SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS / SINGLE OCCUPANCY
This itinerary provides a detailed plan for each day of the trip, including accommodations, meals, activities, and conservation efforts, ensuring a well-rounded and impactful eco-travel experience. The itinerary may change slightly but we will keep you posted.
Day One– Windhoek
Arrival Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) during the day, where you’ll be collected and transferred to our Guesthouse. Welcome Dinner at Joes Beerhouse
Accommodation: Capbon Guest house
Meals: Dinner , Breakfast
Day Two – Southern Namibia
After breakfast we will leave behind the bustling city and head South. Along the way, we might spot a lone Oryx or catch glimpses of Sociable Weaver nests clinging to Acacia trees. We will find our lodge perched on the horizon, overlooking the majestic scenery of the Southern Namibian landscape. After a leisurely lunch you may enjoy some down time at the waterhole or cool down in the pool. As the sun begins to set we will embark on a game drive. There is a large variety of wildlife on the reserve including Giraffe, White Rhino, Eland, Oryx, Springbuck, Impala, Red Hartebeest, Blesbok, Blue Wildebeest, Meerkats, etc.
Accommodation: African Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Afternoon Game Drive
Day Three – Lüderitz
We will leave the lodge bright and early so that we can reach the Quivertree Forest and Giant’s Playground as early as possible to avoid the heat of the day. As we approach Keetmanshoop, we will encounter the Quivertree Forest. These ancient aloes stand like sentinels, their twisted forms capturing the imagination. Nearby, the Giant’s Playground—a jumble of dolerite boulders—beckons. It’s as if giants played a game of rock stacking here millions of years ago.
From here we continue to Lüderitz. As we drive along the landscape transitions from desert plains to coastal vistas. This historic town, with its colorful colonial architecture, is perched on the edge of the Namib Desert. Expect misty mornings, rugged coastlines, and a sense of timelessness.
Depending on our time of arrival we may have some time to explore the town. Lüderitz boasts charming Art Nouveau buildings. We may wander the streets and admire the architectural details—ornate balconies, colorful facades, and intricate ironwork. There is a hilltop church called “Felsenkirche”, which offers panoramic views of Lüderitz and the bay. The architecture is unique, and the setting is serene. It’s worth the uphill walk.
Accommodation: Kratzplatz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Activities: Quivertree forest and Giants Playground (Day 3)
Day Four – Lüderitz
After breakfast at our B&B we head to the marina where we will hop aboard the luxurious catamaran “Penguin” for an unforgettable trip to Halifax Island. This island is home to a thriving African Penguin colony. As you cruise through Shearwater Bay, keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, seals, and perhaps even whales.
We will be back at the marina by about 10:15 and head straight to Kolmanskop Ghost Town. This once-rich mining village, now a haunting ghost town, lies 10 kilometers inland from Lüderitz. Wander through abandoned buildings knee-deep in sand. Imagine the opulence of its heyday—the hospital, ballroom, power station, and even the first x-ray station in the southern hemisphere. The desert winds have preserved the traditional Edwardian architecture, making it a photographer’s dream.
After lunch we will take a leisurely drive along the peninsula’s rugged coastline to Dias Point. The views are breathtaking, especially from Dias Point. From here we will head down to Agate Beach, a hidden gem for rock enthusiast. Hunt for agates, minerals, and unique stones along the shore. It’s a quiet, meditative experience.
Accommodation: Kratzplatz
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Activities: Catamaran Cruise to Halifax Island & Kolmanskop Ghost Town (Day 4)
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Day Five and Six – Soussusvlei
We will depart early and leave behind the cool coastal town and venture into the vast Namib Desert. The landscape will gradually shift from rocky outcrops to rolling dunes. Keep an eye out for the wild horses of the Namib Desert—they might make an appearance along the way.
The road will lead us through sparse vegetation, ancient valleys, and perhaps even a glimpse of the distant Naukluft Mountains.
As we approach Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei, the towering red dunes will come into view. These are some of the highest sand dunes in the world, and they’ll leave you in awe.
Day 6 – We will have a pre-dawn breakfast so that we can be at the park’s gate by sunrise. As we enter the park a landscape of endless sand dunes, gravel plains and salt pans unfolds. We will spend some time at Deadvlei. This salt pan is one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
Accommodation: Little Sossus Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Day Seven – Swakopmund
Today we continue our journey to Swakopmund, a captivating coastal town, nestled between the vast Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, creating a striking contrast between arid sands and ocean waves. The town is known for its German Colonial Heritage and is a popular beach resort for both locals and tourists. It also known as Namibia’s adventure capital.
After dinner we will have the opportunity to stretch our legs and explore the nearby gravel plains in search of nocturnal desert-adapted species such as scorpions, spiders, adders and a variety of geckos.
Accommodation: Pension D’Avignon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Activities: Desert Night Walk in Swakopmund on Day 7
Day Eight – Swakopmund
This morning we are in for a treat as we embark on a catamaran cruise. Apart from exciting wildlife viewings such as Cape Fur Seals, , Dusky and Heaviside Dolphins, Mola mola, Great White Pelicans and a variety of other birds, we will enjoy some of the world’s best oysters, freshly harvested from the bay, along with some other home-made snacks, coffee, Old Brown Sherry and sparkling wine. After the cruise we will drive along the Walvis Bay Lagoon and then head back to Swakopmund where you can enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Swakopmund has so much to offer from the gorgeous Kristall Galerie, to a very interesting small museum, lots of coffee shops and German-style cafe’s, boutiques, curio shops, art galleries and open air markets. Activities are endless and we would be happy to book these for you: Sandbording, quadbiking, Gin tasting, scenic flights, skydiving, fishing, fatbiking, living desert tours, Sandwich Harbor Tours, Moonlandscape & Swakop River Valley Tours, Kayaking, with the seals, and many more.
Accommodation: Pension D’Avignon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Activities: Day 7 – Morning Catamaran Cruise (09:00 – 12:30 in Walvis Bay) and Afternoon Free time to choose your own activities (own expense)
Day Nine: Damaraland
We will have an early departure so that we can get to Spitzkoppe early enough to avoid walking in the heat of the day. Here we will get a local guide and see some of the ancient rock art. From here we will continue to Damaraland. We will enjoy a sit-down lunch before ending today’s journey at our Accommodation place for the next two nights.
During the late afternoon we will embark on a guided tour with a local farmer, who will give us an insight on farming in the area and the challenges they are facing in their daily lives by farming with free-roaming wildlife around. We then visit a village school and end the afternoon with a short walk and sundowners before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ozondjou Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Activities: Guide at Spitzkoppe
Day Ten: Damaraland
Today we will embark on a 1/2 day nature drive in the Ugab Riverbed and surrounding area. Here the guests join the EHRA team in their day to day patrol work searching for desert elephants and studying their behaviour. The drive is offered in either a closed or open game drive 4 x 4 vehicle (weather-dependent) and follows the tracks of the elephants usually in the dry river bed. This is also a good opportunity to encounter normal plains game like zebra, kudu, oryx, springbuck, ostrich and giraffe. A tasteful cold picnic lunch will be served on this excursion or upon our return depending on how far the travels take us today.
We will spend a day with EHRA – trekking Elephants.
Accommodation: Ozondjou Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Day Eleven: Etosha National Park
We leave behind the striking landscapes of Damaraland and head to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s flagship park. Etosha National Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa, spanning an area of 22,270 square kilometers (8,600 square miles). Located in northwestern Namibia, it was named after the vast Etosha pan, which covers 23% of the park’s total area. The pan is a striking expanse of salt that almost entirely lies within the park boundaries.
Within Etosha National Park, you’ll find a rich diversity of wildlife, including hundreds of mammal species, birds, and reptiles. The park is home to several threatened and endangered species. We will spend the next 3 days exploring the park.
Accommodation: Etosha Safari camp or Okakeuja camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Day Twelve: Etosha National Park
We will have an early breakfast so that we can get to the gate by sunrise. We will spend the day slowly ambling through the park visiting various water holes and observing nature at its best.
Accommodation: Etosha Safari camp or Okakeujo camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Day Thirteen, Etosha National Park
We will venture into a new direction of the park today and continue our game viewing activities.
Accommodation: Etosha Safari camp or Okakeujo camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (FB)
Day Fourteen – Windhoek
Our final drive back to Windhoek to Hosea Kutako International Airport to drop guests for the flight home, concluding an unforgettable African adventure filled with diverse landscapes, unique accommodations, and immersive wildlife experiences.
Meals: Breakfast
*Please note that this Itinerary and Price may change slightly, but the expedition host will keep you updated if anything happens. Terms and conditions apply due to availability. Please note some activities are weather dependent, and we will do our best to accommodate them all in our itinerary. In some areas, there will be minimal or no Wi-Fi signal (We do love a digital detox)