Affordable Luxury in Namibia (11 days)

Windhoek

On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Olive Grove Guest House for your transfer to the guest house where you will spend your first night in preparation for your Namibian Adventure which begins tomorrow.

Sossusvlei

You will be met by your Explorations guide and begin your journey by driving 340 kilometres (211 miles) through the Khomas Hochland mountains and down into the iconic Sossusvlei region. The driving time is approximately five hours. You will spend two nights at the Kulala Adventurer Camp.

xplore the iconic red dunes and be awed by the desert-adapted wildlife surviving in one of the world’s oldest and most arid
deserts. Enjoy walks as well as scenic day and night drives. The dining area at camp is under the stars to ensure the ‘camping wilderness’ feel.

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. From here you will continue north onto the quaint town of Swakopmund. This is a drive ofabout 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. Today we also explore the ice-blue Atlantic coast by Kayaking from Walvis Bay (weather permitting) with Pelican Point Kayaking. inner is not included tonight s you can enjoy your evening at leisure and enjoy one of the many authentic restaurants in the area.

Damaraland

After your adventure in Swakopmund, you'll continue your journey by road to Damaraland, west of the Brandberg Mountain. This area boasts the largest concentration of black rhino anywhere on the planet outside a national park. This drive is 320 kilometres (200 miles) and approximately 8-hours in duration.

The area boasts a varied assortment of desert-adapted wildlife and incredible geological formations. Activities range from day and night nature walks and viewing the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein (a World Heritage Site) to daytime nature drives, exploring the mountains, hills and ephemeral river beds and springs.

Ongava Private Game Reserve

Today we'll 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 will have the opportunity to explore both the Ongava Game Reserve as well as Etosha National Park.

Tucked away in the foothills of a dolomite hill, Ongava Tented Camp is one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets. You will be captivated by the bustling waterhole in front of camp as wildlife file through to quench their much needed thirst. Your accommodation will be one of the eight delightfully rustic en-suite Meru-style tents, built on a raised wooden deck which stretches out over the wilderness. Bordering the iconic Etosha National Park and set within its own wilderness haven, you can expect unrivalled game viewing complimented by the tranquillity of a private reserve.

End of journey

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