6 Day Etosha, Swakopmund, and Sossusvlei Private Safari in Namibia with Desert Excursion
Private Lodging Safari in Namibia
This six-day Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, and Sossusvlei lodging safari is the best of wildlife, a bit of the coastal city, and the oldest desert in Africa. This is one of the best tours for a newcomer to explore two of Namibia’s most visited destinations.
Key information
- Private safari
- Maximum group size of 14 participants
- Children 0-5 years old is free of charge, while children 6-17 years old will pay half the price
- Starts and ends in Windhoek
- Qualified English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary, 15% passenger liability, 2% tourism levy, and VAT included
Highlights
- Game drives, quad biking, and sand boarding, and sundowner dune drive
- Sossusvlei desert excursion (Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Sesriem, Dune 45, and more)
- See animals like elephants, hippo, giraffe, and lions, and visit the seals in Cape Cross
- Tour around Etosha National Park and Swakopmund
- Double cab 4x4 / SUV or Toyota Quantum / Landcruiser or Toyota Dyna
- Safari vehicle according to group size
- 5 nights accommodation with meals and airport transfers
Types
6 activity days in English
Accommodation
Clients will have lodging options of a twin room, double room, triple room, family room, or single room.
Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia or similar (2 nights)
Sip on a drink while watching the ruby sun dip into the mopane woodland. Perched on a hill with expansive views, this stylish lodge offers 65 chalets that provide a peaceful base from which to explore the animal bounty of Etosha National Park.
Facilities:
- 24-hour security
- Bar
- Eco-friendly
- Internet access (complementary)
- Internet access (paid)
- Laundry service (available)
- Mobile connectivity
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Secure parking
- Babysitting service
- Credit card
Hotel Pension à la Mer or similar (1 night)
Overlooking the ocean, Hotel Pension à la Mer offers accommodation located in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia. The property features 46 en-suite rooms equipped with safety deposit boxes, heating, tea/coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi.
Guests can look forward to an inclusive international buffet breakfast on-site each morning. Additional hotel amenities include a bar, a snack bar, a sun terrace, a minimarket, and a gift shop. Local activities include dolphin cruises, scenic flights, hot air balloon rides, and quadbike tours.
Namib Desert Lodge or similar (2 nights)
Set below striking fossilized dunes, the comfortable lodge provides a spectacular experience of ancient desert. 65 rooms, two swimming pools, and a waterhole are surrounded by sandy splendor. Breathe in the grandeur on a sunset drive and feel the earth underfoot. Relax in the arms of the Namib.
Facilities
- 24-hour security
- Bar
- Eco-friendly
- Internet access (complementary)
- Internet access (paid)
- Laundry service (available)
- Mobile connectivity
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Secure parking
- Credit card
Program
Day 1: Etosha Safari Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South (405.5km)
You will depart to Etosha National Park and stay two nights at Etosha Safari Camp. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet, there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings.
At the same time, Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa, the concentration of big games around the waterholes makes game viewing incredibly rewarding. You might not even have to leave your rest camp to see lions, elephants, rhino, and any number of antelope and zebra quenching their thirst.
- Included activities: Afternoon game drive
- Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp
- Meals: Dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 2: Etosha Safari Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South
Clients will first have breakfast at the lodge, then they will go out on their game drive. This day will be a full day of safari game viewing, allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs.
- Included activities: Full day game drive
- Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp
- Meals: Dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 3: Hotel Pension à la Mer, Swakopmund (491.8km)
On this morning, you will leave and make your way to the cooler coastal town of Swakopmund by the Atlantic Ocean. This town resembles a small German town with its architectural buildings, palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and museums. You will spend the next two nights there, enjoying the various different activities on offer.
- Included activities: Visiting aquarium, quad biking, sand boarding
- Overnight: Hotel Pension à la Mer or similar
- Meals: Bed and breakfast
Day 4: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei (298.1km)
The guest will depart to Sossusvlei and stay two nights at the Namib Desert Lodge, where they'll go see the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei. In the afternoon, you will reach your lodge, where you will enjoy your dinner.
- Included activities: Enjoy the sundowner dune drive
- Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge
- Meals: Dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 5: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei
The guest will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for Sossuvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will set regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure to the dunes.
- Included activities: Sossusvlei excursion (Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Sesriem, and Dune 45)
- Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge
- Meals: Dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 6: End of itinerary (285.5km)
After breakfast, the guest will be on their way back to Windhoek.
Included excursions
- Sossusvlei desert excursion (Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Sesriem, and Dune 45)
Location
This safari combines the wildlife of Etosha National Park, by which guests will have game drives to see animals like elephants, hippo, giraffe, and lions, On their way to Swakopmund, clients will have activities such as visiting the seals at Cape Cross.
After that, they will go sleep in Swakopmund and on the next day, they will be heading to Sossusvlei, where they will have a complete desert excursion to visit all the dunes, including Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Sesriem, Dune 45, and Sossusvlei Dunes themselves!
Namibia
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 that 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 2,000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast
Namibia is an ideal destination for travelers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
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, and visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife, including lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game.
Popular activities include enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, which can be half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full day game drive.
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 harbor 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 a number of exciting activities, including quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, sightseeing, and fascinating desert tours.
Food
Breakfast, dinner, and water are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
Optional activities in Swakopmund:
- Sky diving and desert living museum tour
- Camel riding
- Boat cruise
- Air balloon safari
- World’s oldest desert
- Sandwich Harbor
- Pelican Point kayaking
What's included
- All activities mentioned as included on itinerary
- Qualified professional driver guide
- Vehicle and fuel
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 assistance locally
- 5 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- 15% passenger liability, 2% tourism levy, and VAT
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary
What's not included
- Expenses of personal nature
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks at lodges and on road
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Visa
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips for tour guides
- International and national flights and airport taxes
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Hosea Kutako International Airport
378 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). Transfers from and to this airport are included in the price.
Most of Safari World Tours' clients use Hosea Kutako International Airport and they arrange airport transfers as well as pick-ups at any of the accommodation in Windhoek that they might be staying at before the tour starts.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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