Yoga, Wildlife and Adventure in Namibia

On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you will be met and your Namibian adventure begins.

Our first stop is Naankuse Lodge, an award-winning lodge offering stunning accommodation amidst a 3,200 hectare nature reserve. The Naankuse Foundation provides a safe haven and second chance for injured, orphaned and conflict animals. Wherever possible, their aim is to release animals back into the wild and their activities give you an opportunity to see how these animals are cared for.

Activities: Carnivore feeding tour, Ancient San Skills Academy, Guided nature walk, Cheetah / Caracal or Meerkat experience, Horseriding.

Accommodation: Naankuse / Windhoek B&B

Day 2: Today we head south to the oldest Desert in the World. The drive is about 4 to 5 hours via the Spreetshoogte Pass and the views are not just only WOW from 1800m above sea level, but from here onwards the landscapes are forever changing - your eyes will not believe this and your heart will open up to this natural beauty. Think mountains, high sand dunes and the occasional desert adapted animal. We will stop at Solitaire, a quirky, almost lost little town set in the middle of nowhere. You can perhaps try a slice of the famous Apfelstrudel (Apple Pie) here before we reach our destination. Onwards to our lodge and relax for the rest of the afternoon. Afternoon yoga session before dinner.

Accommodation: Desert Homestead

Day 3: An early morning as the gate to the Park opens at sunrise. As we enter we will stop over at Dune before heading to further to Deadvlei/Sossusvlei. Sossusvlei, undoubtedly Namibia's most iconic landscape, located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world and stretches over 1500km with dunes reaching heights of 300m. If you feel up for it, why not join me to climb Big Daddy, admiring Deadvlei and surrounds from above. There’s something so magical as you sit quietly and take in the energy of this Desert.

After taking some amazing photos at Deadvlei, we will head over to Sossusvlei to have a picnic brunch under one of the shady trees. After visiting Sesriem Canyon we will head to back to our lodge to cool off in the pool, relax and admire the views.

OPTIONAL: About 3 hours before sunset we will saddle up and ride into the sunset. Leaving the stables and lodge behind, you will set off on an unforgettable journey through wide open plains riding over a varied terrain changing from soft, sandy, stretched open fields, to rockier mountain trails, through dry riverbeds, under Sociable Wearers nests and around Camel thorn trees. Your experienced guide will eagerly tell you more about the environment, fauna and flora. You are almost guaranteed to come across a herd or two of grazing Oryx, springbok, or Zebra and some varieties of smaller carnivores, such as Jackal and Bateared foxes. This will be an easy, comfortable ride. Whether you are a beginner or novice, this experience will leave you in aw!

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not want to go on this expedition, the lodge will take you on a scenic drive to our camp. Tonight we are sleeping out in the desert, surrounded my mountains and beautiful skies.

Accommodation: Namib Night Out

Day 4: Early morning yoga before we have breakfast and ride back to the lodge, then onwards to the Skeleton Coast for some fun activities and of coarse the fresh ocean breeze of the Atlantic Ocean.

Swakopmund with its laid back feel, palm trees, great restaurants and german-colonial architecture, has various activities to choose from. Whether you want something active or more relaxed, or even a combination, this coastline will surprise you with what it has to offer.

Here we will be staying at the lodge, offering peace, tranquility and the ultimate desert experience. The luxury bungalows with their creative atmosphere and the friendly staff will make your stay one to remember. Breakfast will be at the lodge, lunch and dinner at one of Swakopmund's many cafe's and restaurants. Yoga sessions will be held either in the desert or on the beach, even both at the same time! Imagine… your toes in the warm desert sand as you breathe in the freshness of the Atlantic Ocean. I bet you won’t ever see a view like this anywhere else in the world.

Day 5: Choose one of the activities below - Today is all about adventure!

Optional Activities: Dune boarding, Quad biking, Camel riding, Horse riding, Ocean Safari with champagne breakfast, Surfing, Kayaking, Fat wheel biking, Cultural tours, Living Desert tour, Cape Cross/Seal tour, Spitzkoppe tour, Scenic flights and Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Tours

Oh, this serene haven in Namibia holds a special place in my heart. The landscapes are truly awe-inspiring, creating a sense of tranquility that resonates with the essence of well-being.

Damaraland is known for its scenic and fascinating beauty and it’s also where you will find the free-roaming Desert Adapted Elephant. Here you can also visit Twyfelfontein, a World heritage site comprising of ancient rock engravings, Organ pipes, Burnt Mountains and a Petrified Forest. It is also the most famous rock art concentration in Africa featuring more than 5000 petroglyphs and 200 rock paintings. Driving through Damaraland is not only soul-fulfilling because of the landscapes, but you get to meet the Himba and Damara and see how they live off this land.

Accommodation: Adventure Camp

After our morning yoga session we will head to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s greatest Wildlife sanctuary, situated in the Northern part of the country.

Our accommodation will be outside of the Southern gate of Etosha - settle in on arrival and relax for the rest of the afternoon.

Accommodation: Safari Camp / Inside of the Park

Day 8: We will head into the park early, as its gates open at sunrise. We will take our time today driving from the Southern gate towards the Eastern gate where our next lodge is situated. We will stop over at numerous waterholes and also stop over at the Pan. Here in the park, the wildlife sightings offer over 114 species of mammals and 340 species of birds. Etosha has exceptional wildlife including, Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hyena, Zebra, Springbok, Kudu, Gemsbok and Eland. This game park is unlike any other and photographs of animals in front of the pan make this very unique and a special place to visit.

Today is all about wildlife and driving through this park you can expect the unexpected. We will leave the Park at sunset and settle into our luxurious accommodation, have dinner and sit around the camp fire listening to the sounds of nature…

Day 9: This morning is about relaxation. After yoga and a healthy breakfast you can spoil yourself for a massage, relax by the pool or go on a nature walk. We will head into Etosha again round 3pm for an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Bush Camp

After a leisurely breakfast we will head back to Windhoek. If time allows we can do a city tour and some curio shopping before heading to a private game reserve close to Windhoek airport.

Here, wellness facilities and treatments ensure a renewal of mind, body and spirit. What a perfect ending to this trip.

Accommodation: Hotel

The journey back to the airport won't just be a transfer; it's a chance to relish the memories of an unforgettable trip that will forever linger in your heart. Bid farewell to Namibia with a sense of fulfillment and the promise of carrying the transformative essence of this holiday into your everyday life.