Best Of Namibia Guided Tour
- 12 Days 11 Night
Trip Overview
Embark on a 12-day journey through Namibia’s most iconic destinations, from the towering dunes of the Namib Desert to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park. This itinerary offers a blend of adventure, luxury, and cultural immersion, providing a comprehensive Namibian experience.
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Highlights
- Sossusvlei & Namib Desert: Explore the world's highest sand dunes and the surreal landscapes of Deadvlei
- Swakopmund: Experience the charm of this coastal town with its German colonial architecture and adventure activities.
- Damaraland: Discover ancient rock engravings and encounter desert-adapted wildlife.
- Etosha National Park: Embark on thrilling game drives to spot a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and rhinos.
Tour Plan
Day 1 & 2: Arrival in Windhoek
The Journey: After your arrival at an invariably sunny Hosea Kutako Airport, you collect your luggage and are met by your guide / our representative. We recommend early arrival before 11h00, in order to allow sufficient time to your first destination.
The Etosha Experience: Africa’s largest salt pan forms the centerpiece to Namibia’s largest protected wildlife reserve. A chain of natural springs have become the catalyst for the daily species interaction which has thrilled and fascinated visitors since 1907. The park is justifiably famed for the wealth of wildlife that congregate at its dozens of waterholes, offering ample reward for those who are patient. Plains game such as zebra, kudu, oryx,
wildebeest, giraffe, springbok, impala and eland abound in great numbers on the grasslands while large herds of elephants are common. Lions dominate the predator food chain and make good use of the water holes as hunting grounds whilst he black-backed jackal trot around oblivious to humans. This is the place to watch
Namibia’s greatest daily wildlife dramas unfold.
Day 3: DAMARALAND / GROOTBERG MOUNTAIN PASS app. 3 – 4 hours on tar & gravel road
Our safari heads south-westwards to Damaraland.The scenery begins to alter as the soil turns a richer red and the mountains of Damaraland start to crowd the horizon. Finally you clear the impressive Grootberg Mountain and glimpse the wild land beyond. This mountain is the gateway to some of the most beautiful
and pristine wilderness that Namibia has to offer.
This apparently unforgiving landscape is actually refuge to a diverse number of plant and mammal species.
Desert elephant and black rhino share boulder strewn valleys with watchful cheetah and thundering herds of oryx. Your days here are spent exploring the area on foot and in open game drive vehicles with the exceptionally knowledgeable guides. PM Activity optional
Day 4: DAMARALAND – app. 2 – 3 hours on gravel road
After breakfast we drive further south. It is here at Twyfelfontein that we find one of the biggest collections of ancient rock art and engravings, done thousands of years ago by the San people. The last third stretch of the road is on gravel road.
Twyfelfontein is declared a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE!
Another accolade for Damaraland is that it offers the most beautiful sunsets, provided you are at a height to experience it. But the area self is a wonder!
Undertake PM Drive in search of Desert Elephants.
Day 5 & 6: SWAKOPMUND & WALVIS BAY app. 5 – 6 hours drive on gravel road
Head across the coast from the small headland of Cape Cross, advancing further north to the Skeleton Coast, awash with corroded whale bones that eerily protrude from the sandy beaches
alongside dozens of withered shipwrecks. On the last leg of the trip.
In Swakopmund the visit of the sea front, the aquarium and the Swakopmund Museum is worthwhile. There are numerous boulevards and a large traditional street market where travellers
can buy souvenirs.
In close vicinity of Swakopmund (and Walvis Bay which is located 30 km south of Swakopmund) alot of activities can be done, amongst other things boat tours with a seal whisperer, exciting desert tours (”The desert is alive”), quad bike safaris, kayaking tours and much more.
AM Boat Cruise & 4×4 Sandwich Harbour Tour
Day 7 & 8: SOSSUSVLEI app 5 – 6 hours on gravel road
The endlessly impressive geology you pass includes the dramatic Kuiseb Canyon. Finally, the scenery softens as the fringes of the Namib Desert begin to dominate the landscape. This is one of the last great wilderness areas in Namibia and provides the
perfect introduction to the real desert.
Enjoy an excursion to Sossusvlei & climb the highest dunes in the world. Walk to the ‘Dead Vlei’ .
Visit Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon.
Day 9 & 10: LUDERITZ – app. 6 – 7 hours drive on gravel road
After breakfast our safari heads southwards to Luderitz.
The next morning we undertake an unforgettable trip on the Penguin catamaran to Halifax Island, home of a colony of African penguins.
Passing the old whaling station at Stromvogelbucht, we cruise through Shearwater bay and around Diaz Point, on
route to Halifax Island. On the trip, expect to see a host of marine wildlife which includes-heavy side dolphins, birds,
seals and on occasion, whales.
NB: We will be looking for Penguins BUT there’s no guarantee to see them given global warming.
Day 11: KEETMANSHOOP - app. 3 – 4 hours drive on tar road
We embark on a leisurely drive to Keetmanshoop. Visit the Quivertree forest & Giant’s Playgrounds in the afternoon.
Overnight at Quivertree Forest Restcamp or similar with breakfast included.
Day 12: WINDHOEK
This morning we drive to Windhoek.
On arrival time permitting we explore the capital city of Namibia. Explore the city on foot and undertake an interactive & cultural Katutura Township Tour. Spend time shopping or
just relaxing.
END OF TOUR
Your guide drops you off at your hotel for the following 3 days you can arrange for transport where needed with us or your hotel desk at your own costs for other optional
tours after the trip
Package Included
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- All the required permits and paperwork
Places You’ll See
