Participants arrive at Windhoek International Airport (WDH), with a transfer to the hotel. After check-in, there’s time to rest and get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Those who wish can take a walk around the city.

Namibia’s capital was under German rule for many years, and its colonial past is still visible in its architecture. A prime example is the Alte Feste fortress, built in the late 19th century and now a museum. Nearby stands the elegant Christ Church, designed in a neo-Gothic style. At Post Street Mall, you can see fragments of the Gibeon meteorite — a massive space rock that fell to Earth hundreds of millions of years ago. Interestingly, ancient Namibians once used meteorite pieces to make tools — long before the Iron Age.

In the morning, we head southwest toward the Namib Desert and the area known as Sesriem. We’ll stop for lunch en route at a roadside cafe (not included). Upon arrival, we’ll check into our lodge.

Sesriem is a small traveler’s outpost surrounded by wilderness. It has a few campsites, cafes, and shops. After settling in, we’ll set off on an easy hike through a canyon formed millions of years ago.

Next, we enter Namib-Naukluft National Park — the largest in Namibia and one of the biggest in the world. Our main goal: the Sossusvlei Valley and its iconic dunes. One of the most famous is Dune 45 — the region’s postcard image. We’ll climb to the top to catch the sunset — a magical hour when the sand shimmers from copper to deep red in the changing light.

After a sunset photo session, we return to the lodge to rest.

Early morning departure for one of Namibia’s most photogenic locations — the famous Sossusvlei. After about 50 km on asphalt, we switch to 4x4 vehicles for a short 5 km drive over sandy tracks. The final kilometer is on foot, walking across dunes to reach the surreal Deadvlei.

We’ll walk among ancient dead acacias, peek over dunes, and enjoy a light breakfast in this surreal landscape.

Returning to the lodge around 10 AM, we’ll rest and have lunch before heading across the desert to the Atlantic coast. Our destination is Swakopmund, a seaside town right on the water.

En route, we’ll cross the Tropic of Capricorn and stop in the tiny settlement of Solitaire, known for its rusted-out cars and — surprisingly — its excellent apple pie.

By evening, we’ll arrive in Swakopmund, check in to our hotel, and have dinner. Those still full of energy can take a seaside walk and watch the sun dip into the Atlantic Ocean.

The day starts with a trip to Walvis Bay port for a three-hour boat cruise along the coast to Pelican Point. From the deck, we’ll spot pink flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, and other coastal birds. In the water, playful Cape fur seals may swim right up to the boat.

In the afternoon, a completely different adventure begins. We switch to 4x4 vehicles and head to Sandwich Harbour — a rare place where massive sand dunes plunge directly into the Atlantic Ocean. This is one of the few places on Earth where the desert literally meets the sea. We’ll drive across the sand waves, climb steep dunes, and race down to the water’s edge.

In the evening, we return to cozy Swakopmund for dinner and a recap of the day’s most memorable moments.

In the morning, we head to the Skeleton Coast — a foggy coastline where many ships were wrecked due to reefs and low visibility. We’ll walk along the shore and explore the remains of one of these shipwrecks.

Next, we travel to Cape Cross, home to one of Africa’s largest colonies of Cape fur seals. Thousands of them lie along the beach, dive into the surf, and engage in noisy interactions.

In the afternoon, we continue to Spitzkoppe — an area of ancient granite formations estimated to be around 100 million years old. Scientists believe these rocks formed after the collapse of a massive volcano. After checking in at the lodge, we take a walk among the rock arches and the natural stone bridge. We’ll watch the sunset and enjoy a fireside dinner, grilling meat and vegetables over open flames.

In the morning, those who wish can go for a short walk among the rocks of Spitzkoppe, followed by breakfast and departure.

On the way, we’ll stop at a mineral market — here you can find everything from quartz crystals to Namibian opals, topazes, and amethysts. By late afternoon, we arrive at a lodge in a private nature reserve. The surrounding landscape is pure African savanna. Feeders near waterholes attract local wildlife, and it’s common to see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, or even rhinos right from the terrace. Dinner is served in a restaurant with a view of the sunset and the slow rhythm of wild nature.

The morning is free. Those interested can go on an optional game drive (starts at 09:00, paid separately), with opportunities to feed elephants and observe other savannah wildlife.

After lunch, we head toward Otjiwarongo. Along the way, we’ll visit the Otjihaenamaparero site — famous for its preserved dinosaur footprints. Nearly 200 million years ago, Jurassic giants roamed this area, and their fossilized tracks remain visible today.

In the evening, we check in to a lodge where wildlife roam freely. Don’t be surprised if you see a giraffe or a herd of antelope just outside your room.

Today we explore one of Namibia’s most unusual landscapes. Waterberg National Park looks like something out of a prehistoric movie: red sandstone cliffs, lush vegetation, and savanna all in one panorama. Following trails through the vivid terrain and rocky outcrops, we’ll hike to the plateau with spectacular views of the Kalahari plains.

After lunch with a view of the savanna, we return to the lodge for a restful evening.

Today we head back to the capital. On the way, we visit the Okonjima reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation — an organization dedicated to protecting Africa’s wild cats.

Using radio collars, researchers here track the movements of cheetahs, leopards, and lions. We’ll hop into safari jeeps and join a foundation guide on a tracking expedition — the chances of spotting a cheetah are very high.

After the safari, we’ll have lunch at the park’s restaurant, and by evening we’ll arrive in Windhoek. If time and energy permit, we can take a short evening walk through the city.

After breakfast — packing up and transfer to the airport.

If your flight is in the evening, you can spend more time in the city: visit the National Museum, stroll through the botanical garden, or simply wander the streets of Windhoek.