Pure Namibia - Accommodated

Day 1: Windhoek   
After your arrival at Windhoek Airport you’ll be picked up and transferred to your Lodge. The rest of the day is spent at leisure. You’ll meet your guide and the rest of the group at the lodge. 
   
Accommodation: Vondelhof Guesthouse – or similar (Double Rooms with en-suite bathroom, restaurant, bar & Swimming Pool)

Day 2: Windhoek to Outjo  
After an orientation city tour, we leave Windhoek and drive north to our first destination, Outjo in the Kunene Region.   Set between low hills on the brink of the Ugab valley, Outjo is the gateway to the Etosha National Park and roughly translated means “little hills”.  In the afternoon there is time to take a self-guided walk on the lodges hiking trail. [BLD]

Accommodation: Camping at Sasa Safari Camp or similar (tents, communal ablutions with hot water, swimming pool)

Days 3 - 4: Drive to Etosha National Park, Namibia
Today we travel to Namibia’s well-known Highlight of the North – Etosha National Park. After arrival we embark on our first game drive through the park in the hope of spotting a variety of wildlife. Etosha was declared a National Park in 1907, it is home to approx 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish.
On Day 4 we’ll spend as much time as possible driving through the ‘Great White Place’ (meaning of Etosha) trying to get closer to some of the Big 5. [BLD]

Accommodation: Etosha National Park – Okaukuejo - or similar (double room with e-suite bathroom, bar, restaurant, swimming Pool and convenience store)

Day 5: Etosha to Kamanjab
We exit Etosha National Park and make our way to Kamanjab. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to visit a local Himba village to find out more about their traditions & lifestyle. Experience the milking ceremony and the smoke bath. Learn about their beliefs around the holy fire, ancestors, and herbal medicine. [BLD]
   
Accommodation: Oase Garni Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 6 & 7: Brandberg, Namibia
Today’s destination is Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. On our journey we will stop to see ancient Bushmen paintings at Twyfelfontein as well as the Petrified Forest the trees of which are estimated to be 250 million years old. Twyfelfontein was named a World Heritage site in 2007, the first in the country.  The following day we visit the “White Lady” one of the most famous rock paintings in the area.  The footpath to the site offers spectacular views over the plains of Damaraland. [BLD]

Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge or similar (permanent tent with shower and toilet swimming pool, bar & restaurant)

Day 8 & 9: Swakopmund, Namibia 
Travelling towards the Atlantic coast we make a stop at Cape Cross, home to one of the largest colonies of Cape Fur Seals in the world.  We then continue our drive to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where you will have the opportunity to partake in a few of the many optional activities that are offered over the next two days. Alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. [BL,B]

Accommodation: A La Mer Hotel or similar (standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms)

Days 10-11: Sossusvlei, Namibia
An early morning start takes us from Swakopmund south through Walvis Bay on our way to Sesriem in the Namib Desert, which is considered to be the oldest desert in the world.
On the way there we will make a stop at the small settlement of Solitaire where you will have a chance to sample their world renowned Apple Crumble – only served without cream! (Own account)
We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei, an area characterised by massive red sand dunes.  A drive into the dunes is also available (own expense). At sunset these dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). [BLD,BLD]

Accommodation: Hammerstein - or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar and swimming pool)

Day 12: Drive to Windhoek, Namibia
We leave the Desert behind us and travel back to Windhoek.  Although a long day we travel through the beautiful countryside with short stops en-route.
In the evening we’ll arrive back to in the city to enjoy a hearty meal in one of the many restaurants (own expense) and celebrate our last evening of the tour [BL]

Accommodation: Vondelhof Guesthouse – or similar (double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar, restaurant and shops in town, swimming pool)

Day 13: Windhoek, end of tour
After we meet one last time to enjoy our breakfast together, you will still have time to explore the town of Windhoek on your own depending on when your flight leaves back home or to your next destination.
You will be transferred to the airport to check-in for your flight and we hope to welcome you again sometime on one of our adventures. [B]