Namibia Highlights

This safari is ideal for anyone traveling to Namibia for the first time - a country full of contrasts and scenic drama. From the deep red sand sea of the Namib to the wildlife of the Etosha National Park - experience the diversity of this unique country on a journey that combines both a spirit of discovery and relaxation.

Our journey begins in the capital Windhoek and takes you over the imposing Spreetshoogte Pass into the lowlands of the Namib Desert. The highest dunes in the world await you at Sossusvlei - a magical play of colors in the morning light. Along the coast, we reach charming Swakopmund with its colonial architecture and fresh Atlantic breeze. Via the wild Damaraland with its rock engravings, table mountains and desert elephants, we finally reach the famous Etosha National Park, before the safari ends with easy hikes on the impressive Waterberg.

The tours are led by a competent, German-speaking guide and are conducted with a maximum of 10 tour participants. This is an active tour with a number of fantastic hikes. You don't need to be particularly fit, but you do need to be in good physical condition.

Custom-built off-road vehicles are used for the tour, which offer a high level of comfort on Namibia's unpaved roads and also make it possible to discover the country off the beaten track. The vehicle has large sliding windows for each row of seats and a practical lifting roof for a clear view on safaris.
For the lunch break, we set up our safari chairs in a nice shady spot in the middle of the great outdoors and a beautifully laid table in the African bush. We carry supplies for a rustic outdoor lunch in an electrically operated cool box, which also has enough space to cool drinks. A water tank on the vehicle supplies us with water where there is normally no tap.

The accommodation on the lodge safaris is simple, beautiful and varied - from lovingly run guest farms to lodges in spectacular locations. You will spend the night in comfortable rooms or permanent tents with private bathroom/WC.

Start dates and prices 2026/27 as PDF

DAY 1: WELCOME TO NAMIBIA
All tour participants arrive in Windhoek by midday. If time permits, we will visit the small, beautiful Daan Viljoen National Park. Large herds of zebra, wildebeest and blesbok as well as giraffe and ostriches await us there. In the afternoon we get to know the capital better and in the evening we stop off at a traditional Namibian steakhouse. Afterwards we fall asleep in the nice guesthouse.
ACCOMMODATION: Casa Piccolo
BOARD: -

DAY 2: THROUGH THE KHOMAS HIGHLANDS TO THE SPREETSHOOGTE PASS (APPROX. 220KM)
We reach the impressive Spreetshoogte Pass through the hilly farmland of the Khomas Highlands. The pass is very steep in places, but offers a fantastic view of the lowlands from the upper edge. If you want, you can hike down the pass road, from where it is only a few kilometers to a very nice lodge with warm hosts at the foot of the Spreetshoogte Pass. The lodge is a beautiful spot in the middle of the steppe landscape and invites you to relax and take a walk.
OVERNIGHT: Barkhan Dune Retreat
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 3: NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK & HIDDEN POOLS (APPROX. 220KM)
After a leisurely breakfast, we drive along the Naukluft Mountains - a paradise for nature lovers. Wind and sun, heat and cold, drought and rain have created a fantastic rocky landscape that is home to kudus, mountain zebras, klipspringers, baboons and leopards. Here we can take a one-hour hike to the uniquely beautiful pools on the Waterklooftrail. We then arrive at our beautiful desert accommodation, which will be our home for the next two nights.
OVERNIGHT: Elegant Desert Camp
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4: SOSSUSVLEI & SESRIEM CANYON
Early in the morning we make our way to the world-famous red dunes at Sossusvlei. From the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park, we drive about 60 km through the dune landscape, with the last 10 km being an absolute four-wheel drive route. The play of light and shadow, especially in the early morning hours, is unique and the color spectacle in the middle of this endless sandy landscape is unforgettable. After returning from Sossusvlei, we discover the nearby Sesriem Canyon on a one-hour hike before ending the day with a sundowner.
OVERNIGHT: Elegant Desert Camp
MEALS: Breakfast

DAY 5: APPLE PIE & MOONSCAPES (APPROX. 320KM)
On today's stage, we reach the quaint desert gas station Solitaire in the morning, where we sample Namibia's most famous apple pie. After crossing the Kuiseb, we drive through the Namib Desert and discover the different landscapes of the Namib, of which the moon landscape is certainly one of the most bizarre. Here we also find the rare Welwitschia plant. In the late afternoon, we reach the colonial town of Swakopmund and spend the night in a hospitable guesthouse.
OVERNIGHT: Swakopmund Sands
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6: COLONIAL TOWN OF SWAKOPMUND
This day is at leisure. If you would like to be active, you can take a sightseeing flight over the Skeleton Coast or a boat tour to see the dolphins and seals. These can be organized and paid for on site and your tour guide will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can take a stroll through the pretty colonial town or visit the museum to gain an insight into the history of former German South West Africa.
OVERNIGHT: Swakopmund Sands
MEALS: Breakfast

DAY 7: SPITZKOPPE, BRANDBERG & DESERT ELEPHANTS (APPROX. 280KM)
In the course of the morning, we reach the Spitzkoppe, also known as the "Matterhorn of Namibia". A one-hour hike takes us to an enchanting high valley, the "Bushman's Paradise" - a rock overhang with countless rock paintings. We then continue to the Brandberg, where we move into our lodge in a wonderful location. Here you can take a great walk and there is a good chance of encountering the rare desert elephants.
OVERNIGHT: Brandberg White Lady Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 8: TWYFELFONTEIN & DAMARA TRADITION (APPROX. 220KM)
Today we continue north into Damaraland. We visit the rock paintings at Twyfelfontein and find Africa's largest collection of rock engravings with over 2000 depictions (UNESCO World Heritage Site). During a two-hour hike, we will discover many of these early works of art. In a traditional Damara village, we will then be shown how hides are tanned and spearheads are made, which plants are edible, and how fire is lit with fire sticks. The visit ends with dancing and singing, and shortly afterwards we will arrive at our beautiful lodge.
ACCOMMODATION: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 9: PETRIFIED FOREST AND CHEETAH SANCTUARY (CA250KM)
The landscape remains very mountainous and varied today, with red table mountains predominating. We pass Damara settlements again and again, giving us an impression of the living conditions in these tribal areas. During an approximately one-hour walk, we find numerous fossilized tree fragments in the so-called "Petrified Forest". In the early afternoon, we reach our simple but pleasant guest lodge near Kamanjab, where we can admire tame and wild cheetahs.
OVERNIGHT: Otjitotongwe Guestfarm
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DAY 10: WEST ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK (APPROX. 330KM)
Our safari adventure in Etosha National Park begins today. We enter the national park via the western Otjivasondu Gate, as some animal species (e.g. mountain zebra) can only be found in this region of the park. After a first day full of safari impressions and animal sightings, we leave the park at Okaukuejo and stay at a beautiful lodge for two nights.
OVERNIGHT: Toshari Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch

DAY 11: SAFARI DRIVES IN CENTRAL ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
In the morning, we set off on another excursion to Etosha National Park. We spend the morning and afternoon on safari drives observing African wildlife. We will spend the midday hours in Okaukuejo. There is also a large waterhole where animals can be observed undisturbed and a pool for swimming. At sunset, we will leave the park and return to our lodge.
ACCOMMODATION: Toshari Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast

DAY 12: CROCODILE FARM & WATERBERG (APPROX. 240KM)
After a short stop at the Otjiwarongo crocodile farm, we soon reach the Waterberg. The striking table mountain is approx. 1900 meters high and extremely impressive. Here you can enjoy a wonderful walk on signposted hiking trails or a game drive. We spend the night at a great lodge right at the foot of the mountain.
OVERNIGHT: Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
MEALS: Breakfast, dinner

DAY 13: OKAHANDJA TIMBER MARKET & GOODBYE (APPROX. 330KM)
In the morning we can take a walk along the Waterberg before slowly making our way back. In Okahandja we visit a wood market where local craftsmen offer wood carvings and then arrive back in Windhoek around 2 pm.
MEALS: Breakfast