The Whole Namibia In One Tour is a 16 day accommodated tour that is a combination of the 7 day Southern Namibian Tour and the 9 day Etosha Park and Namib Coast Tour. This safari will visit all the traditional highlights in Namibia's southern and northern regions. The southern leg includes The Fish River Canyon, Luderitz and the sand-dunes at Sossusvlei, in the Namib Desert. The northern leg visits The Etosha National Park, flanked either side by a trip to the picturesque holiday town of Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast, and the semi-desert region of the mountainous Erongo region. In the south enjoy:

• Dordabis. With a visit to the oldest Karakul weavery in Namibia.
• The Kokerboom forest. The quiver tree gets its name from the San practice of hollowing out the tubular branches of Aloe dichotoma to form quivers for their arrows, known as 'Choje' to the indigenous Bushmen People.
• The Fish River Canyon. The 2nd largest canyon in the world, with the longest interior river in Namibia. Its flow is now just a trickle compared to the immense volume of water that flowed in ages past.
• Kolmanskop. The ghost town and former mining village, developed after discovery of diamonds and was built like a German town. Now it's just you, lots of sand, abandoned houses, a few plants and the howling winds!
• Luderitz. The first German settlement in Namibia, named after the merchant Adolf Luderitz from Bremen, who bought this area in 1883.
• Sossusvlei & Namib Desert. Though they are very harsh, they are a delicate ecosystem with a surprising amount of life living around and underneath the dunes. Keep this in mind when roaming around and driving in the area.
• Walking down the path to the Sesriem Canyon, where the walls start rising around you.

Northern highlights include:

• A landscape that varies from rugged mountains and rocky outcrops, to sand-filled valleys and endless vistas of plains.
• The Welwitschia mirabilis, a plant that lives for more than 1,000 years, endemic to the Namib Desert.
• A champagne boat cruise, with fresh oysters.
• The Erongo Mountains - home not only to a vast array of bird life, but also plant, reptile and mammals that are endemic or near endemic to Namibia.
• The 35m high pillar of sedimentary rock, the Vingerklip, (Finger Rock) one of the most impressive rock formations in Namibia.
• Etosha National Park, one of the major sanctuaries for wildlife in Africa. The area was proclaimed a game reserve as far back as 1907. The size is 22270km2 and it consists mainly of bush and grass savanna. This type of landscape provides excellent opportunities for game-viewing at the numerous waterholes or in the open countryside.
• The Hoba Meteorite, thought to have landed less than 80,000 years ago.
• A wide variety of animals at Wabi Game Lodge including white rhino, leopard, cheetah, brown hyena, water buffalo, roan antelope, sable, waterbuck, nyala, red letschwe, giraffe, zebra and even hippos.

Day 1: Windhoek - Gochas

Guests will be collected from their accommodation in Windhoek at around 07h45 and the tour heads south-easterly via Dordabis and Uhlenhorst. The route continues on via Stampriet and on to Gochas, the tour now well within the Kalahari Desert, with it's characteristic low red dunes dominating the landscape. The day ends with an afternoon nature drive.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Kamelruhe Guest House

Day 2: Gochas - Canon Lodge

The day starts with a drive along the Auob River, via Koes and to the Kokerboom Forest (Quivertree Forest) near Keetmanshoop. Before proceeding past the Naute Dam to the Canon Lodge which is situated near to Namibia's famous Fish River Canyon. The lodge itself has been built amongst enormous boulders, designed to blend in with the natural environment.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Canon Lodge

Day 3: Fish River Canyon - Aus

You are now at The Fish River Canyon, an area that has a typical semi-desert climate. It features a gigantic ravine, in places almost 550 metres deep, and is the 3rd most visited tourist attraction in Namibia. From the canyon the drive goes via Seeheim and Aus, passing through a fascinating landscape of bizarre rock formations and endless desert plains. Ostriches are kept near the main area of the Desert Horse Inn, which are a source of enjoyment and interest for younger and older members of the family alike.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Desert Horse Inn

Day 4: Luderitz

A day visit to Luderitz. The much-photographed Namib Feral (wild) Horses can often be found in the area around Klein Aus Vista, so look out for them grazing on either side of the road on the way. Also capture the combination of high yellow grass and mountains, a superb photographic opportunity. This small harbour town is perched on rugged black rock, offset by the deep blue waters of the bay, and is surrounded by bays, coves and fjords. During the morning, walk knee deep in sand through the houses of the Ghost Town of Kolmanskop, where diamonds were first discovered in Namibia. After a day's sightseeing in the town, it's back across the Namib Desert plains to Klein Aus Vista
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Klein Aus Vista

Day 5: Aus - Hammerstein

From Aus its northwards, winding your way through the loneliness of the Schwarzrand towards Maltahöhe, passing alongside the impressive Tiras and Nubib Mountain ranges, whilst heading for the overnight stopover. Hammerstein Lodge is nestled between the Nubib and Tsaris mountains, edging ever closer to the red sand sea dunes at Sossusvlei.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge

Day 6: Sossusvlei

An early departure on an excursion to the Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, a large clay pan in the centre to the Namib Desert, set amid huge piles of sand known as star dunes. Sossusvlei is one of the major highlight in Namibia. The afternoon is set aside for a dune drive.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge

Day 7: Namib Desert Lodge - Windhoek

The last day of the southern leg departs the Namib Desert and drives via Remhootge Pass to Rehoboth, for lunch at the Oanob Dam, an area characterized by stony hills, sandy valleys and mountains. Arrival in Windhoek is scheduled for the late afternoon at the Safari Court Hotel which offers a free hourly shuttle service into the Central Business District (CBD) and Maerua Mall and it's a convenient location for shopping, banking and medical facilities.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Safari Court Hotel

Day 8: Windhoek - Swakopmund

Travel from Windhoek across the rolling hills of the Khomashochland at an altitude of more than 2,000m above sea level, down the Gamsberg Pass into the Namib, the oldest desert in the world. After a short rest (lunch packs), the tour proceeds through the Namib-Naukluft Park, passing the water-holes Ganab and Hotsas where ostrich, springbok, oryx and mountain zebras are frequent visitors. Then it's on to the Welwitschia Plain, to see the Welwitschia plant, a living fossil, only found in the Namib Desert, which occurs here in large numbers. Drive on to the so called 'Moon Valley' - a fascinating rock formation millions of years old and arrival in Swakopmund is about sunset.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Eberwein or Beach Lodge or other Swakopmund accommodation

Day 9: Walvis bay & Swakopmund

After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise with champagne, fresh oysters and snacks on board. Return to Swakopmund and in the afternoon, take a city tour and spend the rest of the day at leisure. There are plenty of shops and banking facilities in town, with a good range of restaurants and bars.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Eberwein or Beach Lodge

Day 10: Swakopmund - Erongo Region

Departing Swakopmund after breakfast, it's straight on to the tarred road towards the town of Usakos. This drive takes us through a rocky section of the Namib Desert, past the Spitzkoppe Mountains before proceeding to the beautiful Erongo Mountain area, arriving in time for a late afternoon sundowner drive. Ai-Aiba Lodge is set amongst a massif of granite rock boulders, and the view overlooking the Erongo Mountain Nature Conservancy, is simply stunning.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Ai Aiba Lodge

Day 11: Erongo - Vingerklip

An early morning start with a 3hr drive in an open vehicle in and around the lodge, to see some of the numerous pre-historic rock-paintings. Afterwards it's northbound through the area of Damaraland to the Ugab Valley, to the overnight stop of Vingerklip Lodge. The lodge nestles in a valley, near the rock formation from which it derives it's name. The area has several walking trails and the short walk from the lodge to the Vingerklip can be a rewarding experience.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Vingerklip Lodge

Day 12: Vingerklip - Etosha national Park

Today the safari leaves the Damaraland region and heads towards the famous Etosha National Park, arriving around lunch time. There will be a first game-viewing drive in the afternoon. Overnight in double rooms with shower/bath/toilet. Sit around the open campfire in the evening and catch up on all the latest travel gossip and adventures.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Gateway Lodge/ Toshari Inn, Halali or a similar Etosha Lodge

Day 13: Etosha

Full day game-viewing in the Etosha National Park. The Etosha Pan, which the park is named after, is approximately 6000km2 in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha means 'place of dry water, or 'large white place.' Lunch break in between. There are often large herds of 50 elephant or more, quite often walking down the middle of the road. The search is a little harder to find lion and hyena. Overnight in double rooms with shower/bath/toilet. Jump in the lodge's pool to cool down from the hot, Namibian afternoon sun.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Gateway Lodge/ Toshari Inn, Halali (or similar)

Day 14: Etosha

A game drive before departing and proceeding towards Tsumeb, (generally pronounced 'SOO-meb.' The Place of the Frogs) to the Hoba Meteorite, which has never been moved because of it's large mass, (it weighs over 60tons.) Overnight in double rooms with shower/bath/toilet. Wabi Game Lodge nestles at the edge of a dry riverbed, embedded with Camelthorn trees.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Wabi Game Lodge or Frans Indongo Lodge

Day 15: Etosha - Waterberg Area

Wake up in a setting against the backdrop of the massive Waterberg Plateau and it's unique sandstone formations, which in the brilliance of the evening lights, appears to be on fire. Early morning game-viewing including a drive to the plateau on the grounds of the lodge. Guests can expect to see a wide variety of animals. A highlight of the day is enjoying the sunset at 'Hippo Pool'.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Wabi Game Lodge or Frans Indongo Lodge

Day 16: Windhoek

Return to Windhoek via Okahandja and visit the graves of the Herero chiefs and of the German Schutztruppe. Arrival at Windhoek is late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast

Included

Tour in a group with an English speaking driver / guide.
Porterage & park-entrance-fees

Excluded

Beverages
Items of a personal nature
Tips
Travel Insurance

Route & Accommodation

The itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change - for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated.