Day 1:
Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek (Sun, 11 December)
Day Itinerary
Today upon arrival at the airport, a transfer will be arranged for you (at own cost) and it will drop you off at our offices. You will then meet and greet the team behind the amazing trip facilitation and get your vehicle.
After getting your vehicle, you will then drive to the lodge, where you will overnight.
Accommodation at Arebbusch Country Lodge
Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to aninternational airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, 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 at, including the Alte Feste an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Overnight: Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Located in Windhoek, Arebbusch Travel Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a beautiful natural setting.Accommodation types include luxury accommodation, standard rooms, self-catering accommodation units, luxury tents and caravan/camping facilities. All units have private bathrooms, kitchenettes and barbeque amenities.
Breakfast is included for standard rooms and small self-catering chalets. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, a restaurant, a pizzeria, internet access and conference facilities.
Directions – Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH] to Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Distance: 48.97km
Travel Time: 46 minutes
GPS co-ordinates for Arebbusch Travel Lodge: S 22° 36′ 34.056″ E 17° 05′ 8.765
Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa, Etosha South (Mon, 12 December)
Day Itinerary
Today you will drive to Etosha from Windhoek. Based on the time you will arrive and the energy level you will have,you can go for a game drive (own vehicle) but i suggest you rest and enjoy the surrounding area.
Accommodation at Eagle Tented Lodge
Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. Ongava Private Game Reserve shares the southern boundary with Etosha National Park and offers an array of luxury lodges overlooking picturesque landscapes dotted with abundant wildlife.
The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: game drives, tracking rhinos on foot, guided nature walks, or watching the sunset over the magnificent African landscape.
Overnight: Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa
At Eagle Tented Lodge you stay closer to nature in authentic Safari Tents without compromising on any of the
comfort or luxury of a room.This unique lodge, hosting sixteen comfortable tents (eight Hemingway Safari Tents and eight larger Family Tents) in the hills, offers you an unforgettable stay close to nature! The tents have amazing views over the Epacha Private Game Reserve and since the lodge is situated close to Etosha National Park, it is the perfect hub for additional game viewing within the Park.
Apart from a visit to Etosha National Park, we also offer 4×4 Day & Nights Drives on our own Epacha Private Game Reserve!
After a long adventurous day, you can enjoy a relaxing massage or any other treatments on offer at our Spa at
Epacha Game Lodge.
Directions – Arebbusch Travel Lodge to Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa
Distance: 430.39km
Travel Time: 4:33 hours
GPS co-ordinates for Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa: S 19° 23′ 7.045″ E 15° 41′ 13.340″
Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa, Etosha South
Day Itinerary
Today, your day will be filled with wildlife. You will have a whole day game drive. During this drive, you get to see wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, springboks, girrafes, hyna, Zebra and so on. Etosha National Park is home to the 4 of the Big 5 which are: lion, leopard, rhinoceros and elephant.
After the game drive, you will drive back to the lodge and rest while you are waiting for dinner. After dinner, you will spend the rest of the evening in your rooms or by the swimming pool.
Accommodation at Eagle Tented Lodge
Basis:Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Included:Game Drive
Grootberg Lodge, Palmwag
Day Itinerary
Today after breakfast, you will leave Etosha National Park, making your way to your next destination, which is the Damaraland.
Accommodation at Grootberg Lodge
Palmwag
Palmwag is a nature reserve idyllically located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River, halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha, providing an ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails. Water is scarce in this area, so the river’s presence often lures elephants closer to the camps. The reserve is notable for its unusual species of palm tree, the hyphaene petersiana, and for being home to the largest population of southwestern black rhinos in Africa. Animal lovers can also get a peek at leopard, lion, cheetah, mountain zebra, Angolan giraffe, springbok, kudu, and African bush elephant.
Directions – Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa to Grootberg Lodge
Distance: 209.20km
Travel Time: 3:21 hours
GPS co-ordinates for Grootberg Lodge: S 19° 51′ 4.126″ E 14° 07′ 59.248″
Grootberg Lodge, Palmwag
(Thu, 15 December)
Day Itinerary
Today, you will have a whole day at leisure. There are various activities which one can partake in at lodge.
Accommodation at Grootberg Lodge
Basis
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 6:
Hotel Pension A La Mer, Swakopmund
(Fri, 16 December)
Day Itinerary
Today you will depart to Swakopmund. Driving through the amazing change of scenery, you will drive through the Skeleton Coast Park and en route, you may go and visit the Seal Colony at Cape Cross; Entrance fee required to be paid at the gate.
Accommodation at Hotel Pension A La Mer
Swakopmund
Set along Namibia’s spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open
avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main
harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.
Overnight: Hotel Pension A La Mer
Ideally situated in the heart of the old town in Swakopmund, Hotel Pension A La Mer is a short walk away from the sandy shores of the beach and the historic jetty.
The hotel boasts 46 en-suite bedrooms, all of which are charming in design and range from a standard room to an executive luxury room. All rooms feature breathtaking views and are equipt with Wi-Fi, cable TV, an electric kettle.
Guests can look forward to starting their day with a scrumptious breakfast.
Activities surrounding the hotel include boat and harbour tours, scenic flights, township tours, fishing and hot hair balloon rides.
Directions – Grootberg Lodge to Hotel Pension A La Mer
Distance: 454.03km
Travel Time: 6:03 hours
Hotel Pension A La Mer, Swakopmund
Day Itinerary
Today your day is filled with various activities options you can choose from. Ranging from a Catamaran Boat Cruise., Sandwich Harbour, Mondesa Township Tour, Moon Landscape etc
Accommodation at Pension Hotel A La Mer
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Sossusvlei Lodge, Sesriem
Day Itinerary
Today after breakfast, your day will face the changing of landscape as you will be driving from Swakopmund to
Sossusvlei. Upon arrival, you enter the park and enjoy the late of the afternoon at leisure admiring the magical Namib Desert.
Accommodation at Sossusvlei Lodge
Sesriem
As there is no accommodation at Sossusvlei, visitors to this desert wilderness are likely to end up staying at Sesriem, 65 kilometres away, where camps and lodges serve as a base from which to explore the dunes. Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot.
Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the
ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.)
Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge
Luxury right at the entrance gate to Sesriem Canyon and the famous Sossusvlei Situated at the Entrance Gate to the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei Lodge offers direct access to the towering red
sand dunes, the famous pan of Sossusvlei, the scorched black trees of Dead Vlei and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon.
The Superior Accommodation units at Sossusvlei Lodge feature a patio to enjoy views over the Desert landscapes, a spacious air-conditioned twin-bedded room and a full en-suite bathroom. The Standard Family Units feature two rooms back to back connected by a lockable inter-leading door between the two private bathrooms. An elegant Junior Suite boasts a spacious bedroom, living area, patio with a splash pool, large bathroom and inspiring views.
Experience the true art of Hospitality with the thoughtful touch of attentive staff to contribute to a truly memorable experience. Facilities include a sparkling pool, bar, sundowner deck, beer garden and an al fresco terrace where one can enjoy exquisite food, award-winning wines and magnificent views of the floodlit waterhole.
The Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre provides a range of activities including Guided Excursions to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei, Elim dune walks, Sundowner Trips, Hot Air Ballooning, Scenic Flights and much more to explore the area’s natural beauty.
Directions – Hotel Pension A La Mer to Sossusvlei Lodge
Distance: 345.66km
Travel Time: 4:12 hours
GPS co-ordinates for Sossusvlei Lodge: S 24° 29′ 2.346″ E 15° 48′ 9.473″
Day 9:
Sossusvlei Lodge, Sesriem
(Mon, 19 December)P a g e | 14
Day Itinerary
Today your day will be filled with a lot of dunes experiences. After breakfast, which will need to be very early, for you
to witness the sunrise, you will drive to Sossusvlei dune and Deadvlei. Please make sure you carry at least a 3 liter
water bottle because you will need it when climbing Big Daddy Dune – which is the biggest dune and a lot have
climbing it reaching to the top a “must do” in their in their travelling list.
You will as well go and visit Sesriem Canyon.
Accommodation at Sossus Dune Lodge
Basis
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Included
Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Excursion
Sesriem Excursion
Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek
Day Itinerary
Today you will drive back to Windhoek. Upon arrival, you will be accommodated at Arebbusch Country Lodge.
Windhoek
As previously described
Overnight: Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Located in Windhoek, Arebbusch Travel Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in a beautiful natural setting.
Accommodation types include luxury accommodation, standard rooms, self-catering accommodation units, luxury tents and caravan/camping facilities. All units have private bathrooms, kitchenettes and barbeque amenities.
Breakfast is included for standard rooms and small self-catering chalets. Additional amenities include a swimming pool, a restaurant, a pizzeria, internet access and conference facilities.
Directions – Sossusvlei Lodge to Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Distance: 300.56km
Travel Time: 3:58 hours
GPS co-ordinates for Arebbusch Travel Lodge: S 22° 36′ 34.056″ E 17° 05′ 8.765″
End of Itinerary (Wed, 21 December)
Day Itinerary
Today is the end of your tour.
Today after breakfast, you will drop off of the vehicle back at our offices and a transfer to the airport can be
arranged (at own cost) for your scheduled flight back home.
We hope you have taken lots of pictures and memories, and you had a lot of fun!P a g e | 16
Directions – Arebbusch Travel Lodge to Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]
Distance: 48.78km
Travel Time: 42 minutes
GPS co-ordinates for Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]: S 22° 29′ 12.534″ E 17° 27′ 47.126″
Bed and Breakfast
