​Namibia|​Safaris in Namibia

​Highlights of Namibia

  • Fast Facts

    Travelling to:

    Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha South, and Etosha East.

                    

    duration:

    13 Days - 12 Nights

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  • Discover the main highlights in Namibia, from the awe-inspiring seas of sand of the Namib desert, the cultures and awesome landscapes of Damaraland and the variety and amounts of wildlife. 

    A safari often stands or falls with the guide and we appreciate that a good guide can make a great safari excellent. Our guides, mostly Namibian citizens, are hand-picked for their passion with a profound respect, interest and understanding for the country and its people. To offer you our guest the typical Namibian flair and experience we encourage flexibility and their personal involvement in showcasing Namibia’s tradition during safaris.

     

Highlights

  • The Iconic Dunes of Sossusvlei

    Watch as the first rays of the morning sun paint the mountains of sand in rich colour, and take the opportunity to walk up one of the dunes to capture the vast desert landscape below. 

  • Track Rhinos through Etosha

    With two days to explore the magnificent Etosha National Park, there is ample opportunity to experience some of the best wildlife on the planet both on foot and in a game drive vehicle.

  • Swakopmund

    Swakopmund was founded in 1892 and served as the main harbour for German South West Africa. Now a seaside resort, Swakopmund is at the heart of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy.

  • Damaraland

    The wonderful mountainous landscapes of Damaraland provide a dramatic backdrop to some of the most underappreciated wildlife regions in Namibia. Additionally, the region is rich in both natural and anthropological history.

            

Outline Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Overnight Travel

    Depart from London Heathrow for your flight to Johannesburg. 

     

    Day 2 - Windhoek

    Staying at: Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino

    Early this morning you will arrive into Johannesburg Airport where you will transit through to your flight to Windhoek Airport. On arrival into Windhoek you will be greeted by a representative for your road transfer to your hotel. 

     

    Day 3 & 4 - Sossusvlei

    Staying at: Elegant Desert Lodge

    The tour departs Windhoek today. Departing Windhoek, we travel to our lodge in the Namib Desert. Here we are located at the gateway to Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon, with some of the highest sand dunes on Earth towering over the white desert plains. The afternoon can be spent relaxing at the pool, enjoying the vast open desert plains, or taking part in optional activities offered at the lodge.

    The morning of day 4 demands an early start. The first rays of sunrise paint the mountains of sand into a variety of apricot, red and orange, contrasted against a crisp blue skyline, enrapturing our senses, and providing an opportunity to capture this awesome landscape on film. You will be mesmerized by the surreal Deadvlei, surrounded by the highest dunes and Sossusvlei, where the mostly dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly amongst majestic dunes. Take the opportunity to walk up one of these dunes to admire the desert landscape beneath. Thereafter we visit the Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the Namib Desert.

     

    Day 5 & 6 - Swakopmund

    Staying at: Swakopmund Plaza Hotel

    After breakfast we travel via the desolate, rolling hills of the Kuiseb Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean. Reaching the coastal harbour town of Walvis Bay, we visit the shallow lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African continent and a RAMSAR World Heritage Site. Over 80% of the African flamingos feed in this lagoon and present a breath-taking picture when they appear in groups.

    Swakopmund is often fondly referred to as the “playground of Namibia”, it has numerous activities ranging from, adventure to exploring the fascinating features of the Namib Desert and the animals and plants that occur and survive here. Embrace the relaxed pace of this idyllic coastal town whilst enjoying coffee and freshly baked pastries in one of the many café’s. Alternatively explore the rugged, sweltering desert on a day tour, or view this awesome, environment from the air on a scenic flight. 

     

    Day 7 - Damaraland

    Staying at: Damara Mopane Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia

    Heading further north, we travel past the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain (2.579m), into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and geologically diverse areas in Africa. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the rare desert elephant, the black rhino and free-roaming antelope species. We visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO heritage site where Bushman communities engraved and painted over 2.500 pictures some 6.000 years ago! After a visit to the nearby Living Museum of the Damara we proceed on to the Petrified Forest - a geological phenomenon depicting the creation and evolution of some of the oldest landmasses on Earth. Here we also visit the Welwitschia mirabilis plant – the oldest living desert plant on Earth.

  • Day 8 - Etosha South

    Staying at: Etosha Safari Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia

    After a tranquil breakfast, we travel towards the Etosha National Park, famous for its vast amount of wildlife and unique landscape. Once we have reached our camp located just outside of the National Park, we head onto our first safari into the National Park. Together with our guide we explore the various waterholes located close to Okaukuejo and the Andersson gate.

     

    Day 9 & 10  - Etosha East

    Staying at: Mokuti Etosha Lodge

    The day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to 4 of the Big Five - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. The Park was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 by the then Governor, von Lindequist. 

    For day 10, your guide again takes you on a game drive in the Etosha National Park. We may encounter animal species we have not seen the previous day and look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes visited. The Etosha Pan dominates the park. This salt pan desert, which is nearly completely enclosed by the park and is lined by numerous watering holes, is roughly 130 km long and as wide as 50 km in places. 

     

    Day 14 - Windhoek

    Staying at: The Elegant Guesthouse

    After breakfast we continue southwards to Windhoek. We will visit the craft markets in the main street of the capital city, where after you are returned to the Windhoek Country Club. Bid farewell to your touring friends and enjoy the rest of the day/evening at leisure.

     

    Day 15 - Departure

    Transfer to the airport for the return flight to London Heathrow via Johannesburg

    After breakfast you will be transferred back to Windhoek Airport where you will dropped off for your flight to Johannesburg  where you will connect for your flight home to London Heathrow.

A selection of where you'll stay during this Safari