Established in 1907, Etosha National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, with a terrain ranging from dense bush to open plains. The large salt pan, from which the park takes its name, is an enormous area; dry and dusty in summer but often a shallow lake filled with water and a multitude of birds in the wet season. Game viewing in Etosha is an unforgettable experience, the sheer number and variety is astounding. The wide open spaces and abundant wildlife make a visit to this park an unforgettable experience.
Sossusvlei boasts with some of the world's highest and most picturesque dunes, some of which tower as much as 200 meters above the valley floor. It's likely that this sand originated from the Kalahari some two to five million years ago. The amount of life found in these harsh conditions is surprising. Gemsbok, ostriches and springbok roaming over the sand are a common sight. Climbing the dunes is energetic work, but definitely worth the view.
This short and powerful long weekend tour is special to the ones who like to see nature in it most unspoiled form.
Driving through the Skeleton National Park, experience the long lasting skeletons of ships as well as an oil rig. Towards the oldest plant: Welwitchia Mirabilis.Experience the Himba culture in their own village before a ¾ of a day driving looking for the Desert Elephant, and found some more animals all depends on Mother Nature what she wants to show you.
On the way back from the weekend a stop at Twyfelfontein – World Heritage site where you will see thousands of Bushman engraving. That will be the last stop for a short and powerful long weekend that we spend together.