Tok Tokkie Trails

Day 1: Arrival and Desert Introduction

• Arrive at the Tok Tokkie Trails base by 2:00 PM and be greeted by our friendly team with refreshing drinks.
• Replenish your water bottle and pack a small daypack for essentials you'll carry on the initial hike. Your luggage will be transported to the overnight camp by vehicle.
• Visit the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) to learn about responsible desert conservation (www.nadeet.org).
• Take a scenic drive to the starting point of the Tok Tokkie Trail.
• Embark on your first hike, exploring a slope dotted with mysterious "fairy circles" and rolling sand dunes. These dunes offer unique beauty compared to the towering ones at Sossusvlei.
• Arrive at the first overnight camp, a beautiful spot to relax and soak in the desert scenery. Enjoy a sundowner (drinks at sunset) before a delicious dinner.
• As night falls, experience the magic of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of the world's International Dark Sky Reserves, with a clear and moonless sky offering incredible stargazing.
• Tonight's unique sleep awaits: Enjoy the desert air on comfortable stretcher beds under the vast starry sky. (Walking time: 1-2 hours)

Day 2: Unveiling the Desert's Secrets

• Start your day with a pre-sunrise cup of tea or coffee followed by a light breakfast to fuel your morning exploration.
• Set off in the cool morning air, perfect for hiking. Witness breathtaking views of dunes and plains as your guide helps you discover the wonders of the Namib Desert – smell, feel, taste, and see the wonders of this ancient landscape.
• Learn to "read" the desert's "morning news" written in the sand. With your guide's expertise, you might spot fascinating desert creatures like the golden mole, dancing white lady spider, barking gecko, dune lark, and even a flightless wasp.
• Hike over a mountain saddle before gently descending to a dry riverbed. Throughout the day, your guide will unveil the desert's secrets – how plants survive, how insects and reptiles adapt, and how amazing mammals thrive without readily available water.
• Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our chefs at a shady spot, perfect for relaxation and reflection on what you've seen.
• As the afternoon heat subsides, embark on another hike, climbing over dunes towards your second overnight camp. The vista offers a breathtaking panorama of endless dunes, fairy circles, and majestic mountains – a photographer's paradise!
• Witness the ever-changing play of colors on the dunes as shadows lengthen before sunset.
• Wind down with a sundowner and a well-deserved dinner after a long but rewarding day. Listen to the nocturnal desert sounds – perhaps barking geckos, owls, or maybe just the peaceful silence. (Walking time: Morning: 4-4.5 hours / Afternoon: 2-2.5 hours.
• Tonight's sleep: comfortable stretcher beds under the stars.)

Day 3: Farewell to the Desert

• Wake up again to the soft light of dawn and enjoy breakfast before setting off on your final desert adventure.
• Hike through a field of rolling dunes dotted with camel thorn trees, offering welcome shade along the way.
• Today's route is on the easier side, and you'll arrive back at Tok Tokkie farmhouse by approximately 11:30 AM. (Walking time: Morning: 3-3.5 hours)

Please note: The trail direction might be reversed at times, offering a different perspective on the landscape at various times of the day. The final decision will be made by Tok Tokkie Trails.

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a vast private reserve in southwestern Namibia, renowned for its diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, and exceptional stargazing. It's one of Africa's largest private nature reserves, boasting towering dunes, rugged mountains, and vast plains.

The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including oryx, springbok, and desert-adapted lions. Birdwatchers can also delight in the diverse avian species.

A highlight of the NamibRand Nature Reserve is its designation as a Dark Sky Reserve. This means that the skies are exceptionally clear and free from light pollution, making it an ideal location for stargazing. Visitors can marvel at the celestial wonders, including the Milky Way, shooting stars, and various constellations.