Namibian Treasures

Day 1 Windhoek

Arrival in Windhoek. Reception and transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Accommodation.

Day 2 Windhoek / Etosha National Park

Breakfast. Early departure heading north, passing through Okahandja and Otjiwarongo. In Okahandja, passengers will have the opportunity to visit the Mbangura Craft Market, if time permits. Then, transfer to a Himba village, where you will have the opportunity to observe an ancestral lifestyle and culture. In the afternoon, possibility of going on a safari through Etosha National Park (not included). Dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 Etosha National Park

Breakfast. Full day safari in Etosha National Park, one of the largest parks in Africa, in a 4x4 vehicle. You will have the opportunity to observe endangered species, such as the black rhinoceros, cheetah and black-faced impala. Return to the lodge and dinner. Accommodation.

Day 4 Etosha / Twyfelfontein

Breakfast. Departure towards Damaraland, where you can see the volcanic landscape and its incredible geological formations. En route, visit to the Petrified Forest, a National Monument formed by trees dragged by a great flood that occurred more than 200 million years ago. These ancient trees, some 45 meters long, come from forests located thousands of kilometers away, as they are species that were only found in what is now Europe. You can also see the Welwitschia Mirabilis, also known as the "fossil plant" because it can live for thousands of years. After the visit, continuation to the lodge. In the afternoon, departure to visit the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, up to 6000 years old, which constitute the largest display of rupestrian art in Africa. Rest of the day at leisure to rest and enjoy the incredible landscapes of Damaraland. Return to the lodge and dinner. Accommodation.

Day 5 Twyfelfontein / Swakopmund

Breakfast. Departure by road to Swakopmund - coastal oasis in the middle of the great deserts and one of the most popular places on the coast of Namibia, with its traditional German architecture. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this town, the beach and local life. Accommodation.

Day 6 Swakopmund / Sossusvlei

Breakfast. Transfer to Walvis Bay to enjoy a cruise during which you can see dolphins and sea lions, while enjoying excellent local oysters, canapés and sparkling wine. After the cruise, departure towards the Namibian Desert through the Ghaub Reserve and Kuiseb, until reaching Sossusvlei. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 7 Sossusvlei

Breakfast. In the morning, visit to the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, some 300 meters high. Depending on the time of day, you can admire various colors, from yellow to purple, passing through some different shades of orange. Climb one of the dunes to realize the immensity of the desert. The journey between Sossusvlei and Deadvlei is done in a 4x4 vehicle. Then, visit to Sesriem Canyon, a narrow gorge about 1 km long. At the bottom, formed by erosion, there are natural pools, which fill with water during the rainy season. Lunch at the lodge and rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 8 Sossusvlei / Windhoek

Breakfast. At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport.

VERY IMPORTANT

• The transfer to/from Windhoek may, exceptionally for operational reasons, be conducted in English.
• Due to availability issues, there may be changes in the order of the itinerary.
• Due to transportation restrictions, the luggage limit is 1 hard suitcase of 20 kg per person + 1 soft bag of 10 kg per person.