Highlights of Namibia - Solo Traveller

Depart for Windhoek, Namibia

Depart for your holiday to Namibia, flying from Dublin to Windhoek.

Transfer to Otijwa by Safari Truck

Morning

Upon arrival in Windhoek, you will be met by your guide in the airport. Depart for Otjiwa in our Safari truck, which will be your main mode of transport for the trip.

On arrival check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure to further relax and soak up the African atmosphere.

The transfer from Windhoek to Otijwa will take four hours, approximately (260km).

*Please note 2022 itinerary varies, it is the reverse, starting in Windhoek and finishing in Otjiwa.* This is a small group a maximum of 15 people.

At Leisure in Otijwa

At Leisure

Spend the afternoon unwinding after your journey, take a stroll around the hotel grounds to stretch your legs, relax and soak up the sounds of Africa.

Charge your cameras, polish up your binoculars in anticipation for tomorrows safari.

Dinner is included tonight.

Breakfast is included for each day of your tour.

AfriCat Foundation Tour Otijwa

Morning

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Before lunch we have our first encounter with wildlife on a guided tour of the AfriCat foundation in Okonjima. The AfriCats’s Carnivore Care Centre, rescues and rehabilitates carnivores. The centre offers a second chance in hope that the animals they rescue can be released back in the Okonjima Nature Reserve.

Lunch is included today

Afternoon Safari Drive, Otjiwa Nature Reserve

Afternoon

Discover more of Africa’s hidden treasures with our first safari drive, including a two-hour game drive in search for wildlife in Otjiwa Nature Reserve. Otijwa Safari Lodge is one of the oldest game farms in Namibia, and offers around 25 species, including the white rhino.

After our safari enjoy the evening at leisure before joining your fellow travelers for dinner (included).

Transfer to Etosha National Park East

Morning

After breakfast we transfer to Etosha National Park East, the third biggest park in Africa, the drive will take approximately four hours (322km). The park is home to many species including the endangered black rhino and even leopard. It is also is one of the few places where animals still roam freely and unrestricted by human influence. Relax sit back and enjoy the scenic drive towards our hotel. Lunch is included today.

At Leisure

Afternoon

On arrival to our hotel check in, relax and enjoy your evening at leisure, dinner is included tonight.

Etosha East Safari Game Drive

Morning

Experience more on a four-hour guided game drive, in an open truck, one of the best ways to enjoy a safari and makes a great opportunity for taking photos! Take in the beauty of this natural landscape and the variety of wildlife, in wide open grasslands, large camel thorn and Mopani trees and an enormous salt pan, that can be seen from space! The diverse vegetation accounts for the abundance of wildlife that thrives in the park. Lunch is included today

At Leisure in Etosha

Afternoon

After the excitement of your safari, take time to relax and enjoy your African surroundings.

It may be possible (depending on availability) to book an extra game drive, your guide will be happy to assist you.

Dinner is included tonight.

Full Day Safari drive, Etosha National Park

Morning

Join us on a day of adventure as we transfer from East to South Etosha, enjoying a full day safari in search of all the African animals. The drive will take around four hours (275km), during this time we take the opportunity to search near waterholes, where an abundance of wildlife like congregate, especially in dry seasons. Birders will also love the experience, where more than 340 bird species have been counted in Etosha National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for Black Rhino, Elephant, Lion, Giraffe and even Leopards.

Enjoy a lunch stop in the park along the way.

At Leisure

Afternoon

Check into your new accommodation and enjoy more free time at leisure.

Dinner is included tonight.

Scenic Drive to Damaraland

Morning

Today’s destination is Damaraland!

After breakfast we transfer for the untamed and rugged scenery that is Damaraland; the journey will take around five hours (300 km). Take in the scenic beauty during our drive, with the “Brandberg Mountain” as your backdrop. A stop is included along the way to stretch your legs and enjoy lunch (included).

At Leisure

Afternoon

Arrive in the late afternoon, the rest of the day is at leisure to further enjoy your surroundings.

Dinner is included tonight.

At Leisure in Damaraland

Morning

This morning, enjoy a relaxing breakfast and a sleep in.

For those who want to see more, there is the possibility to book an optional excursion (depending on availability) to the Rock Engravings of the San Bushmen including the Burnt Mountain and the Organ pipes (very similar to the Giants causeway). The rock engravings depict animals and their spoor more than human images. 

Guided Desert Elephant Safari

Enjoy lunch at the lodge before embarking on a search for the elusive Desert Elephant!

Join us as we go in search of the elusive Desert Elephant. The Desert Elephant can only be found in two places in the world, Mali and Namibia. These majestic animals have adapted to their dry, semi-desert environment by having a smaller body mass, longer legs and rather larger feet to other elephants. They have also been designated as a top priority for their protection by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Keep your eyes peeled and cameras ready!

Also included is a visit to Damara Living Museum - Daily routine in a traditional museum, including traditional blacksmith (making of weapons and tools), tanning of leather (production of traditional clothes), jewelry and crafts, dancing, singing and traditional games, Holy Fire and fire making and more.

Swakopmund & Panoramic Orientation Tour

Afternoon

This morning we depart for Swakopmund one of Namibia’s biggest tourist destinations, it will take around five and a half hours (335 km) drive before we will arrive into the coastal town. Swakopmund is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Namib dunes, it was established by German colonists back in the late 1800s and is filled with historic buildings, landmarks, and museums making this town a great place to further explore in your free time.

Lunch is included today.

Upon arrival, experience a one-hour orientation tour of the town before checking in to your hotel in the afternoon.

Explore Swakopmund at your own pace

Afternoon

Your guide will be happy to recommend places of interest for your free time to further explore this town.

At Leisure

Morning

Explore in your own time Swakopmund, take a stroll down to the jetty, enjoy free time on the pier, relax and soak up the atmosphere and views.

There may be the possibility to join in some optional tours:

See more with a three-hour optional Living Desert tour, just outside of Swakopmund in the coastal dune belt. You will learn about some of the life forms that are not always so easy to spot with the naked eye, from Track Palmato Geckos, sand diving lizards, fog basking beetles, Chameleons, snakes and spiders during this three-hour exploration. End the tour with a short dune drive. Duration 3 hours. Your guide will be happy to help book this optional excursion. Please ask for more details.

Mondesa Guided Township Tour

Afternoon

Discover more o Swakopmund with a guided cultural Township tour of Mondesa, this is where a local community lived during the South African administration. The township is a melting pot of all Namibian culture and authentic communities.  

Free time to explore Swakopmund

Morning

Day of leisure, your guide will be happy to advise places of interest and options for you to do today.

There may be the possibility to join in some optional tours:

Experience a half day optional Sandwich Harbour tour. Take a Sandwaves morning tour, in a 4 x 4 vehicle into the lower Kuiseb Delta hummock- duned valleys, salt pans, into Namib – Naukluft Park (where ocean and desert come together) and Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. Enjoy a refreshing stop in the dunes for a glass of sparkling wine and snacks. There will also be photography opportunities along the way for those budding photographers.

Please ask for more details for this pre bookable excursion.

Scenic drive to Sousselvlei

Morning

This morning we head southbound towards Sousselvlei. Located in the heart of the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei has some of the highest sand dunes in the world and can inspire an air of isolation and tranquility. The closer you get to your destination, the higher and redder the dunes become. Todays’ journey will be over five and a half hours (356km).

At Leisure

Afternoon

You will arrive at your lodge in the afternoon.

Rest of your day is at leisure to relax after your journey.

Dinner is included tonight.

Guided Excursion to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and ‘Big Daddy’

Morning

Lets see more of this beautiful country! This morning we depart very early, for a guided excursion into Sossusvlei and the Deadvlei to avoid the heat during the day. We arrive early enough to catch the sunrise and have time for some great photo opportunities. The Deadvlei is beautiful with its stark scenery, orange dunes, white cracked ground and the 900-year-old Camelthorn trees coming out of the saltpan, an iconic image of Namibia! You will also have the option to climb the highest dune “Big Daddy” at 325 meters. It is not for the faint hearted and a tough climb, however you are rewarded with a panoramic view of the Deadvlei. For those who prefer not to climb the dunes, you will have free time to explore around the Deadvlei and take in the natural beauty of the area

Free time to relax in Sossusvlei

Afternoon

After this morning’s early morning start to see the sunrise, we depart the Deadvlei in time for a well-deserved lunch (included).

The afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy your surroundings.

Dinner is included this evening

Windhoek Including a Panoramic Tour

Morning

This morning we depart for the capital Windhoek, the drive will take us approximately five and a half hours (305km). Sit back relax and enjoy the changing scenery as we depart for the city! On arrival we will discover more with a panoramic orientation tour of Windhoek.

There will be a stop for lunch (included) along the way.

At Leisure

Morning

Join us for our final dinner, as we enjoy our last night in this enchanting country.

Depart for Home

Morning

We say farewell with fond memories of our journey through the Highlights of Namibia, with an early morning transfer for our flight home.  

Arrive home from your once in a lifetime safari adventure!