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Route

Wildlife in the heart of Namibia

14 days · 1,990 km · Round trip · with accommodation

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 varied Namibia is – from endless desert and the rugged Atlantic coast to wide savannas 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 rhinoceroses on a rhino tracking walk 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’ll pick up your hire vehicle, which will take you through some of Namibia's most beautiful landscapes over the next two weeks. You then have plenty of time to arrive in peace and let your first impressions of Namibia sink in.
In the evening we recommend a visit to Joe's Beerhouse. Among Namibian specialities and the unique atmosphere, this is where you’ll truly start to feel that you’ve arrived in Namibia at the latest.
With an overnight stay in Windhoek you’ll start your journey in a very relaxed way. Use the evening to settle in, because tomorrow the mighty red dunes of Sossusvlei are already waiting for you.
- Abendessen in Joe's Beerhouse
- The Windhoek Luxury Suites
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Getting there: 302 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 looks almost lifeless. Yet right 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, giving 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 mighty dunes, you’ll see this desert in a completely different light. 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 aridity of this landscape really is.
The free-standing chalets at Desert Quiver Camp offer you plenty of peace and a wonderful view over the desert landscape. In the evening you can round off the day with a traditional braai on your own terrace. If you don’t want to braai yourself, you can reach the restaurant at nearby Sossusvlei Lodge in just a few minutes.

6 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.