9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Mount Etjo Game Reserve
3 stops
1
Chameleon Backpackers
We meet all together for brief pre-departure talk at Chameleon Backpackers before departing Windhoek.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Okahandja Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market
We stop briefly at the Okahandja Wood carving markets. Woodcarvers from all over Namibia, who practice their ancient skill, come here to sell their goods. This is the perfect opportunity to practice your haggling skills all while supporting the local community.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Our next stop Mount Etjo Game Reserve, who’s mission has been to make significant contributions to conservation, at the same time trying to ensure the survival of Namibia’s black and white Rhino`s in their natural habit. We aim to arrive at camp before lunch, giving us ample time to set up camp and enjoy lunch before we join the afternoon activity. This afternoon you have an game drive on the reserve looking for some of the rhino`s that was saved by the hard work of Mount Etjo Rhino Trust . We end our, afternoon game drive on the reserve while enjoying a Namibian sunset.
18 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Etosha National Park
2 stops
4
We depart from camp after a leisurely breakfast and stop briefly at Otjiwarongo, a small town north of Mount Etjo to gather some fresh supplies, before continuing on to Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa’s premier wildlife areas.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Etosha National Park
Upon entering the gate, we start our search for wildlife. We enjoy a short game drive through to Okaukuejo, where we set up our camp and enjoy a delicious lunch, before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Etosha is unlike any other, and our game drives take us from waterhole to waterhole in search of predators as well as plains game, birds and if we are lucky, even reptiles. We return to camp just before sunset, and whilst dinner is cooking, we have the chance to visit the excellent floodlit waterhole where rhino, elephant, giraffe, lion and hyena are frequent visitors. Dinner is prepared by our guide over an open fire.
18 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Etosha National Park
3 stops
6
Etosha Pan
We start our first game drive at sunrise, to catch many of the predators still active, visiting various waterholes, making our way across the park, where we enjoy breakfast at one of the (fenced) picnic spots within the park. After breakfast we continue our journey arriving at the Etosha Pan “great white place” where we can get out of the vehicle and experience this 4500 sq km “saline desert” before continuing our game drive to look for the Big 4.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
7
We make our way across the park to Halali, the central camp, where we can take a dip in the pool, visit the waterhole and enjoy lunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Okaukuejo
After lunch we game drive back to Okaukuejo camp, visiting many waterholes, arriving at camp by sunset. Enjoy our last night camping in Etosha, and a visit to the waterhole after dinner is highly recommended.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Palmwag Campsite, Kunene Region
3 stops
9
Etosha National Park
Another early start where we can take in a spectacular sunrise whilst having breakfast and enjoy a final game drive as we exit the park
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
After a short drive we arrive at the Otjikandero Himba Village. The Himba people are one of the last tribes in Namibia who still embrace their traditional culture and customs and during a guided tour around the village we will have the chance to not only gain an in-depth insight into the Himba way of life, but to get to know the Himba people to share a little of our own culture with them.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
After our visit to the Himba village, we continue to Palwag Campsite. Here we set up camp and have some time to relax and if very lucky spot a Desert Elephant. Dinner is prepared by our guide over an open fire.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Spitzkoppe Camp, Damaraland
3 stops
12
Today our adventure today takes us all the way to the Atlantic Ocean and our final destination at Cape Cross. We travel westwards where we enter the Skeleton Coast National Park. The coast line itself is a very hostile but a fascinating area known for its numerous shipwrecks over the years, all victims of the thick fog, unpredictable currents and rough seas.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
13
We arrive at Cape Cross Seal Reserve home to one of the world’s largest breeding colony of Cape fur seals and during breeding season (November-December) up to a 200 000+ seals can be spotted basking on the beach, certainly a sight and smell to behold.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Known as the “Matterhorn of Namibia,” Spitzkoppe is a breathtaking granite mountain range rising dramatically from the desert floor. Camping here offers a unique experience under vast star-filled skies, surrounded by striking rock formations and ancient San rock paintings. The campsites are rustic but well-situated, blending naturally into the landscape, with stunning sunrise and sunset views. It’s an ideal spot for photography, stargazing, hiking, and soaking in Namibia’s raw natural beauty.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast
3 stops
15
We pack up camp, enjoy breakfast and enjoy the raw beauty of Spitzkoppe before heading back to the coast line and stop at the Zeila Shipwreck
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
After leaving Spitzkoppe we continue travelling along the inland, stopping to view the Zeila Shipwreck, one of the latest victims of the Skeleton Coast from as recent as 2007.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
We arrive in Swakopmund early afternoon and have plenty of time to explore this quaint little town on foot, or join one of the optional activities on offer from skydiving to quad biking and more. Dinner tonight is at own expense in one of Swakopmund’s excellent restaurants and our guide will be happy to make recommendations or bookings depending on what we feel like.
18 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Namib Desert
4 stops
18
Swakopmund
Today we leave Swakopmund at 11h30 so we have time to join one of the many optional activities. For the adrenaline junkies this could be flying down a sand dune head first at 60km/h on a sandboard, exploring the dune field on a quad biking tour or cycling through the 'old city' of Swakopmund on a bicycle tour.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Tropic of Capricorn Sign
Stopping briefly, enjoy a chance to stretch your legs and take some photos of the desert area.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Solitaire
A quick stop for a bathroom break and chance to grab a cool drink and snack.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
Desert Camp
We arrive at Desert Camp late afternoon where we can settle in to our rooms and take a quick walk to enjoy the sunset. Dinner is prepare by our guide.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
4 stops
22
Deadvlei
First stop for the day is the 4x4 carpark from where we explore Deadvlei.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
23
After exploring Deadvlei, we make our way to Sossusvlei for brunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Dune 45
On our way out of the dunes, we make one more stop at the famous Dune 45 for photos.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
25
Sesriem Canyon
Explore Sesriem Canyon, a small but important water source for the local wildlife.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Windhoek
2 stops
26
Solitaire
Spend an hour learning about cheetah at Solitaire Carnivore Conservation project.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
27
Windhoek
We return to Windhoek past the Naukluft Mountains and Rehoboth arriving early afternoon. No flights recommended on this day.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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