Tour Overview
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of the South, where rugged canyons, vast deserts, and rocky plateaus await. Under a canopy of clear skies and stars that seem almost within reach, we invite you to embark on this unforgettable adventure with us.
Departs: Sunday mornings from Windhoek
Returns: Saturday afternoon in Windhoek
Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Aus - Lüderitz - Namib - Ai-Ais - Orange River - Kalahari Namibia - Quiver Tree Forest
Tour Highlights
✔ Gamsberg Pass, Namib Naukluft Park
✔ 4x4 Sossusvlei Excursion & Dune 45
✔ Aus & Desert Horses
✔ Kolmanskop, Lüderitz
✔ Rosh Pinah, Ai-Ais Hot Springs
✔ Quiver Tree Forest, Giants Playground
✔ Rehoboth
Can this tour be combined with others? Yes, it can!
The 7-day Namibia's Wildlife & Art safari, which departs on selected Sundays, would make up part of our 14 day All-around Namibia.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Sesriem Campsite
Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite o/s Meals: Lunch & Dinner Distance: 310 km
A short drive through the City as we head out towards the Gamsberg, a table-topped mountain which on clear days, has some stunning views of the distant Naukluft Mountains, the area we are headed to for the next few days. Our drive takes us through farmland and reserves, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and down the Remhoogte or Spreetshoogte Pass - the escarpment drops down to meet the desert floor as we arrive at our campsite in the Sesriem area.
It is such a magical area for sundowners, as your gaze takes in the Naukluft Mountains and a small section of the dune belt. This evening, as you sit around a crackling fire, your gaze is drawn skywards to the blanket of stars, an area that is good for the soul! Rest well tonight, as tomorrow is a very early start.
Collection time: 08h00 – 08h30
Day 2: Sesriem Campsite
Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite o/s Meals: Lunch & Dinner Distance: 120 km
The world-famous Naukluft area is one of our most versatile conservation areas, of which you will see a small portion being Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. This is one of our most visited areas by international tourists. It is a magical area where you can experience the feeling of vastness and isolation with dunes that are some of the highest in the world. A photographer's dream as the early morning light plays with colours from apricot to red, and there is no better place than Dead Vlei to experience this as the dunes drop down to meet a white clay pan dotted with the skeletons of ancient camelthorn trees.
Mid-morning as the temperatures rise, we travel back to camp where we can relax at the swimming pool. During late afternoon we'll take a hike down into the Sesriem Canyon. We're spoiled with another night of tranquillity and star gazing.
Day 3: Desert Horse, Campsite near Aus
Accommodation: Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite o/s Meals: Full Board
Distance: 380 km
Some consider the route we're taking today to be one of the most scenic in the south, it's all gravel road driving as we head south through the NamibRand Nature Reserve through undulating desert landscape. Small towns are few and far between in this region; it's a sparse landscape, yet it supports wildlife. Our campsite for the next two nights is magical with giant camelthorn trees, space and open landscapes, there are several hiking trails, and a lookout point from where to watch the sunset - one that you will remember!
Day 4: Aus - Lüderitz - Aus
Accommodation: Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite o/s Meals: Full Board
Distance: 240 km
Diamonds and Wild Horses! We'll be away from our campsite for most of the day, travelling to the coastal town of Lüderitz with its old-world sleepy atmosphere - this town has weathered the frenzy of the diamond rush. In the Forbidden Zone (Sperrgebiet) is the ghost town of Kolmanskop, once one of the richest communities in Namibia, abandoned for many years and now reclaimed by the Namib Desert.
On our way back to Aus, we'll stop at Garub, where the wild horses are most often seen; we may even see them during the early morning next to the road.
Day 5: Camping in the Fishriver Area, Ai-Ais
Accommodation: Camping at Ai-Ais / Hobas o/s Meals: Full Board Distance: 340 km
Down to the mining town of Rosh Pinah and then head down to the Orange River; Our border with South Africa. Travelling through the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Trans Frontier Park, we'll wend our way upstream; this is a very scenic road, and there are no towns/settlements along this section of the river.
We'll arrive at our campsite in the late afternoon, either at Ai-Ais or Hobas.
Day 6: Fishriver Canyon - Kalahari Desert
Accommodation: Campsite in the Kalahari o/s Meals: Full Board Distance: 472 km
Sunrise at the Fish River Canyon! A visit will be made to the viewpoint on the northern end; this is probably the most photographed area of the Canyon with its awe-inspiring vistas - nothing to impede your view as far as the eye can see. Renowned as one of the largest canyons globally, it spans roughly 160 kilometers (100 miles) in length, with widths reaching up to 27 kilometers (17 miles) and depths plunging to 550 meters (1,800 feet).
This magnificent canyon was shaped approximately 500 million years ago, likely as a result of various geological processes, including tectonic movements and erosion. Afterwards we are on our way to a remarkable destination, the Kalahari, known for its striking red sands and expansive grassy plains. While it may not have the same fame as the Namib Desert, the breathtaking beauty of the sunset here makes it an experience you won't want to miss.
Day 7: End of Journey
Distance: 280 km Meals: Breakfast & Light Lunch
A leisurely morning as we wend our way through the Kalahari area to the city of Windhoek.
Arrival: 15h00 – 16h00
What's Included
✔ Professional guide
✔ Camp assistant (dep. On no of Participants)
✔ All transport whilst on tour
✔ Meals as specified
✔ Camping equipment (does not include sleeping bag / pillow / stretcher)
✔ National Park entrance fees
✔ Campsite fees
What's Not Included
✕ Sleeping bag – can be rented for a daily fee of NAD 50.00
✕ Stretcher - can be rented for a daily fee of NAD 60.00
✕ Pillow & towel
✕ Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks & bottled water
✕ Personal travel insurance – compulsory
Clients must ensure that passports, visas or other travel documents are valid for the duration of their stay in Namibia and other areas included in tour. The company will entertain no complaints related to invalid travel documentation.
