DAY 1


The group will depart from Windhoek in the morning and head north via Otjiwarongo to the Kamanjab area. This can also be done whereby a self-drive group drops off their vehicle (Okaukuejo or similar) and the guide meets the group in Etosha or a pre-arranged place.

Guided & self-drive option: Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

DAY 2
Kunene River / Himba Villages

Head north today to the Kunene River, the Ruacana Falls and then along the river to Kunene River Lodge. On the way, stop at one or two Himba villages.

Guided & self-drive option: Kunene River Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

DAY 3 & 4


We head west through some rough roads to Okangwati and then on to the Epupa Falls where a full day is set aside to spend in this beautiful area. Visit a number of Himba villages, hike along the river and enjoy relaxing under Makalani palm trees!

Guided & self-drive option: Epupa Tented Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

DAY 5 & 6

From Epupa, we head south-east to the small town of Opuwo, a Herero word meaning “all finished”! From here, south to Sesfontein where in days gone by, the colonial Germans built a fort from where they could patrol the area and control animal disease. From here, we will do an excursion into the Hoanib River to look for the desert adapted elephants.

Guided & self-drive option: Fort Sesfontein Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

DAY 7
Palmwag Lodge

From Sesfontein, we head south to the Palmwag concession area … an afternoon game drive is planned here!

Guided & self-drive option: Palmwag Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

DAY 8
Desert Adapted Elephants

Head south through mountains and dune areas to the heart of Damaraland. This region is truly wilderness, home to a wide variety of desert animals, especially the elephants who have made the Huab River valley their home. A full day is set aside in this area to visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, Huab River wetlands, dunes etc. This is also a superb area to do some walking!

Guided & self-drive option: Doro Nawas Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

DAY 9
Spitzkoppe
Travel through the Damaraland open plains interspersed with granite hills and dolerite dykes to Spitzkoppe and then via Usakos to the Erongo Mountains..

Guided & self-drive option: Erongo Wilderness Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

DAY 10


Early morning rise for a short walk and then head back to Windhoek.