DAYS 1 & 2

Arrive in Windhoek on Day 2. Explore the city, where history and beauty merge in the quaint architecture, charming streets and gardens. Visit the seat of government and the Christuskirche church, whose spire is a town landmark.

Heinitzburg Hotel, Windhoek

DAYS 3 & 4

An array of exotic desert plants, animals and massive dunes await as you head into the NamibRand Nature Reserve in 4-wheel-drive vehicles. This private reserve is part of the largest conservation area in Namibia, and the site of some of Africa’s most breathtaking scenery. There are spectacular photo opportunities at every turn. Your impressive lodge is perched on the edge of a rocky escarpment in the heart of the Namib Desert. View stars and constellations in the company of the resident astronomer.

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei

DAYS 5 & 6

Fly over the dunes to the Atlantic, discovering the diamond camps and shipwrecks of the Namibia coast on the way. Explore Swakopmund, known for its old-world charm, and relax while enjoying coffee and cake in one of the many cafés found in Swakopmund. Enjoy a cruise to Walvis Bay and see large colonies of seals and schools of dolphins. Savor a lavish candlelight dinner in the desert.

Swakopmund Hotel, Swakopmund

DAYS 7 & 8

Fly into Twyfelfontein to visit the rock engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before continuing onto Okahirongo Elephant Lodge located in one of the last wild areas in northwestern Namibia. Okahirongo shares this region with the nomadic Himba people. Catch sight of springbok, ostrich and oryx, and track the elusive desert-adapted elephant. Hike along the Uarosib River and enjoy a visit with local Himba families who will share their stories and traditions.

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Kaokoland

DAYS 9 – 12

Go on safari in Etosha, one of the most unique wildlife viewing parks in Africa. In this saline desert, watch for elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes and more. 

Fly back to Windhoek on Day 11 to connect to your flight home (arriving the following day), or on to your next destination.

Onkoshi Lodge, Etosha National Park

Package price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. Intra-tour air pricing is subject to change. International airfare is additional. Other restrictions may apply. Contact us for complete journey details.

Heinitzburg Hotel
Windhoek, Namibia

When Count von Schwerin commissioned castle Heinitzburg for his fiancé, Margarethe von Heinitz in 1914, he was inspired by love. What is now the elegant Heinitzburg Hotel is a lasting testament of that love. The hotel has preserved and complimented his vision to combine comfort with luxurious charm. The Raith family name has long been associated with a tradition of excellence in hospitality and exquisite cuisine.

Accommodation at Hotel Heinitzburg is offered in spacious and generously appointed en-suite rooms. Each room is fully equipped with air-condition/heating units, direct telephone lines, electronic safes, mini bars, televisions with cable channels and music facilities. There are several dining options in which to enjoy delicious cuisine and fine South African vintage wines. Leo’s At the Castle overlooks the capital city skyline; the Garden Terrace provides beautiful views of the surrounding mountains; while the Knight’s Room is situated in the old castle and features authentic historical artwork.

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei, Namibia

Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated in the northern foothills of the vast, privately owned NamibRand Nature Reserve. In the reserve, the eerily beautiful Namib Desert has been painstakingly reclaimed for conservation to create the largest private nature reserve in Southern Africa. The reserve lies on the eastern boundary of the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is your retreat from which to explore this rolling sand sea. The reserve’s totally private dunes, mountains, and pristine spaces are experienced by a maximum of 20 lodge residents. This is the place to come and bask in a state of spiritual solitude and enjoy fine dining, superb accommodations, service and amenities.

Each of the 10 spacious air-conditioned units has a glass-encased bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, star-viewing skylights as well as amenities including an in-room safe and hairdryer.

Swakopmund Hotel
Swakopmund, Namibia

The Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre is tucked between the awesome expanses of the Namib Desert and the explosive breakers of the Atlantic Ocean.

The coastal town of Swakopmund is Namibia’s premier resort, and this four‐star luxury hotel, built in and around the impeccably restored old station building, captures the essence of this historical region.

From the light and airy Reception Hall, to its spacious rooms, the hotel combines renowned Namibian hospitality with superb service and style. The pool area features sparking blue water, palm trees, fountains and comfortable furniture offering a welcome respite from the world’s oldest desert. Enjoy a full range of spa services and exercise facilities, as well as The Mermaid Casino, which offers world‐class gambling in the heart of the Namib. There is also a cinema and a fine‐dining restaurant that features delicious South African delights. For your convenience, there is also a laundry service and a hair salon.

Travcoa’s rooms all have air conditioning, eight-channel TV, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath and shower, direct dial phones, electronic safes, electric razor plugs, fully stocked mini bars and hair dryers.

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Kaokoland, Namibia

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is situated in the Kaokoland, often described as one of the last truly wild areas in the North West of Namibia and it features beautiful mountain landscapes and rugged tranquility. The lodge in Purros Conservancy is a no risk malaria destination. Each room is air conditioned and includes a mini bar, tea/coffee maker, wireless internet access, satellite TV, in-room safe hair dryer, and bathrobe & slippers.

Onkoshi Lodge
Etosha National Park

The Onkoshi Camp—or lion camp—is the first tourism camp to be built since independence in the world‐renowned Etosha National Park. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Etosha Pan, which is currently filled to the brim from the influx of floodwaters from the Cuvelai river system. The Onkoshi Camp is built on the eastern edge of the Etosha Pan on a secluded peninsula. The Onkoshi Camp, is to allow visitors to experience the tranquility and splendor of the Etosha National Park

Just opened in August 2008, the camp is designed as an exclusive, low‐impact environmentally friendly semi-permanent and up-market lodge. There are 15 units (30 beds) on elevated wooden decks built on stilts. There will be an associated restaurant, bar area, and an infinity pool overlooking the pan.

John Wootton

After years spent aboard ships and traveling in South Africa, John joined the Travcoa family. He has been leading our journeys for 30 years, in which time he has traveled on most itineraries, covering all seven continents.

Travel Dates: June 16, 2012

Kymri Wilt

Kymri is an avid world traveler with an infectious enthusiasm to share life experiences. Her passion for travel is complimented by her interest in languages, culture, wildlife and photography. Her language studies include French, German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic.

Travel Dates: October 13, 2012