Day 1: Airport to Windhoek
As soon as you land, representatives of Discovery Transfer and Tours CC will pick you up from the Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The airport is 45-kilometers outside of Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. You will be dropped off at Discovery Guest House and after you have rested, a township tour will be arranged in the afternoon. Overnight stay will be at Discovery Guest House. You will be served dinner on this day.
Day 2: Windhoek to Sossusvlei
You will be picked up at 08:00 from the Discovery Guest House to proceed straight on your way south to reach the world-famous Sossusvlei via picturesque Spreetshoogte Pass. You will then have a stop-over at the view point to appreciate an endless view of the Namib.
You will enjoy lunch at the Solitaire Oasis and arrive at your lodge or campsite between 15:00 and 16:00. In the afternoon, you will visit the fascinating rock formation of the Sesriem Canyon and later in the afternoon, you will climb the Elim Dune overlooking beautiful desert horizon. Dinner will top-up the adventures of the first day. Overnight stay will be at Solitaire Guest Farm. You will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner on this day.
Day 3: Dead Vlei, Dune 45, and Sossusvlei - Desert experience
Early in the morning, at sunrise, you will visit the Sesriem Gate, entry to the remarkable Sossusvlei. You will start off with climbing picturesque Dune 45, experiencing beauty and vastness of the orange-colored landscape and will then take an off-road drive to the surreal Dead Vlei, a place of the vast desert pan where dried-up ancient acacias stand silent in the impressive open-air gallery.
If you wish, you can take on climbing one of the highest dunes on Earth, the 'Big Daddy’ or 'Big Mama’, the 360 degrees, panoramic views of the 'Sea of Sand’ from here are incredible!
Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei are considered to be one of the most photogenic and some of the most photographed places on earth. Along the way, you can perceive occasional wildlife like ostriches, oryx, bat-eared foxes, springboks, possibly cheetah, and various birds inhabiting the desert.
In the afternoon, you will have time for rest and relaxation in the quiet atmosphere of the Namib desert. Overnight stay will be at Solitaire Guest Farm. You will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner on this day.
Day 4: Sossusvlei to Windhoek
Soon after breakfast, you will depart to Windhoek through beautiful Spreetshoogte Pass. You will have a stop-over at Solitaire. You will arrive at your destination approximately before lunch. Overnight stay will be at Discovery Guest House. You will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner on this day.
Day 5: Windhoek to Etosha National Park
You will depart at 09:00 towards the north of the country to reach Etosha National Park. You will have a lovely lunch break in Otjiwarongo or Outjo and will drive through the national park in search of wildlife and may chance to see elephants, rhino, zebras, various game (oryx, kudu, wildebeest, impala, springbok, and gemsbok) giraffes, hyenas, and big cats of Africa that include lions, leopards, and cheetahs inhabiting the enormous grasslands.
You will be at your resort just before sunset. Dinner will sum-up the adventure and rest will be required so that you can work up early and fresh for the next adventure. Overnight stay and dinner will be at Okaukuejo Resort. You will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner on this day.
Day 6: Etosha National Park
Today, an early rise will be encouraged to have the feel of nature and the fresh breeze. Soon after breakfast, you will start your game drive to proceed towards a magnificent day of exploration. You will visit the waterholes and will get to tour the Etosha pan (salt pan) before enjoying your game drive across the park in an expedition of coming across the Big 4 and other animal species.
A light lunch will allow you to rest and gather energy for your next adventure. You will then visit the last waterhole, a final appreciation spot of Namibia’s beauty. Before sunset, you will be back to your resort where you will have dinner, exchange stories of your experiences of the day, and also share and compare beautiful photos. Overnight stay and dinner will be at Okaukuejo Resort. You will be served breakfast, lunch, and dinner on this day.
Day 7: Etosha to Windhoek
Post breakfast, you will depart for Windhoek, driving through the national park to have a last glance at the wonderful nature and in hope of meeting the wildlife to get some last beautiful memories of the adventure. Before lunch, you will be dropped at your desired accommodation. You will be served breakfast and lunch on this day.
