Namibian Adventure Safari

Exploring Sossusvlei with Wilderness comes with the unique privilege of exclusive access through a private gate, allowing you to be among the very first to reach the towering red dunes. Climb iconic Dune 45 or Big Daddy before descending into the pans of Deadvlei, where ancient camelthorn trees stand stark against the sand. After returning to camp for a leisurely brunch, your day can continue with guided nature drives, keeping an eye out for springbok, oryx, and ostrich, or on foot with interpretive walks that reveal the desert’s smaller wonders. For those seeking adventure, quad biking and fat biking provide an exhilarating way to explore the world's oldest desert. Evenings bring a slower rhythm, with sundowners and stargazing in some of the clearest night skies on Earth.

Take to the skies on a spectacular balloon flight over mesmerising Sossusvlei in the Namib Sand Sea, one of the oldest deserts on earth. As the sun rises, you'll lift off and drift gracefully over the endless vistas of towering dunes and mountains, capturing the desert's ancient beauty from a unique perspective. Experience the magic of the desert for approximately one hour, with the shifting shadows and lights creating an unforgettable spectacle below. Upon landing, indulge in an "Out of Africa" - style champagne breakfast set in the heart of the desert. Enjoy a decadent feast and exchange stories with your pilot in these stunning surroundings. After breakfast, a scenic nature drive will take you back to your starting point, allowing you to soak in the splendour of Sossusvlei one last time. This enchanting adventure promises memories that will last a lifetime, leaving you floating on air long after your flight is over.

Game drives at Desert Rhino Camp take you across the stark, otherworldly landscapes of Namibia’s Palmwag Concession. This is one of the last strongholds of the desert-adapted black rhino, and tracking these critically endangered animals in partnership with the Save the Rhino Trust is a rare privilege. Alongside rhino, drives can reveal desert-adapted elephant, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, giraffe, and even the occassional lion or brown hyena. Because the concession is private, you can also venture out after dark, when night drives uncover a fascinating nocturnal world and the opportunity to potentially spot a porcupine, bat-eared fox, or a number of owls. With expert guides interpreting every track and sign, game drives here offer a unique exploration of one of Africa's most dramatic and remote wild spaces.

Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp reveals one of Namibia’s most dramatic and remote wildernesses. Days begin with game drives across stark valleys and dry riverbeds, where desert-adapted lion and elephant can occassionally be seen as well as giraffe, oryx, springbok, and Hartmann’s mountain zebra. The camp’s private concession also allows for night drives, when the desert’s elusive nocturnal creatures sometimes emerge including porcupines, aardwolves, and bat-eared foxes. Guided walks bring you closer to the fine details of the desert including tracks written in the sand, ingenious plants, and the smaller creatures that miraculously survive here. For those staying three nights or more, a highlight is the full-day excursion to the wild Skeleton Coast, where towering dunes, windswept beaches, and the rusting remains of shipwrecks tell the story of nature’s raw power.