Tour Info
Destinations
Typology
Private / Group
Age
All
Accommodation
Lodge
Period
All year round
General information
For those with time and who want to see (almost) nothing of the country, here's a more comprehensive itinerary. In addition to the classic tour, you'll visit the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world, the Ai-Ais thermal area, the spectacular Richtersveld area, and the coastal town of Luderitz and Diaz Point.
Tongue
Duration
17 days
Tour Type
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Hosea Kutako Airport in Windhoek
Arrival at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako Airport. A representative from African Footprints Tours CC will welcome you, provide you with travel documents, and assist you with the vehicle collection process. Overnight stay and breakfast
at Villa Violet or similar.
at Villa Violet or similar.
Day 2: Kalahari Namibia
Your tour begins today! You'll head south and pass through Rehoboth to reach the Kalahari Desert. Dinner, overnight, and breakfast
at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch or similar.
at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch or similar.
Day 3: Fish River Canyon
You'll pass through Gibeon and Keetmanshoop, visiting the Quiver Tree Forest, before reaching your lodge near Fish River Canyon. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast.
Canyon Village Gondwana Collection or similar.
Canyon Village Gondwana Collection or similar.
Day 4: Fish River Canyon
Spend the day visiting the second largest canyon in the world, the Fish River Canyon, along with the Ai-Ais Hot Springs and the Huns Mountains. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast.
Canyon Village Gondwana Collection or similar.
Canyon Village Gondwana Collection or similar.
Day 5: Luderitz
Continue your journey west to reach the Atlantic Ocean, passing through the beautiful and little-known Richtersveld National Park with its spectacular landscapes. Once you reach Aus, continue towards Luderiz. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast at
Luderitz Nest Hotel or similar.
Luderitz Nest Hotel or similar.
Day 6: Luderitz
With its abundance of German colonial buildings, Luderitz has survived the ravages of time and weather. You'll also have the opportunity to visit Diaz Point. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast
at Luderitz Nest Hotel or similar.
at Luderitz Nest Hotel or similar.
Day 7: Sossusvlei
You'll continue your journey north, passing through Aus and the majestic Tiras Mountains, arriving in the Sesriem area of the Namib Desert, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning landscapes. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast at
Desert Homestead Lodge or similar.
Desert Homestead Lodge or similar.
Day 8: Sossusvlei
Quad bike excursions, scenic flights, and hot air balloon safaris over the Namib Desert are some of the activities organized on site upon request. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast.
Desert Homestead Lodge or similar.
Desert Homestead Lodge or similar.
Day 9: Swakopmund
Today you'll continue north to reach the Skeleton Coast! You'll arrive in Swakopmund, a coastal town founded by German settlers in 1892. With its pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, it's the country's main holiday resort. Overnight stay and breakfast.
Beach house or similar.
Beach house or similar.
Day 10: Swakopmund
You can spend today relaxing on the beach, exploring the town, or simply having fun, as Swakopmund is also famous for its many activities: skydiving, sandboarding, quad biking, desert horseback riding, hot air ballooning, and scenic flights! There's something for everyone! Bed and breakfast.
Beach house or similar.
Beach house or similar.
Day 11: Twyfelfontein
You'll drive north to reach the Damaraland region. You can pass Cape Cross to observe the Cape fur seal colony, then continue along the Skeleton Coast. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast
at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar.
at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar.
Day 12: Twyfelfontein
Today you'll visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where rock carvings left by the Bushmen are still clearly visible. The Burnt Mountain, the Organ Pipes, and the Petrified Forest are other sites you can visit. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar.
Day 13: Etosha National Park
You'll continue via Khorixas and Outjo to reach the Anderson Gate of Etosha National Park. Dinner, overnight, and breakfast
at Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
at Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 14: Etosha National Park
Depart early in the morning to visit Etosha National Park. Stopping at the numerous watering holes that welcome thirsty animals, you'll be amazed by the magic this fantastic park offers. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast.
Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 15: Etosha National Park
A full day of game drives in the park, while you move to the eastern area to exit through the Von Lindequist Gate the next day. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast
at Namutoni Resort or similar.
at Namutoni Resort or similar.
Day 16: Otjiwarongo – Otjiwa
Today, you'll leave Etosha National Park and head south, reaching this stunning 12,000-hectare reserve immersed in nature. Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast at
Eagle's Rest or similar.
Eagle's Rest or similar.
Day 17: Arrival at Hosea Kutako Airport in Windhoek
You will arrive at the airport in time for your return flight.
