Kaokoland Guided Tour

Arrival at the Windhoek International Airport. Here you will be met by your personal Guide/Driver for the following 15 days. He/she will welcome you and assist you with your luggage before we proceed to Windhoek, the Capital of Namibia.

Check-in at Hotel Thule.

A short sight-seeing through the capital of Namibia. Windhoek is considerably enhanced by stately historic buildings in German architectural style of the turn of the century. We visit these old buildings, which lend a singular charm to the city, including the historic seat of government also known as the ‘Tintenpalast’, which means palace of ink in German. Right next to the Tintenpalast, the Christuskirche with its graceful sphere provides the city with a striking landmark. The white – walled Alte Feste, which was once a fort and now a museum, reflects the history of the country. Windhoek lies 1650m above sea level. The population of Windhoek consists of only 300 000 people which nevertheless makes Windhoek the largest city in the country.

Overnight stay: Hotel Thule or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 310.2 km

After a hearty breakfast we drive via Rehoboth and Maltahöhe to the Sossusvlei Lodge. Check-in and time at leisure (optional you can take part in the activities offered at the lodge).

Overnight stay: Sossusvlei Lodge or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 310.2 km

Early morning departure to Sossusvlei. You have the opportunity to climb one of the highest sand dunes in the world.

Sossusvlei is a dune wonderland, with towering dunes up to 300m high surrounding a huge, dried-up pan. Dunes extend as far as the eye can see and their rich tints vary from pale apricot to vivid reds and oranges. During a good rainy season the Tsauchab River flows into the pan which creates a heaven for water birds. Even during the dry season, oryx, springbok and ostriches can be seen feeding off the sparse vegetation along the water course.

Afterwards we drive to the Sesriem Canyon.

At the entrance to Sossusvlei is Sesriem Canyon, where centuries of erosion have incised a narrow gorge about 1km in length. At the foot of the gorge, which plunges down for 30m to 40m, are deep pools of water which become replenished after good rains. Sesriem derives its name from the time when early pioneers tied six lenghts of rawhide thongs together to draw water from these pools.

In the later afternoon return to Sossuvlei Lodge and relax at leisure at the swimming pool after an extraordinary day.

Overnight stay: Sossusvlei Lodge or Similar (DBB)

Today we will drive via Solitaire and Walvis Bay to Swakopmund, on arrival we will do a short sightseeing tour.

Swakopmund is much loved by Namibians as a welcome respite from the inland heat. It is also popular amongst visitors because of its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 1892 during the period of German colonial rule, it served as the territory’s main harbour for many years. The distinct German colonial character has been well preserved and today many of the old buildings serve a useful purpose. The Woermann House (1905) now houses an art gallery. The Woermann Tower was used in earlier times to see if ships came into the harbour. Other old interesting buildings are: „Die Alte Kaserne“, „Hohenzollern Haus“, and the Railway Station Building.

Check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. We will enjoy dinner tonight at the Hansa Hotel.

Overnight stay: Hansa Hotel or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 345.8 km

Breakfast at approximately 06h45 in the morning, afterwards we drive to Walvis Bay for the dolphin cruise.

08h30 – A 3 hour long dolphin cruise in the lagoon of Walvis Bay will put you into another world. Some pelicans and flamingos might be spotted – often dolphins and seals swim alongside the boat with the possibility of some seals jumping into the boat to be fed. 12h00 – Light lunch with snacks, oysters and champagne will be served.

In the afternoon we return to the Hotel and spend the rest of he day at leisure. Dinner will be enjoyed at one of the fine restaurants in Swakopmund.

Overnight stay: Hansa Hotel or Similar (DBB)

After a hearty breakfast we will depart via Uis to Damaraland. Today we explore this unique and mysterious place.

Twyfelfontein, meaning doubtful fountain, which lies to the west of Khorixas, resembles a large, open-air art gallery. This treasure house of rock engravings left by stone-age artists is regarded as one of the richest collections in Africa.

South of Twyfelfontein is the Burnt Mountain, a panorama of desolation with coloured rocks contrasting vividly against the grey-black surroundings. The Organ Pipes, a mass of basalt slabs in a ravine gouged out by a river, is another geological curiosity in the area.

Overnight stay: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 332.1 km

After breakfast we will depart to Opuwo via Kaokoland. En-route we can opt to make a stop at the Warmquelle, which is a perennial spring.

Kaokoland is one of the last remaining wilderness areas in Southern Africa. It lies in the north of Namibia between the Hoanib River and the Kunene River and offers a variety of landscapes and vegetation, from the Namib Desert in the west to the Mopane forests in the east. The Kunene River is an oasis filled with exotic trees such as the wild fig, baobabs and makalani palms. It is also home to the Ovahimnba tribe, a semi nomadic group of people who still live according to their old customs; other residents include the elusive desert elephants who roam freely in the area.

Check-in at the Opuwo Country Hotel and relax at leisure.

Overnight stay: Opuwo Country Hotel or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 345.2 km

After an early breakfast we will depart to the Epupa Falls Lodge. En-route we will visit a traditional Himba village (or this we can also do the next day).

The Himba are semi-nomadic people and are one of the most photographed ethnic groups of Namibia, due to their unique appearance. The Himba women have a particularly distinctive appearance and can spend several hours on their beauty care every morning, rubbing their bodies with a cream consisting of butterfat and ochre powder which gives the body a reddish tinge. There are about 20, 000 to 50,000 Himba people living in northern Namibia, in the Kunene region. They speak the same language as the Herero and predominantly breed cattle and goats. Clothes, hairstyle and jewellery are all of particular significance to the Himba.

The Epupa Falls is one of Namibia’s prime tourist destinations. The falls are a series of cascades where the Kunene River drops a total of 60 m over a distance of about 1.5 km, dividing into a multitude of channels and forming rock pools. It is possible to swim in these pools, but keep a lookout for crocodiles.

Check-in at the Epupa Falls Lodge where you can enjoy the sunset at the bar on the deck overlooking the Falls.

Overnight stay: Epupa Falls Lodge or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 179.3 km

Today you have time to take part in the activities offered at the lodge, or simply enjoy the mystical landscape and birdlife (4×4 routes, crocodile and birding hikes are available in addition to the very popular sunset activity).

Overnight stay: Epupa Falls Lodge or Similar (DBB)

After a hearty breakfast we will depart back to Opuwo and travel to the Uukwaluudhi Safari Lodge. Check-in, then the rest of the afternoon can be enjoyed at own leisure.

Overnight stay: Uukwaluudhi Safari Lodge or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 256.5 km

Following a delicious breakfast we depart and travel to the Etosha King Nehale Lodge close to the King Nehale Gate of the Etosha National Park.

Overnight stay: Etosha King Nehale Lodge or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 312.2 km

After an early breakfast we will enter the Etosha National Park in our vehicle and spend some time game viewing.

The Etosha National Park, consisting of 22 270 sq km of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, is one of the largest parks in Africa. Its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression of approximately 5000 sq km. For the greater part of the year, the pan is a bleak expanse of white cracked mud which shimmers with mirages on most days.

It is seeing vast herds of game with this eerie „great white place of dry water“ as a backdrop which makes the Etosha experience unique. A total of 114 mammal species are found in the park, including several rare and endangered, such as black rhino and black-faced impala. About 340 bird species occur in the park, of which approximately one third are migratory, including the European bee-eater and several species of waders.

In the afternoon you will have an extraordinary experience whereby you are driven to an exclusive hideout in the park Here you can observe the animals closely at the waterhole, while enjoying a little snack and something to drink.

Overnight stay: Etosha King Nehale Lodge or Similar (DBB)

After a hearty breakfast we will again enter the park for whole day of game viewing before we exit the park at the Von Lindequist Gate to reach the nearby Mokuti Lodge. Check-in in the later afternoon and time at leisure.

The Lodge offers a nice swimming pool, spa facilities and a reptile park.

Overnight stay: Mokuti Etosha Lodge or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 59.8 km

After a hearty breakfast we will return almost back to Windhoek to overnight at the wonderful Okapuka Ranch.

Overnight stay: Okapuka Ranch or Similar (DBB)

Travel distance: 503.4 km

After breakfast, depending on your departure times, your guide will take you back to Windhoek. If time allows you can still do some last minute shopping at the famous Craft Centre, or simply enjoy some coffee before heading to the Airport for your return flight.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Southern Africa!

The best time to visit Namibia is during the dry season, from May to October, when temperatures are cooler, and wildlife is easier to spot in national parks like Etosha.

The drive from Windhoek to Sossusvlei is approximately 310 kilometres, taking around 4 to 5 hours.

Yes, you can climb some of the world’s highest sand dunes in Sossusvlei, including the iconic “Big Daddy” dune.

Etosha is home to over 100 mammal species, including elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras. You can also spot a variety of bird species, including migratory birds.

Swimming in the rock pools at Epupa Falls is possible, but caution is advised as there may be crocodiles in the area.