7-Day Sossusvlei, Coast & Etosha Accommodated Tour

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Windhoek – Sesriem (400km) Desert Hills Lodge or similar

The collection time is between 08:00 and 08:30 from anywhere within Windhoek. Windhoek is surrounded by mountains, thus we will pass both the Eros Mountains and the Khomas Hochland Range. As we come through the mountains, we drop down from the central plateau to a grassy desert savannah. We stop at Solitaire for petrol and perhaps also afternoon tea, before we continue to our first night at Sesriem. We aim to arrive at our lodge during the late afternoon. We will make a short excursion to the nearby sand dunes to enjoy the sunset over the dunes. We will see the colors glow and change on the mountains before returning for dinner.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)

High Season July to November (Busy and high rates apply)

Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

LeopardRare

ZebraRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Desert Hills Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Namib-Naukluft NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sesriem and Sossusvlei - Desert Hills Lodge or similar

We have an early start to catch the soft light of the sunrise over the desert. After passing through Sesriem, we continue toward Sossusvlei along distant sand dunes on both sides of the road. We will stop at the famous Dune 45. Those who feel fit, can climb the dune and get a breathtaking view of the surrounding desert and dunes. After breakfast, we will take a desert walk in the cool of the morning. We have a chance to see gemsbok, springbok, black-backed jackal and ostrich. As the day cools off in the afternoon, we will make a short excursion to Sesriem Canyon.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Accommodation:

Desert Hills Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Namib-Naukluft NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sesriem – Swakopmund (350km) The Delight Hotel or similar

As Namibia is a country of contrasts, today we will move from desert to sea. On our way, we will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and transverse the Gaub and the Kuseb passes. We drive down to the dry riverbed at the bottom of the Kuseb Canyon before climbing up the other side, watching the spectacular desert landscape unfold before us. Having arrived at the coast, we will make a stop in Walvis Bay to enjoy the view of flamingoes and other birds in the lagoons. We will also visit the salt works.

We will proceed to the hotel for our overnight stay. Dinner is at a local restaurant (the client's own expense).

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

The Delight

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Swakopmund

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Swakopmund – The Delight Hotel or similar

In the morning, we will make an excursion to the seal colony at Cape Cross, north of Swakopmund. Here, we will be able to experience thousands of fur seals at close range. The rest of the day will be free with plenty of time to explore the town. Swakopmund is a very pleasant seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the Atlantic is quite cold here) and an open-air curio market. There is also a very good museum. The Namibian National Marine Aquarium is also located in Swakopmund. Alternatively, there are various optional activities that can be arranged, including a boat tour with oysters and champagne. Your guide will discuss all the possible optional activities with you and offer to make a pre-booking in advance. Today's dinner is not included in the price of the safari and will be at the client’s own expense.

Please note: All extra activities in Swakopmund are subject to availability and are made at the client’s own risk and expense.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

The Delight

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Swakopmund

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Swakopmund – Okaukuejo, Etosha National Park (450km) inside the park

You will be collected from your hotel between 08:00 and 08:30. We have a long drive ahead of us today. On our way, we will stop in Usakos to fill up with petrol and provisions. We will have an en-route picnic lunch. On arrival in Okaukuejo, we will set up our camp in the afternoon. We will have time to explore the surroundings and enjoy the swimming pool before a late afternoon game drive. After dinner, a visit to the floodlit waterhole is strongly recommended as there are good chances to see rhinos and lions come to drink.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Best Time To Visit July to September (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

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoRare

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Okaukuejo Resort

• Mid-range chalet located inside Etosha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Okaukuejo – Namutoni, Etosha (We stay inside the park)

Today, we will spend most of the day on a game drive. We will visit a number of waterholes and make a stop at the Etosha Pan, the “place of dry water”. The pan is an extensive flat depression of about 5,000 km2. This great, white expanse is a place of shimmering mirages. Being able to see large herds of game in this setting, makes Etosha a unique experience in Africa. We may stop at Halali Middle Camp to have lunch before we continue our game drive to Namutoni.

In Namutoni, we have time to relax at the swimming pool or at the waterhole before a late afternoon game drive. The game viewing is usually excellent with close views of springbok, zebra, impala, giraffe, gemsbok and plenty of birds. If we are lucky, we may also have some close encounters with elephants and lions. In the evening, we enjoy a glass of wine and experience a fabulous sunset from the tower of the old German fort before dinner.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Accommodation:

Okaukuejo Resort

• Mid-range chalet located inside Etosha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Namutoni – Windhoek (450km)

After a morning game drive, with the chance to get some more pictures of Etosha's wildlife in the soft morning light, we head back to the city. We will travel on the main road, passing through farmland and small towns. We will stop in the small town of Okahandja, home to Namibia’s largest wood–carving market. We are likely to arrive back in the city at around 16:30. You will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.