Your Camping-Safari takes you south to the Kalahari Desert displaying interesting ecological systems and life forms. Discover the impressive Fish River Canyon and continue to the historical harbour town Lüderitz with its ghost town Kolmannskuppe. Stand in awe over the spectacular landscapes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, 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. Explore the Waterberg Wilderness. After spending time at a private game reserve, you return to Namibia’s capital Windhoek.
Arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, which is situated approximately 40 km from Windhoek. Transfer to Windhoek where you collect your rented vehicle. Complete formalities and demonstration of the rented vehicle and camping equipment. 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.
Visit the Quivertree Forest and Giant’s Playground, a much-favored topic of photographers.
Continue south to the Gondwana Canyon Park.
Visit the famous Fish River Canyon, second largest natural canyon on earth. The canyon is a spectacular natural phenomenon that took hundreds of millions of years to evolve. It inspires awe in those who gaze into its depths from the viewpoints. The different viewpoints on the eastern rim of the canyon, which can be reached by car, offer spectacular views of the Canyon landscape and the river far below.
Continue west to the coastal town of Lüderitz, renowned for its old-world charm and distinctly German colonial architecture. Visit Kolmannskuppe, an interesting old ghost town of the diamond days. During the afternoon you can visit the surrounding bays of Lüderitz and the Dias Cross on Dias Point just next to the old light tower near Lüderitz.
A captivating feature of the Sperrgebiet are the legendary wild horses seen from the road when traveling between Lüderitz and Aus. Continue via Aus to a farm in the Tiras Mountains on the edge of the Namib Desert dunes. Whether on a scenic drive on the farm or on a walking trail, the landscape presents an abundance of breathtaking views and hosts a wealth of fauna and flora. The owners attend personally to the guests and provide interesting information about life at the edge of the Namib Desert.
Proceed through scenic landscapes to the legendary Duwisib Castle and continue through picturesque landscapes of the Namib desert to the Sesriem area, the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park. 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. Enjoy a sundowner and listen to the evening sounds of the barking gecko – a concert never to be forgotten.
Early departure to Sesriem, 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.
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 to Henties Bay. Here you turn inland and drive via Uis to Twyfelfontein in Damaraland. 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. Interesting rock formations and the remainder of prehistoric volcanic action can be seen at the Burn Mountain and Organ Pipes.
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 via Tsumeb, where you can visit an interesting museum, to the Waterberg mountain range. Hiking, game watching, breathing in history, or just enjoying the peaceful scenery – there is something on offer for everyone.
Drive through typical African bush landscape to a private game reserve situated halfway on your way to Windhoek. Here you can see a large variety of wildlife. The camp offers a waterhole that is floodlit at night. Frequent visitors in the early mornings and late evenings include oryx, elephants, hippos and crocs to mention a few.
In Okahandja you can visit an African Craft Market. Continue to a guest farm situated north of Windhoek. The old traditionally and in natural stone-built farmhouse is situated on top of a hill where one can enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding savannah and waterhole. The main attractions are the unique and professionally guided Leopard and Cheetah Drives, where one can see these beautiful predators and make stunning photographs.
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!
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