From the Namib dunes to the Kaokoland mountains
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Windhoek ?
The map of your stay "From the Namib dunes to the Kaokoland mountains"
Detail of the stay : From the Namib dunes to the Kaokoland mountains
How to get there - Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek
Steps: Windhoek
Arrival formalities in Windhoek, car rental, final reservations and purchase of equipment if necessary.
Kalahari Desert, refuge of the oryx gazelle and the meerkat
Morning departure for the Kalahari, arriving early afternoon. Walk or drive to discover the beauty of the red dunes. Animals roam freely here, and you can observe herds of antelope (springbok, oryx) or wildebeest, as well as a host of meerkats, a species close to the mongoose typical of Namibian deserts.
Road to Fish River Canyon
Steps: Fish River Canyon
Continue south with a stop at Quivertree Forest and Giant's Playground, not far from Keetmanshoop and arrive at Fish River Canyon at the end of the day.
Visit Fish River Canyon
Steps: Fish River Canyon
Visit Africa's largest canyon and the world's second largest canyon from Hobas viewpoint.
Places of interest : HOBAS POINT DE VUE
En route to Aus, discovery of wild horses
Heading for Lüderitz, a city of mirages
Steps: Kolmanskop
Head for Lüderitz for a day's outing, including a boat trip to Diaz Point and the ghost town of Kolmanskop.
Places of interest : DIAZ POINT
On the road to the Namib Desert
Long day's drive to Namib-Naukluft Park.
Sossusvlei red dunes
Steps: Sesriem - Dunes De Sossusvlei
Rise at dawn for the ascent of red dunes in Sossusvlei, photo stop at Dead Vlei and visit the canyon of Sesriem.
Places of interest : CANYON DE SESRIEM
The Atlantic coast, towards Walvis Bay
Steps: Swakopmund
Drive to the coast and Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. Afternoon shopping and relaxation in the town of Swakopmund, lunch in a restaurant and sunset over the sea.
Swakopmund or Walvis Bay, a seaside stopover
Steps: Sandwich Harbour
Plan your activities according to your interests: a visit to Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the ocean, sandboarding, quad biking, paragliding, 4x4 driving in the dunes, a visit to the town center - the choice is vast. Take time out for shopping and, in the evening, dine at one of the many restaurants, a rare opportunity in Namibia.
Swakopmund or Walvis Bay, discover the marine fauna
Pelicans, sea lions and dolphins abound in the region. Take a boat trip from Walvis Bay to see them up close.
Visit Cape Cross Reserve
Steps: Cape Cross
120 kilometers from Swakopmund, thousands of fur seals live in the Cape Cross reserve. Smelly, impressive and funny.
Damaraland, a must-see destination
Off to Damaraland, with a stop at Cape Cross on the way. At the end of the day, visit the White Lady rock site at the foot of Mount Brandberg.
Visit of the archaeological site of Twyfelfontein
Steps: Twyfelfontein
Direction Twyfelfontein and visit of the archaeological site and the various geological formations in the vicinity.
Safari in the Damaraland: see the elephants in the desert
Day in the Damaraland to hunt the rhinos or elephants of the desert (registration with its lodge or camping).
Direction, capital of Kaokoland
Steps: Opuwo
Road day by taking the C 35 asphalt road to arrive near Opuwo. Night in accommodation on the road.
Meeting the Himba people
Back on the road to Opuwo with a visit to a Himba village (organized by Nacobta).
Epupa Falls, the "little Victoria Falls"
Steps: Epupa Falls
Heading for Epupa Falls, the last few kilometres are more difficult, but you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape and its wilderness.
Epupa Falls, discovery and activities on the Kunene River
Steps: Epupa Falls
The Epupa Falls on the Kunene River mark the border with Angola. A whole host of activities are available in the region, including rafting, canoeing and crocodile-watching.
En route to Etosha
Etosha National Park, wildlife sanctuary
Steps: Etosha National Park
Direction Etosha by arriving by the less frequented entrance, the northern entrance, or road to the village of Namutoni.
Safari in Etosha National Park
Two full days, from sunrise to sunset, in the park, looking for the big four (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards), alone or with a guide.
Safari in Etosha National Park
The Park tour continues!
Directorate Rundu, border town with Angola
Caprivi strip in Zambezi, approaching the Zambezi River
Steps: Mudumu National Park
Arrive in the Zambezi region and stop off at Mudumu, first passing through Bwabwata Park and staying overnight in the Mudumu area.
Zambezi National Park and the spectacular Victoria Falls
Steps: Windhoek
Full day in the national park, preferably organized by an agency because the roads are very bad. From there, it is possible to extend the stay to Victoria Falls or return to Windhoek to complete the tour of the country in 30 days.
Mahango Nature Reserve
Steps: Mahango Core Area
Return by the B8 to Mahango. Boat trip along the river, fishing or visit to the park.
Grootfontein, a stopover before Waterberg Park
Steps: Grootfontein
Spend the night in Grootfontein before setting off the next day for the Waterberg Park.
Waterberg National Park
Steps: Waterberg Plateau Park
Before the last stage, visit the Hoba meteorite, then head for the Waterberg National Park. On a plateau 50 km long and 16 km wide, 150 m above the plain, in addition to the ever-fascinating scenery, you'll be able to spot many rare species (black hippotragues or black antelopes, roan antelopes, rhinoceroses, leopards, cheetahs...) with a bit of luck. Hiking or game drive in the park.
