Route overview
Where this itinerary goes
Windhoek → Kalahari Namibia → Fish River Canyon → Aus → Sesriem / Sossusvlei → Solitaire → Swakopmund → Spitzkoppe → Brandberg → Twyfelfontein → Grootberg → Etosha South → Etosha East → Onguma → Okonjati Game Reserve → Windhoek
Trip highlights
- •Windhoek — arrival, vehicle handover and route briefing
- •Kalahari Namibia — red dunes and desert landscapes
- •Fish River Canyon — Africa's largest canyon
- •Aus — wild desert horses and Lüderitz / Kolmanskop options
- •Sesriem & Sossusvlei — dunes, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon
- •Swakopmund — Atlantic coast and optional adventure activities
- •Spitzkoppe — granite peaks and stargazing
- •Brandberg, Twyfelfontein & Grootberg — classic Damaraland
- •Etosha National Park — Okaukuejo, Halali and Onguma stage
- •Mount Etjo / Okonjati — final safari stop before departure
Day by day
Itinerary structure
Windhoek arrival
Accommodation: Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Arrival transfer from Hosea Kutako International Airport, vehicle handover and first Windhoek overnight.
Kalahari Namibia
Accommodation: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Drive into the red dune landscapes of the Kalahari; optional activities may include nature drives or San/Bushman-style cultural walks depending on supplier availability.
Fish River Canyon
Accommodation: Canyon Roadhouse Campsite
Continue south to the Fish River Canyon region with time for canyon viewpoints and southern Namibia scenery.
Aus and Lüderitz options
Accommodation: Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite
Two nights near Aus, with options for Lüderitz, Kolmanskop ghost town and Garub desert horses.
Sesriem / Sossusvlei
Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite
Namib Desert stage for Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon.
Solitaire desert stop
Accommodation: Camp Gecko / Orange Camp
Scenic desert route between the Sossusvlei area and the coast.
Swakopmund coast
Accommodation: Alte Brucke Resort
Two nights at the coast with optional Sandwich Harbour, quad biking, sandboarding, scenic flights or town exploration.
Spitzkoppe
Accommodation: Spitzkoppe Rest Camp
Granite peaks, desert scenery and a memorable stargazing stop.
Brandberg
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Damaraland landscapes around the Brandberg region.
Twyfelfontein
Accommodation: Mowani Campsite
Twyfelfontein rock engravings and Damaraland wilderness.
Grootberg
Accommodation: Grootberg Lodge
Kunene escarpment landscapes and a more remote Damaraland feel.
Etosha South
Accommodation: Okaukuejo Resort
Enter the Etosha stage through the southern side, with park fees handled according to the confirmed quote.
Etosha East
Accommodation: Halali Resort
Continue through Etosha toward the central/eastern side.
Onguma Nature Reserve
Accommodation: Onguma Tamboti Campsite
Eastern Etosha/Onguma stage, with final routing confirmed around availability and park logistics.
Okonjati Game Reserve and departure transfer
Accommodation: Mount Etjo Safari Lodge
Final safari stop before transfer/return to Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Included / arranged
- •Fully equipped Toyota Hilux double cab 4x4
- •Unlimited kilometres
- •2 airport transfers: arrival and departure where confirmed
- •Accommodation as per confirmed itinerary
- •Silver Camping Package style equipment: roof tent, fridge, gas cooker, kitchen set, camping table and chairs, and recovery equipment
- •Route support and Namvic local assistance during the trip
- •Insurance/excess cover as confirmed in the final rental agreement
Not included unless quoted
- •International flights
- •Personal travel insurance
- •Visa fees
- •Park entrance fees unless specifically quoted as included
- •Fuel for the vehicle
- •Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- •Optional activities such as scenic flights, Sandwich Harbour or skydiving
- •Personal expenses
Accommodation examples
- •Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek (B&B)
- •Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, Kalahari Namibia (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
- •Canyon Roadhouse Campsite, Fish River Canyon (self-catering)
- •Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite, Aus (self-catering)
- •Sesriem Campsite, Sesriem (self-catering)
- •Camp Gecko / Orange Camp, Solitaire (self-catering)
- •Alte Brucke Resort, Swakopmund (B&B)
- •Spitzkoppe Rest Camp, Spitzkoppe (self-catering)
- •Brandberg White Lady Lodge, Brandberg (self-catering)
- •Mowani Campsite, Twyfelfontein (self-catering)
- •Grootberg Lodge, Grootberg (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
- •Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South (self-catering)
- •Halali Resort, Etosha East (self-catering)
- •Onguma Tamboti Campsite, Onguma Nature Reserve (self-catering)
- •Mount Etjo Safari Lodge, Okonjati Game Reserve (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Important planning notes
- !Final price must be confirmed against live accommodation, vehicle package and supplier availability.
- !Park entrance fees, fuel and optional activities are not automatically included unless stated in the final quote.
- !Insurance/excess wording must follow the final rental agreement; avoid “everything covered” language.
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