From the Namib Desert to the Okavango Delta

You will receive a warm welcome at the airport in Windhoek. You will spend the first night a little south of the capital in Mariental, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. The town serves as the commercial and administrative capital of the Hardap region. Spend the sunset in a private game reserve in the Kalahari and enjoy a chilled drink while you let your gaze wander over the red dunes.

Today you will continue into the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. For a huge sand desert, however, its landscape is very varied, with the red dunes of Sossusvlei being one of the scenic highlights. It is a salt-encrusted clay depression surrounded by huge sand dunes. The dunes reach heights of up to 300 metres, making them some of the highest in the world. In the heart of Sossusvlei, you can walk to the impressive Dead Vlei and climb a dune to enjoy picturesque views. Visit the Sesriem Canyon or take a hot air balloon ride and marvel at the desert from the air.

You will spend the next two nights in the capital of the Erongo region, on the South Atlantic coast. The townscape of the small town is characterised by numerous historical buildings from the German colonial era: wide streets, German street names, German pubs, cafés and bakeries. Swakopmund offers many tourist attractions such as good restaurants, a beautiful city promenade, an aquarium and much more. There are also numerous excursion options available here, such as a trip to Walvis Bay or Cape Cross.

Today we continue northwards to Damaraland. In the Twyfelfontein Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you can marvel at impressive rock paintings estimated to be between 2,500 and 6,000 years old. If you would like to learn about the traditional culture and way of life of the Damara, the indigenous people of Namibia, you can visit the Damara Living Museum.

You continue northwards to the Ongava Game Reserve. You spend the next three nights in one of the largest and most exclusive game reserves on the southern border of Etosha National Park. Lions, zebras, antelopes, rhinos and many other wild animals call this reserve their home. You are guaranteed an authentic bush experience on over 30,000 hectares. In addition to nature walks, guided game drives are offered on the property or in the Etosha National Park.

The journey continues to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, where you will spend the night before boarding your flight to Botswana the next morning. Windhoek is a quiet and well-organised city with a colonial German touch. German restaurants, German customs - the German tradition is reflected everywhere. Mixed with African traditions and roots, Windhoek offers a unique atmosphere and a relaxed lifestyle that makes the city so endearing.

Your time in Namibia is coming to an end and an adventure in the Okavango Delta in Botswana awaits you. From Windhoek you fly to Maun and from there you continue directly to your luxurious lodge in the heart of the famous Okavango Delta. It is one of the world's largest inland deltas and is home to an incredible variety of wildlife. The landscape, possible activities and game viewing vary considerably depending on the season and water level, as well as where you are staying in the delta. Some areas consist of large stretches of dry land, so the focus is predominantly on land activities (e.g. game drives) and thus on large animal viewing. Lodges located on islands far inland in the delta concentrate more on water activities such as mokoro excursions, safaris on foot, boat trips, fishing and bird watching.

Your adventure in Africa is coming to an end. After a last, delicious breakfast with a view of the breathtaking landscape, you fly back to the international airport and start your journey home from there.