Namibia Wild Desert Road Adventure

Windhoek ~ Otjiwa ~ Twyfelfontein ~ Swakopmund~ Sesriem ~ Dead Vlei ~ Sossusvlei

11 Days / 10 Nights

Welcome to Namibia!

Day 1

After arriving, you will be warmly welcomed by your Private Guide. Settle into The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection, your home for the night before your epic Road Trip begins!

Windhoek

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the Capital. The city is clean, and well-organized, with a Colonial Legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the old fort Alte Feste, the 1896 built Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.

The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia

The Weinberg Windhoek is a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel in Windhoek, Namibia, part of the Gondwana Collection Namibia. It sits on the prestigious Am Weinberg Estate in the upscale Klein Windhoek suburb, blending historic charm with modern elegance

"Weinberg" means "vineyard" in German. The Hotel wraps around a Heritage Building with iconic Architecture, creating inviting Courtyards. It emphasizes old-world splendor, modern amenities, and sophisticated atmosphere—ideal for Wine Lovers with an extensive Wine List.

Basis: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

After a hardy African Breakfast, set out with your Private Guide on your Namibia Adventure! On your way to Otjiwa Thorn Bush Tented stop periodically to enjoy the vastness of Namibia.

Arrive at Thorn Bush in time for Lunch and an Afternoon Activity, following which enjoy Sundowners and Dinner. Rest well for your next day of Otjiwa Adventure!

The Otjiwa Collection

The name "Otjiwa" comes from a local language meaning "a beautiful place." Set amidst the unspoiled beauty of Namibia’s oldest Game Farms, a privately managed area where Wild GameAanimals are Bred, Raised, and Conserved.

Otjiwa is the ultimate holiday destination for those in search of an authentic African Experience. The Ranch is a veritable treasure trove of African Wildlife and boasts a variety of some 25 Wildlife Species that freely roam its 12 000 hectare expanse of true African Bushveld. Home to rich Bird life, including the majestic African Fish Eagle.

Please note: The best Birding Experiences at Otjiwa occur in March, during Migration.

Thorn Bush Tented Camp

Thorn Bush Tented Camp offers an authentic, immersive Safari Experience, where luxury and adventure come together in perfect harmony. The 10 spacious Tented Suites are designed for ultimate comfort and privacy.

Each Suite features a Private Wooden Deck overlooking the tranquil Riverbed, allowing you to relax and immerse themselves in the stunning surroundings. Each Suite has a Kol Kol Wood Burning Hot Tub, for peaceful Nights under the Namibian Stars. Enjoy the comfort of Air-Conditioning, a luxurious Ensuite Bathroom, and an Outdoor Shower where you can embrace Nature in the most serene way.

Dining at Otjiwa Collection is seasonsonal and thoughtfully curated. Menus change every four months and inspired by the Seasons and fresh Harvest from Otjiwa's Montreal Garden.

Basis: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and 2 Activities Per Guest, Per Day
Drinks: All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Activities Include:

Game Drives

Rhino Tracking on Foot

Sundowner Drives

Horseback Riding

Night Drives

E-Biking

Cooking Classes

Spa Treatments

Ombu Village tours

Day 3

After Breakfast, set out for a full day of Activities and Fine Dining.

Day 4

After Breakfast and saying good-bye to your new Friends at Otjiwa, set out for Twyfelfontein.

Along the way to Mowani Mountain Camp, stop off at Erongo Mountain Winery. Erongo Mountain Winery is situated along the Omaruru river at 1200 meters above Sea Level and surrounded by the beautifully rugged Mountains of Namibia’s Erongo Region.

Here you will explore enjoy Lunch and their special Ondjaba Whiskey, made on site. Harkening back to the Scottish Tradition of using peat, the truly a one of a kind Whiskey, Ondjaba’s grains are smoked in Elephant Dung, which is mostly grass. This award winning Whiskey is one of the most unique products produced in Namibia.

After a day of Travel, settle into your room. After a Private Sundowner on your Deck, head to join your Guide for Dinner. He’ll map out the plans for your Twyfelfontein Experience.

Basis: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Drinks: All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Twyfelfontein

Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of Rock Art in Africa. ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab Valley, flanked by the slopes of a Sandstone Table Mountain.

It was this spring that attracted Stone Age Hunters over 6,000 years ago. During this time the extensive group of Rock Engravings and Paintings were produced. There are  over 30 different Sacred Ritual Sites of the traditional Hunter-Gatherer Communities.

Mowani Mountain Camp

Derived from Swahili, "M'Wane, meaning "Place of God", the name was chosen to reflect the Camp's serene, almost spiritual setting in Damaraland, Namibia.

Dwarfed by massive Ochre Boulders, the Camp is absorbed into the landscape, making it one with our shared History of Life in this Prehistoric Land. Every soft curve or ragged edge frames the landscape differently, as if you are seeing it for the first time, every time.

With only 15 thatched roof, tented Chalets, each opens up to take in the magnificent Views. Although the evening breeze keeps the Camp cooled at Night, there is Air-Conditioning and Fans in each Chalet. The Chalets have a view either across the Valley or over a Boulder-Strewn Valley.

Basis: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, and
Drinks: All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 5

Start out early for a Morning Nature Drive. Explore this ancient and arid Landscape, searching for Iconic Photographs and Desert Adapted Flora and Fauna, especially the Namibian Desert-Adapted Elephants.

Enjoy Rusks and Coffee under the Camel Thorn Tree. Your Guide will introduce you to unique Flora, such as Springbok Salad. Take as long as you like, this is your Safari.

Return to Camp. Shower and Rest before Lunch.

In the Afternoon, head out to see the Anciet Rock Art. Departing Mid-Afternoon, your Guide will take you to see the Twyfelfontein Rock Art,. You will explore this diverse Landscape of Ancient Damaraland, filled with Geological wonders.

Discover Namibia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein - known for being one of the largest and oldest collections of San Rock Art Engravings in the World!

After returning to Mowani Mountain Camp, enjoy your last Sundowner in this Landscape, like no other on Earth.

Day 6

Drive to your respite for 2 nights in beautiful coastal city of Swakopmnund, Your Guide will point out places of interest along the way and will make time for suitable comfort breaks en route. 

Swakopmund

Set along Namibia's scenic coast, Swakopmund is known for its relaxed Beach Vibes, Colonial Architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly Desert Terrain. Swakopmund was founded in 1892 as the main harbor for German South-West Africa (the official name for Germany's Colonial Territory). The Seaside Town is often described as being more German than Germany. Swakopmund is the Capital of the Skeleton Coast Tourism Area.

Swakopmund has a mild desert climate, with the temperature varying little during the year. The town sees only about 20 mm of rain around the year; instead, thick fog is a frequent occurrence. This is also why the Namibian coast is infamous for its shipwrecks. In addition to bringing the moisture needed for the vegetation, the fog is also liable to lower the temperature to below +10°C in the winter.

The Strand Hotel

Your homebase for the next two nights, The Strand Hotel, is located at the promenade with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Strand Hotel Swakopmund features a spa and gym, restaurants and bars. It offers a 24-hour Front Desk. The contemporary style and appearance of the Strand Hotel is a gentle historical reminder of both German and Namibian Interior and Exterior Architectural Designs. There are 3 Restaurants on location.

Basis: Bed & Breakfast

During your Roadtrip, you will visit the World’s largest Breeding Colony of Cape Fur Seals (Arctocephalus pusillus). Located in Cape Cross Seal Reserve, you’ll find home to approximately 80,000 to 100,000 of these seals. Having ears, they are grouped with Sea Lions in the Eared Seal Family (family Otariidae). This number increases in the Breeding Season months of November and December to over 200,000.

There is no rush. Take your time capturing these fascinating creatures!

Please note, the smell shifts with the Seasons. You may wish to bring a Neck Gaitor, to cover your Mouth and Nose.

Day 7

Relax and explore the area in and around the town and Walvis Bay. Your Guide will be take you on a a City Tour and can take you to the Lagoon at Walvis Bay, and onwards to the Wetlands for some Birding and Photography.

Day 8

After Breakfast, your journey takes you into the heart of the oldest Desert in the World, the Namib, to the vicinity of the legendary Sossusvlei. Namib Outpost is situated southeast of Sesriem and is surrounded by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains, with views of the dunes to the west.

Sesriem

Sesriem Canyon is located approximately 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park.

The Tsauchab River has shaped the Canyon over millions of years, and it is one of the few places in the area that holds water all year round. The early Afrikaans explorers in the region named the canyon after the fact that they had to use six (“ses”) leather straps (“riem”) tied together to create a rope long enough to lower buckets into the canyon below, in order to fetch water.

Namib Outpost

Within the 7,000 hectares of private Nature Reserve Namib Outpost offers relaxed hospitality with a natural atmosphere.

Enjoy the impressive Panoramic View either from your room, the main house with Restaurant, Lounge and Pool Terrace imposingly set at the foot of a Mountain. Or take the hike up to the amazing Sundowner viewpoint.

Staying in the Superior Suite offers the exclusive option of Sleeping Under the Stars, aka “Star Bathing”.

Basis: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, and Lunch
Drinks: All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Day 9

After early Morning wakeup with Rusks & Coffee, head to Namib-Naukluft National Park. Photograph the “Namib Sand Sea” as it sparkles in the Sunrise. World-famous Sossusvlei is the name of an enormous Clay Pan, flanked by a field of famous towering Sand Dunes that flush red in the early Morning Sun. Close to the Sossusvlei Pan is Dead Vlei, another Pan where water once flowed. However, all that remains now are the skeletons of Camel Thorn Trees that reach up out of the Earth.

Namib Desert

The Namib Desert is commonly referred to as the world’s oldest desert as it has been around for about 43 million years. Part of the desert, towards the center, incorporates the Namib Naukluft Park, which is the largest park in Namibia and also the third largest in Africa. The park these days, is a combination of the Namib Desert Park and the Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park as well as sections of the Diamond Area. The combination of all these areas adds up to about 50 000 square kilometers. The Naukluft Mountain area was initially created as a sanctuary for the Hartmann’s Mountain zebra. In 2013, a large part of the desert became a UNESCO World Heritage site under the name of “Namib Sand Sea”.

Sossusvlei

Situated in the largest conservation area in Africa (the Namib-Naukluft National Park), Sossusvlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular and best-known attraction. Characterized by the large red dunes that surround it, Sossusvlei is a large, white, salt and clay pan and is a great destination all year round. The dunes in this area are some of the highest in the world and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light. Sossusvlei literally translates to “dead-end marsh”, as it is the place where the dunes come together preventing the Tsauchab River to flow any further, some 60km east of the Atlantic Ocean. However, due to the dry conditions in the Namib Desert the River seldom flows this far and the pan remains bone-dry most years.

Dead Vlei

Close to Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei is a clay pan characterized by dark, dead camel thorn trees contrasted against the white pan floor. The pan was formed when the Tsauchab River flooded, and the abundance of water allowed camel thorn trees to grow. However, the climate changed, and the sand dunes encroached on the pan, blocking the river from reaching the area. The trees are estimated to be approximately 900 years old, however they have not decomposed due to the dry climate. Dead Vlei is at least 1km walk from the parking lot so be sure to take drinking water with you.

Following your early Morning Hikes, your Guide will serve you a delicious Breakfast, under the Camel Thorn Trees that dot the Desert.

Head back to Namib Outpost for some much deserved R&R. Lounge by the Pool, get a Massage, or simply nap in your Day Bed.

Day 10

Wake up in your Star Bed to Balloons coming over the Mountains. Have a leisurely Breakfast.

Make your way back to Windhoek for one last night at The Weinburg.

Basis: Bed & Breakfast

Along the way, stop to Photography the Sociable Weavers, whose nests can get Width of up to 10 Meters and Height up to 3 Meters.

Day 11

After a hardy African Breakfast, your Guide will transfer you to Hosea Kutako International Airport.

Safe Travels Home!
We look forward to your next African Adventure!