Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Kunene River, Etosha Park

DAY 1 - You will be met upon arrival at Windhoek International Airport from your international flight and transferred to Windhoek Country Club. 15:00 city Tour. Overnight at Windhoek Country Club.

DAY 2 - 06:30 transfer to Eros Airport for an early morning flight to Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft Park. Sossusvlei is reputed to have the highest dunes in the world. The view of the shadow-lined dunes from the air is well worth seeing. We land at Sesriem from where an excursion by vehicle into the dunes is undertaken. The dunes reach heights of 300m and more, for those inclined and fit enough to climb them. After a picnic lunch among the dunes we fly along the coast via Conception Bay to Swakopmund. After landing and refuelling at we continue with a low-level flight north along the Skeleton Coast past the seal colony at Cape Cross for a light picnic snack near the beach. After lunch we cross the desert by aircraft to the Ugab formations, a nearly lifeless 'moon landscape' of numerous black ridges, in stark contrast to the white desert floor. From here we cross to our camp Kuidas in the Huab Valley where we stay for the night. Amongst the rocks within walking distance of the camp are ancient rock engravings.

DAY 3 - After breakfast we depart by Landrover to explore the colourful red lavas and yellow sandstones of the Huab River formations and to be introduced to the ecological aspects of this environment with its wide diversity of flora and fauna. This includes the Welwitschia mirabilis, a tree that has been dwarfed by the rigours of the desert climate. We have lunch at our Huab camp before we depart by aircraft along the coast for Terrace Bay in the Skeleton Coast Park. The most prominent shipwrecks along this part of the coast are the Montrose and Henrietta, still relatively intact. At Terrace Bay we access the roaring dunes by Landrover, which has always proved to be a stimulating experience. We also visit the beach with its profusion of multi-coloured pebbles consisting of agates, lavas, granites and others. Interesting to see are old whale bones scattered along the beach above the high tide mark. We return to the airfield and continue north to our camp Purros in the Hoarusib Valley where we stay for the night.

DAY 4 - After breakfast a scenic drive along the Hoarusib Valley to visit a settlement of the nomadic Himba people. We might be lucky enough to come across the desert-dwelling elephant which frequent this valley. A planned encounter is unfortunately not possible. From here we continue north along the Skeleton Coast by aircraft to the perennial Kunene River on the Angolan border. The Kaiu Maru shipwreck and pieces from old sailing vessels lie scattered along this part of the coast. From the airfield we take a scenic drive by Landrover to our favourite lunch site. After lunch we continue through the mountains and dunes of the Hartmann Valley, which extends to the Kunene River, arriving at our camp next to the river in the late afternoon, where we spend the last night.

DAY 5 - An early morning boat trip on the Kunene River as it flows through scenic desert landscape, observing bird life and some crocodiles. Birds vary from aquatic species on the perennial waters, to endemic desert varieties and those which inhabit dense river vegetation. After the boat trip we depart by Landrover through the mountains of the Hartmann Valley to a shaded lunch spot. After lunch we fly to Halali, the camp in the centre of Etosha National Park were we arrive around 16:00 and transferred to the camp for check-in. If you so desire you will be taken just after arrival on a game viewing drive in the general Halali region. Your guide knows the area intimately and will take you to places for optimum game and bird viewing, returning to camp around sunset. Otherwise you may want to relax at the pool digesting your impressions from the previous days. 19:30 meet your guide at the restaurant for dinner. This camp offers an illuminated waterhole at which you can sit safely within the confines of the camp. For photographers: use film for Tungsten light or a video camera. So, after dinner you may want to take a chance and see what may come to the water after darkness has set in. But don't forget, breakfast is at 7:00 the following morning

DAY 6 - After breakfast departure for a game viewing drive in general Halali area. Your guide will take you to numerous waterholes for optimum game and bird watching. You will be arriving back at Halali Camp for lunch. After lunch relax at the sparkling pool or take a nap to prepare for the afternoon. 15:00 departure on a game viewing drive in the general Halali area. Your guide knows the area intimately and will take you to places for optimum game and bird viewing, returning to Halali around sunset. 19:30 meet your guide at the restaurant for dinner. This camp offers an illuminated waterhole at which you can sit safely within the confines of the camp. For photographers: use film for Tungsten light or a video camera. So, after dinner you may want to take a chance and see what may come to the water after darkness has set in. But don't forget, breakfast is at 7:00 the following morning.

DAY 7 - After breakfast check-out and departure for Mushara Lodge, located just outside the most eastern gate of Etosha National Park. On the way your guide will take you numerous waterholes for optimum game and bird watching. After arrival check-in followed by lunch. After lunch just relax at the sparkling pool or take a nap to prepare for the afternoon. 15:00 departure on a game viewing drive in the general Namutoni area. Your guide knows the area intimately and will take you to places for optimum game viewing. Return to Mushara Lodge is around sunset as the park is closed from sunset to sunup. 19:30 meet your guide at the bar for a "Sundowner" discussing this afternoon sightings and other matter of interest. 20:00 your guide will escort you to dinner followed by a night-cap.

DAY 8 - After breakfast departure on a game viewing drive in the general Namutoni area. Based on your objectives your guide will take you to various waterholes for optimum game and bird viewing. You will be returning to Mushara Lodge for lunch. After lunch relax at the sparkling pool or take a nap to prepare for the afternoon. 15:00 departure on a game viewing drive in the general Namutoni area. Your guide knows the area intimately and will take you to places for optimum game viewing. Return to Mushara Lodge is around sunset. 19:30 meet your guide at the bar for a "Sundowner" discussing this afternoon sightings and other matter of interest. He will be more than happy to share his knowledge and expertise with you. 20:00 your guide will escort you dinner followed by a night-cap.

DAY 9 - After breakfast check-out and departure on your last game viewing drive in the general Namutoni area. Based on your objectives your guide will take you to various waterholes for optimum game and bird viewing. You will return to Mushara Lodge for lunch followed by departure by private aircraft for Windhoek Eros airport. Upon arrival transfer to Windhoek Country Club. 17:00 trip to Heinitzburg for a “Sundowner” returning to Windhoek Country Club or any other venue in time for dinner

DAY 10 - Morning at leisure. Transfer from Windhoek Country Club to Windhoek International airport for a flight to your onward destination.
In Windhoek only bed and breakfast are included at Windhoek Country Club.