Namibia's Road Trip & Fly-In Sossusvlei

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Your Namibian adventure begins today as you fly into Windhoek International Airport where you collect your rental car before heading directly to The Weinberg Hotel, the perfect spot to spend the night. Relax in the outdoor swimming pool, book some time at the world-class spa in the thermal spring-fed flotation pool, steam room or Middle Eastern Rasul mud chamber. Dining options abound, The Weinberg’s in-house kitchen serves seasonal menus made up of the freshest produce, available in the Sky Lounge, the Library Lounge and in the Wine Lounge.

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From Windhoek, you drive north to the Omboroko Mountains on the Waterberg Plateau, a beautiful skyscraping block of red sandstone. Arrive and settle in at Okonjima Plains Camp, a comfortable safari camp set in the heart of this beautiful region and famous for its big cat and large carnivore conservation programmes.

Okonjima is home to the Africat Foundation – an organisation dedicated to preserving the lion, leopard and cheetah populations of Namibia. Pay a visit to the foundation to learn about the valuable work they are doing to rehabilitate injured animals and to preserve their natural environments.

Set out on guided and self-guided walking trails to explore the home of these agile beauties and to get closer to this rugged yet beautiful environment. Relax at the lodge during the heat of the day by enjoying a refreshing swim in the secluded pool or taking a stroll in the gardens. This is also a wonderful opportunity to spot birds, many of which are local or regional endemics.

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Today you will head north to the world-renowned Etosha National Park, a beautiful wilderness area that is home to an appealing mix of both savannah and desert animals, a diverse birdlife and a noticeably large elephant population.

Arrive at The Mushara Outpost, an elegant safari camp located on a dry riverbed close to the park’s border. Enjoy morning, afternoon and early evening game drives in the reserve as well as guided safari walks, and close-up views of big game and fascinating bird species. The camp’s tents have glass fronts that allow you to savour Namibia’s golden sunrises and starry night skies.

You can also set out and explore the Okaukuejo area of Etosha – the region is famous for its abundance of game and its regular sightings of elephant, black rhino, lion and cheetah. One of the easiest game viewing activities is simply to park by a waterhole and let the drama come to you.

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After a night at The Mushara Outpost, you will move to Etosha Safari Lodge for another night near this unique national park.

Enjoy a spacious room with a private veranda overlooking the surrounding Mopani woodland. Head out on a guided game drive to explore more of this unique and beautiful park. Evenings are tranquil—dine under the stars on the veranda with the fire blazing in the nearby firepit. End the day with a nightcap by the fire before turning in for a good night’s rest, ready for your early morning game drive.

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After a leisurely breakfast, leave Ethosa Safari Lodge and continue your self-drive adventure to Damaraland – a semi-arid but stunningly scenic region of Namibia.

Arrive at Mowani Mountain Camp, built high up among massive red granite boulders in the heart of Namibia's Damaraland – home to vast, spellbinding views and a surprising amount of wildlife.

Take some time to settle into your very comfortable tent before heading out on an excursion to see the extraordinary San Bushman rock art at Twyfelfontein and marvel at these ancient works of art.

Set out on a beautiful nature drive in the late afternoon to further explore this rugged region before returning to the camp’s scenic lookout point where you can enjoy a drink as you watch the sunset over one of Namibia’s most dramatic destinations.

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Get ready to see a completely different side to Namibia today as you head west to the coast and Swakopmund, a popular seaside town wedged between desert dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy this quaint, colonial-era town’s warm atmosphere as you visit shops, local jewellery stalls and German-style cafes, perhaps stopping at one of the pubs for an evening drink before returning to Swakopmund Guesthouse.

Although the town may initially seem quiet, it offers a wide range of exciting desert adventures. Climb towering dunes, go quad biking, dune boarding or even skydiving in a desert environment; a boat ride on the other hand will take you along the scenic coastline for an insight into the abundant marine life of this cold but fertile ocean.

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Leave Swakopmund behind today and head south to the renowned Namib-Naukluft National Park, a pristine wilderness reserve at the heart of the vast Namib Desert. Drop your rental vehicle off and board your light aircraft transfer. A driver will meet you at the airstrip on arrival to transfer you to camp.

Arrive at the eclectic and luxurious Kulala Desert Lodge, set surrounded by spectacular scenery. Settle in before enjoying a guided nature walk or a trip out to the renowned Sossusvlei Dunes – said to be the highest sand dunes in the world.

Visit the NamibRand Nature Reserve, situated south of Sossusvlei and boasting some of the most striking scenery in Namibia, which includes dunes, grassy plains and mountain passes.

Be on the lookout for desert-adapted animals like elephants, oryx and, if you are very lucky, even lions: there is more life here than you think and you will learn about how wildlife has evolved to adapt to these harsh circumstances.

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After a final hearty breakfast at Kulala Desert Lodge, head back to the airstrip for your light aircraft transfer back to Windhoek International Airport. Here you will connect to your ongoing travel arrangements.