Two giraffes and a group of zebras at a waterhole in the savannah

Discovering Namibia

Set off to discover Namibia's most fascinating sights on this self-drive tour. The journey brings together many highlights and lets you experience the vastness of the landscapes, red dunes stretching as far as the eye can see and thrilling safaris.

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01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027

CHF p.p. 1,585

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Discovering Namibia

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Day 1 Windhoek (approx. 50 km) On arrival in Windhoek, you collect your hire car (not included) and drive to your accommodation in the city. Use your first afternoon to explore Windhoek or relax in a café or in the peaceful garden of your lodge. Accommodation at The Elegant Guesthouse (Standard) or Hotel Heinitzburg (Superior) or similar.

Day 2 Waterberg region (approx. 280 km) You leave Windhoek heading north via Okahandja to reach Namibia's farming and grazing heartland. In the afternoon you can relax at the lodge or take part in guided activities on site. Accommodation at Waterberg Camp (Standard) or Okonjima Plains Camp (Superior) or similar.

Day 3 Etosha National Park (approx. 350 km) After breakfast, you continue to the edge of the famous Etosha National Park. These days are mainly devoted to wildlife viewing. Along the vast Etosha salt pan, natural and artificial waterholes offer unique opportunities to discover an incredible variety of wild animals and birds. Accommodation at Onguma Bush Camp (Standard) or Onguma Tented Camp (Superior) or similar.

Days 4–5 Etosha National Park (approx. 180 km) You cross Etosha National Park along the Etosha Pan, dotted with waterholes. The changing vegetation takes you through different habitats, ideal for spotting ostriches, antelopes, zebras, elephants, lions and many other species. An unforgettable experience in the heart of nature. Accommodation at Etosha Safari Camp (Standard) or Etosha Oberland Lodge (Superior) or similar.

Days 6–7 Damaraland (approx. 330 km) Today you drive to Damaraland, a region renowned for its varied landscapes, rugged mountains and vast untouched expanses. Among the treasures to discover: the famous rock paintings of Twyfelfontein, the Petrified Forest or, with a little luck, the desert elephants. Accommodation at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge (Standard) or Camp Kipwe (Superior) or similar.

Days 8–9 Swakopmund (approx. 330 km) Your journey continues through the striking landscapes of Damaraland, past the Brandberg massif and along the Skeleton Coast, to the coastal town of Swakopmund. This popular seaside resort offers a wide choice of good restaurants, bars, cafés, souvenir shops and leisure activities. Numerous excursions are available: quad biking in the dunes, catamaran trips to see dolphins, sandboarding and much more. Accommodation at Swakopmund Guesthouse (Standard) or The Delight (Superior) or similar.

Days 10–11 Sossusvlei (approx. 370 km) After a hearty breakfast, you follow the coast to Walvis Bay before heading inland towards the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. It stretches in a narrow strip along the Atlantic. In the south you discover its majestic red dunes, some of the highest in the world. Although this region appears arid and uninhabited, it is home to an astonishing diversity of plants, insects, birds, reptiles and mammals. The next morning, set off before dawn for Sossusvlei to watch the sunrise over the dunes in a simply magical play of light. Accommodation at Desert Quiver Camp (Standard) or Sossusvlei Lodge (Superior) or similar.

Days 12–13 Kalahari Desert (approx. 300 km) Continuing east, you soon reach the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert. More vegetated than those of the Namib, they are also home to more varied wildlife and plant life. The following day is free: relax or take part in the guided activities offered by the lodge. Accommodation at Kalahari Anib Lodge (Standard) or Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (Superior) or similar.

Day 14 Windhoek (approx. 320 km) After a final breakfast, you drive back to Windhoek to return your hire car. End of the trip or individual extension.

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