It would be wrong to assume that all Namibia's best regions are in the north, actually the south boasts some of the country's most iconic features and arguably the best scenery. On this route you will travel through deserts, past giant sand dunes and around canyons. It will be hard to beat for the desert explorer! Along the way you're likely to encounter plenty of oryx, ostrich, birds of prey and bat-eared foxes if you're lucky and of course wild horses if you are in the Aus area. If there has been rain the roadside flowers can be incredible too.
On arrival in Windhoek you will be transferred to Olive Grove Guesthouse for your first night in Namibia. Later in the afternoon you will be introduced to your vehicle, and briefed on its equipment, the driving conditions, your route and safety issues. Depending on your arrival time, two nights in Windhoek is never a bad thing - giving you plenty of time to recover from your flight and get prepared for your safari.
Today you have the morning to stock-up on supplies for the trip ahead, before setting off to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch for your first night's camping. There is a pool, 4x4 trails and one hell of a view!
You will drive further south today and stay the night at this simple but very nice campsite where you can take an informative guided tour to see the well preserved Mesosaurus fossils, ancient quiver trees and striking dolorite rock formations.
Today you drive to Fish River Lodge where you will stay for two nights. Situated on the western rim of the Canyon, making the most of the beautiful vistas, the Fish River Lodge has been built in harmony with its stark, striking surroundings. You can take the walking trails along the rim of the canyon, relax in the lodge enjoying the view and take a dip in the very refreshing pool.
Today you drive west to stay in a lovely rustic stone chalet at Klein Aus Vista for two nights. This is a great place to do some trekking or mountain biking and is also a good base to explore from. You can go on the look out for the wild horses this area is famous for and maybe visit the 'ghost' town of Kolmanskop left behind after the diamond mining industry moved on.
Tonight you will stay at this beautiful little campsite on a privately owned biosphere reserve at the edge of the Namtib Desert. The well spaced campsites are shaded by camelthorn trees and owners Thorston and Linn will give you a warm welcome.
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Continuing your journey northwards, you will be staying at the stunning Noois'hof guest farm located within the 25,000 hectare Sinclair Nature Reserve for the next two nights. With an atmosphere of peace and privacy and incredible views of the surrounding desert, at this wonderful homely guest farm you can enjoy wholesome farm style meals en famille, nature drives and walks, e-biking or just lazing by the pool.
This morning you head to NamibRand Family Hideout, which has just three campsites on a farm in the heart of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Surrounded by exceptional desert and natural beauty this is a fantastically private and peaceful place to camp.
This is one of the most unique establishments in the Sossusvlei area and only half an hour from the Sesriem gate, making it an ideal place to stay when you are visiting the highest dunes in the world! Nature drives, quad biking and hot air ballooning are all on offer while based at this castle-like oasis.
Leaving Sossusvlei, drive further north to Tsondab Valley Lodge located on a private nature reserve where you'll be surrounded by red dunes and camelthorn savannah. This wonderful and exclusive camp is a great place to relax and from which to explore the 'Hidden Canyon' and the 'Blue Marble Mountains'.
Today you will drve through the Spreetshoogte Pass with its impressive views to camp at Namibgrens Guest Farm. The friendly team will welcome you to explore the natural wilderness here, whether that is hiking to viewpoints on an escarpment overlooking the Namib Desert or meandering along the 4x4 trails between the granite outcrops.
In a beautiful and remote area, the unique Eningu Kalahari Lodge is a great place to spend your final night in Namibia. A floodlit waterhole draws oryx, kudu and impala and if you're really lucky you'll spot one of the resident porcupines or some meerkats!
Make your way back to Windhoek airport in time for your flight home. You will hand back your vehicle and have your trip debrief at the airport, prior to boarding your flight. Safe journey home!
Over the years we have researched and refined the list of vehicle equipment that we provide. The equipment is identical in every vehicle but we always ensure you have the essentials for each country and its respective driving conditions.
All our itineraries are tailor made, but here are some of our favourite routes and camp combinations.
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