Des dunes in the Kaokoland Mountains


Trip description

With unique, breathtaking, breathtaking landscapes, between desert, ocean, savanna and mountain, Namibia is an ideal destination for lovers of infinite spaces. This program is loaded and has a lot of kilometres. Its advantage is to cover the country fully and to see all regions, from the most touristic to the remotest. Some areas require a 4 x 4. It is possible to add a day by this to make the program a little more elastic, bringing the stay to five weeks.

Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek

Day 2: Kalahari Desert, refuge of the Oryx Gazelle and the Meerkat

Day 3: Road to Fish River Canyon

Day 4: Visit Fish River Canyon

Day 5: En route to Aus, discovery of wild horses

Day 6: Direction Lüderitz, mirage city

Day 7: On the road to the Namib desert

Day 8: Sossusvlei red dunes

Day 9: The Atlantic coast, towards Walwis Bay

Day 10: Swakopmund or Walvis Bay, seaside resort

Day 11: Swakopmund or Walvis Bay, discovery of marine fauna

Day 12: Visit to the Cape Cross Reserve

Day 13: Damaraland, an essential stopover

Day 14: Visit of the archaeological site of Twyfelfontein

Day 15: Safari in the Damaraland: see the elephants in the desert

Day 16: Direction, capital of Kaokoland

Day 17: At the meeting of the Himba people

Day 18: Epupa Falls, the little Victoria Falls

Day 19: Epupa Falls, discovery and activities on the Kunene River

Day 20: En route to Etosha

Day 21: Etosha National Park, wildlife sanctuary

Day 22: Safari in Etosha National Park

Day 23: Safari in Etosha National Park

Day 24: Directorate Rundu, border town with Angola

Day 25: Caprivi band in Zambezi, near the Zambezi River

Day 26: Zambezi National Park and the spectacular Victoria Falls

Day 27: Mahango Nature Reserve

Day 28: Grootfontein, stop before Waterberg Park

Day 29: Waterberg National Park

Day 30: Return to Windhoek in the day

Day 1 : Arrival in Windhoek



Arrival formalities, car rental, last reservation and purchase of equipment if necessary.




Day 2 : Kalahari Desert, refuge of the Oryx Gazelle and the Meerkat



Departure in the morning to the Kalahari, arrival in the early afternoon. Walk or drive to discover the beauty of the red dunes. Animals circulate freely, you can observe herds of antelopes (springboks, oryx), or wildebeests, as well as a crowd of meerkats, a species close to mongooses, typical of the Namibian deserts.




Day 3 : Road to Fish River Canyon

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Continue south with a stop at Quivertree Forest and Giant's Playground, not far from Keetmanshoop and arrive at Fish River Canyon at the end of the day.




Day 4 : Visit Fish River Canyon

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Visit the largest African canyon and the second largest canyon in the world since Hobas.




Day 5 : En route to Aus, discovery of wild horses

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En route to Aus and discovery of wild horses, the only of the African continent.




Day 6 : Direction Lüderitz, mirage city

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Direction Lüderitz to spend a day there: on the program, boat trip, discovery of Diaz Point and the ghost town of Kolmanskop.




Day 7 : On the road to the Namib desert

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A long day of road towards Namib Naukluft park.




Day 8 : Sossusvlei red dunes

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Rise at dawn for the ascent of red dunes in Sossusvlei, photo stop at Dead Vlei and visit the canyon of Sesriem.




Day 9 : The Atlantic coast, towards Walwis Bay

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On the way to the coast and Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. Afternoon shopping and relaxation in the city of Swakopmund, dinner at the restaurant and sunset on the sea.




Day 10 : Swakopmund or Walvis Bay, seaside resort

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Plan your activities according to your interests: visit Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes flow into the ocean, sandboarding, quad biking, paragliding, 4x4 in the dunes, visit the city centre, the offer is vast. Book a time for shopping and, in the evening, sit down at one of the many restaurants, a rare opportunity in Namibia.




Day 11 : Swakopmund or Walvis Bay, discovery of marine fauna

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Pelicans, sea lions and dolphins are numerous in the region. A boat trip from Walvis Bay will allow you to observe them up close.




Day 12 : Visit to the Cape Cross Reserve

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120 kilometres from Swakopmund, thousands of fur seals live in the Cape Cross Reserve. Smelly, impressive and funny.




Day 13 : Damaraland, an essential stopover

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Head for Damaraland with a stop at Cape Cross on the way. Visit at the end of the day to the White Lady rock site at the foot of Brandberg Mountain.




Day 14 : Visit of the archaeological site of Twyfelfontein

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Direction Twyfelfontein and visit of the archaeological site and the various geological formations in the vicinity.




Day 15 : Safari in the Damaraland: see the elephants in the desert



Day in the Damaraland to hunt the rhinos or elephants of the desert (registration with its lodge or camping).




Day 16 : Direction, capital of Kaokoland

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Road day by taking the C 35 asphalt road to arrive near Opuwo. Night in accommodation on the road.




Day 17 : At the meeting of the Himba people

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The road to Opuwo is taken with a visit to a Himba village (organized by the Nacobta).




Day 18 : Epupa Falls, the little Victoria Falls



Heading for Epupa Falls, the last few kilometres are more difficult, but you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and its wilderness.




Day 19 : Epupa Falls, discovery and activities on the Kunene River

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The Epupa falls on the Kunene River mark the border with Angola. A whole host of activities are possible in the region: rafting, canoeing, crocodile watching, we won't get bored.




Day 20 : En route to Etosha

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Resumption of the road with a stop between Ruacana and Oshakati for the night.




Day 21 : Etosha National Park, wildlife sanctuary



Direction Etosha arriving by the lowest entrance, the north entrance, or road to Namutoni.




Day 22 : Safari in Etosha National Park



Two full days, from sunrise to sunset, in the park, looking for the big four (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards), alone or with a guide.




Day 23 : Safari in Etosha National Park



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Day 24 : Directorate Rundu, border town with Angola



Direction, accommodation on the river side.




Day 25 : Caprivi band in Zambezi, near the Zambezi River

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Arrival in the Zambezi region and stop in Mudumu, first crossing Bwabwata Park and overnight in the vicinity of Mudumu.




Day 26 : Zambezi National Park and the spectacular Victoria Falls



Full day in the national park, preferably organized by an agency because the roads are very bad. From there, it is possible to extend the stay to Victoria Falls or return to Windhoek to complete the tour of the country in 30 days.




Day 27 : Mahango Nature Reserve

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Return by the B8 to Mahango. Boat trip along the river, fishing or visit to the park.




Day 28 : Grootfontein, stop before Waterberg Park

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Overnight on site before heading back to Waterberg Park the next day.




Day 29 : Waterberg National Park

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Before making the last stop, visit the Hoba meteorite, then head for Waterberg National Park. On a plateau 50 km long and 16 km wide, 150 m above the plain, in addition to the still fascinating landscapes, you will be able to observe with a little luck many rare species (black hippotragues or black antelope, Roman antelopes, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs...). Hiking or game drive in the park.




Day 30 : Return to Windhoek in the day



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