Day 1: Windhoek

Jambo!! upon arriving at Windhoek Airport and passing through customs, you are met by our Airport Representative and transferred to Hotel in one of Windhoek's leafy suburbs. Afternoon spent at leisure along the swimming pool or exploring the city center. Windhoek has many good restaurants offering local cuisines which you can to choose from for dinner.

Meal Plan: BB

Day 2: Windhoek - Okonjima

After a heavy breakfast at our camp we will depart heading north on a long straight road running between some of Namibia's huge game farms. It's common to see Warthog, Giraffe and also springbok close to the side of the road so keep your eyes peeled. Arrive at your camp and revel in a calming lunch before heading out on a guided tour exploring the work accomplished right here, such as rescuing wildlife and rehabilitating them for rerelease - especially predators such as cheetah. You may have the chance to see and photograph these cats whilst your guide spends time explaining the need for their conservation and the ethos of Okonjima and AfriCat.

Day 3: Okonjima - Etosha National Park

After an early breakfast and packing up the equipment in our camp you'll drive north through the towns of Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb, later stop at the mysterious and fascinating Lake Otjikoto on the way to Etosha National Park. Arriving at your campsite in time for lunch, early afternoon spent at leisure before your first game drive.

Day 4: Etosha National Park

Spend the day game exploring the westwards through this apparently harsh but extraordinary and scenic park, with beautiful views of the massive, silvery expanse of Etosha Pan. Spotting plains game can be easy; however, touring with a guide permits you to additionally admire the fascinating smaller and shier species, similarly to look at some of Etosha's many birds. You visit numerous waterholes along stop off at Halali Camp, in the middle of the park, arriving in time for lunch and early afternoon have a cooling dip in the pool before continuing your way to your campsite situated in Etosha's southern area.

Day 5: Etosha National Park - Grootberg

This day we depart to the southern area and then west through farmland dotted with rocky outcrops. A little further on from the small town of Kamanjab you'll visit one of the only traditionally functioning Himba communities outside of the north-west Kaokoland region of Namibia. These tribes- people have migrated here, lifestyle and customs intact, and are following their traditional way of life in their village located on a farm. After this insightful experience you'll continue on to your destination, a small campsite set amongst large scattered granite boulders.

Day 6: Grootberg - Damaraland

Traverse the scenic Grootberg Pass before turning south into the mountainous and picturesque scenery of Damaraland, arriving at Twyfelfontein in time for a guided excursion This seemingly ordinary sandstone valley shelters a tremendous gallery of historic Bushman rock engravings, and was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A local guide will lead you at Twyfelfontein and explain a little of the history and significance of these ancient artworks. Using a local guide here ensures that the knowledge is maintained and revenue from tourism is ploughed back into the surrounding communities. Tonight you'll camp nearby Twyfelfontein.

Day 7: Damaraland - Swakopmund

Pass Brandberg which, at 2,573 metres, is Namibia's highest mountain and a national monument. Tour through the small town of Uis, which is a busy and thriving community centred on a massive tin mine. Closure of the mine has led Uis into a sleepy decline. Semi- treasured stones such as amethyst and tourmaline can be sold here good prices from locals eager to make a sale. You'll then cross seemingly endless plains to reach the Skeleton Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Taking a worthwhile detour to visit Cape Cross, you can stroll within feet of an enormous colony of Cape fur seals sprawled across rocks and frolicking in the surf. Heading south along the coast you'll finally reach Swakopmund where your afternoon is free to relax and explore this pretty coastal town. There are many interesting shops and craft centres here, and several excellent (and incredible-value) seafood restaurants to choose from for your evening meal. Your guide will offer to arrange a group dinner for those eager to dine together.

Day 8: Swakopmund

This full day is completely free for you to explore Swakopmund town and its surrounds at your leisure. There are many activities to choose from; such as quad-biking, sky-diving, dune-boarding, dolphin cruises also scenic flights over the desert and plenty of others. Your guide will explain these and plenty of other alternatives to you earlier and help you make bookings (activity costs are extra, payable locally and activities are undertaken at your own risk). Or else, you can spend your time exploring the curio Market, galleries museums, colonial architecture, relaxing in one of Swakopmund's many restaurants trying different local cuisines or take a quiet walk along beach.

Day 9: Swakopmund - Namib-Naukluft National Park

Drive to Swakopmund which is the port town of Walvis Bay. Stop to visit the coastal lagoon here where you'll usually see flamingos, pelicans and other water birds. Drive south past coastal dunes and across desolate gavel plains dotted with rocky outcrops before traversing the deep Gaub and Kuiseb passes. The road through these canyons takes you down to the riverbed at the bottom and then climbs steeply out to the top, where spectacular mountain panoramas are revealed. The scenery changes yet again as you pass dry savannah towards the small outpost of Solitaire.

Day 10: Namib-Naukluft National Park

Waking up early morning, you depart deep into the desert; home to a number of the world's highest dunes and lovely surroundings. You'll enter the Namib-Naukluft National Park gate at Sesriem around sunrise and continue the drive into the dunes. The shifting, contrasting patterns of light and shadow on these dunes are always enthralling, and the view from the top is spectacular. Making the most of the cool morning, your guide takes time to point out flora and fauna of interest as you walk the 5km through the sand to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei - an ancient mineral pan dotted with stunted camelthorn trees. Later drive back to Sesriem for lunch, before taking a drive to nearby Sesriem Canyon, where the rock has been sculpted into amazing shapes by the force of the ephemeral Tsauchab River. Return to your campsite in the afternoon to relax and share the day's experiences by the evening campfire.

Day 11: Namib-Naukluft National Park - Windhoek

After breakfast check-out and bid goodbye to your camp manager for hosting; not empty handed though. With us are photographs - a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalize the experience. Drive takes you across the flat gravel plains of the Namib Desert and up onto the scenic Khomas Hochland highlands on your way back to Windhoek. Arriving back in the city and to your hotel in the late afternoon, have a farewell dinner together.

Day 12: Depart

After some free time to find explore Windhoek for the day hours, later you will be transferred to the airport in time for your international scheduled flight home.