Namibia

With its European feel and great connections, the capital Windhoek is the perfect starting point. 

To the south, Sossusvlei is home to the world’s highest red sand dunes, which tower over the timeless landscape of the Namib Desert. The 500 million-year-old Fish River Canyon – the world’s second largest canyon – is a must-see highlight of any Southern Namibian itinerary.

Heading North along the coast, Swakopmund offers activities from sand-boarding to sea-kayaking, whilst Cape Cross is home to a Cape Seal colony, pelicans and flamingos.

Continuing your journey along the aptly named Skeleton Coast – known for its history of shipwrecks – inland you will find Damaraland, a true wilderness. Further east, Etosha National Park is renowned for its white saltpans, scattered with water holes frequented by plains game, including black-faced impalas and the predators that predictably follow.

The Caprivi Strip in the North Eastern corner of Namibia offers excellent game-viewing with perennial rivers such as the Okavango, Kwando, Chobe and Zambezi – all of which attract animals and birds.

Please Note: Although distances are long and 80% of the roads are gravel, driving holidays are a rewarding way to see this unique country, we recommend a minimum of 14 days to enjoy a complete circuit.