Africa Tours

Namibia Desert & Wildlife

Duration9 days

LocationNamib Desert & Etosha

Group6 persons

Rating

Cross Namibia's dramatic landscapes in 9 days. Climb the red dunes of Sossusvlei, explore the coastal town of Swakopmund, then spend three days in Etosha National Park watching elephants, lions and giraffes at the waterholes.

Sossusvlei dunes and Deadvlei at sunrise
Swakopmund's desert-meets-ocean setting
Three days of game drives in Etosha National Park, including a night drive
Desert lodge, coastal hotel and Etosha lodge stays

A photographer's favourite, with huge skies and very few crowds. Day Safaris Adventures can arrange vehicles, guides and flights.

What's included

Accommodation in lodges/tented camps as per itinerary
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Government taxes and service charges
Meals as stated in the daily itinerary
Park, conservancy and entry fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari)
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

9-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Windhoek - Capital City

Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). Drive to Windhoek (45 minutes). Check into your hotel. Visit the Christuskirche, Tintenpalast (Parliament Building), and the Old Fortress. Evening at Joe's Beerhouse for Namibian cuisine.

Hotel in Windhoek (Hilton or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
City
Orientation,
Welcome
Dinner

Day2

Windhoek to Sossusvlei - Desert Journey

Drive to Sesriem (5 hours) through the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Check into desert lodge. Afternoon sunset viewing at Elim Dune. Watch the colors change on the dunes.

Desert lodge (Sossusvlei Lodge or similar)Full Board

Scenic
Desert
Drive,
Sunset
Photography

Day3

Sossusvlei - Climb Big Daddy Dune

4:30 AM early departure to catch sunrise at the dunes. Climb Dune 45 (85m) and then Big Daddy Dune (325m - highest in the area). Walk to Deadvlei - white clay pan with dead camel thorn trees. Visit Hiddenvlei. Return to lodge for breakfast.

Desert lodgeFull Board

Sunrise
Dune
Climbing,
Deadvlei
Photography,
Sesriem

Day4

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund - Coastal Town

Drive to Walvis Bay (5 hours). See the stark change from desert to ocean. Visit Sandwich Harbour (4x4 required) - where dunes meet the sea. See flamingos at the Walvis Bay Lagoon. Continue to Swakopmund (30 minutes).

Hotel in Swakopmund (Strand Hotel or similar)Full Board

Desert
To
Ocean
Drive,
Sandwich
Harbour

Day5

Swakopmund - Adventure Capital

Day at leisure in Swakopmund. Optional activities: sandboarding down dunes, quad biking, sky diving, or fishing. Visit the Kristall Galerie (largest quartz crystal) and the Swakopmund Museum. Evening German-style dinner.

Hotel in SwakopmundFull Board

Choice
Of
Adventure
Activities,
Museum
Visit,

Day6

Swakopmund to Etosha - Wildlife Safari

Drive to Etosha National Park (6 hours). Enter the park via Anderson Gate. Afternoon game drive to Okaukuejo waterhole (famous for wildlife). Check into your lodge.

Etosha safari lodge (Okaukuejo or similar)Full Board

Scenic
Drive,
Afternoon
Game
Drive,
Night

Day7

Etosha - Full Day Safari

Full day game drive across Etosha. Morning drive east to Halali resort. See elephants at the waterholes. Picnic lunch at a rest camp. Afternoon drive focusing on lions and giraffes. Return to lodge at sunset.

Etosha safari lodgeFull Board

Full
Day
Game
Drive,
Waterhole
Wildlife

Day8

Etosha - Final Safari Day

Morning drive to the eastern sector of Etosha (Namutoni area). Visit Fischer's Pan to see springbok and zebra. Afternoon return to lodge. Evening night game drive (with spotlights) to see leopards and hyenas.

Etosha safari lodgeFull Board

Morning
Game
Drive,
Night
Safari,
Star

Day9

Etosha to Windhoek - Departure

Final morning game drive. Breakfast and checkout. Drive back to Windhoek (5 hours). Stop at craft markets for souvenirs. Transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport for departure.

No accommodationFull Board