Sand, Stars and Safari – The best of Namibia

OVERVIEW

This road trip through the beautiful desert landscapes of Namibia promises a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, taking in the best of this beautiful country. The route starts and ends in Windhoek, and takes you to the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert, the Namib Naukluft Desert with its towering dunes, along the Skelton coast up to Etosha national park, which is teeming with animals.

EXPERIENCES

Sleep under Namibia’s starry skies in the Namib desert in a luxury star bed. Float over huge red sand dunes at sunrise from a hot air balloon. Spot dolphins from a catarmaran, learn about desert creatures and drive up the spectacularly desolate coastline of the skeleton coast dotted with shipwrecks. Experience the rugged beauty of Damaraland, visit ancient rock engravings and look for desert adapted elephants. Enjoy a luxury safari in Etosha, and track leopards and learn about carnivore conservation at the Okonjima Nature Reserve.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

The award winning Naankuse Lodge, a not-for-profit eco-tourism lodge, to learn about conservation and track rhino. Wilderness Kulula Desert Lodge to sleep under the stars and be first into Sossusvlei. At Mowani Mountain camp you’ll stay like the Flintstones amongst large sandstone boulders, enjoy the sumptuous Ongava lodge for an unforgettable safari, and Okonjima nature reserve for and educational big cat experience.

Ideal trip length: 14 days
Best time of year: May – September