Best of Namibia Tour

10-Days Namibian Highlights Tours

$3700-4700 USD

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Safari summary

Take in many of the top attractions in this vast and fascinating country the burnt-red dunes of Sossusvlei, the desolate Skeleton Coast, the quaint quasi-Bavarian seaside town of Swakopmund and the startling geographical features of Damaraland. Search for the desert-adapted elephants and lions and explore two different sections of Etosha National Park all in the company of your own highly-experienced personal guide.
Climb to the top of some of the world’s tallest sand dunes
Kayak with seals and dolphins off the Skeleton Coast in the Atlantic Ocean (optional boat trip)
Go in search of famous desert adapted elephants
Visit Twyfelfontein petroglyphs a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy an encounter with the remote semi-nomadic Himba people

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Namibia
	Parks	Etosha Namib-Naukluft

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to Sossusvlei

Namib-Naukluft

Pick from your guesthouse or Airport. Setting off in a safari vehicle with your own private guide, you’ll head southwest through the scenic Hochland highlands, down the Great Escarpment into the vast Namib Desert below, stopping for a picnic lunch along the way. Towards mid-afternoon, you’ll arrive at Sossus Dune Lodge, your home for the next two nights. Activities include exploring the Sesriem Canyon and towering Sossusvlei red dunes with your guide, enjoying sunset drives and guided walks.

Sossus Dune Lodge

Day 2: Sossusvlei/Namib Desert

Namib-Naukluft

Up early, you’ll head for the Namib Naukluft National Park with your guide before sunrise to see the dunes in the soft, shadowy morning light. These are some of the highest free-standing dunes in the world. You’ll enjoy a picnic brunch under a shady camel-thorn tree with the option to explore Dune 45, Elim Dune, Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. You’ll return to the lodge for a late lunch

Sossus Dune Lodge

Day 3: Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

Namib-Naukluft

En route to Swakopmund you’ll witness the ever-changing vistas of this captivating land, including the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. Passing through coastal Walvis Bay, you’ll continue northwards to Swakopmund, a popular German-style seaside resort that enjoys cooler coastal air. You’ll have time to explore the town and waterfront before dinner at a popular local seafood restaurant. A centrally located guesthouse in Swakopmund will be your accommodation for the next two nights.

central guesthouse

Day 4: Swakopmund

Namib-Naukluft

After breakfast, guide will drive back to Walvis Bay for an unforgettable kayaking adventure where you have every chance of seeing Cape fur seals, dolphins, pelicans, flamingos, numerous seabirds and hopefully, whales, turtles and sunfish. Swakopmund for an afternoon at leisure at your guesthouse or around the town. A host of activities can be booked at an extra cost: camel rides, scenic flights, quad-biking, dune buggying, tandem or solo skydiving and more.

central guesthouse

Day 5: Swakopmund to Damaraland

Namib-Naukluft

Heading off to the northeast today, you’ll encounter diverse, dramatic Damaraland. Passing Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg (2 573 m), you’ll be able to view wildlife and take in the vast expanse of scenery. This ancient wilderness area is characterised by incredible displays of light and colour rugged, flat topped mountains; intriguing rock formations and odd-looking vegetation.

Camp Kipwe

Day 6: Damaraland

Taking a break from long days driving through the Namib Desert, we spend a relaxing day at the Delight Hotel and enjoying some of the activities on offer. This includes an afternoon guided nature walk to the sunset deck where you’ll enjoy sundowner drinks and an exceptional view of the vast expanse of desert landscape. Overnight at Damara Mopane Lodge. Dinner is served in the lodge restaurant. Includes: Breakfast and dinner

Camp Kipwe

Day 7: Damaraland/ Southern Etosha

Etosha

Another early start, and you’ll set off for the world-renowned Etosha National Park, via the scenic Grootberg Pass. En route, your guide may take you to visit a local school or traditional Himba settlement if any of these semi-nomadic people are in the area where you can get a glimpse into their intricate, age old customs, traditions and way of life.

Etosha Mountain Lodge

Day 8: Southern to Eastern Etosha

Etosha

You’ll enjoy a full day’s exciting game viewing in Etosha National Park from your private open safari vehicle as you traverse the eastern section of the park. Etosha is home to 114 mammals and over 340 bird species. You’ve every chance of seeing elephant, lion, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, kudu, gemsbok (oryx), zebra, cheetah, leopard, hyena, honey badger and warthog, along with the endangered, endemic black-faced impala

Onguma Tree Top Camp

Day 9: Etosha/Onguma

Etosha

You’ll spend the morning on guided game drives in Etosha, returning to camp for lunch and a siesta. The afternoon game drives will be on the private Onguma Game Reserve, reaching Fischer’s Pan in time for sundowners. Return to camp to freshen up and enjoy your final safari dinner looking out over the floodlit waterhole where you’ll hopefully see one of the newer members of the Onguma family, the black rhino.

Onguma Tree Top Camp

Day 10: Onguma to Windhoek

Leaving early, you’ll travel south via Tsumeb, Otavi and Otjiwarongo to the Okonjima’s AfriCat Day Centre, the final highlight of a truly memorable safari, in time for lunch, before going on an informative game drive through the centre. After which, it’s back to Windhoek by late afternoon where you’ll be taken to your accommodation or to Windhoek International for your onward flight.

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