Pre-departure meeting at Chameleon Safaris Headquarters

The group gathers at Chameleon Safaris Headquarters in Windhoek for a short briefing before departure.

45 min

Okahandja Wood Carving Markets

A brief stop at Okahandja where local woodcarvers sell their crafts. Visitors can practice bargaining while supporting local artisans.

60 min

Mount Etjo Game Reserve

Arriving before lunch, the group sets up camp and enjoys lunch. In the afternoon, there is a game drive aimed at spotting black and white rhinos protected by the Mount Etjo Rhino Trust. The drive concludes at sunset.

1080 min

Stop at Otjiwarongo

After breakfast, the group departs camp and makes a short stop in Otjiwarongo to restock supplies before heading to Etosha National Park.

30 min

Etosha National Park – Okaukuejo Camp

Entering Etosha, the group takes a short game drive en route to Okaukuejo camp. After setting up camp and lunch, there is an afternoon game drive. Dinner is prepared over an open fire, followed by a visit to a floodlit waterhole where various animals gather at night.

1440 min

Etosha Sunrise Game Drive and Etosha Pan

An early morning game drive visits several waterholes and a fenced picnic spot for breakfast. The group then explores the Etosha Pan on foot before continuing the drive to seek the Big 4 game animals.

180 min

Halali Camp in Etosha

The group drives across the park to Halali camp, where there is time to swim in the pool, visit the waterhole, and have lunch.

120 min

Return to Okaukuejo Camp

After lunch, the group drives back to Okaukuejo camp via several waterholes, arriving by sunset for the last night camping in Etosha. A post-dinner waterhole visit is recommended.

720 min

Final Etosha Game Drive

An early start includes sunrise breakfast and a final game drive while exiting Etosha National Park.

60 min

Otjikandero Himba Village

A drive to Kamanjab includes a stop to visit the Himba village. A guided tour offers insights into the Himba people's traditional lifestyle and an opportunity to interact with the community.

120 min

Palmwag Campsite

The group camps at Palmwag, setting up tents and spending the afternoon looking out for desert elephants. Dinner is prepared over an open fire.

720 min

Skeleton Coast and Cape Cross

Travel west to the Skeleton Coast National Park, known for its shipwrecks. The group arrives at Cape Cross in the afternoon to see one of the largest Cape fur seal breeding colonies.

480 min

Cape Cross Seal Colony

Visit the reserve at Cape Cross, which hosts over 200,000 Cape fur seals during the November-December breeding season.

60 min

Spitzkoppe Granite Mountains Camping

Camp near the Spitzkoppe mountains, known as Namibia’s Matterhorn. The site offers opportunities for hiking, photography, and stargazing among striking rock formations.

720 min

Breakfast at Spitzkoppe and Departure

Breakfast is served overlooking Spitzkoppe before breaking camp and continuing travel towards the coast.

60 min

Zeila Shipwreck

Stop to view the Zeila Shipwreck, a recent wreck dating from 2007 on the Skeleton Coast.

30 min

Swakopmund Town

Arrive early afternoon in Swakopmund with time to explore the town on foot or participate in optional activities like skydiving or quad biking. Dinner is at own expense with guide recommendations available.

1080 min

Late Start and Optional Activities in Swakopmund

Departure from Swakopmund is at 11h30, allowing for a late start with optional activities such as sandboarding down dunes at 60km/h or quad biking through the dune field.

240 min

Drive through Kuiseb Pass and Solitaire

Travel through the Namib Desert crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. Stop briefly in Solitaire for a snack and rest.

30 min

Camp at Namib Desert

Arrive late afternoon at a desert camp with facilities including a pool and bar. Dinner is prepared by the guide. Early rest is advised.

840 min

Dune 45 Sunrise Climb and Breakfast

A pre-dawn departure from camp leads to Dune 45 via an ancient river bed surrounded by dunes. There is an opportunity to climb to the top for sunrise, followed by breakfast after descending.

120 min

Sossusvlei Foot Exploration

Explore the Sossusvlei area on foot, appreciating the desert environment.

60 min

Dead Vlei Visit

Visit Dead Vlei to see its white cracked clay floor and distinctive dead camel thorn trees against large dunes.

120 min

Lunch and Rest at Sesriem

Return to Sesriem for lunch and time to swim or rest during the hottest part of the day.

180 min

Sesriem Canyon Visit

Later in the afternoon, visit Sesriem Canyon, a local natural attraction.

60 min