Namibia, formerly Southwest Africa, wedged between South Africa and Angola, is bigger than Texas and about four times bigger than the United Kingdom. It is a country of almost perpetual sunshine. Having gained its independence from South Africa in March 1990, Namibia today is the ideal country it visit to experience Africa in all its facets.

DAY ONE   Windhoek
Transfer on arrival at Windhoek International Airport to a city hotel for assistance with check in. Balance of the morning at leisure. Afternoon tour with visits to the Tintenpalast, historic seat of government and the suburbs. (Overnight WINDHOEK)

DAY TWO   Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Depart after breakfast by road to Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib desert. The Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world and home to unique fauna and flora. Afternoon nature drive. (Overnight SOSSUSVLEI) (BD)

DAY THREE   Sossusvlei
Depart before sunrise to the dune area of Sossusvlei, a dried out clay basin, surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world. The pan fills with water in the rainy season attracting birds, oryx, springbok and ostrich. (Overnight SOSSUSVLEI) (BD)

DAY FOUR   Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Depart after breakfast for Swakopmund, Namibia's most popular coastal resort. Afternoon at leisure for relaxation on the beach or a self guided walking tour of the town with its many turn of the century buildings depicting Swakopmund's German colonial past. (Overnight SWAKOPMUND) (B)

DAY FIVE   Swakopmund
Breakfast in the hotel before departing on a full day desert tour which will include visits to the Moon Landscape, the oasis at Goanikontes, the unique Welwitschia mirabilis plants and Walvis Bay. Picnic lunch en route. (Overnight SWAKOPMUND) (BL)

DAY SIX   Swakopmund to Khorixas
Depart after breakfast via Henties Bay to Khorixas with picnic lunch en route. (Overnight KHORIXAS) (BLD)

DAY SEVEN   Khorixas
A full day of sightseeing, visiting the Petrified Forest, Burnt Mountain and the rock paintings at Twyfelfontein. Picnic lunch en route. (Overnight KHORIXAS) (BLD)

DAY EIGHT   Khorixas to Etosha National Park
Breakfast at Khorixas before departing for Etosha National Park. Lunch on arrival followed by a late afternoon game drive. (Overnight ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK) (BLD)

DAY NINE   Etosha National Park
A full day game viewing in Etosha National Park with its abundant herds of game and unique landscape. (Overnight ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK) (BLD)

DAY TEN   Etosha National Park to Windhoek
An early morning game drive followed by breakfast before returning to Windhoek with lunch en route. (Overnight WINDHOEK) (BL)

DAY ELEVEN   Windhoek Airport
Morning at leisure before transfer to the airport for onward flight (B)