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Route

Wildlife in the heart of Namibia

14 days · 2,091 km · Round trip · with camping

If you want to experience Namibia's wildlife and most famous landscapes in just two weeks, this route is ideal for you. Over a comparatively short distance you’ll see how surprisingly diverse Namibia is – from endless desert and the rough Atlantic coast to wide savannahs full of wildlife.

What to expect

Watch rare desert elephants in the dry riverbeds of Damaraland.
Go on safari in Etosha for several days and experience Namibia's wildlife at the waterholes.
Encounter rhinos on foot during rhino tracking at the Waterberg Plateau.

The route on the map

Map of the route Wildlife in the heart of Namibia

The stages

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Stage 1: Welcome to Namibia
Windhoek · 1 night
At last the time has come – your Namibia road trip begins. After landing in Windhoek you pick up your camping vehicle, which will accompany you through some of Namibia's most beautiful landscapes over the next two weeks. During the detailed briefing you learn how to use the roof tent, camping equipment and vehicle so you can start your adventure feeling relaxed.
Afterwards there is enough time for your first shop. Over the coming days you’ll often be travelling far from larger towns, so it’s worth taking your time now to stock up. In the evening we recommend a visit to Joe's Beerhouse. Between Namibian specialities and the unique atmosphere, this is where you’ll really start to feel that you’ve arrived in Namibia at the latest.
With an overnight stay in Windhoek you start your trip in a very relaxed way. Use the evening to settle in, because tomorrow the first big highlight awaits you with the mighty dunes of Sossusvlei.
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Getting there: 305 km, about 4.1 h drive
Stage 2: Sossusvlei & Sesriem
Sossusvlei · 2 nights
The mighty red dunes of Sossusvlei are among the highest in the world. At first glance this landscape appears almost lifeless. Yet right here, between these huge mountains of sand, a surprising number of animals have adapted to life in one of the driest regions on earth. This is made possible by the fog that regularly drifts inland from the Atlantic and gives plants and animals just enough moisture to survive.
If you drive through Namib-Naukluft National Park early in the morning or climb one of the enormous dunes, you’ll see this desert with completely new eyes. With a bit of luck gemsbok or South African ostriches will pass in front of the red dunes. In the sand you might spot the fine tracks of a fog-basking beetle and in Deadvlei the dead camel thorn trees impressively show just how extreme the dryness of this landscape really is.
You spend two nights at Sesriem Campsite – directly inside the national park. This means you’re allowed to set off towards Sossusvlei an hour before visitors who stay outside. While others are still waiting at the park gate, the first rays of sun are already bathing the mighty dunes in a glowing red – one of the most impressive moments of your trip.

7 more stages in the app

The full route with every stage, place to stay and activity is available in the app with Wildful Stories+. There you can also copy it into your own plan.