Namibia: Desert Landscapes Journey

After arriving at Windhoek Airport, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to the comfortable Galton House.

Depart Windhoek early, traveling by 4WD through the Khomas Hochland Highlands and descending the Great Escarpment into the Namib Desert. The following morning, arrive before sunrise at the Namib Naukluft Park’s well-known dunes of Sossusvlei and the Deadvlei pan to experience them in early light.

This morning there is an opportunity to take to the skies for an optional sunrise balloon flight. After breakfast, depart Dead Valley Lodge and travel northwest through the Namib Naukluft National Park’s desert landscape. The following morning, after an early breakfast, continue along the coast to Walvis Bay for a kayaking trip to view cape fur seals, dolphins, pelicans, flamingos, whales, leatherback turtles, and sunfish.

Today we will be setting off to the wonderfully diverse region of Damaraland. Passing by the Brandberg – Namibia’s highest mountain which peaks at 2,573 m above sea level – by way of a game drive taking time to view game along the way. The next day we will spend the morning on a 4WD excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab and Huab River valleys, hoping for a sighting of the elusive desert adapted elephants that inhabit the area.

Early this morning, we will head to the Ongava Game Reserve located in Etosha National Park. Exploring the area by game drive in a purpose built open game-viewing 4WD and accompanied by an Ongava ranger. The following day we will enjoy two guided game drives in Etosha National Park.

We will leave early today and head south to visit Okonjima’s AfriCat Day Centre to to conclude your safari. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation, a wildlife sanctuary which focuses on the research and rehabilitation of Africa’s big cats.