Windhoek to Outjo
Sunday, 15 June 2025
Approx. 400 km on mixed tar and gravel. Depart early for best arrival light and cooler temperatures.
📍 B1 and C44 roads
💡 Fuel up in Windhoek before departure. First gravel section starts after Okahandja.
Classic German-Namibian hospitality. Good stop before Etosha. Dinner available on request.
Outjo to Etosha National Park — Namutoni Gate
Monday, 16 June 2025
Enter at Namutoni gate. Morning is peak wildlife activity time — animals are most active before midday heat.
📍 Etosha National Park, Namutoni area
💡 Park entry fee arranged by Namvic. Waterhole stops along the way.
Self-drive between key waterholes on the eastern loop. lions and elephants are regular visitors at King Nehale.
📍 Etosha eastern waterholes
Inside the park — book well in advance for peak season (May–Oct). Floodlit waterhole at camp.
Etosha — Okaukuejo and Halali
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
The classic Etosha circuit. Okaukuejo is world-famous for its floodlit waterhole — elephants, rhinos and lions are regular night visitors.
📍 Etosha Central
💡 Do not miss the Okaukuejo waterhole after dark. The spectacle of wildlife under floodlight is unforgettable.
Centrally located within the park. Good base for the eastern and western waterhole circuits.
Etosha to Damaraland — Twyfelfontein
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Spectacular change in landscape — from the open pans of Etosha to the dramatic granite and sandstone formations of Damaraland.
📍 Damaraland, C40 road
💡 Stop at the Organ Pipes en route — a volcanic dolerite formation worth 20 minutes.
Namibia's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2,500+ petroglyphs carved into the sandstone outcrop by San people over 2,000 years ago.
📍 Twyfelfontein Conservation Area
💡 Guided tour recommended for full context. Wear sun protection — there is limited shade.
Comfortable lodge with views over the dor per second. Restaurant on-site. Pool for afternoon cooling.
Damaraland — Desert-adapted wildlife
Thursday, 19 June 2025
Search for the rare desert-adapted elephants in the Aba-Huais and Huab River drainage areas. These elephants have adapted to survive with minimal water.
📍 Huab River area, Damaraland
💡 Best done with a local guide who knows the riverbeds. Depart well before first light — elephants move at dawn.
Short walks to two iconic Damaraland geological features — the dark volcanic crater of the Burnt Mountain and the tall basalt columns of Living Fingers.
📍 Damaraland
Damaraland to Windhoek via Swakopmund
Friday, 20 June 2025
Spectacular coastal road through the Namib Desert — a complete change from the interior. Watch the desert meet the Atlantic.
📍 Swakopmund, coast
💡 Arrive by mid-morning before the afternoon sea fog rolls in.
Optional activities: quad biking in the dunes, sandboarding, horse riding along the beach, or just coffee and a German pastry on the mole.
📍 Swakopmund
💡 Book activities in advance through Namvic. Good craft market near the lighthouse.
Namvic partner. Secure parking for the Hilux. German-Namibian cuisine at the restaurant.
Swakopmund to Windhoek
Saturday, 21 June 2025
Via the stunning Usib River road and Rehoboth. A fitting end to a week in Namibia.
📍 B1 road
💡 Last chance for souvenir shopping in Swakopmund before departing. Fuel up at Rehoboth.
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