Day 1 Windhoek On arrival in Windhoek, you collect your equipped off-road vehicle. Then drive to Windhoek. The afternoon is free. Overnight at Hillside Suites or similar.
Day 2 Kalahari After breakfast, you meet your guide and stock up on provisions for the first few days. You then leave Windhoek heading south towards the Kalahari Desert. Overnight at Jansen Kalahari Guestfarm Campsite or similar.
Days 3–4 Namib Desert & Sossusvlei You cross the vast expanses of the Namib Desert to the edge of Namib-Naukluft National Park. The next morning you set off very early for Sossusvlei to admire some of the highest dunes in the world at sunrise. Overnight at Sesriem Campsite or similar.
Days 5–6 Swakopmund After breakfast, you drive towards the Atlantic Ocean. You spend two nights in Swakopmund. On the second day you can optionally explore the town or take part in various activities. Overnight at The Mole Guesthouse or similar.
Day 7 Damaraland Your journey continues into Damaraland, a spectacular region renowned for its impressive rock formations and wild landscapes. Your camp is set on the bank of a dry riverbed, an authentic spot in the heart of nature. With a little luck, you may even see the legendary desert elephants that roam this unique region. Overnight at Madisa Campsite or similar.
Days 8–9 Kaokoland Discover the highlights of Damaraland. At Twyfelfontein you visit the largest ‘open-air museum’ in Southern Africa, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein, with its rock engravings dating back several thousand years. You also visit a traditional Damara village. The journey then continues north into Kaokoland. Over the next few days, with a little luck, you will meet the Himba people who live in this region. Overnight at Ongongo Waterfall Campsite or similar.
Days 10–11 Epupa Falls You continue your journey to Namibia’s northern border and the Epupa Falls. They are part of the Kunene River, which forms the border between Angola and Namibia. The first view of the Epupa Falls is simply spectacular! Here the usually arid land is transformed into a truly unique water paradise, your home for the next two nights. Overnight at Omarunga Epupa Campsite or similar.
Day 12 Kaokoland You head south again towards Opuwo, the capital of Kaokoland. Welcome to the end of the world! That is how ‘Opuwo’ translates. You are in the heart of Africa, where you still meet Herero and Himba women wearing their traditional dress and adornments. Overnight at Opuwo Country Lodge Campsite or similar.
Day 13 Etosha National Park Etosha National Park, which you explore over the next three days, is renowned for its unique wildlife viewing opportunities. It owes its name to the immense Etosha salt pan. Overnight at Olifantsrus Campsite or similar.
Days 14–15 Etosha National Park You cross Etosha National Park, one of the most species-rich nature reserves in the world. Your camp is inside the park and has a floodlit waterhole. Overnight at Okaukuejo Campsite or similar.
Day 16 Waterberg After breakfast, you set off for the Waterberg region. This well-watered area is one of the most beautiful in Namibia and offers plenty of hiking opportunities or simply a restful atmosphere in which to relax. Overnight at Waterberg Wilderness Campsite or similar.
Day 17 Windhoek You drive back to Windhoek via Okahandja, where you can visit the Kavango woodcarving market. Once you reach your accommodation, your guide says goodbye. Overnight at Hillside Suites or similar.
Day 18 Windhoek Return of your vehicle and transfer to the airport. End of the trip or individual extension.