“Enjoy the pleasure of Namibia”
7 Day Accommodated Tour and Wildlife Safari in Sossusvlei, Coast and Etosha
Namib Desert Lodge, Hardap Dam, Hardap 01, Hardap, Namibia
Safari Tour in Namibia
This tour has been chosen perfectly for those who want to see the 3 top highlights of Namibia. On this tour you will visit the world's oldest desert and highest sand dunes, the Namib desert (Sossusvlei), the coast, Walvisbay, and Swakopmund and Etosha National Park.
Key information
- Minimum: 2 persons, maximum: 7 persons
- Starting point and ending point: Windhoek
- Park fees are included.
Highlights
- Game drives
- Spot wildlife including lions, giraffes, elephants, white and black rhinos
- Spot a diversity of birdlife such as flamingoes and pelicans
- Enjoy close views of springboks, zebras, impalas, giraffes, gemsboks and plenty of birds
- Air-conditioned 4x4 tour and safari vehicle
- 6 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
7 activity days
Group size: 2-8 participants
Accommodation
- Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia - 2 nights
- Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel - 2 nights
- Okaukuejo Resort - 1 night
- Namutoni Resort - 1 night
Program
Day 1: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei
Located in the scenic Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red dunes to make this one of the most scenic natural wonders of Africa and a photographer's heaven. This awe-inspiring destination is possibly Namibia's premier attraction, with its unique dunes rising to almost 400 metres - making them some of the highest in the world. These iconic dunes come alive in morning and evening light and draw photography enthusiasts from around the globe. Sossusvlei is home to a variety of desert wildlife including oryx, springbok, ostrich and a variety of reptiles. Visitors can climb 'Big Daddy', one of Sossusvlei’s tallest dunes; explore Deadvlei, a white, salty, claypan dotted with ancient trees; or for the more extravagant, scenic flights and hot air ballooning on offer, followed by a once-in-a-lifetime champagne breakfast amidst these majestic dunes.
Day itinerary
Collection time is between 08:00 and 08:30 from anywhere within Windhoek. Windhoek is surrounded by mountains and you have to pass both the Eros Mountains and the Khomas Hochland Range. As you come through the mountains you drop down from the central plateau to the grassy desert Savannah. You stop at Solitaire for petrol and perhaps also afternoon tea before you continue to your lodge. They aim to arrive at the lodge in the early afternoon. This afternoon there will be a sundowner drive with the lodge.
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Set below striking fossilised dunes, the comfortable lodge provides a spectacular experience of the ancient desert. 65 rooms, two swimming pools and a waterhole are surrounded by sandy splendour. Breathe in the grandeur on a sunset drive and feel the earth underfoot. Relax in the arms of the Namib. Location: Approximately 60km north of Sesriem on the C19.
- Basis: full board plus - dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities
- Included: lunch and dinner, sundowner drive
Day 2: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei
Day itinerary
You make an early start so as to catch the soft light of sunrise over the desert. In the cool of the morning, you take a walk through the desert with a good chance of seeing gemsbok, springbok and ostrich.
You spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei. This iconic landscape is made up of white plains and red dunes which tower majestically against a deep blue sky and are among the highest in the world. You will visit the picturesque Dead Vlei. This white clay pan lies between towering orange dunes and is dotted with the skeletal remains of hundreds of dead camelthorn trees, making it a striking vista and a photographer's dream. You will stop at the famous Dune 45, a beautiful star dune which reaches over 170 meters in height. Those who feel fit enough to climb the dune will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding Namibian desert. You will have lunch at Sossusvlei Lodge. As the day cools down, you will enjoy a short excursion to Sesriem Canyon before heading back to your lodge.
Activities
Dune 45
Named for its location 45 kilometres past the town of Sesriem, Dune 45 is renowned for its elegant shape, which – along with its position close to the road – has earned it the distinction of ‘most photographed dune in the world’. If you’re not keen on the strenuous hike to the top of Big Daddy, Dune 45 is a more forgiving alternative, standing at only 80 metres and featuring a much gentler gradient.
Dead Vlei
This ancient clay pan was once an oasis, studded with acacias and fed by a river that suddenly changed course, leaving the earth to dry up along with the trees it previously supported. So dry were the climatic conditions that the trees never decomposed – instead they were entirely leached of moisture so that today, 900 years later, they remain as desiccated, blackened sentinels dotting the pan’s cracked surface. Surrounded by the red-pink dunes of the Namibia Desert, they create a surreal spectacle that is a photographer's dream.
Sossusvlei
Located in the scenic Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red dunes to make this one of the most scenic natural wonders of Africa and a photographer's heaven. This awe-inspiring destination is possibly Namibia's premier attraction, with its unique dunes rising to almost 400 metres - making them some of the highest in the world. These iconic dunes come alive in morning and evening light and draw photography enthusiasts from around the globe. Sossusvlei is home to a variety of desert wildlife including oryx, springbok, ostrich and a variety of reptiles. Visitors can climb 'Big Daddy', one of Sossusvlei’s tallest dunes; explore Deadvlei, a white, salt, claypan dotted with ancient trees; or for the more extravagant, scenic flights and hot air ballooning are on offer, followed by a once-in-a-lifetime champagne breakfast amidst these majestic dunes.
Sesriem Canyon
Sesriem Canyon is a captivating natural wonder located in the heart of the Namib Desert in Namibia. Carved over millions of years by the Tsauchab River, this narrow gorge is a testament to the power of erosion. The name Sesriem comes from the Afrikaans and Dutch words for six leather straps, which early pioneers used tied together to draw water from the deep pools within the canyon. Sesriem Canyon is not only a geological marvel but also a haven for unique desert flora and fauna, making it a popular stop for tourists exploring the surreal landscapes of the Namib Desert.
- Basis: full board plus - dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities
- Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner, park fees, Dune 45 excursion, Dead Vlei excursion
- Sossusvlei the vlei, Sesriem Canyon
Day 3: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel, Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than German. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.
Day itinerary
Namibia being a country of contrasts. Today you will move from desert to sea. On your way you will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and transverse the Gaub and the Kuiseb passes, driving down to the dry river bed at the bottom of the Kuiseb Canyon before climbing up the other side, watching the spectacular desert landscape unfold before us. Having arrived at the coast, you will make a stop in Walvis Bay to enjoy the view of flamingoes and other birds in the lagoons and to visit the salt works. Overnight in a hotel near the city center. Dinner tonight is included and will be at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel
Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel is a brand-new hotel which opened its doors in October 2019. You are conveniently situated in the centre of Swakopmund next to the historical building of the “Altes Amtsgericht” within walking distance of the beach (approx. 185 m). Relax on your terrace overlooking the garden after an action-packed day and enjoy the fresh and feel-good atmosphere of this contemporary hotel.
Activities
Tropic of Capricorn
Located just South of Walvis Bay in Solitaire, is the approximate latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5 degrees South. The Tropic of Capricorn is one of the 5 major circles of latitude and the southernmost point of latitude from where the sun can be seen directly overhead. This point of latitude runs through many other countries such as Brazil, Mozambique and Australia to name a few.
Walvis Bay Lagoon
Walvis Bay’s calm natural lagoon is a twitcher’s paradise, teeming with roughly 50 species of seabirds, including vivid flocks of flamingos, bulky-billed pelicans and glossy black cormorants. It’s also a popular spot for windsurfing, kitesurfing and kayaking, while the promenade stretching for three kilometres along the water’s edge is a great place for a scenic stroll.
Swakopmund
Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to several exciting activities including quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.
- Basis: bed, breakfast and lunch
- Included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Tropic of Capricorn, Walvis Bay Lagoon
Day 4: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel, Swakopmund
Day itinerary
In the morning you will make an excursion to the seal colony at Cape Cross north of Swakopmund where you will be able to experience thousands of fur seals at close range. The rest of the day will be free with plenty of time to explore the town. Swakopmund is a very pleasant seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the Atlantic is quite cold here) and an open-air curio market. There is also a very good museum and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium is located in Swakopmund. Alternatively, there are various optional activities that can be arranged.
These include a boat tour (with oysters and champagne!), scenic flights and micro-light flights over the desert, quad-bike trips into the desert and over the sand dunes around Swakopmund, sand boarding, skydiving and many other activities. Your guide will discuss all the possible optional activities with you and offer to make pre-booking in advance. (N.B. all extra activities in Swakopmund are subject to availability and are made at the client’s own risk and expense). Dinner today is not included in the price of the safari and will be on the client’s own expense.
Activities
Cape Cross Seal Colony
This colony of Cape Fur Seals is one of the largest in the world, home to approximately 80,000 to 100,000 of these so-called 'seals', which are in fact a species of sea lion. Day trips to the colony are offered and the seals can be viewed from a walkway at a distance of roughly 200 metres.
- Basis: bed, breakfast and lunch
- Included: breakfast and lunch only, Seal Colony excursion, park fees
Day 5: Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South
Etosha South
Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world-class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, elephants, white and black rhinos, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half-day or full-day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full-day game drive.
Day itinerary
Today you will depart Swakopmund at 08h30 am heading towards Etosha National Park. You will pass smaller towns on the way, where you will have some toilette stops and also lunch on the way. The plan is to arrive in Etosha early afternoon in the park so that you will have time to explore the surroundings and enjoy the swimming pool before a late afternoon game drive with your guide. After dinner, a visit to the floodlit waterhole is strongly recommended as there are good chances to see rhinos and lions come to drink. NB! You will stay both nights inside the park.
Overnight: Okaukuejo Resort
Okaukuejo Resort is ideally located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park. Famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. The comfortable guest chalets have views overlooking the waterhole. The bush chalets feature double rooms or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
Activities
Etosha National Park
Situated in northwestern Namibia, the Etosha National Park offers a premier game viewing experience. The park’s diverse vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a variety of wildlife. Located in the heart of the park is the Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000 square kilometres. Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after seasonal rains, making it the perfect habitat for wildlife. In the dry season, the wildlife is attracted to the perennial springs and waterholes that make for excellent game viewing. Visitors can look forward to world-class game viewing including a variety of large mammals such as lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, zebras, and giraffes, and a diversity of birdlife such as flamingoes and pelicans.
Etosha South
Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world-class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, elephants, white and black rhinos, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half-day or full-day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full-day game drive.
- Basis: full board plus - dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities
- Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon game drive with your guide and vehicle, park fees
Day 6: Namutoni Resort, Etosha East
Etosha East
Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa. Etosha East boasts vast open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An impressive 5000-square-kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes, as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls.
Day itinerary
Today you will spend most of the day game driving. You will visit a number of waterholes and make a stop at the Etosha Pan, the “place of dry water”. The Pan is an extensive flat depression of about 5,000 km2. This great, white expanse is a place of shimmering mirages, and being able to see large herds of game in this setting makes Etosha a unique experience in Africa. You may stop at Halali Middle Camp to have lunch before you continue your game drive to Namutoni. You have time to relax at the swimming pool in Namutoni or at the waterhole before a late afternoon game drive. The game viewing is usually excellent with close views of springboks, zebras, impalas, giraffes, gemsboks and plenty of birds. If you are lucky you may also have some close encounters with elephants and lions. In the evening you may enjoy a glass of wine and experience a fabulous sunset from the tower of the old German fort before dinner.
Overnight: Namutoni Resort
The lodge centres on an old German Fort overlooking the King Nehale waterhole; an elevated decked walkway provides excellent opportunities for enjoying the surrounding scenery, wildlife and spectacular sunsets. The Fort has been developed into a hub of activity, offering two restaurants, a relaxation lounge, a bar, a crafts boutique, a curio shop, jewellers and a bookstore. Accommodation is provided in comfortable double rooms or bush chalets. Camping is also available.
Activities
Etosha Pan
Aeons ago, Etosha Pan was the bed of a vast lake; today what remains is a glittering, silvery-green salt pan that stretches across roughly 5000 square kilometres. Etosha is protected by the Etosha Pan National Park surrounded by savannah plains and woodlands supporting large herds of elephants. When dry, the pan sustains little life except for the algae that give it its distinctive colour, and migratory birds that use it as a pit stop, but with heavy rain, it becomes a shallow lake where flamingos breed, pelicans wade and feed, and a variety of mammal species come to quench their thirst, including leopards, lions, white rhinos, hunting dogs and antelopes.
Etosha East
Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa. Etosha East boasts vast open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An impressive 5000-square-kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes, as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls.
- Basis: full board plus - dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities
- Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. park fees, game drives with your guide and vehicle, Etosha Pan.
Day 7: End of itinerary
Day Itinerary
After a morning short game drive, with the chance to get some more pictures of Etosha's wildlife in the soft morning light, you head back to the city. You will travel on the main road, passing through farmland and small towns, with time to stop in the small town of Okahandja with Namibia’s largest wood–carving market. You are likely to arrive back in the city at around 16:30 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on the return.
- Basis: dinner, bed and breakfast
- Included: breakfast and lunch
Location
Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders. Visitors can explore the capital of Windhoek and discover the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund boasting remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine, and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations.
To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with abundant wildlife, such as lions, desert-adapted elephants, and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for over 2000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast. Namibia is an ideal destination for travelers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
Food
3 meals a day unless otherwise specified.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
There are various optional activities that can be arranged in Swakopmund. These include a boat-tour (with oysters and champagne), scenic flights and micro-light flights over the desert, quad-bike trips into the desert and over the sand dunes around Swakopmund, sand boarding, skydiving, and many other activities. Your guide will discuss all the possible optional activities with you and offer to make pre-booking in advance. All extra activities in Swakopmund are subject to availability and are made at the client’s own risk and expense.
What's included
- Professional local guide (English speaking)
- All accommodation as listed or similar
- 3 meals a day unless otherwise specified
- All park fees
- All activities mentioned
- Passenger liability insurance
- Air-conditioned 4x4 tour and safari vehicle
- VAT is included in the price
- Mineral water on vehicles and at all times
- Passenger liability insurance
What's not included
- Beverages (alcohol, soft drinks etc.)
- Tips
- Personal insurances
- Other personal items
How to get there
Recommended Airports
WDH
Hosea Kutako International Airport
232 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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