May–Oct tends to favor movement and observation of fauna on this route, although sightings always depend on the behavior of the animals and local conditions.
NAMIBIA · NATURE + WILDLIFE
NAMIBIA — EXPERIENCE
A crossing between dunes, coast, heritage and fauna of Namibia.
DURATION16 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCENature + Wildlife
COUNTRYNamibia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Sossusvlei → Swakopmund / Walvis Bay → Skeleton Coast → Damaraland / Twyfelfontein → Etosha
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Safaris in Sossusvlei
2Wildlife in Swakopmund / Walvis Bay
3Natural landscapes of Skeleton Coast
4Dawn safaris
5Large mammals and birds
6Sunset in the savannah
A crossing between dunes, coast, heritage and fauna of Namibia. The combination of Sossusvlei and Etosha gives the script an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Sossusvlei
First hours in Sossusvlei for safaris and reading the Sossusvlei ecosystem and adapting to the local rhythm.
DAY 2
Sossusvlei — local experience
The day in Sossusvlei combines wildlife and natural landscapes of Sossusvlei. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 3
Sossusvlei in depth
The stay in Sossusvlei continues with observation of fauna in a natural environment in Sossusvlei. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 4
Sossusvlei → Swakopmund / Walvis Bay
The route between Sossusvlei and Swakopmund / Walvis Bay changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter wildlife and natural landscapes of Swakopmund/Walvis Bay.
DAY 5
Swakopmund/Walvis Bay at depth
The stay in Swakopmund / Walvis Bay continues with fauna observation in a natural environment in Swakopmund / Walvis Bay. Sightings depend on the behavior of the fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 6
Swakopmund / Walvis Bay — full day
Day in Swakopmund / Walvis Bay for safaris and reading about the Swakopmund / Walvis Bay ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of the fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 7
Swakopmund / Walvis Bay — landscapes and culture
Swakopmund/Walvis Bay gets a full day of Swakopmund/Walvis Bay wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on wildlife behavior, without turning the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 8
Swakopmund / Walvis Bay → Skeleton Coast
From Swakopmund / Walvis Bay to the Skeleton Coast, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by observation of fauna in a natural environment on the Skeleton Coast.
DAY 9
Skeleton Coast — full day
Day in the Skeleton Coast for safaris and reading about the Skeleton Coast ecosystem. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 10
Skeleton Coast — landscapes and culture
Skeleton Coast gets a full day of Skeleton Coast wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 11
Skeleton Coast → Damaraland / Twyfelfontein
Travel from Skeleton Coast to Damaraland / Twyfelfontein. After arrival, the day makes room for safaris and reading about the Damaraland / Twyfelfontein ecosystem.
DAY 12
Damaraland / Twyfelfontein — landscapes and culture
Damaraland/Twyfelfontein gets a full day of Damaraland/Twyfelfontein's wildlife and natural landscapes. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 13
Damaraland / Twyfelfontein — selected experiences
More time in Damaraland / Twyfelfontein, now with wildlife observation in a natural environment in Damaraland / Twyfelfontein. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 14
Damaraland/Twyfelfontein → Etosha
Departure from Damaraland / Twyfelfontein towards Etosha, where upon arrival you can begin safaris at dawn and in the late afternoon in Etosha.
DAY 15
Etosha — selected experiences
More time in Etosha, now with wildlife watching and the open landscapes of Etosha. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
DAY 16
Etosha — local experience
The day in Etosha combines game drives and stops at Etosha water points. Sightings depend on the behavior of fauna, without transforming the experience into a promise of specific species.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
From Sossusvlei to Etosha, the route crosses different ecosystems in search of fauna, open landscapes and safaris conducted at the rhythm of nature.
YOUR WAY
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