Pick up in the morning at around 8 am and directly on the way south to the Namib Desert & world-famous Sossusvlei. We will drive through scenic Spreetshoogte Pass. Stop over at the viewpoint to admire the endless panorama of the Namib. Our next stop is at Solitaire oasis, where we stop for lunch & stretch our legs. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon.

Distance: 350 km on a gravel road

Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite, Namib Desert Camp, Dead Valley Lodge, or similar.

Duration: 6 hours with stop-overs.

Early morning before sunrise, we are driving around 70 km through the desert to reach Sesriem Gate. The gate is open at sunrise, a scenic drive through Sesriem Gate to Sossusvlei gives opportunities for capturing the orange dunes with the eye of the camera, dunes of Sossusvlei give off spectacular colors & shades early in the morning. Welcome to the highest shifting dunes in the world at Raising Sun, which was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as the ‚Sand Sea’. Option of climbing picturesque Dune 45 to experience the beauty and vastness of the fascinating orange-colour landscape. After the climb, a 5 km off-road 4×4 trail to visit surreal Dead Vlei, a place of vast clay pan and dried-up, ancient acacias standing silent in an impressive landscape. In the afternoon, visit the fascinating rock formation of the Sesriem Canyon and, optionally, climb the Elim Dune overlooking the scenic desert horizon.

Optional Excursions: Helicopter flight over the dunes

Distance: 150 km (gravel, tarred, and sandy road).

Duration: 6 hours with activities.

Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite, Namib Desert Camp, Dead Valley Lodge, or similar.

After breakfast, journey to the small, coastal town of Luderitz, situated on the Atlantic Coast. Our road will lead through a spectacular landscape and breathtaking vistas of the Namib Desert. Before reaching Luderitz short visit to Ferer Desert Horses.

Upon arrival short visit to the historical monument, a granite cross, known as the Diaz Cross, set in the sands of the Namib by Portuguese sailor Bartholomew Diaz, when he first landed at the Namibian coast on 25th July 1488. The cross presently found is a replica of the original, and it was erected in 1988.

In the afternoon, relax and optional walk around the town with the historical buildings

Accommodation:  Obelix Guesthouse or similar, Kairos Cottage or similar, Luxury Lodge – Luderitz Nest Hotel or similar.

Distance: 450 km (gravel & tarred road).

Duration: 6 hours with stop-overs.

In the morning, driving around 10 km from Luderitz, to visit the historical ‚Ghost Town’ of Kolmanskoop, deserted in the sands after the famous ‚diamond rush’. You will spend around one hour on a guided tour at Kolmanskoop. After the tour, you are welcome to explore Kolmanskop on your own, in search of a perfect photograph of the Ghost Town buried in the sand of the Namib Desert.

Optional excursions: Boat cruise to Penguin Island, Excursion to Elizabeth Bay (permit required & must be organized one month in advance).

Accommodation:  Obelix Guesthouse or similar, Kairos Cottage or similar, Luxury Lodge – Luderitz Nest Hotel or similar.

Today, on our way to the second largest canyon in the World, Fish River Canyon. The Fish River Canyon is located in the south of Namibia. It is the largest canyon in Africa, as well as the second most visited tourist attraction in Namibia. It features a gigantic ravine, in total about 160 kilometres long, up to 27 km wide, and in places almost 550 meters deep.

Accommodation: Hobas Campsite, Canyon Road House, Fish River Lodge, or similar.

Distance: 300 km (gravel and tarred roads).

Duration: 6 hours with activities.

Traveling west-north towards the small town of Keetmanshoop, after Keetmanshoop turn onto the gravel road and short visit to: Quiver Tree Forest & Giant’s Playground. Arrival at the lodge for a relaxing afternoon in the Kalahari Desert.

Optional excursions: Hike in Kalahari Dunes, Afternoon game drive

Accommodation: Kalahari Anib Campsite,  Kalahari Anib Lodge, Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, or similar.

Distance: 350 km (gravel roads).

Driving back to the capital of Namibia for the last glimpses of the African bush.

Arrival in Windhoek before lunch, you will be dropped off at the hotel/lodge or airport of your choice.

End of the tour.

Distance: 250 km on tarred roads

Duration: 3 hours.