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Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek

The journey begins with the arrival at Windhoek International Airport  and the collection of the rental car (4x4 pick-up with roof tents and camping equipment), the purchase of food supplies and a short drive to the campsite in the vicinity of Windhoek . There we will set up our first camp, inspect the camping equipment and examine the vehicles for off-road use. A cozy barbecue in the evening gives us the opportunity to get to know all participants better and to discuss the travel route.

Arebbusch Camping

Day 2: Namib Desert

Well rested we discusse the last questions at breakfast, pack the cars and head southwest, on the gravel roads typical of Namibia, across the desert, to Sesrim, where we spend our second night. Here we can do a short hike through the Sesrim Canyon and enjoy the sunset in the Namib.

Sossus Oasis Camping

Day 3: Sossusvlei

Today Sossusvlei is on the program for sunrise. The yellow-red dunes of the Namib Desert offer a wonder of colors against the blue sky at sunrise and guarantee unique photo opportunities. Breakfast in the Vlei - the end of a rocky river that is surrounded by the dunes of the Namib. A hike up the 300 meter high dunes and / or in the Deadvlei (named after the many dead tree skeletons) gives us an idea of the extent of the desert.

Sossus Oasis Camping

Day 4: Swakopmund

On our drive to Swakopmund we cross the Kuiseb Canyon and out of the loneliness of the Namib we reach the port town of Walvis Bay, which is home to a large number of flamingos and pelicans in its lagoon-like bay. Then a short drive along the Atlantic coast to Swakopmund, a small coastal town from German colonial times.

Kramersdorf Guesthouse

Day 5: Swakopmund

Swakopmund has a moving charm and appears like a "Fata Morgana" from the surrounding desert. The city is known for its German buildings with the typical architecture of the turn of the century, a pier in the cold Atlantic and delicacies that pamper the palate in the many restaurants and pastry shops.

Breakfast

Kramersdorf Guesthouse

Day 6: Spitzkoppe

Back into the desert! Today it goes from Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe. A photogenic rock massif that grows from the desert into the sky. A hike in the Spitzkoppe nature reserve not only offers movement but also great photo opportunities at the Spitzkoppe Rock Arch.

Breakfast

Spitzkoppe Camping

Day 7: Brandberg

From the Spitzkoppe to the Brandberg. Look out for the desert elephants in the Ugab river bed, look for refreshment by the swimming pool and a cozy evening by the campfire.

Brandberg White Lady Camping

Day 8: Damaraland

A short drive brings us to the starting point of our hike to one of the most famous rock carvings in Namibia - "The White Lady" in the Brandberg massif. From there, the journey continues deep into Damaraland where we keep an eye out for the desert elephants. 

Madisa Camping

Day 9: Vingerklip

After a short drive through the dry stone desert of Damaraland, we visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings that are thousands of years old, the equally old desert plants "Welwitschia mirabilis" and the fossilized primeval forest. Then on to the Vingerklip - a rock finger that protrudes over 30 meters into the sky and then a relaxed afternoon at the swimming pool of the exclusive lodge where we are spoiled with a delicious dinner. 

Dinner

Vingerklip Lodge

Day 10: Etosha National Park

The Etosha National Park is one of the most important wildlife and nature reserves in Africa and was founded by the German governor von Lindequist in 1907. The heart of the park is the Etosha Pan (Etosha = “place of dry water”), an extensive, flat plain of more than 5,000 km². This large, white plain in the shimmering heat with its large herds of African game makes a visit to the Etosha a unique safari experience. 

Breakfast

Okaukuejo Camping

Day 11: Etosha National Park

Game Drive Central and Western Etosha

Okaukuejo Camping

Day 12: Etosha National Park

Game Drive Eastern Etosha

Namutoni Camping

Day 13: Waterberg Plateau

On our way to the Waterberg we visit LakeOtjikoto and the famed Hoba Meteorite. The Waterberg Plateau Park is a 400 square kilometer nature reserve with a diverse fauna and flora. The park was specially created to preserve eland, but today it also offers a safe home for the two rhino species that occur in Namibia (white and black rhinoceros).

Dinner

Waterberg Valley Lodge

Day 14: Windhoek

A relaxed drive brings us back to Windhoek and when we arrive there we return the rental cars. We spend the last night of our trip in this lively city and will continue our explorations there with a comfortable tourbus.

Accommodation - meals: guest house with breakfast

Breakfast

Hotel Pension Steiner

Day 15: Depart Windhoek

After breakfast we can buy souvenirs in the main street, Independence Avenue, and say goodbye to Namibia with a cup of coffee and a piece of German cheesecake. Then it goes to the airport and we say a warm "Goodbye Africa".

Breakfast