nature. Explore the Namib in your own time on an electrical bicycle (Fat bike) and during the afternoon you can go on a guided nature drive taking you to the interesting Petrified/fossilized Dunes. To the west a sea of dunes extends as far as the eye can see; to the east vast plains reach out to distant mountains. Sit around your campfire and enjoy the silence and starry nights with shooting stars.
Journey via the Ghaub and Kuiseb passes through the Namib Naukluft Park to the fossil Welwitschia plants. Here you will find the largest concentration of this “living Fossil” plant. Continue to the Moonlandscape, an area of sharp, craggy, and barren rock formations. From here it is not far to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund.
Spend time at leisure in Swakopmund and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this coastal town, nestling between the desert and the Atlantic Ocean. Excursions like a boat cruise to witness the marine live, a tour into the dune belt to explore the “small five”, quad-biking in the nearby dunes or scenic flights can be booked. Enjoy fresh seafood in one of the many restaurants.
Drive north along the Atlantic Ocean via Henties Bay to the seal colony at Cape Cross. A breeding colony of Cape fur seals live at Cape Cross. Continue inland to Namibia’s highest mountain the Brandberg.
The Twyfelfontein area is renowned for some of the best examples of Rock engravings in southern Africa. Engravings depicting animals and symbols are found etched into the reddish-brown sandstone slabs. Twyfelfontein is a proclaimed World Heritage Site. Continue north into the rugged Damaraland. African savannah with bushes and acacia trees, sandy dry riverbeds, mighty granite outcrops and table mountains characterize the wild and romantic landscape of Damaraland.
The Etosha National Park awaits you! Established in 1907, it is one of the oldest and largest conservation areas in Africa. Whatever the time of year, Etosha never fails to fascinate. Waterholes along the edge of the pan guarantee rewarding and often spectacular game viewing. The large variety of birds provide opportunities for bird watching at waterholes. A closer look at the trees and shrubs of Etosha helps to add interest to game viewing and to understand animals’ habits.
Drive through typical African bush landscape to a private game reserve situated halfway on your way to Windhoek. During the afternoon you can go on a game drive to see a large variety of wildlife.
Return to Namibia’s capital Windhoek, where you can spend some time shopping, visiting the many curio shops and the Namibia Craft Centre.
Return your rented vehicle to the car rental company in Windhoek.
Transfer back to the Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your flight.
We wish you a pleasant flight!
Accommodation in a fully equipped Tent: Tents are equipped with four beds each and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. A fully equipped kitchen on the outside terrace that includes a fridge, stove, sink and all the necessary cooking utensils and cutlery. There is an outside braai (barbeque), as well as a fire pit.
Enjoy Africa offers custom self-drive tours, guided safaris, fly-in safaris and camping tours – for individual travelers, families and groups.