12 -Day Soulful Safari

26 March: On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you will be met and your Namibian adventure begins. Settle into your accommodation, head out for a city tour and then meet for a welcoming dinner discussing what the next 11 days has in store for us.

Accommodation: The Weinberg

27 March / Day 2: Today we head south to the NamibRand Nature Reserve. The drive is about 6 hours along scenic landscapes.

Arrival at the Tok Tokkie Trails base by 14h00, where their friendly team will welcome you with some refreshments. You can refill water and pack your small daypack for the personal items you would like to take along on the walk. Your luggage will be transferred to the overnight camp by vehicle.

The trails starts with a visit of the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET), a non-profit, donor sponsored trust, which aims to develop environmentally responsible citizens of Namibia. (www.nadeet.org).


A short scenic drive takes you to the starting point of the Tok Tokkie Trail. Today, you will walk over a slope strewn with mysterious “fairy circles” and over rolling sand dunes to the first overnight camp. The dunes are not the massive ones encountered at Sossusvlei, but small, vegetated dunes that have a unique beauty of their own.

At camp, take in the the magnificent scenery while immersing yourself in yoga, breathing in the freshness of nature… This will be an unforgettable first night sleeping under the stars. If the sky is clear and moonless, you will quickly understand why NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of the few International Dark Sky Reserves in the world.


Walking time: 1 – 2 hrs, sleeping out in the open on stretcher beds

28 March / Day 3: Early morning tea or coffee is served before sunrise yoga, followed by a light breakfast so that you can set off in the cool of the early morning. The highlights of the walk are the breath-taking views of the dunes and plains as well as the “coming alive” of the desert as the guide allows you to feel, smell, taste and see the oldest living desert in the world. The “morning news”, as written in the sand is always fascinating and with some luck and the guide’s trained eyes, you may spot some of the desert specials (golden mole, dancing white lady, barking gecko, dune lark, flightless wasp just to name a few). You walk over a mountain saddle before descending gently to a dry riverbed.

During the course of the day your guide will explain some wonders of the Namib to you - how the fascinating desert flora survives, how insect and reptile life adapts to the harsh environment and how mammals can survive here without water. Birding is surprisingly good and you may be lucky enough to see one of Namib endemics, the dune lark. Larger animals you might come across include bat-eared fox, oryx, springbok and ostrich. As we realize that our survival depends on the water that has been deposited for us, this will probably heighten our admiration for the plants and animals that dwell here.

For lunch we will stop at a shady spot where you can enjoy the treats prepared by our chefs and fill up your water bottles. There is plenty of time to relax, have a siesta and reflect on all you have seen. As the heat recedes you start walking again up and over the dunes to your second overnight spot. The scene in front of you is a sea of endless dunes and “fairy circles” against a backdrop of magnificent mountain scenery. Photography is spectacular! The shadows on the dunes create an ever-changing palette of colors shortly before sunset. Sundowner yoga and a delicious dinner after a long and enjoyable day. You might just hear some barking geckos, owls or just deafening silence.

Walking time:Morning: 4 – 4.5 hrs / Afternoon: 2 – 2.5 hrs. Sleeping out in the open on stretcher beds.

Accommodation: Tok Tokkie Trails

29 March / Day 4: Once again you are woken in the soft light shortly before sunrise. Yoga and breakfast before you set off through the dune field. The soft and rolling dunes are interspersed by camel thorn trees, which provide welcome shade for a rest. Today’s walk is easy and you arrive at Tok Tokkie farmhouse at approximately 11:30.

Walking time: morning: 3 – 3.5 hrs

Please note! Sometimes the trail is walked the other way around and the landscape will be seen at different times of the day than described above.

Once back at the main camp, we will head to our next destination - Sossusvlei. Relax at the pool for the rest of the afternoon. Tomorrow morning calls for an early start to visit Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.

Afternoon yoga session followed by dinner.

30 March / Day 5: 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 visit Sesriem Canyon, then head to back to our lodge to cool off in the pool, relax and admire the views. Sunset yoga or optional horse back riding in the Desert.

Accommodation: Desert Homestead Lodge

31 March / Day 6: 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 Desert Breeze 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 Desert Breeze, lunch and dinner at one of Swakopmund's many cafes’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.

1 April / Day 7: Choose one of the activities below - Today is all about adventure before we head to Spitzkoppe

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.

After our activities we will head along the coast to visit the Zeila wreck and then onwards to Spitzkoppe. The drive will take about 2 hours. Yoga tonight will be amongst one of Namibia’s most breathtaking landscapes followed by dinner around the fire, under the stars.

2 April / Day 8: After our morning yoga session, we will head out for a hike up the mountain in search of the Bushman engravings and explore the beautiful area. As the day winds down, we’ll gather around the campfire for a nourishing dinner, sharing stories under the stars, embracing the calm of the desert night.

Accommodation: Spitzkoppe Cabins

3 April: After our morning yoga session amongst the beautiful peaks of Spitzkoppe, we will head to Etosha National Park for our first afternoon wildlife game drive.

Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge

4 April / Day 10: Rise early for an exciting adventure through Etosha National Park, driving from the southern gates to the eastern side. The journey, spanning 6-8 hours, will take you on a thrilling exploration, with stops at several waterholes and the iconic salt pan, where you'll witness the park's vibrant wildlife and vast, dramatic landscapes. 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.

Once at our lodge, relax at the pool, go for a massage or observe graceful antelope coming to drink at the waterhole, offering  a peaceful space for reflection, connection, and renewal in nature's embrace.

5 April/ Day 11: This morning is about yoga and relaxation - with an afternoon game drive into Etosha National Park with the lodge, followed by dinner in the bush.

Our Final Night: A Magical Dinner Under the Stars
On our last evening together, we’ll celebrate with Onguma Bush Camp’s unforgettable Dinner Under the Stars. After a short sunset drive into the bush, you’ll arrive at a secluded spot where a crackling fire, soft lantern light, and the aroma of food welcome you. Sink into a beanbag around the fire and soak in the wilderness one last time.

A delicious three-course bush dinner is served under the open sky, prepared over flames by Onguma’s warm and passionate team. To end the night, roast marshmallows and toast to the journey we’ve shared — a perfect ending to this retreat.

Accommodation: Onguma Bush Camp

6 April: Today marks the end of your wellness holiday in Namibia. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flights back home. Not only will it be a memorable drive back to the airport, but an unforgettable trip never to be forgotten...

Please note that the drive from Etosha to the airport is 6 hours, so please book your flight from 4pm onwards or let Marcel know if you want to book an additional night in or around Windhoek.