Departure at 08h30. Driving through the rugged Khomas Hochland mountain range, you descend to the desert floor via the Gamsberg Pass, an imposing flat-topped mountain and one of the highest points in Namibia, which provides a dramatic backdrop for your roadside lunch.

After a short stop at Solitaire, you arrive at camp mid-afternoon and set up your tent underneath the ancient camel thorn trees. Then, you enjoy a late afternoon walk across the desert to Elim's Dune on the edge of the famous sand dune by the sea, with views across to the nearby mountains.

You return to camp just after sunset to enjoy your dinner prepared by the guide.

Pre-dawn departure from your camp to drive the 65km to Sossusvlei, where you watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique area (dependent on opening time of inner park gate). You head up a dune close to Sossusvlei, and then walk to Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached, cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees scattered around, contrasting with a backdrop of huge orange-red dunes that make for superb photographic opportunities.

You enjoy a midmorning brunch after exploring this dramatic and desolate landscape before returning to camp for a swim. This afternoon explore nearby Sesriem Canyon on foot.

Enjoy another spectacular sunset surrounded by this colourful desert, and sleep under the bright stars of the southern hemisphere.

Early morning departure from camp stopping at the one-horse town of Solitaire before continuing through the desert with its endless views across the pastel-coloured gravel plains to the port town of Walvis Bay. You visit the lagoon, which is a protected RAMSAR wetland site, where you may see the many species of birds, including greater and lesser flamingos, pelicans, avocets, plovers and the endemic Damara tern, and then a short trip to the nearby salt farm.

You continue on to the quaint town of Swakopmund, with its numerous historic buildings and where your guide will assist those wishing to book optional adventure activities, such as sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises (to name but a few); which you will have time to partake in this afternoon and the next morning.

Overnight in comfortable twin/double rooms, with en-suite bathrooms, close to the town centre. Laundry facilities are available here.

After breakfast you have the morning at leisure to enjoy optional activities, such as sand boarding, or just explore the town and enjoy coffee and cake in one of the many cafes, alternatively, wander along the beach watching the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

After lunch your vehicle will return to Windhoek via the Okahandja craft markets.