The land of unrelenting sun, where the ground seems to beg the heavens for rain, and the landscapes stretch uninterrupted for hundreds of kilometers on end. Deserts where one gazes in wonder and amazement at the animals and plants that survives in this harsh environment. This tour covers all of the highlights of central and northern Namibia, but also concentrates on "off the beaten track" routes and attractions. Flexibility, a willingness to participate and an awareness of the elements are essential in order to get the most out of this tour.

Setting off from the capital, Windhoek at 09h00, we travel south to Rehoboth, and then into the true Namib to the DRIFTERS DESERT CAMP adjoining the Namibrand Nature Reserve. Here we camp alone in the wilderness with only the desert landscapes, rocky mountains and towering dunes to keep us company. The sunset over the desert is a sight to behold. We enjoy a traditional meal under the clear night skies before falling asleep to the sounds of the wild .
Meals: Dinner

Awake to desert vistas that extend further than the eye can see. The DRIFTERS DESERT CAMP is nestled against a towering rock outcrop within a protected wilderness that DRIFTERS has conserved, restored and re-introduced game onto with the proceeds of tourism. During our stay here, we will conduct extensive guided walks and game drives both during the day and at night in order to better understand the desert fauna and flora.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a short morning walk we pack up and continue through the desert to the Sesriem Canyon and the awesome Soussusvlei dunes. We will transfer into the dunes by 4 x 4 and will spend time climbing these spectacular dunes before moving on to camp wild in the desert.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6: SKELETON COAST - SPITSKOP

Today we head up the barren Skeleton Coast, scene of many a shipwreck, to the Cape Cross-Seal Colony where thousands of Cape Fur Seals can be seen ashore. Venturing inland, our next stop is at the impressive Spitskop where we will camp wild amongst the boulders at the base of this unusual granitic outcrop. We hope to see the endemic colorful Lovebirds during our stay here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7: TWYFELFONTEIN - PALMWAG

A long day, we move on to visit the Organ Pipes and the bushman Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein before entering Damaraland and crossing the Grootberg to camp the night at the oasis of Palmwag. Palmwag is one of a few waterholes used by the rare Desert Elephants, and we hope to see these magnificent animals up close today. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early this morning we set off and venture deep into the Kaokoveld to explore this rugged wilderness and hopefully to meet with the Himba people, a nomadic tribe that inhabit this inhospitable region and wander from waterhole to waterhole in search of sustenance for their livestock. We return to Palmwag to camp the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we travel the short distance to our next stop at a cheetah sanctuary.

We will spend the afternoon learning more about these animals and the circumstances threatening their survival. We hope to watch them feed and possibly even come into contact with them. Camp the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Entering Etosha National Park today, we will spend two nights here in search of the big game that this park is so well known for. One evening will be spent at a floodlit waterhole, watching the many animals that come down to drink. During these days we will conduct extensive game drives within the park. One night we will dine at a camp restaurant ( own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we leave the Park to make the journey back to Windhoek. We expect to arrive back in the capital in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DEPARTURES
This tour departs from Windhoek every second Tuesday. Pre- and post- tour nights can be arranged through the Drifters office