Enchanting Namibia

Day 1

Windhoek – Swakopmund

-Pick up from your chosen accommodation/ City center in Windhoek to journey the coastline.

• The tour visits the misty town of Swakopmund, which lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert.
• It is a charming village offering numerous excursions and action-adventure activities.
• Old German architecture, wide streets and a plethora of restaurants, coffee and curio shops make this coastal town a joy to explore.
• We proceed to stay overnight in the comforts of The Delight, in Swakopmund.

Day 2

Swakopmund

• Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast spread paired with a glass of champagne or freshly squeezed orange juice. Savour Walvis Bay oysters before heading off to explore the town. Or choose an activity or excursion.
• Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia and excursions range from Living Desert tours, kayaking in the Walvis Bay Lagoon and dolphin cruises to sandboarding, quad-biking, and skydiving.
• Take your pick, or just relax - ending the day in one of Swakopmund’s popular restaurants.
• Overnight stay in Swakopmund.
• Accommodation: The Delight
• Meals: Breakfast.

Note: There is a wide range of optional extra activities to choose from.

Day 3

Swakopmund - Damaraland

• After breakfast, we continue northwards to Henties Bay along the coast before veering inland towards Uis and the Brandberg massif.
• As you near the Ugab River, look out for the delightful Herero women with their colourful stalls.
• The next stop is the Petrified Forest, a testament to the Earth’s intriguing geological history.
• Your overnight stop, Damara Mopane Lodge, is 30 km east of Khorixas.
• Built in a semi-circular labyrinth design with a turquoise pool at its centre, the lodge is a lovely and charming surprise.
• Each chalet has its very own garden with fresh vegetables, sunflowers and the occasional scarecrow peeking out.
• Stroll up the koppie in the late afternoon to watch the sunset and appreciate the expansive view over the mopane woodland before the inviting aromas of dinner call you back to the lodge.
• Overnight stay in the lodge.
• Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Damaraland

• Enjoy breakfast and head out to experience rock art with a visit to Twyfelfontein, home to a treasure-trove of ancient rock engravings.
• The area was once visited by groups of hunters and gatherers, who congregated at the rock pools in the dry season.
• Their shamans beseeched the gods for rain, healing and luck, hammering their prayers into the sandstone rock.
• The dry desert environment has preserved these engravings for thousands of years.
• Other geological stops include the Organ Pipes and the Burnt Mountain.
• For some local culture, we visit the Damara Living Museum.
• Go on an afternoon walk to the sunset deck for a sundowner drink and an exceptional view of the landscape.
• Overnight stay in Damara Mopane Lodge.
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

Damaraland - Etosha National Park

• Today we proceed to the heart of the country, Etosha National Park, via Outjo, making it in time for an afternoon game drive in the park.
• Experience the bounty of this wildlife haven before returning to Etosha Safari Camp for supper.
• This relaxed and down-to-earth camp has a quirky restaurant based on the shebeens (taverns) of old. Musicians strum guitars in the courtyard and sing local tunes while the guests relish the good fare.
• Tap your toes and sing along in this lively, fun venue before returning by starlight to your comfortable room and the peace of an Etosha night.
• Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp
• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6

• Etosha National Park

• Relish breakfast and spend the day exploring Etosha and its many waterholes where the wildlife gather.

• Every season has its own beauty in this special conservation area.

• The full-day drive gives you the chance to view the array of sleek African wildlife in its natural habitat.

• We return in the afternoon to the cost Etosha Safari Camp for your last night of the tour.

• Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7

Etosha National Park - Windhoek

• Breakfast is enjoyed at the camp before the drive southwards back to Windhoek, via Okahandja’s popular woodcarver’s market.
• Your guide will drop you at your chosen accommodation in the capital city, Windhoek.
• Meals: Breakfast