Day 1 — Arrival in Namibia → Otjimbondona Kalahari Lodge

• Private meet-and-greet at Hosea Kutako International Airport
• Road transfer to Otjimbondona Private Reserve
• Settle into your villa, enjoy sundowners and an elegant dinner beneath the stars

Accommodation:
Otjimbondona Kalahari Lodge – Luxury villa suite, all-inclusive

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Days 2–3 — The Kalahari Experience

Your days at Otjimbondona include:
• Exclusive nature drives
• Guided or self-guided walking trails
• E-biking across the dunes
• Birding & photographic hides
• All-inclusive gourmet dining & beverages
• Peace, privacy and complete relaxation

Accommodation:
Otjimbondona Kalahari Lodge

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Day 4 — Scenic Flight to Swakopmund

This morning, your private Profile Safaris aircraft departs Otjimbondona and heads west toward the Atlantic Coast.

Optional Addition: Sossusvlei Stopover

Enhance your journey with a luxurious desert interlude:
• Private landing near Sossusvlei
• Guided visit to Deadvlei and iconic dunes
• Champagne brunch served in the heart of the Namib
• Continue onward to Swakopmund by air

Upon arrival, settle into your oceanfront home.

Accommodation:
An der Mole 7 – Exclusive coastal residence with direct beach and town access

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Days 5–7 — Swakopmund Coastal Luxury

Enjoy three days of coastal elegance from your private residence, with the freedom to tailor your activities.

Optional curated experiences:

• Catamaran dolphin & seal cruise
• Sandwich Harbour 4x4 (dune–ocean experience)
• Living Desert guided nature tour
• Kayaking with seals
• Scenic flights over the dunes and coastline
• Private quad / fat bike desert excursions
• Cultural & culinary tours of Swakopmund

Accommodation:
An der Mole 7 – Oceanfront luxury residence

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Day 8 — Return to Otjimbondona → Departure

Scenic flight back to Otjimbondona for connection to Hosea Kutako International Airport, or choose to spend an additional night based on your schedule.

If staying overnight:
• One final Kalahari sunset
• Elegant dinner
• Peaceful departure the following day

Sossusvlei Stopover — The Soul of the Namib Desert

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An unforgettable descent into one of the oldest deserts on Earth.

Enhance your journey with a private landing at Sossusvlei, home to the iconic red dunes of the ancient Namib Sand Sea — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most photographed landscapes on the planet.

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This exclusive experience includes:
• A guided visit to Deadvlei, a surreal white clay pan dotted with centuries-old camelthorn trees, frozen in time under cobalt-blue skies
• Climbing Big Daddy or Big Mama, two of the world’s tallest dunes, for panoramic views over a desert that is over 50 million years old
• Champagne brunch served in the dunes, prepared just for you

- a refined moment of stillness in a landscape shaped by wind and time
• Opportunities for photography, wildlife sightings (oryx, springbok, bat-eared fox), and connection with one of Earth’s most extraordinary natural wonders

This addition transforms your itinerary from remarkable to unforgettable — a once-in-a-lifetime moment that many guests describe as the highlight of their entire African journey.

Damaraland Extension — Land of Desert Giants & Ancient Stories

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Remote wilderness, dramatic geology, ancient cultures, and rare wildlife.

Damaraland is one of Namibia’s most captivating regions — a vast, rugged landscape of red rock valleys, dry riverbeds, and open plains where desert-adapted elephants, rhinos and lions roam freely.

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This extension includes a stay at one of Natural Selection’s premier luxury camps, such as:
• Hoanib Valley Camp — a refined tented camp set among mountains and sandy riverbeds
• Safarihoek Lodge — overlooking an expansive Etosha conservancy with abundant wildlife

Guests can enjoy:
• Tracking desert-adapted elephants with expert guides
• Rhino tracking in pristine wilderness
• Visiting the fascinating Himba communities, one of the last semi-nomadic cultures in Africa
• Exploring twisting canyons, colossal granite mountains, and ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein
• Unmatched photographic opportunities in a region known for dramatic natural light

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Damaraland is one of Africa’s most soulful destinations — raw, powerful, and deeply humbling. This extension is perfect for travellers seeking extraordinary landscapes and wildlife experiences far from the beaten path.

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Fish River Canyon Extension — Africa’s Grandest Canyon

A dramatic geological masterpiece, carved over hundreds of millions of years.

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Extend your journey south to the legendary Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world and one of Namibia’s most awe-inspiring sights. Accessible by private Profile Safaris aircraft, this remote region offers space, silence, and stunning natural beauty on a grand scale.

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Highlights include:
• Scenic flights over the canyon’s immense ridges and deep chasms
• Luxury lodge stays with sweeping views of endless desert plains
• Guided excursions to the canyon rim, where the magnitude of the landscape is almost indescribable
• Encounters with desert-dwelling wildlife, rare succulents, and vast, untouched wilderness
• Exceptional stargazing beneath some of the clearest skies in the world

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This extension suits travellers who love dramatic geology, true solitude, and once-in-a-lifetime scenery.