Your adventure mapped
– 2 Nights in Mariental – Kalahari Anib
– 2 Nights in Sossusvlei – Namib Desert Lodge
– 2 Nights in Swakopmund – The Delight
– 2 Nights in Damaraland – Damara Mopane Lodge
– 2 Nights in Etosha South – Etosha Safari Lodge
10 Nights in total from NAD 22 585 PP (Contact for live rates)
Explore the highlights of Namibia at your own pace. Enjoy 10 nights of 4 star luxury at all the quirky Gondwana lodges.
This itinerary starts and ends in Windhoek with a rental vehicle included
Included
- 10 x Breakfasts
- 10 x Night’s Accommodation
- 11 x Days Vehicle Rental (Nissan Double cab 4×4) or can be upgraded to Toyota Hilux
How to get started?
Your journey begins
2 nights in the Kalahari at Kalahari Anib Lodge
Kalahari sunsets....
Start by heading south through the hills of Windhoek towards Kalahari Anib Lodge The lodge celebrates the natural elements of earth, wood and fire in an elegantly stylish display.
Kalahari Anib Lodge lies like a lush green oasis in the midst of red Kalahari dunes. The restaurant and chalets are arranged around a shaded courtyard with a large swimming pool. 36 rooms with a private veranda are available for tour groups. For individual travellers there are 19 rooms, set slightly apart, with views of the open savannah and with a separate swimming pool. Located about 30 km northeast of Mariental the lodge makes for a perfect stopover on the way south.
Included: Bed & Breakfast
Your adventure continues
2 nights in Sossusvlei at Namib Desert Lodge
Namib Dunes...
To the Namib Desert. Cut across the width of the country from east to west via Maltahöhe and Büllsport (or take the more scenic route from Maltahöhe via the Tsaris Pass), and make your way to Namib Desert Lodge at the foot of a range of impressive 20-million-year-old fossilised dunes. Don’t miss the afternoon drive to a pristine spot on the crest of a fossilised dune for a view of the awe-inspiring desert landscape
Namib Desert Lodge is located 60 km north of Sesriem on the C19 (Sossusvlei Area).
Set below striking fossilised dunes, the comfortable lodge provides a spectacular experience of ancient desert. 65 rooms, two swimming pools and a waterhole are surrounded by sandy splendour. Breathe in the grandeur on a sunset drive and feel the earth underfoot. Relax in the arms of the Namib.
Included: Bed & Breakfast
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2 nights in Swakopmund at The Delight
Coastal delight...
First stop after you leave Namib Desert Lodge is Solitaire to fill up with fuel and sample a slice of their popular apple pie. Then it’s a desert drive through the fascinating scenery of the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons before you reach the palm trees of Walvis Bay. Once back on the tar, the 30km drive to Swakopmund takes you on a mesmerizing journey between the icy Atlantic Ocean and Namib Desert dunes. Unwind and refresh at the end of the day in the warm and uplifting atmosphere of the Delight hotel.
The Delight Swakopmund is located at the corner of Theo-Ben Guriab Avenue and Nathaniel Maxuilili Street in Swakopmund.
Amongst the town’s captivating contrasts and old traditions, Gondwana’s Delight is a fresh breeze in the desert. A refreshing, relaxing, modern, light and airy establishment to uplift and inspire. Effortless and comfortable, with the distinctively warm and welcoming Gondwana service and charm, your stay is always a memorable experience.
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2 nights in Damaraland at Damara Mopane Lodge
Beauty of rocky landscapes...
Follow the salt road along the coast northwards towards Henties Bay, before heading inland on the gravel to Damaraland via Uis and the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. As you near the Ugab River, look out for the striking Herero women with their colorful stalls. Your overnight stop, Damara Mopane Lodge, is 30km east of Khorixas. Built in a semi-circular labyrinth design with a turquoise pool at its center, the lodge is a lovely and charming surprise. Each chalet has its very own garden with fresh vegetables, sunflowers, and the occasional scarecrow peeking out. Stroll up the koppie in the late afternoon to watch the sunset and appreciate the expansive view over the mopane woodland before the inviting aromas of dinner call you back to the lodge. An alternate tarred route from Swakopmund leads inland from the desert and northwards to Damaraland via Karibib, Otjiwarongo, and Outjo.
Built in the wattle and daub style under Mopane trees and connected by a labyrinth of paths, the main building and chalets of the lodge look like an African village. The walls are adorned by copies of the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein. Each of the 60 double-room chalets (with air conditioning) sits in a vegetable and herb garden surrounded by a low wall. The gardens supply fresh ingredients for supper, which consists of a starter followed by a delicious buffet. There is a swimming pool for chilling out and a viewing point for relishing sunsets. The lodge at the gates of Damaraland is ideally suited for excursions to Twyfelfontein (130 km), the Petrified Forest (70 km), and the Vingerklip rock pillar (50 km).
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2 nights in Etosha South at Etosha Safari Camp
Welcome to Etosha...
In the heart of the country, Etosha National Park is reached via Outjo, a convenient place to stop for fuel, coffee and snacks. Don’t linger too long though, Etosha is waiting. After checking in to Etosha Safari Camp, if time allows, drive the 10km into the national park to sit at the large Okaukuejo waterhole, which is often frequented by wildlife, or take a drive to the surrounding waterholes. For those just wanting a siesta, put your feet up and relax with a book at the lodge pool. Etosha Safari Camp’s colorful Shebeen restaurant has become a highlight on travelers’ itineraries. Modeled on Namibia’s ‘shebeens’ (informal township bars) of old, it’s an enjoyable lively venue. The dinner feast is enjoyed outside in the courtyard to the sounds of the musicians strumming their guitars and singing local melodies.
Etosha Safari Camp is located 10 km south of Andersson Gate on the C38 (Etosha National Park).
Tap toes to an African beat in the novel Oshebeena Bar and relax at this friendly Camp, 10 kilometers from Etosha National Park. 50 chalets, shaded by Mopane trees, and a grassy campsite provide a comfortable home from which to explore the abundant animal kingdom. Legendary.
The END OF THE ROAD….for now
