On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you are met by your English- speaking guide and discuss your trip. From the airport you will leave for the Kalahari. Situated in south central Namibia, fringing the Kalahari Desert, the city of Mariental lies along the TransNamib railway and serves as the Hardap Region’s commercial and administrative capital. It provides an important petrol stop before heading west to Sesriem to view the red-orange dunes of Sossusvlei. Mariental is located close to the magnificent Hardap Dam, which is the largest reservoir in Namibia. The Hardap Irrigation Scheme has breathed life into this arid terrain, which is now fertile with farmlands covered in citrus, melons, lucerne, wine and maize, and dotted with ostrich farms. The dam is a popular holiday resort which draws city slickers from Windhoek and offers an array of watersports, scenic walks, and abundant wildlife in a 20000-hectare nature reserve set on its western bank; where visitors can spot rhino, ostrich, antelope, springbok and a variety of bird species. Arrival and check-in at Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge for one night. Late afternoon a Sundowner Drive is included. You will get to know the rolling red dunes of the Kalahari on a scenic drive in an open vehicle. With a bit of luck, you may be able to spot some antelope, like Springbok and Oryx. You can admire the big weaver bird nests in the trees. For sunset, cold drinks are served in a nice location, which offers you a panoramic view over the desert.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

After breakfast you will depart for Sossusvlei. The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline, the Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big sandy desert the scenery is remarkably varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous part. Because of how old it is the Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no humans live in the desert an amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species include the Welwitschia – a living fossil plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas, jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s largest antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Desert Homestead Outpost

Departure to Sossusvlei early in the morning. At sunrise you will reach the entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft National Park. Stop in the heart of the Sossusvlei and stroll to the impressive “Dead Vlei”. The highlight of the Sossusvlei excursion is climbing the "Big Daddy", it offers incredible views of the Dead Vlei and the surrounding area. In addition to the spectacular landscape and geological fascination, the Sossusvlei area has a variety of typical dune life for which the Namib Desert is known, such as the Oryx and Springbok antelope. Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Desert Homestead Outpost

After breakfast you will depart for Swakopmund. On route, you will pass Solitaire, a small settlement which sells the best Apple Tart in Namibia and is definitely worth a stop over. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, colonial-era buildings and the cool sea breeze make it very popular.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Enjoy a day at leisure in Swakopmund, book one of the optional activities & hike or bike around this beautiful place.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

After breakfast you will depart for Twyfelfontein. The afternoon you will visit the Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein with your guide. Twyfelfontein Rock Art Twyfelfontein is a World Heritage Site boasting one of the richest rock art concentrations in Africa. Thousands of tourists come to this site each year to view the Stone Age rock engravings. The area is home to 17 rock art sites, which collectively encompass 212 engraved stone slabs. There are an additional 13 sites displaying rock paintings. About 90 kilometers west of Khorixas in the Damaraland lies Twyfelfontein, one of the richest sites of rock engravings in the world. Over 2500 petroglyphs were counted. Engraved on a series of polished sandstone slabs, the engravings represent a series of animal or animal tracks, including game and cattle, as well as domesticated animals. The drawings are very recognizable and assigned to the San (Bushmen). One does not agree on age. Treasures range between 2,000 and 10,000 years. In 1952 the valley of Twyfelfontein was declared a National Monument. UNESCO denies its belief in the World Heritage. A circular walk leads visitors to the eight most beautiful stone slabs.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Camp Kipwe

Morning a Desert Elephant Safari is included. With the 4x4 vehicle you follow the dry river bed in search of the elusive desert elephant. The guides love and respect these amazing giants and know how to approach them without disturbing or stressing them in their natural habitat. Here you have a good chance to share the peace and tranquility with the majestic desert elephant, as well as game such as Eland, Kudu, Giraffe, Oryx, Springbok, Warthog and Ostrich:

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Camp Kipwe

Ongava is one of the largest and most exclusive games reserves in the southern part of Etosha National Park. It offers an authentic and comprehensive safari experience, including nature walks and game drives, as well as luxurious accommodation. The reserve is home to – among others – lion, eland, black-faced impala, Hartmann's mountain zebra and a variety of other antelope species. It is also one of the few private reserves in South Africa where both black and white rhino can be observed. Birdlife is plentiful at the reserve, with over 340 species recorded in the area.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Ongava Lodge

In the morning you will have a full day Game Drive in Etosha with your guide. After dinner a night game drive in the Ongava Private Game Reserve. You will be sure to see some of the 114 mammal species and approximately 340 bird species congregating at waterholes in their natural environment, untroubled by man. The Etosha Pan, a vast 5,000 square km salt pan that dries out during summer, is an additional ‘must-be-seen’ feature of the 22,270 square km park. Mammal species include lion, jackal, hyena, elephant, rhino, giraffe, zebra, springbok, kudu, eland, blue wildebeest and red hartebeest. Rare and / or endangered species include the white rhino, aardwolf and the black-faced impala.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Ongava Lodge

Today you will travel through the Etosha National Park and exit on the Eastern side of the Park. Situated on the eastern side of Etosha, bordering Fisher's Pan, Onguma Game Reserve is one of Namibia's best kept secrets! Here you will be afforded the opportunity of experiencing Africa in all her beauty and diversity. Onguma Game Reserve has more than 34,000 hectares of protected land and wildlife. Our nature reserve boasts over thirty different animal species consisting of plains game including kudu, giraffe, eland, oryx, hartebeest, zebra, impala and many more roam freely as well as predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, being common residents of the area. The latest addition to the already abundant wildlife at Onguma Game Reserve is a family of black rhinos! More than 300 bird species can also be viewed at Onguma Game Reserve. During the Namibian summer months the nature reserve becomes a bird-watcher's paradise with thousands of species migrating to the wetlands created by the seasonal rains and ephemeral river systems.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Onguma Tented Camp

The next morning you will have a full day Game Drive in Etosha with your guide. A Sundowner drive in the Onguma Private Reserve. Onguma Nature Reserve consists of 34 000 hectares of Namibian wilderness & is home to numerous plains game, more than 300 bird species and even 4 of the Big 5. The Reserve boasts over thirty different animal species. Plains game roam freely on the Reserve and predators although not always easy to spot, are nevertheless common residents of the area. Lions and Cheetahs are frequently seen and often heard. There is a healthy black rhino and leopard population and hyenas are also often seen and heard.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Onguma Tented Camp

After breakfast you will depart for Otjiwarongo. Halfway between Windhoek and Etosha lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 ha Nature Reserve is surrounded by 96 km of fence and was finally completed in 2010. Okonjima is home to AFRICAT, a Carnivore Conservation, which gives the captive carnivores a second chance to be released back into the wild and to take the time it needs, to become a completely independent hunter - in a protected area right in the middle of commercial farmland! Also in the Reserve is a 2000 ha 'safe' zone around Plains Camp, Bush Camp, Bush Suite, the Omboroko Campsite as well as the PAWS Environmental Education Centre.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Okonjima Plains Camp

Today no activities are planned for you, however, you can choose one of the optional activities that can be recommended are: Leopard Activity, Endangered Species Game Drive, AfriCat Carnivore Care & Information Centre, Off the Beaten Track at an additional cost

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Double Room: Okonjima Plains Camp

After breakfast you will depart for Windhoek. At Hosea Kutako International Airport you will bid your guide farewell. The end of an unforgettable journey!

Meals: Breakfast