9-Nights Namibia Desert Escape - Tailor-Made Safari from $17,695

Itinerary Details

Day 1 Arrive Windhoek, Namibia
Touch down in Namibia’s capital and transfer to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Accommodations: Olive Grove Guesthouse

Meals: (D)

Day 2 Windhoek / Sossusvlei
Take flight to Sossusvlei, and a chic desert retreat from which to explore the untamed beauty of the Namib Desert. You can’t get much closer to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei and the evocative panoramas of Dead Vlei than when you are staying at Little Kulala. One of the greatest concentrations of desert elephants can be found, along with Hartmann’s zebras, oryx, giraffes, springboks lion sand brown hyenas, and a unique population of protected desert adapted lion.
Accommodations: Wilderness Little Kulala

Meals: (BLD)

Day 3 Sossusvlei
This morning, set out on an optional hot air balloon adventure over the Namib Sand Sea, followed by a celebratory champagne breakfast (additional cost). The vast, open dune fields beckon, offering both thrilling adventures and quiet moments of solitude. Later, explore Sossusvlei, with the opportunity to climb Big Daddy, one of the tallest sand dunes in the world.
Accommodations: Wilderness Little Kulala

Meals: (BLD)

Day 4 Sossusvlei
Hike through Sesriem Canyon with a breathtaking perspective on the gorge. Take in the majestic landscapes while riding an electric-powered fat bike. After dark, discover another realm of the Namib. Learn about the incredible formations of the stars and planets under the clear night sky. Enjoy a sleep-out under millions of stars on the deck of your suite.
Accommodations: Wilderness Little Kulala

Meals: (BLD)

Day 5 Sossusvlei / Damaraland
Fly to Damaraland and set off with your guide to explore this miraculous ecosystem marked by its minimalist beauty and wealth of arid-adapted wildlife. At the end of the day, relax on your deck and take in the vistas of the surrounding desert and mountains.
Accommodations: Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 6 Damaraland
Venture into the Damaraland wilderness to track free-roaming desert-adapted black rhinos alongside expert guides and trackers. Discover the challenges of conserving these endangered giants in one of Africa’s most unique landscapes, while learning about the innovative programs helping to protect them. Back at Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp, enjoy the simple pleasures of a classic tented safari experience, from outdoor dining to evenings around the campfire.
Accommodations: Desert Rhino Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 7 Damaraland / Hoanib Valley
Arrive at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, a remote haven in the Kunene Region. Settle into your elegant tented suite and absorb the vast desert views. In the afternoon, head out on a relaxed game drive, where desert-adapted elephants, giraffes, and oryx may appear against the stark landscape. The day winds down with sundowners on the dunes and a starlit dinner beneath Namibia’s legendary night skies.
Accommodations: Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 8 Hoanib Valley
Set out on a full-day excursion to the Skeleton Coast. Travel by 4x4 through the Hoanib River Valley and surrounding floodplains, passing Klein Oases Spring and dramatic dune fields along the way. The journey reveals a stark and beautiful coastline of shipwreck remnants and vast Cape fur seal colonies. After a picnic lunch, return to camp by scenic flight, offering a sweeping aerial perspective of the landscapes crossed during the day.
Accommodations: Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 9 Hoanib Valley
Spend another day in this striking, remote wilderness. Perhaps join researchers to learn about lions, brown hyenas, and other remarkable survivors of this arid landscape. However the day unfolds, the pace remains unhurried, the experiences deeply rewarding, and the evening ends around the fire, wrapped in the desert’s vast, echoing silence.
Accommodations: Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 10 Hoanib Valley / Depart
Relish one last wondrous game drive before your departure. Arrive home with a lifetime of memories and a gallery of amazing images.


Meals: (B)