Arrive at Windhoek International Airport where you will be met by an Albatros Representative for travel information and assistance with the collection of your rental car. Drive to the Villa Verdi Guesthouse close to the city centre.  There are many interesting things to do in Windhoek, and this afternoon you can choose between a Windhoek City or Township Tour (each exploring the history and culture of different parts of the city), or an afternoon game-viewing excursion on a game farm just north of Windhoek.

Driving time: Approximately 45 mins drive from Windhoek International Airport to Windhoek travelling along the B1. The distance is about 38km

Head south to Sossusvlei, in the heart of the Namib Desert. Explore the Sossusvlei area and see the incredible dunes before stopping at Deadvlei, a sight to be seen with its large expanse of cracked white clay and skeletal camel thorn trees. In the evening watch the sun as it sets over the world’s oldest desert.

Driving time: Approximately 4.5 hour drive from Windhoek to Sossusvlei travelling along the C24 and C14 respectively. The distance is about 365 km

This morning you’ll need to rise early to drive to the dunes for an excursion of a lifetime! The driving time will be approximately 1½ hours.  Sossusvlei is normally very dry (although during good rainy seasons it may fill up with water), and it is almost fully surrounded by sharp edged dunes, beyond which is an impressive sea of sand stretching as far as the Atlantic coast in the west.  You’ll have the opportunity to climb some of these sky-scraping dunes – the view from the top is breathtaking.

After an exciting morning at the dunes you can explore the Sesriem Canyon.  The canyon offers a revitalizing break from the heat of the harsh and dry desert environment, as it often holds water well into the dry season because it is so deep and sheltered.

Return to your lodge and spend the rest of the day at the swimming pool or enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar.

Driving time: Approximately 45 mins drive from Namib Desert Lodge to Sesriem and another hour till the 2x4 parking area. The last 5 km can be done by 4x4 only. There is a dune shuttle available to take you all the way to the 4x4 parking area (for your own account. Alternatively you can travel on foot.

Shake the sand out of your boots and depart for Swakopmund, Namibia’s premier holiday resort, where you will spend the next two nights. Swakopmund is known for its palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, German style architecture, pleasant summer climate and clean, safe beaches. If you love to walk, the town offers a pedestrian friendly environment to explore the variety of shops, attractions and wonderful sidewalk cafés. Later take a leisurely stroll along the beach and enjoy an amazing sunset.

Driving time: Approximately 5 hour drive from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund travelling along the C14. The distance is about 365 km

Relax and enjoy the town of Swakopmund at leisure.  Swakopmund offers a wide range of adventure and leisure activities for you to choose from, including dolphin & seal tours, scenic flights, desert tours, quad biking, sand boarding and many more. Or try the marine cruise from nearby Walvis Bay, where seals and dolphins play around the boats and pelicans fly alongside, offering great photo opportunities. Visit the renowned Lagoon before heading back to the Swakopmund.

Leave the coast behind and journey back to Windhoek.  Drive to Windhoek International Airport to drop off your vehicle and board your outbound flight.

Driving time: Approximately 5.5 hour drive from Swakopmund to Windhoek International Airport travelling along the B2 and the B1. The distance is about 400 km