“Best of Namibia”
8 Day Private Highlights of Namibia Safari at Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha South
Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia, Hardap Dam, Hardap 01, Hardap, Namibia
Namibia Safari
This eight-day lodging safari is the best of wildlife, part of the coastal side, and the oldest desert in Africa. This is one of the best tours for a newcomer to explore Namibia's most visited two destinations.
Key information
- Private safari
- Maximum group size: 14 persons
- Minimum group size: 1 person
- Children policy: Children of any age are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starting and ending points: Windhoek
- English speaking guide
- Park fees are partially included
Highlights
- 3 game drives
- See lions, elephants, and zebras
- Ride on a pop-up roof 4X4 vehicle
- Visit Sossusvlei, Sesriem area, Swakopmund, and Etosha National Park
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary
Styles
7 activity days
Group size: Maximum of 14 participants
Airport transfer included:
Hosea Kutako International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
09:00
Check-out Time:
15:15
Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia (2 nights)
Namib Desert Lodge is located 60 kilometers north of Sesriem on the C 19 (Sossusvlei Area). Set below striking fossilized dunes, the comfortable lodge provides a spectacular experience of the 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.
Pebble Stone House (3 nights)
Bellied in the town center of Namibia's premier coastal holiday town of Swakopmund, is PebbleStoneHouse Bed and Breakfast. Situated in the charming Kramersdorf neighborhood, this property celebrates new-world décor housed in old-world charm. The property has been gracefully restored into a lovely guest house, 10 minutes walk from the beach, popular Swakopmund restaurants, shopping areas, and Swakop River and Namib Dunes. Lovingly restored to modern home splendor, this guest house has en-suite guest rooms: twin beds or double beds. All rooms celebrate light, modern, and airy living spaces.
Whitewashed walls blend with soft beach wood floors and hints of shaded olive to create “beach home” splendor, but the emphasis remains on “African charm”. Rooms have private terraces that lead to the garden walkways. PebbleStoneHouse offers breakfast daily and welcomes guests to inquire at reception for the establishment's “preference restaurant list” of recommendations for fine dining experiences in Swakopmund. All restaurants are generally within walking distance of the PebbleStoneHouse, but taxi services can also be arranged at reception.
Etosha Safari Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia (2 nights)
Etosha Safari Lodge is located 10 kilometers south of Andersson Gate on the C 38 (Etosha National Park). 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. A shuttle service operates between Windhoek and Etosha Safari Lodge and Camp (on request).
Program
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek - Sossusvlei (392.7 kilometers)
You will depart in the morning from Windhoek to the Sossusvlei area. You will have a stop at the next town, Rehoboth, to get some snacks for the road in the shopping mall. They can also have a lunch pack as they will have a stop along the road by a tree to have their lunch around 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The drive reveals the transition from Kalahari thornveld to the true desert of the Namib. After arrival, you will have leisure time before going on a sundowner drive to Elim Dune around 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Included activity: Sundowner at Elim Dune
- Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei or similar
Day 2: Sossuvlei or Sesriem Area
You will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for the Sossusvlei excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure to the dunes. You will be back around lunchtime and will have some leisure time for yourself at the pool while the tour guide prepares lunch for them.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Included activity: Sossusvlei excursion
- Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei or similar
Day 3: Sesriem - Swakopmund (343.3 kilometers)
You depart to Swakopmund early morning at around 9:00 a.m. from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund, Namibia. It is about three hours drive to Swakopmund. Once you have arrived, you will get lunch and after quad biking and sandboard activity which is about a two-hour activity. Afterward, you will go freshen at the accommodation and have a night out at a restaurant.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Included activity: Sandboarding and quad biking
- Accommodation: Pebble Stone House, Swakopmund or similar
Day 4: Swakopmund area
You will get an early breakfast and then visit the museum and from there, onwards do a city tour.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Included activity: Museum and city tour
- Accommodation: Pebble Stone House, Swakopmund or similar
Day 5: Swakopmund area
You will have breakfast and drive out to Walvisbay for Flamingos and from there on have leisure time to do extra activities as there are a lot of optional activities.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Included activity: Visit to Flamingos
- Accommodation: Pebble Stone House, Swakopmund or similar
Day 6: Swakopmund - Etosha National Park (491.6 kilometers)
You are picked up at 9:00 a.m. and depart to the northern part of Namibia. Along the way, the guide will stop at Walvis Bay shopping mall to have snacks for the road then proceed to Etosha National Park. After arrival, you will be taken on an afternoon game drive by their tour guide before dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Included activity: Afternoon game drive
- Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge, Etosha South or similar
Day 7: Etosha National Park
You will have an early breakfast and then go on the full-day game drive. Around 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., you will have lunch inside the park and continue with the game drive until 5:00 p.m.
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
- Included activity: Full-day game drive
- Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Day 8: Etosha - Windhoek (414.5 kilometers)
You will get up at 8:00 a.m. and have breakfast. After breakfast, you will pack up and depart back to the capital city of Namibia (Windhoek).
- Meals: Breakfast
About the safari
This safari combines the wildlife of Etosha National Park by which you will have game drives to see animals like elephants, hippos, giraffes, and lions. In Swakopmund, you will have two activities (quad biking and sandboarding) to mention a few activities. After that, you will be heading to Sossusvlei where you will have a complete desert excursion to visit all the dunes including Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Sesriem, Dune 45, and Sossusvlei Dunes itself.
Location
The safari will take place in 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 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 zebras; 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
You will be served daily breakfast and dinner included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Fruitarian
- Whole food
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)
- Optional excursions and activities
What's included
- 3 game drives
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Airport transfers
- Qualified professional driver guide
- Vehicle or fuel
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary
- 15% passenger liability
- 2% VAT tourism levy
What's not included
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Other meals
- Drinks at lodges and on roads
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips for tour guides
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
WDH
Hosea Kutako International Airport
232 km
Transfer included
Airport: Hosea Kutako International Airport
Airport transfer included: Hosea Kutako International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
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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