13-Day Namibia Circuit and Safari Tour from Windhoek

Uncover the highlights and attractions of Namibia when you land in Windhoek, visit the Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Swakopmund, the dramatic Sossusvlei red dunes and take in Africa’s largest canyon, the Fish River Canyon. This tour starts and ends in Windhoek.

Itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

Stop At: Windhoek, Windhoek, Khomas Region
On arrival in Windhoek, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure. This evening you will meet your tour guide and the rest of the group for your pre-departure meeting.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Klein Windhoek Guesthouse or similar on Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Okonjima Nature Reserve

Stop At: Okonjima Game Reserve, Waterberg Plateau Park Namibia
We make our way to Okonjima Nature Reserve housing the AfriCat Welfare Centre in Okahanja. This evening we get the first experience of this conservation project by partaking on either a leopard tracking or on an endangered species sunset game drive offered by the Reserve. There are more than 40 mammal species within the Okonjima Nature Reserve, both large and small as well as a good representation of the typical flora. At the discretion of your reserve guide, there may be the chance to view some of these animals, large or small. The following morning we will visit the AfriCat Foundation Carnivore Care and Information Centre, a non-profit organisation set up to assist in the conservation of threatened, wild carnivores of Namibia in their natural habitat.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Klein Windhoek Guesthouse or similar, Breakfast
• Lunch: Plain Camp Gardens or similar Lunch
• Dinner: Plain Camp Gardens or similar, Dinner
Accommodation included: Plain Camp Gardens or similar

Day 3: Etosha National Park

Stop At: Etosha National Park, Etosha National Park, Oshikoto Region
Today mid morning, we head off to Etosha National Park for game drives in the hopes of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and rhino as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Etosha Game Park was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approximately 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Plain Camp Gardens
• Lunch: Etosha Safari Camp or similar on Lunch
• Dinner: Etosha Safari Camp or similar Dinner
Accommodation included: Etosha Safari Camp or similar

Day 4: Etosha National Park

Stop At: Etosha National Park, Etosha National Park, Oshikoto Region
Today we will enjoy a full day game drive in Etosha National Park.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Etosha Safari Camp or similar Breakfast
• Lunch: Etosha Safari Camp or similar Lunch
Accommodation included: Etosha Safari Camp or similar

Day 5: Etosha National Park

Stop At: Etosha National Park, Etosha National Park, Oshikoto Region
Today we enjoy a full day Etosha Safari, with the hope to make additional animal sightings
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Etosha Safari Camp or similar Breakfast
• Lunch: Etosha Safari Camp or similar Lunch
Accommodation included: Etosha Safari Camp or similar

Day 6: Damaraland, Namibia

Stop At: Damaraland, Damaraland
We leave the wild animals of Etosha behind and move onto the spectacular scenery of Damaraland. In the heart of this typical Namibian environment.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Petrified Forest, Khorixas Namibia
The Petrified forest, located 42 kilometres (26 mi) west of the Namibian town of Khorixas, is a deposit of large tree trunks that have "turned to stone" through a process of diagenesis.

It is believed that the trees were swept downstream by a large flood and covered by alluvial sands. Deprived of air, the organic matter could not rot and decay, but instead, over millions of years, underwent silicification, whereby each cell is individually fossilised and the appearance, if not the colour, of wood is retained. The surrounding sands became sandstone, which is now eroding away.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Twyfelfontein is an Afrikaans name meaning doubtful or uncertain spring.The site has been inhabited for 6,000 years, first by hunter-gatherers and later by Khoikhoi herders. Both ethnic groups used it as a place of worship and a site to conduct shamanist rituals. In the process of these rituals at least 2,500 items of rock carvings have been created, as well as a few rock paintings. Displaying one of the largest concentrations of rock petroglyphs in Africa, UNESCO approved Twyfelfontein as Namibia's first World Heritage Site in 2007
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Etosha Safari Camp or similar Breakfast.
• Dinner: Omaruru Guesthouse or similar Dinner
• Lunch: Picnic Lunch
Accommodation included: Omaruru Guesthouse or similar on Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 7: Swakopmund, Namibia

Stop At: Cape Cross Seal Reserve Namibia
From Omaruru we head towards the coast to visit Cape Cross - the largest breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Swakopmund, Swakopmund, Erongo Region
Leaving Cape Cross Seal, we follow the barren Skeleton coast to the charming town of Swakopmund, an oasis set between the expanse of the desert and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. The evening is spent at leisure in this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Omaruru Guesthouse or similar Breakfast
• Lunch: Picnic Lunch
Accommodation included: Alte Brucke Resort or similar

Day 8: Swakopmund, Namibia

Stop At: Swakopmund, Swakopmund, Erongo Region
Open day to explore Swakopmund town on your own
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Alte Brucke Resort Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation included: Alte Brucke Resort or similar

Day 9: Swakopmund to Sossusvlei, Namibia

Stop At: Namib-Naukluft Park, Namib-Naukluft Park
The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on our way to Sossusvlei. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world and sightings of this flora and fauna on a Namibian safari are a must. The animals of this harsh landscape include the Oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Alte Brucke Resort or similar Breakfast
• Lunch: Picnic Lunch
Accommodation included: Agama Lodge or similar

Day 10: Sossusvlei, Namibia

Stop At: Sossusvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park
The next morning we need to wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These dunes, which can reach heights of over 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake).
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Sesriem Canyon, 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
We also stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Agama Lodge or similar, Breakfast
• Lunch: Picnic Lunch
Accommodation included: : Agama Lodge or similar

Day 11: Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Stop At: Fish River Region, Fish River Region, Karas Region
Today is a long driving day. We travel south to our accommodation which is situated close to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon on earth. The Fish River is the longest interior river in Namibia. It cuts deep into the plateau which is today dry, stony and sparsely covered with hardy drought-resistant plants. The river flows intermittently, usually flooding in late summer; the rest of the year it becomes a chain of long narrow pools.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Agama Lodge or similar, Breakfast
• Lunch: Picnic Lunch
Accommodation included: Canyon Roadhouse or similar

Day 12: Windhoek; Namibia

Stop At: Windhoek, Windhoek, Khomas Region
Leaving the gravel plains of the Fish River canyon behind, an early departure takes us back to Windhoek where we started our tour. The day carries with it one of our longest drives passing through small towns on the B1 main road, reminding us of the historical vortrekkers - the Boer farmers who moved along this route off the Cape colony in South Africa into Southwest Africa in the 18 century.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Canyon Roadhouse or similar, Breakfast
• Dinner: Joe’s Beer House (Ala carte Menu)
Accommodation included: Klein Windhoek Guesthouse or similar

Day 13: Departure from Windhoek; Namibia

Pass By: Windhoek, Windhoek, Khomas Region
Leisurely breakfast, and with memories and treasures of Africa you will be transferred to Hosiah Kutako international airport for your departure flight.
We hope you have lived your African travel dream and thank you for your patronage, always wishing to welcome you again in one of our African travels.


Meals included:
• Breakfast: Klein Windhoek Guesthouse or similar
No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Face masks provided for travelers"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms"
"Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons"
"Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers"
"COVID-19 vaccination required for guides"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
13-Day Namibia Circuit and Safari Tour from Windhoek
1/3/2023 - 12/31/2025

Monday - Sunday :

06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Duration: 13 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
You will be met by a representative at the airport arrivals section

Airports

• Hosea Kutako Intl Airport, Windhoek Namibia

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• 12x Breakfast
• 4x Dinner
• 9x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 12 nights
• Entry/Admission - Twyfelfontein
• Entry/Admission - Cape Cross
• Entry/Admission - Petrified Forest
• Entry/Admission - Okonjima Game Reserve
• Entry/Admission - Sesriem Canyon

Not Included

Facilities