Discover Namibia – Ten Days

Overview

Countries visited: Namibia

Discover and experience the wonders of Namibia for yourself with our incredible ten day journey. Immerse yourself in the friendly local culture, have your breath taken away by the colourful contrast of the Sossusvlei Red Dunes and the ice-blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Your safari will take you on a boat expedition in Walvis Bay to see wild, inquisitive and friendly dolphins, seals and other marine species. Staying in Damaraland, you will have spectacular scenery and vistas. This immersive experience will round off in the Ongava Game Reserve, giving you the opportunity to spot Africa’s famous big game.

This journey is perfect for couples, romantic getaways, friends and photography enthusiasts.

Itinerary

Day 1 – 2: Kulala Adventurer Camp, Sossusvlei

On arrival at Windhoek International Airport you will be met by your guide and begin your journey by driving about 5 hours(340 kilometres / 211 miles) through the Khomas Hochland mountains and down into the iconic Sossusvlei region, a driving time of approximately five hours.

Explore the iconic red dunes and be awed by the desert-adapted wildlife surviving in one of the world’s oldest and most arid deserts.

Set on 37 000 hectares of land near the spectacular sights of Sossusvlei, the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve is home to Kulala Adventurer Camp. The camp, comprising of 6 dome tents under the shade, is perfect for taking in the Reserve’s expansive vistas and stark beauty and enjoys views into the Namib Naukluft National Park. Dining under the star-filled Namibian skies and watching a rose-red sunset
punctuated by the cacophony of barking geckos are a few highlights, as is spending unrushed quality time at the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, known for their red colouring in the early morning sunlight, accessed through our private gate which is closer to the dunes than the main park entry gate.

Day 3 – 4 Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund

Depart camp early and drive through the snaking roads of the Kuiseb Canyon and out onto the expansive gravel plains, eventually arriving in Walvis Bay before moving north into the quaint town of Swakopmund, a drive of about 5 – 6 hours (approximately 370 km / 230 miles).

Discover the town of Swakopmund and bed down in an iconic hotel that forms part of city’s architectural culture.

“Dolphin and Seal” Cruise
On Day 4, we explore the ice-blue Atlantic coast with a “Dolphin and Seal” catamaran cruise from Walvis Bay (weather permitting).

Day 5 – 7: Damaraland Adventurer Camp, Damaraland

We continue our journey by road 320 kilometres (200 miles) and approximately 8-hour drive to Damaraland, west of the Brandberg Mountain, stopping for lunch at Ugab Save the Rhino Trust Camp. This area boasts the largest concentration of black rhino anywhere on the planet outside a national park.

The area boasts a varied assortment of desert-adapted wildlife and incredible geological formations.

Damaraland Adventurer Camp is located in a special place in the heart of the rocky desert of Damaraland, an ancient, starkly beautiful landscape. Looking south from camp toward the imposing Brandberg Mountains, Damaraland offers you endless vistas and one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia. Early morning mists, generated by the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air of the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river valley, providing sustenance to the flora and fauna of the region, hence the high density of wildlife in the area. Accommodation is in six “maxi” dome tents pitched on timber platforms that allow for a small viewing deck where you can sit for hours and contemplate the surrounding beauty. Tucked away in and amongst the sandstone hills, each tent is surprisingly spacious with wooden beds with mattresses and cotton linen. En-suite bathrooms with toilet and shower are located at the back of each tent.

Day 8 – 9: Andersson’s Camp, Ongava Game Reserve (Etosha)

We drive approximately 330km (205 miles and a 5-hour drive) to Ongava Game Reserve on the boundary of Etosha National Park.
Etosha remains the highest density wildlife area within Namibia, its fame justly acknowledged. We explore here, as well as the Ongava Game Reserve.

Located on the boundary of the world renowned Etosha National Park, Andersson’s Camp is the perfect point from which to explore the diversity of fauna and flora in this region. What’s more, this charming eco-sensitive camp is set within the privacy of its own reserve teeming with wildlife. Formerly an old farmstead, the camp is beautifully nestled in mopane scrub with the scenic backdrop of the low Ondundozonanandana mountain range. On arrival you will find your en-suite accommodation fronting onto a productive waterhole. Each of the 18 tents is raised on decks for enhanced views of the passing game.

Day 10: Driving 420 kilometres (260 miles) south, we return to Windhoek at 13h00 and bid farewell to our adventure.

Wildlife

Sossusvlei

Desert-adapted wildlife such as ostrich, springbok and gemsbok can be seen on the reserve, as well as smaller creatures like bateared fox, black-backed jackal and Cape fox.

Swakopmund

Dolphins, seals, birdlife and perhaps even turtles and whales, depending on the season.

Damaraland 

Damaraland boasts a breathtaking assortment of desert-adapted species including one of the highest concentrations of desert elephant and black rhino. Other wildlife includes Hartmann’s mountain zebra, kudu, giraffe, gemsbok, and springbok, with occasional cheetah sightings.

Ongava Game Reserve 

A wide complement of wildlife including black-faced impala. Their predators, in particular lion, are never far away.
Ongava is home to one of the largest black and white rhino populations in Namibia thanks to a successful reintroduction
programme.

Bird life is prolific with 340 species recorded.