Days 5 & 6: Swakopmund

Leaving Etosha you journey to Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a delightful Bavarian-style town, situated snugly between sea and desert. Great beaches, deep-sea fishing, quad biking, dune boarding plus an array of shops, bars and restaurants await you.

In Swakopmund you are free to explore at your leisure or partake in the many optional activities. This is also a chance to catch up on laundry, banks and communications. Lunch and suppers are to your own account in Swakopmund. You overnight at Grunen Kranz Hotel or similar.

Days 7 & 8: The Namib Naukluft National Park

You continue on to The Namib Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei. This is one of the world's oldest deserts, offering over 130 million years of natural wonder, and the highest sand dunes in the world!Climb the dunes for an unforgettable sunrise.

Adventure activities including guided walks, hot air ballooning and light aircraft flights. On day 5 you leave the camp very early and travel into the park. You head for Dune 45 and climb the dune for a magnificent sunrise, after which we proceed on to Sossusvlei and the 2x4 parking area.

From here it is an approximate 5 km walk to the vlei where you are free to explore. Stunning photographic opportunities are available in the dunes. You'll return to camp. In the late afternoon you will be taken to the nearby Sesriem canyon – and then return to camp for the evening meal. There is a small swimming pool in the camp if you wish to relax and soak in the sun. Camping (Sesriem or similar). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 9: The Fish River Canyon

You head for the awesome Fish River Canyon. Your camp is at Hobas camp, which is managed by National Parks Namibia. There is a small shop stocking basics only and a swimming pool for relaxation. There will be ample time to take in a beautiful sunset over the canyon, or partake in an optional walk. Camping (Hobas or similar). Breakfast and lunch.

Day 10: Gariep (formerly Orange) River

You border cross into South Africa and head for your camp on the riverbank. You will have time to partake in an optional canoe safari, or take a sunset cruise. Camping (Fiddlers Creek or similar). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 11: Lamberts Bay

You depart for Lamberts Bay and your camp. Breakfast and lunch. Camping (Lamberts Bay Caravan Park or similar).