Today your flight departs for Namibia, the land of endless expanses.

Welcome to Windhoek! Your tour guide will meet you at the airport. Upon arrival in Windhoek, you'll enjoy a hearty brunch to fuel your excursion. A short city tour will give you your first impressions of the Namibian capital, including its Christ Church and historic train station. Afterwards, you'll visit the Penduka women's initiative and learn how tablecloths and bedspreads are made. You'll even have the chance to try your hand at fabric painting. You can then relax at your accommodation. Brunch and dinner are included in the price. Londiningi Guest House: Londiningi Guest House promises you a home away from home. Located in a quiet part of Windhoek, you'll be pampered by your hosts, Reney Horn and Jaco Miljo. The ten rooms are decorated in warm colors and lovingly adorned with tapestries and other local handicrafts. Towels and linens are handmade by women in a local self-help project. From the terrace, you can look out onto the garden with its shady palm trees and turquoise pool.

A winding road leads you through the stark landscape of the Auas Mountains. At Krumhuk Farm, you'll visit Aris Primary School. In remote farming areas, institutions like this are often the only access to education for the children of farmworkers. You'll gain insight into school and boarding life. Rehoboth marks your arrival in the homeland of the Baster, a group of descendants of the Khoikhoi and white settlers. From there, you'll continue over the Remhoogte Pass to your lodge. In the afternoon, you'll hike at the foot of the vibrant red petrified dunes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. At lunchtime, you'll dine at Conny's Restaurant, where you can enjoy dishes like chicken curry or bobotie, a meatloaf prepared in the style of the Baster people. Your Namibian-German host, Günther, took over Conny's a few years ago. He brews African coffee for his guests and has set up a Qigong and yoga hall. Your visit contributes to improving the local community. Namib Desert Lodge: Nestled on the edge of the vibrant red dunes of the impressive Namib Desert lies one of Namibia's most beautiful lodges. Namib Desert Lodge invites you to dine on terraced slopes offering panoramic views of the towering rocks of petrified dunes. The two swimming pools provide a tranquil retreat for guests, while the illuminated waterhole attracts oryx and springbok. The colorful sunsets and starry nights spent in blissful silence are unforgettable.

Take a sunset drive through the Namib Desert Lodge nature reserve. Experience the contrast between the approximately 18-million-year-old petrified dunes and the two- to three-million-year-old sand dunes. Here, silence and timelessness are palpable. The drive lasts approximately 2.5 hours and is available from September to March. During the other months, it may not be possible due to the earlier sunset, depending on your arrival time at the lodge. Your tour guide will inform you in advance of your arrival in the Namib Desert whether the drive will take place. The price is NA$935 per person (valid until October 31, 2026) or NA$1,000 per person (valid until October 31, 2027).

Even before sunrise, you'll set off for the dunes of Sossusvlei, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The last five kilometers to the vlei are covered in a 4x4 shuttle. You'll walk through the dunes and can even try to climb one of the sand dunes, some reaching up to 350 meters high. Then you'll wander through Dead Vlei, with its dead acacia trees that are over 500 years old. In the afternoon, a 30-minute dune drive in a 4x4 awaits. At the end of the day, enjoy the spectacular starry sky and listen to the sounds of the desert. Breakfast and dinner are included. You'll enjoy your breakfast package right in the heart of Sossusvlei. Look forward to it! When you depart for Namib Dune Star Camp, your suitcase will remain at Namib Desert Lodge. Your luggage will be stored there safely. We recommend taking only the essentials. A small, foldable travel bag is ideal. Namib Dune Star Camp: The Namib Dune Star Camp is idyllically situated amidst a stunning dune landscape, far from civilization, north of Sesriem. The nine chalets are nestled into the spectacular scenery of the Namib Desert. The wooden chalets feature large windows and utilize solar energy. For a night's sleep, simply roll your bed out onto the wooden deck under the open sky. The main building houses the restaurant and is the social hub of the camp. Located on the edge of a dune, it boasts a spacious wooden deck with breathtaking views of the stunning desert landscape and the petrified dunes in the distance. We wish you "Lekker Slaap" (sleep well).

You'll enjoy a leisurely half-hour drive through the dunes, then cross the Namib-Naukluft National Park. A change of scenery follows as you reach the Atlantic coast. Your first destination is the port city of Walvis Bay. The lagoon there is a birdwatcher's paradise. By early afternoon, you'll arrive in Swakopmund, arguably the most German-influenced city in Namibia. The cityscape is characterized by numerous colonial buildings. Many are built in the Art Nouveau style, which was fashionable during the colonial era, and lend Swakopmund a very special charm. You start your day with a hearty breakfast at the Namib Dune Star Camp. Sea Breeze Guesthouse: At Sea Breeze Guesthouse, Charlot and Bennie Liebenberg reliably ensure that their guests have everything they need. From this guesthouse in Swakopmund-Vineta, a quiet area north of the town center, you can walk to the beach in just a few minutes. Precious stones like jade, aquamarine, and garnet inspired the names of the rooms, which are harmoniously decorated in the color of their respective stones.

Take a scenic flight this afternoon over the desert and the shipwrecks of Conception Bay. The flight in a Cessna 210 lasts approximately 2 hours. A minimum of 4 participants is required, and the price per person starts at NA$8,625 (including airport tax), depending on the operator. Upon request, you will be picked up by plane in Sesriem or Solitaire and dropped off in Swakopmund after the scenic flight. The time and pick-up location will be arranged individually. This is a popular alternative, as it saves you the dusty drive and allows you to spend more time in Swakopmund. The minimum number of participants is 2. The price per person depends on the number of guests and varies depending on the provider: for 2 guests: approx. NA$18,500 / for 3 guests: approx. NA$12,333 / for 4 guests: approx. NA$9,250 / for 5 guests: approx. NA$7,400 (each price includes airport tax).

Stroll through the coastal town with its cafes or browse the woodcarvers' market for small souvenirs. Perhaps you'll try the local specialty, biltong. This seasoned dried meat is available everywhere in many varieties. Walk across the old jetty, a landmark of the town, and venture out a little way into the sea. That's when you'll really get that seaside resort feeling. Breakfast is included. In the evening, we recommend dining at a seafood restaurant by the sea (not included in the price). You will stay in the same accommodation as the previous day.

Take a catamaran trip in Walvis Bay to a large seal colony at Pelican Point. You can observe dolphins, seals, and various seabirds up close. A snack (fresh Atlantic oysters and appetizers) and South African sparkling wine are served. The trip lasts approximately 3.5 hours (departing around 8:30 a.m. and returning around 12:30 p.m.). The price is NA$1,450 per person. Transfers from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay and back cost NA$330 per person (minimum of 2 guests). Alternatively, choose the Living Desert Tour in Dorob National Park. This exciting tour through the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay focuses on the "Life Cycle of the Namib Desert." An adventurous drive across the dunes concludes the tour. The tour lasts approximately 5 hours (starting around 8:00 AM, ending around 1:00 PM). The minimum number of participants is 2, and the price is NA$1,050 per person. Cash payment: This activity can only be paid for in cash on site. Alternatively, join the Township Cultural Tour in the afternoon. Together with your English-speaking guide, you will explore the township in Swakopmund. How do the residents live here? Where do they shop? Immerse yourself in their daily lives and learn about the Damara and Herero people. Along the way, you will visit a kindergarten, explore local markets, and sample local delicacies in a restaurant. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours (starting around 3:00 PM, ending around 6:00 PM). The minimum number of participants is 2, and the price is NA$900 per person.

Today we head into the mountains. Along the route between the Ugab River and the village of Uis, you'll have excellent views of Brandberg, which the Herero people call Omukuruwaro: Mountain of the Gods. At the Ugab River, you'll make a brief stop to see the Herero women sewing. Your accommodation offers a peaceful and relaxing retreat. Your afternoon wildlife viewing in an open 4x4 vehicle concludes at a special viewpoint with stunning mountain views and a magnificent sunset. Breakfast and dinner are included. Gelukspoort Guest Farm: Crissi and Frank Glöditzsch are an infectiously cheerful host couple at Gelukspoort Guest Farm. They have lovingly renovated the over 100-year-old farmhouse in the Fransfontein Mountains and expanded it into a botanical oasis with beautiful luxury chalets and a garden. A bar and lounge with a fire pit and a pool are just as much a part of the experience as the illuminated waterhole and the elevated hides for wildlife viewing. A dream location between Twyfelfontein, the Petrified Forest, and the Etosha Pan.

Goodbye, Fransfontein Mountains, and welcome to Etosha. A short break at your accommodation, then it's time to go on a game drive. Elephants, oryx, lions, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and black rhinos: they all live in Etosha National Park. You'll seek out various waterholes for observation, as these are popular with antelopes and elephants and offer excellent photo opportunities. You won't leave the park until just before sunset. Breakfast and dinner are included. During wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park, the air conditioning in the tour minibus / safari bus is switched off. Etosha Village: Located directly adjacent to Etosha National Park, just outside the Andersson Gate near Okaukuejo, Etosha Village offers comfortable bungalows arranged in the style of an African village. Large windows and private verandas create a truly immersive experience, making you feel like you're right in the heart of the bush. Take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or indulge in a sumptuous buffet dinner.

Take an afternoon guided safari in an open vehicle in Etosha National Park. The safari usually runs from 2:00 PM until just before sunset, depending on the time of year, between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The minimum number of participants is 4, and the price per person is approximately NA$1,290. Or you can take an afternoon drive to watch the sunset on the lodge grounds. Enjoy breathtaking views of this sea of mopane trees along the way. The setting sun transforms the surroundings into a magnificent sea of colors. The minimum number of participants is 4, and the price is NA$485 per person. Or go on a stargazing tour and discover different constellations in the southern sky. The minimum number of participants is 2, and the price is NA$400 per person. Stargazing takes place only in good weather. The safari in an open vehicle takes place as an alternative to the safari in a travel minibus / safari bus included in your trip. Depending on the number of guests, you will travel in a safari vehicle with space for 9 or 24 guests. In addition to you, other international guests may also participate in the safari.

Today you're back in Etosha, this time exploring the eastern part of the park and the salty, white pan that shimmers even from afar. You'll make frequent stops at waterholes, where you can observe springbok, zebra, oryx, and elephants bathing and drinking. Your last stop will be at the Klein Namutoni waterhole, where you'll often see the small Damara dik-diks along the roadside. In the afternoon, you'll head to your accommodation. Breakfast and dinner are included. Seidarap Guesthouse: Seidarap Guesthouse is a small, lovingly run accommodation. The friendly host, Saskia Harteveld, eagerly awaits your arrival. A special feature of Seidarap is its huge, wonderful garden, home to what is probably the only jackfruit tree in the country. A staircase leads to the pool, situated on a raised deck, offering panoramic views of the Otavi Mountains. In the evenings, the kitchen conjures up delicious dishes, accompanied by locally grown vegetables and sophisticated salads featuring ingredients grown on Seidarap.

A special encounter awaits you today with the Ju/Hoansi-San, the oldest ethnic group in southern Africa. You will visit a museum village near their modern settlement, recreated as it was during the time of their free nomads. Together with the San, you will take a walk where you will learn how to find water and which roots they use for medicine. They will show you how to make fire, set traps, and hunt in the traditional way with bows and arrows. Breakfast, a picnic in the open air and dinner are included. You will stay in the same accommodation as the previous day.

After a leisurely breakfast, we'll travel past picturesque hills through the communal farmland of the Herero people in the Otjozondjupa region, back to the central Namibian highlands. We promise you stunning scenery, a welcoming atmosphere, and delicious food. Breakfast and dinner are included. Upon arrival on Onjala, your tour guide will say goodbye. For the next two days, Zelda and Heiner Soltau, along with their team, will take care of you. Onjala Lodge Lodge Rooms: Onjala Lodge, managed by Heiner Soltau, is imaginatively and seamlessly integrated into a 4,700-hectare nature reserve, offering free rein to mountain zebras, giraffes, ostriches, kudus, and other members of the antelope family. In the main building, the balconies of the eleven lodge rooms overlook the vast plains and small mountain formations typical of the Namibian landscape. A hiking trail, cozy seating areas, refreshing pools, and Zelda Soltau's revitalizing steam showers, massages, and treatments at the ZenSations Spa complete your stay. Onjala also includes the Onjala Community Project. Loving childcare and a comfortable community center make daily life easier for Onjala staff.

Do you want to harmonize body, mind, and soul? Pamper yourself with a massage and/or manicure by Zelda Soltau or one of her team members at the ZenSations Spa in Onjala Lodge. A booked treatment includes access to the sauna, steam room, and outdoor whirlpool (approx. 45 minutes). Here's a selection of what's on offer: Ultimate Relaxation (Head, Hand, and Foot Massage, approx. 60 minutes): NA$1,090 / Hot Stone Therapy (Back, Neck, Face, and Head Massage with Hot Stones, approx. 60 minutes): NA$1,190 / Africology Deep Cleanse Facial (Deep Cleansing Facial, approx. 60 minutes): NA$990 / Africology Copper & Hot Stone Treatment Manicure (Manicure including shoulder massage, approx. 75 minutes): NA$750 / Wood Oven Sauna (Wood-fired sauna with essential oils, approx. 60 minutes): NA$250 / Steam Therapy (Steam Therapy, approx. 30 minutes) (without additional treatment): NA$290. All prices are per person and valid until November 30, 2026.

There's plenty on offer for your stay at Onjala. A walking safari right on your doorstep will bring you face to face with the small and large inhabitants of the African thornbush savanna. You might even spot giraffes, mountain zebras, and kudus. Another highlight: a game drive through the nature reserve in an open 4x4 vehicle. You'll spend two hours searching for oryx, springbok, and ostriches. Onjala stands for authentic wildlife viewing and immersive nature experiences in a tranquil setting. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the price. You will stay in the same accommodation as the previous day.

You have half a day to stroll through the Onjala grounds one last time and say goodbye to the lone warthog, the majestic secretary bird, and the sweeping views. Or you can spend the remaining time relaxing by the pool. Then you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home from Windhoek. Until next time in wonderful Namibia! Breakfast is included. Your room on Onjala is available until 10 a.m. today. You can use the changing room with shower to freshen up before your departure.

Embark on an approximately two-hour safari in an open 4x4 vehicle through the Onjala Nature Reserve in search of antelope, zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife. The price is NA$800 per person (valid until November 30, 2027). Alternatively, choose a guided walking safari through the nature reserve and discover antelope, zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife. This tour lasts approximately two hours. The price is NA$490 per person (valid until November 30, 2027).

With a suitcase full of impressions, you return and continue your journey to your hometown.