You leave Windhoek and head over the mountains, dropping drop down from the central plateau by way of the impressive Remhoogte Pass and emerging to find grassy desert savannah.

You stop at Solitaire, Namibia's second smallest town, for afternoon tea, then cross some open grass savannah and farmland before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib.

The aim is to arrive at Sesriem during the late afternoon so you have time to drive out to one of the nearby dunes and watch the colours on distant mountains to the east, glow and change as the sun sets.

Namutoni rest camp is situated on the eastern edge of the Etosha National Park, Namibia.

This morning you head out before dawn to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After driving into the heart of the dune field, you reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5km through the dunes. The photo opportunities are spectacular as the soft sunlight plays over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich also increase the cahnces of getting that perfect shot.

You spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, making time to visit the fmaous dune 45; as the day wears on you return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon you will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.

Namutoni rest camp is situated on the eastern edge of the Etosha National Park, Namibia.

An early start today, as you head northwest to the seaside town of Swakopmund located on the Skeleton Coast. Leaving the dune fields far behind you are soon back into the mountain desert. You cross the Tropic of Capricorn and traverse both the Gaub and the Kuiseb passes, driving down to the dry river bed at the bottom of the canyon before climbing up the other side, watching the spectacular desert landscape unfold before us.

From the mountains you cross the desolate Namib gravel plains before reaching the coastal sand dunes at the port town of Walvis Bay. You stop for a while to watch the ocean, and later there will be time to see the flamingos and other bird life in the Walvis Bay lagoon before continuing the short drive to Swakopmund.

Dinner tonight is for your own account in a local restaurant.

Namutoni rest camp is situated on the eastern edge of the Etosha National Park, Namibia.

Leaving town you head north, following the rugged Skeleton Coast to the small town of Henties Bay. After a short stop here, you continue on to the Cape Cross Reserve. Here there can be as many as 100 000 Cape Fur Seals basking on the rocks and cavorting in the Atlantic waters.

You turn east and inland from here, heading into one of the most beautiful desert areas in Namibia; Damaraland, home to the elusive desert elephant and rare black rhino.

Tonight's destination is the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, (2573 m), an ancient Bushman spiritual site and tonight you sleep under the shadow of this giant granite monolith

Damaraland scenery is beautiful and you drive through the heart of the region today. Giant granite outcrops and open grassland make up the terrain with rare and unusual flora species dotting the landscape.

The first stop is in the Twyfelfontein valley where you visit the San (Bushman) rock engravings or petroglyphs.

You then continue to the destination for the night, Palmwag Oasis. Located beside a rare desert spring that can attract a wide variety of game, you camp tonight on the banks of a dry river and under the shade of huge palm trees.

You cross the mountains into the far northern region of Kaokoland, the home of the nomadic Himba people.

You travel to the main centre of Kaokoland, the small town of Opuwo and after a short stop here, you start the final northern leg of your safari to the Kunene River. You will visit several villages along the way, asking permission to enter and offering gifts of food for the whole community to show appreciation for the hospitality you hope to receive.

The Kunene is a welcome sight after a long desert drive, and tonight you sleep in a lodge, right on the banks of the river, looking over to Angola on the far bank.

You spend a whole day in this rare wetland of the Namib Desert. There will be the opportunity to visit more Himba communities but there is also the chance to relax in the shade beside the river and re-charge. For the energetic there are various optional activities available. These include white water rafting on the Kunene, hiking trails or mountain biking in the foothills surrounding the Kunene River Valley.

You follow the Kunene River road up-stream to the huge hydro-electric dam at Ruacana, a joint industrial project between Angola and Namibia and the source of much of Namibia's electrical power. After a short stop in Ruacana you pick up the main road into Owamboland travelling to today's destination, Ombalantu, an old South African military camp.

You make camp on a local community site in the vicinity of a giant, ancient baobab tree, which in times past has been used as a pub, a jail and a chapel, and have time to explore the community on foot. It is a great opportunity to meet some of the local people, have a drink of traditional beer in the local pub and enjoy an afternoon of cultural exchange.

Another early start and you continue your journey through the heart of the most populated area of Namibia making numerous stops along the way to visit various local initiatives and projects. The local people are producing "cottage industry style" products, using traditional methods, that are in much demand within the local community.

To gain further insight into the local culture you also visit the traditional Kraal at Nakambale where the preservation of the traditional Owambo lifestyle has been formalised and a museum created.

The destination for today is Omaheke Village where you are invited to spend the night with the local community. Depending on the season, you can visit the local school and often there is the opportunity to help the Omahekeians with some of their daily tasks, for example, harvesting the mahango (millet) crop or herding the cattle in for the night.

First stop this morning ia a to visit a local community of San people (Bushmen). The San people at Ombili do not live in the traditional hunter gatherer style, but the language and many of the customs remain alive. Here, you have the chance to meet the local inhabitants and learn something of their ancient and modern culture.

You continue on to Namutoni camp in Etosha National Park, with the aim of arriving in time for lunch, so giving you time to relax before heading out into the park during the cool of the late afternoon for the first game drive.

After your evening meal there are still more chances to see Etosha's big game at Namutoni's floodlit waterhole. Situated on the boundary of the camp and easily reachable by foot, elephants are regular visitors here and there is a good chance of seeing other species of game as well.

Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is situated in Swakopmund, on the Atlantic Coast of Namibia.

You are up before dawn today to head out on an early morning game drive. You visit some of the numerous waterholes in the area hoping to catch some of Etosha's big game out for an early morning drink. Game drives around the Namutoni area are some of the best in the park.

You cover several different types of terrain this morning, from wooded areas to open savannah, and in the rainy season, wetland. Back to Namutoni in the late morning and after lunch there is time once again to relax during the heat of the day; you can take a dip in the pool, which shaded by palm trees and a stone's throw away from the waterhole.

In the late afternoon you go on a shorter game drive, often driving out to one of the waterholes popular with game and waiting for the animals to come to you.

Again you leave early to enjoy the cool morning air. You game drive through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the park.

En route, you visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and you have the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the Namutoni side of the park.

You stop at Halali for a rest and a leisurely lunch. Here, you also have time to visit the Halali waterhole, and make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities, before continuing the game drive down to Okaukuejo camp.

Okaukuejo is famous for its waterhole, which has been described as one of the "best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa". Situated on the doorstep of your accommodation, black rhino, elephant, lion and numerous species of antelope are often seen.

There is time for a final game drive this morning before leaving Etosha and heading back south. You travel on the main road, passing through towns and rural areas. There is time to stop in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia's largest wood carving market. The stalls here are operated on a local co-operative basis and are one of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs.

You should be back in WIndhoek around 16h00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation.