10-Nights Namibia Desert Safari - Tailormade Journeys — CALL

Itinerary Details

1 Arrive Windhoek, Namibia

Palm-shaded parks and Lutheran churches: even at first glance, Windhoek’s architecture has a decidedly German flavor, befitting the origins of this once-colonial desert station. It is no coincidence the capital rises from the ochre sands in the country’s center; this is Namibia's political and cultural heart, where galleries showcase the nation's artistic talent and museums recount the long, winding Namibian story. Your hotel provides your first glimpse of African wildlife with a game drive across the surrounding hills.

Biscuit-hued sands stretch toward the Skeleton Coast at the remote Purros Conservancy. Accessible only by rugged 4x4 or light aircraft, this is safari for the true adventurer. Amid the transient Hoarusib River, a wealth of iconic wildlife roams free, including springboks, and endangered black rhinos.

A unique cultural encounter awaits as you journey into the world of the Himba, Namibia's last nomadic tribe. Mingle with tribal members with ochre-red braided hair and intricate attire, learning about their way of life, from preparing incense to crafting exquisite jewelry.

Explore the raw beauty of the wilderness on scenic drives far off the beaten track, revealing unforgettable panoramas, unique flora and strange rock formations. As you journey through the stunning, inhospitable landscape, keep your eyes peeled for desert elephants.

A private charter flight whisks you to Ongava Private Game Reserve bordering Etosha National Park, where you explore the reserve on an afternoon game drive in search of majestic lions, black and white rhinos, elephants, giraffes and a proliferation of birds. Back at your intimate safari camp on the crest of a hill, witness the drama of the African bush from a sunken photographic hide that lets you observe wildlife unnoticed.

The Okaukuejo area of Etosha National Park reveals the raw power and beauty of the African savanna. On a game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, track lions, elephants, cheetahs, gemsbok, springbok and hartebeest. Later, set out on a bush walk, nocturnal game drive, or when predators emerge to hunt beneath the starry African sky.

Explore the surrounding nature on a guided walk or relax by the pool, enjoying the peaceful setting from the comfort of your camp.

Soar above the Namibian landscape by privately chartered flight, seeing deserted mines, shipwrecks and seal colonies from above. Arriving in the Namib Desert, with its flowing amber dunes, cracked earth and petrified trees, immerse yourself in Sossusvlei, a golden expanse where herds of gemsbok laze in the shadows of mammoth dunes.

From its clay pan to the towering terra cotta dunes soaring 1,000 feet in the sky, Sossusvlei inspires awe on a guided nature drive along the Tsauchab River. Stunning bands of amber, copper and vermillion cut through the arid desert, while meandering streams and craggy outcrops reveal the stark beauty of this harshly beautiful land. Conclude your adventure with a climb up “Big Daddy,” the tallest of the dunes.

Conclude your Sossusvlei adventure with a thrilling balloon flight over the dunes (at additional cost), quad biking expedition or relaxing spa treatment. As night falls, immerse yourself in the magic of the desert with a stargazing experience under one of the world's most spectacular night skies.