$6,600 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek – Journey into the Namib Desert (Sossusvlei Region)
Arrival in Windhoek – Journey into the Namib Desert (Sossusvlei Region)
Your Namibia safari begins with pick-up from Windhoek by your professional guide. You immediately leave the city behind and travel into the vast, open landscapes of the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. The journey south is part of the experience, with ever-changing scenery of mountains, gravel plains, and endless horizons.
Along the way, enjoy scenic stops and a relaxed lunch before entering the Sossusvlei region, where towering red dunes begin to appear. This is one of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes and your first real encounter with the desert’s beauty.
Arrive at your lodge before sunset and head out for a sundowner drive in the desert, where the golden light transforms the dunes into glowing waves of red and orange. This is a soft introduction to Namibia’s wilderness and the beginning of an unforgettable journey.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Namib Desert Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dune 45 – Travel to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay
Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dune 45 – Travel to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay
Start early for sunrise inside Namib-Naukluft Park, when the dunes are at their most dramatic. Visit Dune 45, one of the most photographed dunes in Africa, followed by the surreal white clay pan of Deadvlei, where ancient camelthorn trees stand frozen in time against towering red dunes.
For the adventurous, climb Big Daddy Dune, one of the highest dunes in the world, offering panoramic views over the desert sea. Wildlife such as oryx, springbok, ostrich, and jackals may be seen in the desert plains.
After exploring Sesriem Canyon, travel west through dramatic desert passes toward the Atlantic coast. Stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon, famous for large flocks of flamingos and coastal birdlife.
Arrive in Swakopmund, a charming coastal town where desert meets ocean and enjoy dinner at top local restaurants.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Swakopmund – Catamaran Cruise & Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Adventure
Swakopmund – Catamaran Cruise & Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Adventure
Today is a full coastal adventure while staying in Swakopmund. Begin with a luxury catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay Lagoon, where Cape fur seals, pelicans, and dolphins often interact with the boat. Seasonal sightings may include whales and ocean sunfish.
After lunch, experience one of Namibia’s most spectacular highlights: Sandwich Harbour 4x4 excursion, where massive sand dunes drop directly into the Atlantic Ocean. This protected Ramsar wetland is a photographer’s paradise.
Drive through shifting dunes and dry riverbeds where you may encounter oryx, jackals, and springbok adapted to the coastal desert. The contrast between ocean fog and golden dunes creates a surreal landscape found nowhere else in Africa. Return to Swakopmund for another relaxed evening.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Delight Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Swakopmund to Damaraland –Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Skeleton Coast National Park & Twyfelfontein
Swakopmund to Damaraland –Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Skeleton Coast National Park & Twyfelfontein
Depart Swakopmund and travel north along Namibia’s dramatic coastline. First stop is the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, home to one of the largest colonies of Cape fur seals in the world, where thousands gather along the Atlantic shore in a powerful, raw wildlife spectacle.
Continue into the remote Skeleton Coast National Park, a region shaped by fog, ocean currents, and desert winds. Along this desolate coastline you will see shipwreck remains, abandoned diamond mining camps, and old oil exploration sites, telling the story of human survival attempts in extreme conditions. How did pioneers survive here?
As the journey continues inland, the landscape shifts into rugged desert and ancient geological formations. Arrive in Twyfelfontein, Damaraland, a UNESCO World Heritage region and one of Namibia’s most untouched wilderness areas.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Damaraland – Desert Elephant Tracking & Ancient Bushmen Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein
Damaraland – Desert Elephant Tracking & Ancient Bushmen Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein
Today focuses on one of Namibia’s rarest wildlife experiences: tracking desert-adapted elephants, found only in Namibia and Mali. These elephants survive in dry river systems and travel long distances in search of water, making sightings both unpredictable and incredibly rewarding.
Explore the Huab and Aba-Huab River valleys, where elephants may share space with giraffes, oryx, springbok, and desert-adapted rhinos. This is not a fenced reserve, but a true wilderness ecosystem shared with local Damara communities.
In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein rock engravings, where over 2,000-year-old San artwork reveals ancient hunting scenes and spiritual symbolism. This combination of wildlife and history makes Damaraland one of Namibia’s most unique regions.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Damaraland to Etosha – Petrified Forest & Game Drive in Etosha National Park
Damaraland to Etosha – Petrified Forest & Game Drive in Etosha National Park
Depart Damaraland and travel north toward Etosha National Park, stopping at the fascinating Petrified Forest, where ancient trees were buried and fossilised over 280 million years ago. A short, guided walk reveals this extraordinary geological site.
Continue into Etosha and enter one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves for your first afternoon game drive. Wildlife begins to appear quickly around waterholes, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and possibly lions or rhinos.
Etosha’s open plains and salt pan ecosystem create excellent visibility for wildlife viewing, making your first drive a true safari highlight.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full-Day Etosha Safari – Waterholes & Big Game Viewing
Full-Day Etosha Safari – Waterholes & Big Game Viewing
Spend a full day exploring Etosha National Park, travelling between waterholes from the southern to eastern regions. Etosha is defined by its life-giving water sources, where wildlife gathers in large numbers especially in the dry season.
Expect excellent sightings of lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and large herds of antelope. Predator-prey interactions often unfold at waterholes, offering dramatic wildlife encounters.
Birdlife is equally impressive with over 340 species, including raptors, vultures, flamingos, and migratory birds. Every stop offers something different, making Etosha one of Africa’s most reliable safari destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Eastern Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Namutoni Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Eastern Etosha – Private Flexible Game Drives
Eastern Etosha – Private Flexible Game Drives
Enjoy a relaxed and fully flexible safari day in Eastern Etosha with private game drives tailored to wildlife movement and your preferences. Unlike group tours, your guide adjusts timing and routes for better sightings and photography opportunities.
Morning and afternoon drives focus on productive waterholes and open plains, with chances to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and rhinos.
Safari Highlights Recap:
* Sossusvlei dunes & Deadvlei
* Swakopmund coastal cruise & Sandwich Harbour
* Skeleton Coast National Park- less visited
* Desert adapted elephant tracking in Damaraland
* Twyfelfontein UNESCO heritage site
* Full Etosha wildlife safari
* AfriCat leopard tracking experience on Okonjima Nature Reserve
Private touring ensures a slower pace, better sightings, and a more exclusive safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Eastern Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Namutoni Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Etosha to Okonjima – Leopard Tracking Experience at AfriCat Foundation
Etosha to Okonjima – Leopard Tracking Experience at AfriCat Foundation
Travel from Etosha to Okonjima Nature Reserve, home of the AfriCat Foundation, one of Africa’s leading big cat conservation projects.
In the afternoon, join a guided leopard tracking experience using radio telemetry, following collared leopards through the reserve. Learn about predator behaviour, conservation research, and human-wildlife conflict in Namibia.
Okonjima also hosts rehabilitated carnivores such as cheetahs and provides one of the best chances in Africa to see leopards in the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Okonjima Private Nature Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Okonjima Plains Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Okonjima to Windhoek – Final Safari & Departure
Okonjima to Windhoek – Final Safari & Departure
Enjoy a final optional morning game drive at Okonjima, offering one last chance to spot leopards, cheetahs, and other wildlife before returning to Windhoek.
Why book this Namibia safari?
* Covers ALL Namibia icons in one journey
* Sossusvlei dunes & Deadvlei landscapes
* Skeleton Coast National Park & desert history
* Desert elephant tracking in Damaraland
* Etosha Big Game safari with waterholes
* Leopard tracking at AfriCat (Okonjima)
* Private guided experience throughout
* Ideal for first-time Namibia visitors, photographers and seasoned travellers
* Perfect photography & wildlife itinerary
This is Namibia’s most complete safari circuit—designed for travellers who want maximum wildlife, landscapes, and unforgettable experiences in one seamless journey.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
