stone, sea & etosha

Your safari begins in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. After meeting your guide, you travel west across the scenic Khomas Highlands toward the Atlantic coast.

The route descends dramatically from the central plateau into the vast gravel plains of the Namib Desert before reaching the coastal town of Swakopmund, known for its German colonial architecture, palm-lined streets, and relaxed seaside atmosphere.

After lunch and check-in at your guesthouse, the afternoon is free to explore the town at leisure. Guests may visit the Swakopmund Museum, explore the Kristall Galerie, enjoy a guided city tour, or take a relaxing walk along the beach. All meals included.

After breakfast you join the fascinating Little 5 Desert Tour, an educational excursion into the coastal dunes surrounding Swakopmund. Expert guides reveal the hidden life of the Namib Desert, searching for remarkable creatures that have adapted to survive in this extreme environment, including Namib chameleons, desert geckos, sidewinder snakes, and various desert insects.

Following lunch in Swakopmund, the afternoon excursion takes you north along the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross Seal Reserve. This famous seal colony hosts thousands of Cape fur seals and provides a fascinating wildlife experience along Namibia’s rugged Atlantic coastline.

Return to Swakopmund in the late afternoon. All meals included.

After breakfast you travel north along the Skeleton Coast before heading inland into the rugged landscapes of Damaraland.

This remote region is famous for its dramatic mountains, dry riverbeds, and desert-adapted wildlife.

Arrival at your lodge near Twyfelfontein is planned around lunchtime.

In the afternoon guests have the option to join a Desert Elephant Drive in search of the rare desert-adapted elephants that inhabit the dry river systems of Damaraland.
 Please note: This activity is optional and the price is not included in the tour. All meals are included.

After breakfast you visit the famous rock engravings of Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing one of the largest collections of prehistoric rock art in Africa. These ancient engravings, created thousands of years ago by San hunter-gatherers, depict animals, hunting scenes, and symbolic markings.

After lunch, the afternoon is spent exploring two of Damaraland’s unique geological formations.

You will visit the striking basalt columns of the Organ Pipes and the nearby Burnt Mountain, a colorful geological formation created by volcanic activity millions of years ago. All meals are included.

After breakfast you depart for Etosha National Park.

On the way, you stop at the fascinating Petrified Forest, where ancient fossilized tree trunks estimated to be over 250 million years old lie scattered across the desert landscape.

After lunch, continue north toward Okaukuejo Rest Camp, located inside Etosha National Park.

In the afternoon you begin your first game drive in Etosha, exploring the park’s vast open plains and waterholes in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. All meals are included.

Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible wildlife of Etosha National Park.

Game drives across the park reveal a diverse range of wildlife that gathers around the waterholes scattered throughout the park. The vast Etosha salt pan creates a spectacular backdrop for wildlife viewing and photography.

Possible sightings include:

● Elephant
● Lion
● Rhino
● Giraffe
● Zebra
● Springbok
● Wildebeest
● Numerous bird species

In the evening return to Okaukuejo Rest Camp, famous for its floodlit waterhole where animals often gather after dark.

After breakfast you depart Etosha National Park and travel south toward Windhoek.

The journey passes through Namibia’s central plateau and scenic farmland regions before arriving in Windhoek during the afternoon, where the tour concludes. Breakfast is included.