Why this route.
Why it works: three desert habitats at three nights each, an unhurried pace.
- Dune 45 or Big Daddy
- Desert-adapted elephants
- Full-day Skeleton Coast excursion with seal colonies
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–3Wilderness Little KulalaKulala Wilderness Reserve, Sossusvlei · Wilderness Safaris
- Days 4–6Damaraland CampTorra Conservancy, Huab River Valley, Damaraland · Wilderness Safaris
- Days 7–9Hoanib Skeleton Coast CampHoanib River, Skeleton Coast National Park boundary · Wilderness Safaris
- Day 10DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- The standard items
- Laundry
Excludes
- The standard items
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Planning tip
A balloon flight gives the best view of the dunes.
Detailed itinerary.
Wilderness Little Kulala
Wilderness Little Kulala sits within the 37,000-hectare Kulala Wilderness Reserve, with its own private gate giving direct access to the national park and Sossusvlei — a genuine advantage over lodges that must queue at the public gate. 3 nights at this camp.
Damaraland Camp
Damaraland Camp is one of Namibia's classic community-conservation safari camps, sitting in the remote Huab River Valley within the Torra Conservancy — landscape that looks barren at first sight yet supports remarkably well-adapted wildlife, including desert-adapted elephant and black rhino in the wider area. 3 nights at this camp.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is one of the strongest high-end safari properties in northern Namibia, marketed as the only permanent camp with access to both the Skeleton Coast and the dry Hoanib River ecosystem. 3 nights at this camp.
Departure
Transfer to the airport or airstrip for onward or homeward flights. Transfer modes and flight timings are confirmed by your consultant.