12-Day Namibia Highlights - Sossusvlei, Erongo & Etosha

• Clients collect their self-drive vehicle at the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive in Windhoek

Touch down in Windhoek and kick off your self-drive. Collect your 4x4 rental from Namibia2Go, then check into your charming room at The Weinberg. Stroll to a local bistro for dinner and rest well before tomorrow’s drive into Namibia’s wide-open landscapes.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

The Weinberg

• Luxury hotel located in Windhoek (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Discover The Kalahari

Journey south to the red sands of the Kalahari and settle into Kalahari Anib Lodge. Over three days, explore the desert on game drives and walks, spotting springbok, oryx, and playful meerkats. Evenings bring fiery sunsets, cool drinks, and star-filled skies from your desert base.

Main Destination:

Kalahari Region

Accommodation:

Kalahari Anib Lodge

• Luxury lodge located near Mariental (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore The Dunes of Sossusvlei

Travel west to Gondwana's gorgeous Desert Grace, your base amid ancient fossilised dunes. Spend two nights exploring Sossusvlei’s iconic red sandscapes, from climbing Dune 45 at sunrise to wandering Dead Vlei’s white clay pan. Evenings invite desert stillness and endless starry skies.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

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:

The Desert Grace

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Go on a Coastal Adventure in Swakopmund

Head north to the Atlantic coast and check into The Delight Swakopmund. Stroll palm-lined streets, savour fresh seafood, and enjoy optional adventures from desert quad biking to dolphin cruises. After busy days, unwind in comfort with sundowners and ocean breezes.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

The Delight Swakopmund

• Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore The Wonders of The Erongo Region

Journey into the rugged Erongo Mountains and settle into Ai Aiba. Discover ancient rock engravings, track desert-adapted elephants, and marvel at dramatic landscapes of towering mountains and dry riverbeds before returning to camp for fireside dinners under the stars.

Main Destination:

Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Ai Aiba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Go on Safari in Etosha National Park

Drive north to Etosha Safari Lodge, gateway to Etosha National Park. Spend days on game drives across vast salt pans and waterholes alive with elephants, lions, and giraffes. Evenings bring lively campfire dinners and stories, set to the rhythms of Namibia’s wild north.

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:

Etosha Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return Your 4x4 and Head to The Airport

After breakfast, journey south through changing landscapes back to Windhoek and head to the airport to drop off your vehicle before beginning your journey home.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Clients return their self-drive vehicle at the airport.