Namibia

Pick up rental 4x4(1 hour)

Rent from Namibia2Go or Advanced Car Hire at the airport. Budget ~$60-120/day for a fully equipped 4x4 with two spare tires, camping gear optional. Drive on the left. Get a road map — GPS doesn't cover all gravel roads

Drive to Windhoek city center(45 minutes)

Straight shot on the B6 highway. Check into your hotel — Hilton Windhoek or the boutique Am Weinberg for mid-range (~$80-150/night)

Walk through Independence Avenue(1.5 hours)

Windhoek's main street passes Christuskirche (German colonial church), the Independence Memorial Museum (free), and craft shops. Safe to walk during daylight

Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse(1.5 hours)

A Windhoek institution — game meat platters, oryx steak, kudu carpaccio. Massive portions. Mains 150-280 NAD (~$8-15). Quirky decor of recycled materials. Book for 7PM

Drive Windhoek to Sossusvlei area(5 hours)

Take the B1 south then B2/C19 to Sesriem. Mix of tar and well-maintained gravel. Fill up fuel at Solitaire (famous for its apple pie). Keep speed under 80 km/h on gravel

Check into lodge near Sesriem Gate(30 minutes)

Sossusvlei Lodge (~$150-250/night) or Desert Camp (~$100) are closest to the gate. Inside the park, NWR Sesriem Camp is the only option — book months ahead at nwr.com.na

Afternoon Elim Dune walk(1.5 hours)

If you arrive early enough, Elim Dune (2 km from Sesriem) is accessible without entering the main park. A gentle introduction to the red dune landscape with great sunset views

Stargazing from the desert(1 hour)

NamibRand is Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve. Step outside after dinner — the Milky Way is visible in extraordinary detail. Many lodges offer telescope sessions

Sunrise at the Sesriem Gate(30 minutes)

Gate opens at first light (~5:30-6:00 AM depending on season). Entry 80 NAD per person plus 10 NAD per vehicle. Get there 15 minutes before opening

Climb Dune 45(1.5 hours)

The most accessible dune, 45 km from the gate. A steep but rewarding climb — the ridge-line sunrise shadows are what you came for. Barefoot is easier than shoes on the soft sand

Dead Vlei(2 hours)

Drive to the 4x4 parking area (or take the shuttle, 200 NAD return) and walk 1.1 km to Dead Vlei. The 900-year-old dead camelthorn trees on the white clay pan against towering orange dunes is one of Earth's most surreal landscapes

Sesriem Canyon afternoon(1 hour)

A narrow canyon carved into the rock near the park gate. Walk the 1 km riverbed — cool shade and geological layers visible in the walls. Free with park entry

Sundowner at the lodge(1 hour)

Most lodges offer sunset drinks overlooking the desert. Windhoek Lager or a gin and tonic as the dunes turn blood-red

Drive Sossusvlei to Swakopmund(5 hours)

Via Solitaire and the Kuiseb Pass. Stop at Solitaire for the legendary apple pie (the middle-of-nowhere gas station cafe). The landscape shifts from red desert to moonscape to coast

Check into Swakopmund accommodation(30 minutes)

The Delight (boutique, ~$100/night), Beach Lodge (~$150), or Secret Garden Guesthouse (budget, ~$50). The town is walkable and charming

Walk through the German colonial center(1.5 hours)

Swakopmund looks like a Bavarian village dropped on the African coast. The Lighthouse, Hohenzollern Building, and the Jetty are landmarks. Strange, surreal, beautiful

Dinner at The Tug(1.5 hours)

Built in a converted tugboat on the beach. Fresh oysters (6 for ~100 NAD), kingklip fish, and ocean views. Book ahead — it's the town's most popular restaurant

Drive to Cape Cross seal colony(1.5 hours)

120 km north on the C34 coastal road. Entry 100 NAD. The sight (and smell) of 200,000+ fur seals is overwhelming. Breeding season (Nov-Dec) is the most dramatic

Skeleton Coast southern section(2 hours)

The haunting coastline of shipwrecks, whale bones, and crashing Atlantic waves. Several accessible wrecks between Cape Cross and Henties Bay. Stop and explore — the desolation is strangely beautiful

Lunch in Henties Bay(1 hour)

Small fishing town on the coast. Die Strandkombuis does good fish and chips for ~80-120 NAD. The town has an end-of-the-world feeling

Return to Swakopmund and free evening(1 hour)

Back via the coastal road. Evening stroll on the Swakopmund Mole (pier) with sunset over the Atlantic

Drive Swakopmund to Etosha (Okaukuejo)(4.5 hours)

Via Usakos and Outjo on the B2/B1. Tar road all the way. Fill up fuel in Outjo — last town before the park. Entry 150 NAD/day per person

Check into Okaukuejo Camp(30 minutes)

NWR camp inside the park. Book months ahead at nwr.com.na. The floodlit waterhole 50 meters from the restaurant is the reason to stay here — animals visit all night

Afternoon game drive to nearby waterholes(3 hours)

Self-drive to Nebrownii, Okondeka, and Olifantsbad waterholes. Look for elephants, springbok, oryx, and giraffe. The salt pan shimmers white on the horizon

Evening at Okaukuejo waterhole(2 hours)

Grab a drink from the bar and sit at the floodlit waterhole after dark. Black rhinos often appear between 8-11 PM. Elephants drink in family groups. One of Africa's greatest free wildlife spectacles

Sunrise game drive around Okaukuejo(3 hours)

Leave at first light. The waterholes at dawn attract lions, hyenas, and jackals alongside the grazers. Drive slowly (max 60 km/h in the park) and stop at every waterhole

Drive from Etosha to Windhoek(4.5 hours)

Exit via Anderson Gate, then B1 south to Windhoek. Tar road, straightforward drive. Remember: never drive after sunset due to wildlife on roads

Return rental car and departure(1.5 hours)

Return 4x4 at WDH airport. Allow 3 hours before international flights. The airport has a small souvenir shop for last-minute Namibian crafts

Pick up rental 4x4(1 hour)

Namibia2Go or Advanced Car Hire at the airport. ~$60-120/day for a fully equipped 4x4 with two spare tires. Drive on the left

Drive to Windhoek city center(45 minutes)

B6 highway to city. Check into Am Weinberg boutique hotel (~$100-150/night)

Walk Independence Avenue(1.5 hours)

Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum (free), craft shops

Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse(1.5 hours)

Namibian institution. Game meat platters, oryx steak, kudu carpaccio. Mains 150-280 NAD. Book for 7PM

Drive Windhoek to Sossusvlei area(5 hours)

B1 south then C19. Fill up at Solitaire for the famous apple pie. Keep speed under 80 km/h on gravel

Check into Sossusvlei Lodge(30 minutes)

~$150-250/night. NWR Sesriem Camp inside the park is cheaper but must book months ahead

Afternoon Elim Dune walk(1.5 hours)

2 km from Sesriem, accessible without main park entry. Gentle intro to the red dunes

Desert stargazing(1 hour)

NamibRand Dark Sky Reserve. The Milky Way is visible in extraordinary detail

Sunrise at Sesriem Gate(30 minutes)

Gate opens ~5:30-6:00 AM. Entry 80 NAD per person plus 10 NAD per vehicle

Climb Dune 45(1.5 hours)

Most accessible dune, 45 km from gate. Barefoot is easier on soft sand. Sunrise shadows on the ridge are what you came for

Dead Vlei(2 hours)

Walk 1.1 km from 4x4 parking. 900-year-old dead camelthorn trees on white clay against orange dunes. Earth's most surreal landscape

Sesriem Canyon(1 hour)

1 km canyon walk near the park gate. Cool shade. Free with park entry

Lodge sundowner(1 hour)

Sunset drinks as the dunes turn blood-red

Second sunrise in the dunes(2 hours)

Climb Big Daddy (325 m, the tallest dune) for a different perspective. Strenuous — 2 hours round trip. The view from the top is 360° desert

Drive through NamibRand landscapes(3 hours)

If staying at a NamibRand lodge, take a guided nature drive through the private reserve. The rolling grass and red sand are cinematically beautiful

Afternoon rest by the pool(2 hours)

The desert heat demands a midday break. Most lodges have pools overlooking the landscape

Guided stargazing session(2 hours)

Several NamibRand lodges offer telescope-guided astronomy. Identify constellations invisible from the Northern Hemisphere. Saturn's rings are visible through a good telescope

Drive Sossusvlei to Swakopmund(5 hours)

Via Solitaire and Kuiseb Pass. Stop at Solitaire for apple pie. The landscape shifts from red desert to moonscape to coast

Check into Swakopmund(30 minutes)

The Delight (~$100/night) or Secret Garden Guesthouse (~$50)

Walk the German colonial center(1.5 hours)

Bavarian village on the African coast. Lighthouse, Hohenzollern Building, the Jetty

Dinner at The Tug(1.5 hours)

Converted tugboat on the beach. Fresh oysters (6 for ~100 NAD), kingklip fish. Book ahead

Drive to Cape Cross(1.5 hours)

120 km north on C34. Entry 100 NAD. 200,000+ fur seals — overwhelming sight and smell

Skeleton Coast shipwrecks(2 hours)

Shipwrecks and whale bones on a desolate Atlantic coastline. Several accessible wrecks between Cape Cross and Henties Bay

Lunch in Henties Bay(1 hour)

Die Strandkombuis for fish and chips ~80-120 NAD

Return and evening stroll(1 hour)

Swakopmund Mole (pier) at sunset over the Atlantic

Morning sandboarding(3 hours)

Alter Action Sandboarding (~$40-60) takes you to the dunes south of town. Lie-down boarding reaches 80 km/h. Stand-up is available for experienced boarders

Lunch at Kucki's Pub(1 hour)

Beloved Swakopmund institution. Schnitzel, burgers, and German beer. Mains 100-180 NAD

Free afternoon — museum or beach(2 hours)

Swakopmund Museum (30 NAD) has excellent exhibits on Namibian history and geology. Or simply walk the long beach

Sundowner at Tiger Reef(1.5 hours)

Beach bar and restaurant south of town. Cocktails overlooking the Atlantic surf. The desert meets the ocean in every direction

Drive Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe(2 hours)

150 km east via Usakos. Gravel road in good condition. Entry 150 NAD, camping 200 NAD/person

Explore the rock arch and San paintings(2 hours)

The natural rock arch is magnificent at sunset. Small Bushman cave paintings nearby — ask the guides at the entrance to point them out

Rock climbing or boulder scrambling(2 hours)

The granite faces offer world-class climbing for experienced climbers. Casual visitors can scramble around the lower boulders

Sunset at the rock arch(1.5 hours)

The arch frames the sunset perfectly. One of Namibia's most photographed spots. Bring a tripod

Bush camping under the stars(Evening)

If camping, the Spitzkoppe sky is phenomenal. No facilities — bring everything. The granite glows red in moonlight

Drive Spitzkoppe to Etosha (Okaukuejo)(4.5 hours)

Via Usakos and Outjo. Fill up fuel in Outjo. Entry 150 NAD/day per person

Check into Okaukuejo Camp(30 minutes)

NWR camp — book months ahead at nwr.com.na. The floodlit waterhole is 50 meters from your room

Afternoon game drive(3 hours)

Self-drive to Nebrownii and Olifantsbad waterholes. Elephants, springbok, oryx, giraffe. The salt pan shimmers white on the horizon

Okaukuejo waterhole after dark(2 hours)

Grab a drink and sit at the floodlit waterhole. Black rhinos often appear 8-11 PM. Africa's greatest free wildlife spectacle

Sunrise game drive from Okaukuejo(3 hours)

Leave at first light. Morning waterholes attract lions, hyenas, and jackals. Max 60 km/h in the park

Drive to Halali Camp (midway)(2 hours)

Stop at waterholes along the way — Aus, Salvadora, and Sueda. Each has different regulars. Halali's Moringa waterhole has great elephant activity

Continue to Namutoni Camp(2 hours)

The eastern section has more water and lush vegetation. Namutoni is a restored German fort — the most photogenic camp

Evening at Namutoni waterhole(1.5 hours)

Klein Namutoni waterhole often has different species than Okaukuejo — check for cheetah and the endemic black-faced impala

Sunrise game drive eastern Etosha(3 hours)

Fisher's Pan and the Andoni area in the northeast are less visited. Look for cheetah on the open plains. The rare black-faced impala is found only in this area of Etosha

Drive to Waterberg Plateau(3 hours)

Heading south. The Waterberg is a flat-topped sandstone plateau rising 200 m above the savanna. A completely different landscape

Check into Waterberg Camp or Wilderness lodge(30 minutes)

NWR Waterberg Camp (budget) or Waterberg Wilderness (mid-range, ~$120/night with plateau views)

Sunset walk on the plateau rim(1.5 hours)

Several marked trails along the cliff edge. The views over the Kalahari bushveld are vast. Look for klipspringer (small antelope) on the rocks

Guided plateau game drive(3 hours)

The plateau top is only accessible via guided NWR game drives (~300-500 NAD). Sable antelope, white rhino, roan antelope, and Cape buffalo were introduced here as a breeding sanctuary

Waterberg historical trail(2 hours)

The Waterberg was the site of a decisive 1904 battle in the Herero-German war. The cemetery and memorial plaques tell a sobering story. Free self-guided walk

Swimming pool and rest(2 hours)

The camp pool overlooks the cliff edge — one of Namibia's most scenic swimming spots

Sundowner on the plateau rim(1 hour)

Watch the Kalahari bushveld turn golden. The silence is total

Drive Waterberg to Windhoek(3 hours)

Tar road via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Stop at Okahandja woodcarving market for souvenirs — carved wooden animals, bowls, and masks at fair prices

Namibia Craft Centre(1 hour)

On Tal Street in the old brewery. High-quality Namibian crafts — jewelry, baskets, textiles, carvings. Fixed prices, fair trade

Lunch at Nice Restaurant(1 hour)

Franco-Namibian cuisine downtown. Game meat done French style. Mains 150-250 NAD

Farewell dinner at Stellenbosch Wine Bar(1.5 hours)

South African wines paired with game meat tapas. A sophisticated end to an epic road trip. Mains 180-300 NAD

Morning at the Independence Memorial Museum(1 hour)

Free entry. The hilltop museum covers Namibian history from colonialism through independence. The views over the city from the terrace are excellent

Last souvenir shopping(1 hour)

Katutura market for crafts, or the Maerua Mall for packaged Namibian products — biltong, rooibos tea, Namibian gin

Return rental car and departure(1.5 hours)

Return 4x4 at WDH airport. Allow 3 hours before international flights

Pick up rental 4x4(1 hour)

Namibia2Go or Advanced Car Hire. ~$60-120/day with two spare tires. Drive on the left

Drive to Windhoek(45 minutes)

B6 to city center. Am Weinberg boutique hotel ~$100-150/night

Walk Independence Avenue(1.5 hours)

Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum (free), craft shops

Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse(1.5 hours)

Game meat platters — oryx steak, kudu carpaccio. Mains 150-280 NAD

Drive Windhoek to Sossusvlei area(5 hours)

B1 south then C19. Fill up at Solitaire. Max 80 km/h on gravel

Check into Sossusvlei Lodge(30 minutes)

~$150-250/night or NWR Sesriem Camp (book months ahead at nwr.com.na)

Afternoon Elim Dune(1.5 hours)

2 km from Sesriem. Gentle dune climb without park entry

Desert stargazing(1 hour)

Africa's first Dark Sky Reserve. Milky Way in extraordinary detail

Sunrise at Sesriem Gate(30 minutes)

Entry 80 NAD per person plus 10 NAD per vehicle. Arrive 15 minutes early

Climb Dune 45(1.5 hours)

Barefoot on soft sand. Ridge-line sunrise shadows are iconic

Dead Vlei(2 hours)

1.1 km walk from parking. 900-year-old dead trees on white clay against orange dunes

Sesriem Canyon(1 hour)

1 km canyon walk, cool shade, geological layers. Free with park entry

Lodge sundowner(1 hour)

Dunes turn blood-red at sunset

Climb Big Daddy (325 m)(2.5 hours)

Strenuous 2-hour climb up the tallest dune. 360° desert views from the summit. Slide down into Dead Vlei — the descent takes 10 minutes

Drive through NamibRand(2 hours)

Rolling grass, red sand, and cinematic landscapes. Many lodges offer guided nature drives

Rest by the pool(2 hours)

Desert heat demands midday breaks. Most lodges have pools

Guided stargazing(2 hours)

Telescope astronomy session. Saturn's rings visible on clear nights

Drive to Swakopmund via Kuiseb Pass(5 hours)

Via Solitaire. Landscape shifts from red desert to moonscape to coast

Check into Swakopmund(30 minutes)

The Delight (~$100/night) or Beach Lodge (~$150)

Walk the colonial center(1.5 hours)

Bavarian architecture on the African coast. Lighthouse, Jetty

Dinner at The Tug(1.5 hours)

Converted tugboat. Fresh oysters (6 for ~100 NAD), kingklip fish. Book ahead

Drive to Cape Cross(1.5 hours)

120 km north on C34. Entry 100 NAD. Overwhelming sight and smell

Skeleton Coast shipwrecks(2 hours)

Desolate Atlantic coastline with accessible wrecks between Cape Cross and Henties Bay

Lunch in Henties Bay(1 hour)

Die Strandkombuis fish and chips ~80-120 NAD

Evening stroll on Swakopmund Mole(1 hour)

Pier at sunset over the Atlantic

Morning sandboarding(3 hours)

Alter Action Sandboarding ~$40-60. Lie-down boarding reaches 80 km/h

Lunch at Kucki's Pub(1 hour)

Schnitzel, burgers, German beer. Mains 100-180 NAD

Swakopmund Museum(1.5 hours)

30 NAD. Excellent Namibian history and geology exhibits

Sundowner at Tiger Reef(1.5 hours)

Beach bar overlooking Atlantic surf

Drive to Spitzkoppe(2 hours)

150 km east. Entry 150 NAD, camping 200 NAD/person

Rock arch and San paintings(2 hours)

Natural arch is magnificent. Small Bushman cave paintings nearby

Boulder scrambling(2 hours)

Granite faces for climbers; lower boulders for casual exploration

Sunset at the rock arch(1.5 hours)

Frames the sunset perfectly. Bring a tripod

Bush camping(Evening)

No facilities — bring everything. Granite glows red in moonlight

Drive Spitzkoppe to Twyfelfontein(4 hours)

Via Uis and Khorixas. The landscape becomes increasingly wild and red

Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings(1.5 hours)

UNESCO World Heritage site. Over 2,000 rock engravings up to 6,000 years old. Entry 80 NAD plus mandatory guide. The animal engravings are remarkably detailed

Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain(1 hour)

Nearby geological formations — basalt columns (Organ Pipes) and a ridge of scorched-looking rock. Free access

Check into Damaraland lodge(30 minutes)

Mowani Mountain Camp (~$200/night) has stunning boulder-top suites. Camp Kipwe is a dramatic alternative

Early morning elephant tracking(4 hours)

Guided tracking excursion (~500-800 NAD/person) following the dry riverbeds where desert elephants browse. These elephants have adapted to survive with less water than any other population. Your guides read tracks and dung to locate herds

Lunch at the lodge(1 hour)

Most Damaraland lodges include meals. Eat overlooking the ancient granite boulders

Damara Living Museum(1.5 hours)

Community-run cultural museum near Twyfelfontein. Traditional Damara skills — fire-making, trapping, medicine. Entry ~100 NAD. Genuine cultural exchange, not a tourist show

Sunset drive(1.5 hours)

The Damaraland landscape at golden hour — red rocks, quiver trees, and endless horizons

Drive Damaraland to Etosha(4 hours)

Via Kamanjab. Fill up fuel. Enter via Galton Gate (western entrance) for the Hobatere area

Check into Okaukuejo Camp(30 minutes)

The famous floodlit waterhole is 50 meters from your room. Book months ahead at nwr.com.na. Entry 150 NAD/day

Afternoon game drive(3 hours)

Self-drive to Nebrownii and Olifantsbad waterholes. Elephants, springbok, oryx, giraffe

Okaukuejo waterhole after dark(2 hours)

Black rhinos often appear 8-11 PM. Africa's greatest free wildlife spectacle

Sunrise game drive from Okaukuejo(3 hours)

First light brings lions, hyenas, jackals. Max 60 km/h. Stop at every waterhole

Drive to Halali Camp(2 hours)

Waterholes en route: Aus, Salvadora, Sueda. Halali's Moringa waterhole has elephant activity

Continue to Namutoni(2 hours)

Eastern section is lusher. Namutoni is a restored German fort

Evening at Namutoni waterhole(1.5 hours)

Klein Namutoni for cheetah and the endemic black-faced impala

Sunrise drive to Fisher's Pan(3 hours)

Northeast Etosha is less visited. Cheetah on open plains, endemic black-faced impala

Dik Dik Drive loop(2 hours)

The densely-bushed loop near Namutoni has different species — Kirk's dik-dik, honey badger, and leopard (if very lucky)

Afternoon at Zwei Vlei waterhole(2 hours)

Park at a waterhole and wait. Patience is rewarded — animals come to you. Bring binoculars and a long lens

Second evening at Namutoni waterhole(1.5 hours)

Different animals visit each night. The anticipation never gets old

Leisurely morning drive(2.5 hours)

No rush today. Pick 2-3 waterholes near camp and sit quietly. The animals are more relaxed when you're patient

Camp pool and rest(3 hours)

The NWR camps have pools. Read, journal, edit photos. Rest your driving muscles

Afternoon waterhole sit(2 hours)

Bring a cold drink to the Okaukuejo waterhole. In peak season, you might see elephants, rhinos, and lions all in one session

Final Etosha sunset(1 hour)

The salt pan glows pink at sunset. A vast, flat, almost lunar landscape

Drive to Waterberg Plateau(3 hours)

Tar road south. The plateau rises 200 m above the surrounding bushveld

Check into Waterberg Wilderness(30 minutes)

~$120/night with plateau views

Sunset walk on plateau rim(1.5 hours)

Cliff-edge trails with views over the Kalahari. Look for klipspringer antelope

Guided plateau game drive(3 hours)

~300-500 NAD. Sable antelope, white rhino, roan antelope, Cape buffalo introduced as conservation breeding populations

Historical trail(2 hours)

Site of the 1904 Battle of Waterberg in the Herero-German war. Cemetery and memorial plaques tell a sobering story

Pool overlooking the cliff(2 hours)

One of Namibia's most scenic swimming spots

Sundowner on the rim(1 hour)

Golden light over the Kalahari bushveld. Total silence

Drive Waterberg to Opuwo(6 hours)

Long drive via Otjiwarongo and Outjo. Fill up fuel at every opportunity — stations are scarce. The road to Opuwo is increasingly remote

Check into Opuwo Country Lodge(30 minutes)

~$80-120/night. The only comfortable option in town. Pool with Kunene views

Opuwo market(1 hour)

A remarkable cultural crossroads — Himba women in traditional ochre and leather trade alongside modern Namibians. Respectful photography only with permission

Arrange Himba village visit for tomorrow(30 minutes)

Through the lodge. Always go with a local guide. Bring useful gifts — maize meal, not candy

Himba village visit(2.5 hours)

Guided visit to a semi-nomadic Himba settlement. Learn about ochre-covered skin, intricate hairstyles, and pastoral lifestyle. Respectful, guided interaction — never visit independently

Drive to Epupa Falls(3 hours)

180 km on rough gravel from Opuwo. 4x4 essential. The falls are on the Kunene River, Namibia's border with Angola

Epupa Falls viewpoint(1.5 hours)

A dramatic series of cascades through baobab-lined gorges. Best flow during rainy season (Jan-May). Crocodiles inhabit the pools — don't swim

Camp at Epupa Falls campsite(Evening)

Community campsite right beside the falls, 200-300 NAD/person. Fall asleep to the sound of the cascading Kunene

Drive Epupa to Palmwag area(6 hours)

Via Opuwo and south. Remote gravel roads. The Kaokoveld landscape is hauntingly beautiful — red earth, scattered palms, and vast emptiness

Check into Palmwag Lodge(30 minutes)

~$150-250/night. Set in a palm-oasis along a dry riverbed. Good for desert rhino tracking

Afternoon desert drive(2 hours)

The Palmwag concession has desert-adapted elephants, lions, and the largest free-roaming black rhino population outside a national park

Sunset over the Etendeka tableland(1 hour)

The flat-topped mountains glow red in the last light. The solitude is profound

Drive Palmwag to Windhoek(7 hours)

Via Kamanjab, Outjo, and Otjiwarongo on tar roads. Stop at Okahandja woodcarving market for souvenirs

Okahandja woodcarving market(45 minutes)

Carved wooden animals, bowls, masks at fair prices. Support local artisans

Namibia Craft Centre(1 hour)

Tal Street in old brewery. High-quality jewelry, baskets, textiles. Fixed prices, fair trade

Farewell dinner at Stellenbosch Wine Bar(1.5 hours)

South African wines with game meat tapas. Mains 180-300 NAD. A sophisticated end to an epic journey

Independence Memorial Museum(1 hour)

Free entry. Hilltop museum covering Namibian history. Great city views from the terrace

Last souvenir shopping(1 hour)

Katutura market for crafts, Maerua Mall for packaged goods — biltong, rooibos, Namibian gin

Return rental car and departure(1.5 hours)

Return 4x4 at WDH airport. Allow 3 hours before international flights