Welcome to Namibia, “the land of the wide open spaces". Today is the first day of what could become one of the most exciting holidays of your life.
Upon your arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport you collect your rental vehicle and travel the short distance to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.
The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your long flight, or to explore the city on your own. The ideal way to explore Windhoek is on foot, please CLICK HERE to view the detailed walking map.

Today you leave Windhoek behind you and start your Namibian self-drive adventure. You travel due south along the B2 main road passing the towns of Rehoboth and Kalkrand along the way.
Your destination today is the Gondwana Kalahari Park, situated some 30km northeast of the town of Mariental, right in the middle of the Kalahari Desert, the world’s largest continuous stretch of sand.
Namibia’s Southern Kalahari is more than a destination; it is an exploration in which the traveller discovers ancient Africa, fascinating animals and a rich history driven by people who were hardened by the sun and the will to survive. The night is spent at the Kalahari Anib Lodge, and guests can go on self-guided hiking excursions in the park or join scenic drives. There is a sparkling swimming pool at the lodge, and a typical Namibian dinner can be enjoyed in the restaurant.

North and then west along the B2 highway as far as the small town of Aus, and then even further north into the forbidding semi-desert interior of southern Namibia. Namtib is a privately owned biosphere reserve covering an area of 16 400 hectares situated at the edge of the Namib Desert in the Tiras Mountains. Farming and human activities are adapted to suit the arid climate prevailing in southern Namibia. The fascinating landscape of the farm offers an abundance of breathtaking views and hosts a wealth of fauna and flora.

Further north to the harsh & forbidding Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world. Sossusvlei, situated right on the edge of the sand sea of the Namib Desert, allows travellers to experience the contrasts of life in the harsh desert environment. You have a full day to explore this fascinating area. A visit to the dunes just after sunrise provides the opportunity to watch the sunlight unfold over the desert from the crest of Dune 45, unveiling red dunes marching off into the distance. As the sun rises higher, the dunes change colour, revealing pastel hues that are so beloved by photographers. The dead camelthorn trees of Hidden Vlei and Dead Vlei make magnificent photos, casting jagged silhouettes against the velvet textures of sand. And in certain years, when the rains have been good, there may be a magical opportunity to see water amidst the dunes. Sossusvlei is also a place of life, with opportunities to see desert adaptations that the desert requires. Oryx survive at temperatures that kill other mammals, dune lizards perform a dance to cool down their feet, and the head-standing ‘tok-tokkie’ beetle drinks condensation that runs down its back towards its mouth. But perhaps the greatest magic of Sossusvlei is the opportunity to experience it’s timelessness, solitude and silence.

Via the Remhoogte pass and the small town of Nauchas back to Rehoboth, where you re-join the B2 main road for the final stretch back to Windhoek.