Namibia Highlights Safari

This 11-day Namibia Highlights Safari offers a comprehensive exploration of the country’s landscapes and wildlife, from the Kalahari’s red dunes to the ancient Namib Desert and the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park. Included are accommodations, meals, transportation, and professional guidance, making it a hassle-free and memorable journey through Namibia’s wonders.

Highlights

  • Discover the great “sea of sand” in Sossusvlei
  • Stay in the quaint coastal town of Swakopmund and explore where the dunes meet the sea
  • Track desert-adapted elephant and the highlights of Twyfelfontein
  • Enjoy a safari in Etosha National Park watching numerous animals come and go at waterholes
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Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek

Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your friendly guide, who will accompany you throughout the adventure. Transfer to your Windhoek accommodation, where you’ll receive a tour briefing and orientation. Enjoy a short city tour if time permits or unwind at your leisure.

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Day 2 & 3: Sossusvlei (2 nights)

Embark on a scenic drive south to the Namib Desert, where you’ll spend two nights. Along the way, your guide will point out the ever-changing landscapes and make stops for photo opportunities. Explore Sossusvlei’s iconic dunes, capturing the mesmerizing play of light and shadow.

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Day 4 & 5: Swakopmund (2 nights)

Travel to Swakopmund on the coast, a town with German heritage. Along the route, visit Cape Cross, home to a vast seal colony, and explore the coastal attractions. In Swakopmund, engage in activities like a boat cruise, quad biking, or scenic flights over the desert.

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Day 6 & 7: Damaraland (2 nights)

Head to the arid landscapes of Damaraland, characterized by vast granite outcrops and endless open skies. Spend your days photographing nature drives in search of desert-adapted wildlife and exploring Twyfelfontein’s rock paintings.

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Day 8: Etosha National Park – South (1 night)

Drive to Etosha National Park and experience game viewing with an estimated 250 lions, 300 rhinos, and various other wildlife species. Enjoy a full day of safari adventures with your guide.

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Day 9 & 10: Etosha National Park – East (2 nights)

Travel through the park to its eastern side, with opportunities for game drives, bush walks, and abundant wildlife sightings. Explore private reserves with guided activities for a memorable wildlife experience.

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Day 11: Windhoek (Departure)

You have a long drive ahead of you today: up to six hours. The roads are all paved so it’s a comfortable ride to arrive in time for your onward flight or a night in Windhoek. On the way: Okahandja has the largest wood carvers’ market in Namibia. Ask your guide to stop along the way. He’ll ensure you get to the airport in time (2 hours prior to your departure flight). Bid your guide, now friend, farewell and journey safely back home

Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals (details on request)
  • Vehicle and all vehicle costs including fuel
  • Professional guide and all guide costs
  • Drinking water in the vehicle at all times
  • All activities as indicated and as can be done with NTS guide and vehicle
  • Park entry fees
  • Meet and Greet
  • Airport transfers
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Comprehensive travel diary with detailed itinerary, map, route descriptions, booking vouchers, contact numbers and useful information

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visas and visa applications
  • Staff gratuities