Namibia Nature Adventure

In the morning your adventurous safari begins in Windhoek. You are welcomed by your guide and, as soon as your luggage is stowed in the vehicle, you set off towards the Gamsberg. The Gamsberg is a striking table mountain in the Hakos Mountains south-west of Windhoek. Your campsite is high up near the Gamsberg Pass of the same name, which offers a wide panoramic view. Once you have unloaded and your tents are pitched and ready, there is first of all time to catch your breath and relax. In the afternoon you can explore the stunningly beautiful surroundings on a drive with your guide through rugged terrain. On the way you encounter mountain zebras, oryx antelopes or kudus and enjoy fantastic views over the wild mountain country. In the evening a delicious meal from the camp kitchen and an impressive starry sky await you.

After a relaxed breakfast, you break camp together. Your journey then continues south through farmland. As so often in Namibia, today the journey is the destination. The bumpy, winding roads lead you through the gentle hills of the Khomas Region and offer breathtaking views of the Namibian landscape. You pass the little village of Solitaire and finally reach your campsite in the Namib Naukluft National Park.

In the afternoon you set off towards Sossusvlei, where you visit the famous Sossusvlei as well as Dead Vlei. The contrast between the white clay pans, the rust-red dunes and the deep blue sky creates impressive photo motifs – a paradise for photographers. In good time for sunset, your guide finds a suitable spot where you can watch, with a cold drink in hand, as the sun slowly sinks behind the dunes, colouring them and staging a fascinating play of light and shadow for you. Back in camp, your guide prepares a tasty dinner for you and you end the day by the campfire. Overnight stay in a tent.

Today means an early start. While it is still dark, you set off for the nearby Elim Dune, where you can watch a spectacular sunrise with a cup of tea or coffee. You then fortify yourself with a generous breakfast in camp before visiting Sesriem Canyon, which was carved by the Tsauchab River over millions of years. With its impressive rock formations, the gorge invites you to take a short hike.

Around midday you leave the National Park and drive on to Rostock Ritz on the edge of the Namib Desert. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. Simply let your mind wander and enjoy the glorious view over the untouched landscape, as well as the silence and solitude of the desert. If you would like to stretch your legs, there are various well-marked hiking trails on which you can explore the area. You spend another night in a tent.

You should take a walk at sunrise. There is nothing lovelier than looking out over the lonely, seemingly endless landscape in the early morning light and feeling a sense of absolute freedom. When you return, your guide is already waiting with breakfast. You then head to the coastal town of Swakopmund on the Atlantic Ocean, briefly exchanging nature for civilisation. In the afternoon a short city tour is on the programme. Swakopmund is known as the German town of Namibia, as much still recalls the colonial era – the German language, German cuisine and German colonial architecture, which can be admired, for example, in the old railway station building and the courthouse. For dinner you visit one of the many restaurants in Swakopmund (at your own expense). You spend the night in comfortable guest rooms at the Organic Stay Guesthouse.

After breakfast you leave Swakopmund. Your first stop is Cape Cross and its seal colony, one of the largest in the world. Seals as far as the eye can see – a real spectacle on land and in the water. Your journey then continues inland along a scenic route to the Brandberg. Under shady trees you set up tonight's camp and fortify yourself with a light lunch. In the afternoon you head out into the dry Ugab riverbed in search of the rare desert elephants. Enjoy the unique landscape of Damaraland and learn more about the way of life of the local people. With a little luck and patience, your guide will track down the desert elephants, which are somewhat smaller than their relatives elsewhere. Overnight stay in a tent.

During the morning you reach Namibia's only UNESCO World Heritage cultural site, Twyfelfontein. This area is famous for its more than 2,500 rock engravings, which are between 2,000 and 6,000 years old. Your guide takes you to a spot away from the tourist hotspots, where you can view well-preserved petroglyphs.

Then it is on to Palmwag, a palm oasis on the Uniab River in north-western Damaraland. Cool off briefly in the pool before heading out on a game drive in the private concession area of around 5,000 km². The flat hills and rare plants make beautiful photo subjects, especially in the afternoon. A wide variety of animals live here, such as oryx, kudu, ostriches, jackals and hyenas. With a little luck you may also see lions, the rare black rhinos or desert elephants. You can also enjoy a typically African sundowner and watch the sunset with a cool drink before heading back. For a change, tonight you will have dinner in a restaurant – look forward to a delicious menu. You spend another night in a tent.

Over the picturesque Grootberg Pass you reach the plateau of the same name. You stop at the viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular view over the Klip River Valley. You then continue to the world-famous Etosha National Park, one of the most popular in Southern Africa and home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles. As soon as you drive into the park through Galton Gate, the hunt with the camera for the park's residents begins. You pitch camp for the night at Olifantsrus Camp. A special highlight of the camp is a modern hide overlooking a waterhole that is particularly popular with herds of elephants. Overnight stay in a tent.

You are woken early with a cup of tea or coffee and rusks. As the early morning hours are among the best times for wildlife viewing, your morning game drive starts at sunrise. Explore the west of the park and set out in search of elephants, rhinos, giraffes, the rare black-faced impalas, lions and cheetahs. On the way you stop repeatedly at waterholes and may be able to watch elephants bathing or other animals drinking. You return to camp for breakfast. You then make your way to Okaukuejo, where you will spend the next two nights. On the way there are repeated opportunities for wildlife viewing. In the evening you can watch and photograph animals drinking at the floodlit waterhole, a popular meeting point for many of the park's residents.

Another day is devoted entirely to wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park. With your guide you go on extended game drives in the morning and afternoon. You spend most of the time watching animals such as elephants, rhinos, giraffes, various species of antelope and much more near the waterholes. With a little luck you may also track down lions and leopards. Optionally, in the evening you can take part in a night game drive accompanied by a park ranger to see nocturnal animals.

After a generous breakfast, the last leg of your trip begins. On the way to Windhoek there is time for a stop at the souvenir market in Okahandja. There you can buy lovely handmade souvenirs, wood carvings, basketwork or jewellery. Once you finally arrive in Windhoek during the afternoon, you are taken either to the airport or to a city hotel of your choice, where you say goodbye to your guide.

Breakfast | Lunch

Guests' help with setting up and breaking camp as well as in the camp kitchen is welcome and required.