Day12: Swakopmund – Walvis Bay – Sesriem

Drive to Walvis Bay and take a short stroll around the harbor to discover this small port town located on the Namibian coast. Sheltered by the sandy Pelican Point, its coastal lagoon is home to numerous bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, and whaling terns. The harbor is filled with fishing boats and cargo ships. Drive to Sesriem, with a picnic lunch en route.

In the late afternoon, we set off to explore Sesriem Canyon and climb Elim Dune. From the camp, we can walk there, accompanied by the sounds of geckos. We explore the canyon, then climb to the top of Elim Dune. The panoramic view is dazzling: a belt of red dunes to the west and a vast pastel-colored plain crossed by an imposing mountain range to the east. Allow approximately 2 hours of walking.

Dinner prepared by the team. Overnight at the Sesriem campsite.

Information: Sesriem, entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park South. Sesriem Canyon was a vital place for the Nama, Herero, and Damara peoples. This 50-meter-deep gorge was carved by the Tsauchab River. Today, inhabited primarily by birds, the spring and canyon are a popular excursion destination. Sesriem is the entrance to the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Sesriem Canyon was a vital place for the Nama, Herero, and Damara peoples. This 50-meter-deep gorge was carved by the Tsauchab River. Sesriem means 6 thongs, which were needed to haul buckets of water up from the gorge. The presence of a permanent spring has been coveted by these different peoples over the centuries. Today, inhabited primarily by birds, the spring and canyon are a popular excursion destination.

Transfer time: approximately 350 km, approximately 4.5 hours