Itinerary Details
Day 1 Arrive Windhoek, Namibia
Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, and transfer to your intimate boutique hotel offering contemporary style, personalized service, and a tranquil setting. Settle in and unwind after your journey.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (LD)
Day 2 Windhoek / Sossusvlei
After breakfast, transfer to Windhoek Airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight into the heart of the Namib Desert. On arrival, transfer to your ultra-luxurious desert lodge surrounded by vast landscapes. Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy a guided nature experience.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (BLD)
Day 3 Sossusvlei
Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Namib Desert. Discover towering red dunes, vast salt pans, and surreal desert landscapes on guided excursions. Keep a lookout for springbok and oryx, along with desert-adapted wildlife and the endemic dune lark. An optional sunrise hot air balloon flight (additional cost) offers breathtaking aerial views of the dunes and surrounding desert. Return to your lodge for an evening of exceptional stargazing beneath Namibia’s famously clear skies.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (BLD)
Day 4 Sossusvlei / Damaraland
This morning, take a scenic flight north to Damaraland, one of Namibia’s most dramatic and remote regions. On arrival, transfer to your desert lodge set among ancient rock formations and rugged mountains.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (BLD)
Day 5 Damaraland
Spend the day exploring Damaraland’s striking landscapes and searching for desert-adapted wildlife. Activities may include guided nature drives in search of desert-adapted elephants, visits to ancient rock engravings, and opportunities to learn about the region’s unique ecology and culture.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Damaraland / Skeleton Coast
Scenic flight with Desert Air into the remote Skeleton Coast National Park before transferring to your extraordinary coastal hideaway. Shipwreck Lodge is the only permanent lodge inside the Skeleton Coast National Park, uniquely designed to mirror the shipwrecks that line this wild and storied coastline. Set between towering desert dunes and the cold Atlantic Ocean, it offers an atmosphere of complete isolation where fog, shifting light, and vast silence create one of the most surreal and unforgettable stays in Namibia.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Skeleton Coast
Wake to the ocean fog sweeping over the stark landscape, and embrace the opportunity to explore this raw, rugged slice of African wilderness. Embark on 4×4 drives along the Hoarusib River, where you might spot some of the area’s unique wildlife. Visit the Möwe Bay Seal Colony, go quad biking and sandboarding across the dunes, wander through lunar-like landscapes, or simply relax and take in the stunning views.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Skeleton Coast
Enjoy another day to discover the Skeleton Coast and its remarkable landscapes and wildlife. Depending on conditions, explore the coastline and surrounding desert on guided excursions, or take time to enjoy the solitude and dramatic scenery of this extraordinary region.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Skeleton Coast / Depart
Enjoy a final morning before your scenic flight back to Windhoek. On arrival, transfer to your lodge for your final night and time to relax.
Accommodations: The Olive Exclusive Is An Intimate Boutique Hotel In A Tranquil Corner Of Windhoek, Offering A Sophisticated Blend Of Contemporary Design And Authentic African Character. Each Individually Designed Suite Reflects A Different Region Of Namibia And Features A Private Lounge With Fireplace And Dining Area. With Personalized Service, An Eco-Conscious Approach, And An Elegant Restaurant Serving Seasonal Cuisine, The Olive Exclusive Provides A Stylish And Relaxing Start
Meals: (B)