13-Day Highlights of Namibia Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive in Windhoek

Upon arrival in Windhoek, a private driver will escort you to The Olive Grove, one of the city’s premier boutique guesthouses. Later, a local consultant will deliver your rental vehicle and conduct a thorough check with you. This is also an opportunity to review your itinerary in detail and address any questions. This personalized introduction ensures you are well-prepared and comfortable before beginning your self-drive exploration of Namibia's spectacular landscapes.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

Olive Grove Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Drive to the Namib Desert

Depart Windhoek for a scenic 5-6 hour drive into the heart of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Your destination is Kwessi Dune Lodge, a sanctuary of twelve air-conditioned chalets that blend canvas and thatch with modern comfort. A unique highlight of each suite is the "stargazer" room - an open-air deck designed for watching the celestial theatre of the Namibian night sky. This spectacular setting offers a profound and luxurious immersion into the world’s oldest desert.

Main Destination:

Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)

High Season July to November (Busy; high-season rates apply)

Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

LeopardRare

CheetahVery Rare

ZebraRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

LionNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kwessi Dunes

• Luxury lodge located inside NamibRand NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Explore the Namib Desert

Today you’ll have a full day to explore the spectacular towering dunes of the national park, plus the much photographed pans of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Doing this as part of a guided tour with the lodge enables you to take advantage of the lodge's private gate into the national park, which means you can often beat some of the other visitors to the park coming from through the main gate. Depending on how many dunes you have climbed in the morning, you might want to relax at the lodge in the afternoon or you can join a sundowner drive which is offered by the lodge.

Main Destination:

Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)

Accommodation:

Kwessi Dunes

• Luxury lodge located inside NamibRand NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Drive to Swakopmund

Drive from the desert to the Atlantic coast, stopping at Walvis Bay’s lagoon to see flamingos and pelicans. Continue to Swakopmund and settle into Cornerstone Guesthouse, centrally located for exploring the town’s German-inspired architecture and seaside promenades. The journey offers a striking contrast of arid dunes and coastal charm, with opportunities to spot desert wildlife like ostriches along the way. Swakopmund provides a refreshing and sophisticated break in your adventure.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

Cornerstone Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located in Swakopmund (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Morning Marine Safari

Today included in your trip is a Catamaran cruise along a stretch of the Skeleton Coast. After meeting at the Walvis Bay waterfront, you will be welcomed aboard the catamaran to enjoy an adventure packed tour keeping a look out for the 'Marine Big Five', which includes dolphins, whales, turtles, seals and mola mola fish.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

Cornerstone Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located in Swakopmund (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Drive to Damaraland

Depart Swakopmund on the historic salt road, heading north along the Skeleton Coast. Consider a detour to Cape Cross to witness the massive Cape fur seal colony before turning inland to Damaraland. Your destination is Camp Kipwe, where luxury bungalows are nestled among dramatic granite boulders. This unique camp offers a shaded pool and scenic vantage points, providing a sophisticated and peaceful base from which to explore the ancient landscapes and geological wonders of the region.

Main Destination:

Damaraland

Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals are easier to see)

High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Damaraland

ElephantOccasional

GiraffeOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LionRare

LeopardVery Rare

ZebraRare

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CheetahVery Rare

HyenaVery Rare

White RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mowani Mountain Camp

• Luxury lodge located inside Damaraland

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Explore Damaraland

Mowani Mountain Camp offers two guided activities today, including a visit to the UNESCO-listed rock engravings of Twyfelfontein. These ancient etchings, some 6,000 years old, are among the finest in Africa. You can also join a nature drive through Damaraland’s rugged landscape in search of desert-adapted wildlife. Spotting a family of elephants navigating a dry riverbed is a legendary experience, providing a profound connection to the raw and ancient beauty of this remote region.

Main Destination:

Damaraland

Accommodation:

Mowani Mountain Camp

• Luxury lodge located inside Damaraland

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Drive to Etosha National Park

Journey to Etosha National Park and stay at Andersson’s at Ongava, a sophisticated camp within the private Ongava Reserve. This exclusive location offers the freedom of self-drive exploration in the national park alongside private reserve activities like bush walks and night drives. With only eight spacious suites, each featuring large panoramic windows, you’ll enjoy intimate wildlife sightings and a quieter, more personal safari experience away from the busier areas of the park.

Main Destination:

Damaraland

Accommodation:

Anderssons at Ongava Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ongava GR

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

On safari in Etosha and Ongava

Today you’ll have a full day to explore Etosha National Park and the Ongava Game Reserve, either on guided activities which can be booked directly with the lodge or on self-drive adventures into the national park. On game drives, you're likely to see rhino, giraffe, elephant, leopard, zebra, springbok and gemsbok, plus endangered cheetah, black rhino and rare antelope species such as black-faced impala, Damara dik dik and roan antelope.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals come to water)

High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Anderssons at Ongava Camp

• Luxury tented camp bordering Etosha NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Travel to Okonjima Private game reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning activity in Etosha before heading south toward Okonjima Plains Camp in Namibia’s central highlands. This family-run 200 sq km private reserve is home to the AfriCat Foundation, dedicated to the conservation of Namibia’s big cats. Arrive in time to settle in and relax, or join an optional afternoon walk or nature drive before dinner.

Main Destination:

Okonjima Private Nature Reserve

Best Time To Go June or July to October (Dry conditions, best for wildlife)

High Season July to October (Can be crowded)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Okonjima Plains Camp

• Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Explore Okonjima

Wake up surrounded by the sights and sounds of the bush. Today is yours to enjoy the Okonjima Nature Reserve at your own pace. Optional activities, such as guided tracking with the AfriCat Foundation, nature drives, or bush walks, can be arranged directly with the lodge. Alternatively, relax by the pool or on your veranda and take in your final views of the Namibian wilderness before your journey home.

Main Destination:

Okonjima Private Nature Reserve

Accommodation:

Okonjima Plains Camp

• Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Return to Windhoek for an International Flight Home

Enjoy the hues of Namibia’s golden morning light for one last time before heading back to Windhoek International Airport in time for your afternoon flight. It is around a 3.5-hour drive from Erongo Wilderness Lodge to the airport, so make sure to leave in plenty of time to check-in for your flights.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.