Breakfasted, and almost acclimatized, the entire family better have cameras at the ready! After a photographic extravaganza at the edge of the escarpment, descend into the Namib for your first night in the Namib desert - self catering units near the Sesriem Gorge and Sossusvlei dunes.

Wake up before dawn to travel along the Tsauchab River Valley towards Sossusvlei. After viewing the changing colours of the landscape as the sun rises, descend and return to your desert camp for an afternoon Siesta. Late afternoon, explore the geologically historic Sesriem Gorge. (Self catering).
OPTIONAL EXTRA: (NOT included in safari price - N$3050 p.p.). Having been to Sossusvlei on foot, and you feel the inclination, a private operator offers early morning hot-air balloon flights over the desert and mountains, to see Sossusvlei from the air. In the cool, pre-dawn air, ascend in a hot-air balloon and silently drift high above the immensity of the Namib desert. From this exclusive vantage point, the rising sun paints an endless vista of shadow and light over an ocean of sand dunes and mountains. After about an hour of silently riding the air, descend and celebrate this unique event with a champagne breakfast in the middle of the desert. Flight certificates will be presented before the 4 X 4 drive back to the lodge. (This could be managed before continuing to your next venue, as the balloon flight is very early).

Moving further south into the Namib, you will today arrive in an area of the desert that is constantly described as "the most photogenic landscape that the Namib has to offer", something you will witness yourself. (self catering).

The very hospitable owners will be expecting you and are willing to treat you to Game drives, dune drives and guided photographic tours - NOT included in the safari price. (Self catering)

To depart from here is not easy, but be assured, your next destination will be no less spectacular, and take you to the valley between the Tsaris- and Naukluft Mountains, on the banks of the sub-terranean Tsauchab River - source of the occasional flooding of Sossusvlei. (B&B)

Besides the local activities offered by the owners, you are within easy reach of the Naukluft Mountain Reserve, where short, but very rewarding hikes are available. (A Namibia Wildlife Resorts venue). (B&B)

Unfortunately, all good things must also come to an end and today you have to return to Windhoek. Accommodation in a comfortable bed & breakfast. Make sure to get a final view of our sunset on this, your last night in Namibia, Africa.

Subject to flight departure time, you may have all morning for some last minute shopping or simply browsing the central business district of Windhoek. Transfer to Namibia's International airport to arrive in time for your departure flight - will be coordinated with the car rental representative.