10 Day Discover Namibia Small Group Safari
Explore the best of Namibia on this 10 day small group guided lodge based safari. Led by an expert Namibian guide, visit Namibia's main highlights including the breathtaking dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, Swakopmund on the infamous Skeleton Coast, track desert elephant and meet the Himba, Herero and Darama tribes in Damaraland before wrapping up the adventure with an epic safari in Etosha National Park searching for the big 4.
No minimum number, guaranteed departures!
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in WindhoekStop At: Windhoek, Windhoek, Khomas Region
On arrival at Windhoek International Airport we will be transferred through to Windhoek. After checking in to our hotel we can then head out to get our first taste of the Namibian capital on an optional 3hr City & Township Tour (time permitting), exploring with a local guide and learning all about the history and the people of Windhoek. Alternatively, we can relax by the pool or take an early dinner (own expense) at any of the nearby excellent restaurants, all within walking distance.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Windhoek Luxury Suites or similar in Windhoek
Day 2: Namib DesertStop At: Namib-Naukluft National Park, C27, Sesriem Namibia
An early breakfast this morning with the rest of our group before we hit the road at 9h00.
Our journey today takes us west through to Windhoek, and then south with our first official stop being in the small town of Rehoboth. From here, we make our way past the Naukluft Mountains and into the Namib Desert.
Duration: 12 hours
Stop At: Elim Dunes, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
On arrival in the desert, there is time to check into our accommodation and enjoy lunch before some down time to swim, siesta or just marvel at the stunning views from our camp. Late afternoon we head out on a short walk to enjoy the sunset at Elim's Dune before dinner.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxury Chalets at Dead Valley Lodge or similar inside Namib Naukluft National Park.
Day 3: Exploring the Namib DesertStop At: Sossusvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park
An early start this morning as we head into the heart of the Namib Desert. After a pre-dawn breakfast, we enter the dune field, making our way towards Deadvlei. As we travel, there will be opportunities to take plenty of photos of the dunes as they change colour with the rising sun, before arriving in the 4x4 carpark where we continue the adventure on foot.
We hike the 1km across to Dead Vlei where our guide will explain the history of this fascinating area before allowing us the freedom to explore, take photos, climb Big Daddy, the highest dune in the area, or just enjoy the experience of this serene landscape. From here, we make our way across to Sossus Vlei, where the area gets it name, where we can enjoy a snack and a break at the picnic benches under the shade of a tree, a welcome respite from the harsh desert sun.
Mid morning, we start to make our way out of the desert, stopping again for photos along the way. We can relax during the heat of the day with a siesta or a swim.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Sesriem Canyon, 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sesriem 6900 Namibia
Late afternoon, we visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, a small but important landmark in the area as once the only permanent water source for the local people and wildlife. Explore the canyon, climb down and walk along the canyon learning about the geology of the area.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxury Chalets at Dead Valley Lodge or similar inside Namib Naukluft National Park.
Day 4: Onwards to the Skeleton CoastStop At: Solitaire, Solitaire, Khomas Region
After breakfast this morning we pack our bags and hit the road. Our first official stop today is Solitaire. As the name suggest, this is not a bustling city, but a small settlement now famous with travellers for its Apple Pie and car collection.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tropic of Capricorn Sign, C14 Road, Solitaire Namibia
After a short stop, we continue on our journey towards the coast, making stops at the Tropic of Capricorn, Gaub Pass and Kuiseb Canyon, before crossing the desert plains and arriving at Walvis Bay.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Walvis Bay, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region
Here we visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a important breeding site, and now Ramsar listed wetland site for aquatic birds, most famously the flamingo.
From Walvis Bay, we head north, along the coast, through to Swakopmund, arriving mid afternoon. Here our guide will give us a short tour of the town to orientate us, before checking in to our accommodation in the heart of the city.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at The Delight or similar in central Swakopmund.
Day 5: A Free Day on the Skeleton CoastStop At: Swakopmund, Swakopmund, Erongo Region
A full day to relax today, or make the most of the day and join in some optional activities.
These range from adrenaline junkie options for the more adventurous including: Sky diving, sand boarding, quadbiking, sea kayaking, Sandwich Harbour tours, Fat biking tours to more relaxed options including:
Boat cruise, Living desert tour, Township Tour, Moon Landscape Tour, Fishing, food and drink tours and more..
Should you wish to just relax, enjoy a lie in, take a walk through the city or along the beach, and enjoy the quaint little town of Swakopmund.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at The Delight or similar in central Swakopmund.
Day 6: Shipwrecks, Seals and CultureStop At: Zeila Shipwreck, Henties Bay Namibia
After breakfast we leave Swakopmund and head north along the famous Skeleton Coast. Our first stop today is the Zeila Shipwreck, the most recent victim of the harsh Benguela current from as recently as 2008.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cape Cross Seal Reserve Namibia
Our next stop is Cape Cross, home to one of the largest breeding colonies of Cape Fur seals in the world. Here, our senses will be overloaded with a pungent smell and very audible calling of thousands of Cape Fur seals looking for their loved ones.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Damaraland, Damaraland
We continue our journey, first back to Henties Bay and then inland, across the gravel plains of the Namib. Enjoy the changing of landscape as we head into Damaraland, and region of Namibia best known for it's community conservancies where people and wildlife live together in some of the country's most impressive landscapes. As we travel through to our camp for the next 2 nights, we will have the opportunity to stop and meet some of the people that call this area home, the Himba, Herero & Damara. These enterprising individuals have created small road side markets, offering the perfect chance not only to buy curios but to meet and support the local tribes people.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Premium Chalets at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp or similar
Day 7: Exploring Damaraland and searching for elephantsStop At: Damaraland, Damaraland
Another early start, who said this was a holiday!
This morning we head deeper into Damaraland. Our goal this morning is to head off the beaten track, and enjoy a nature drive through the river beds, searching for desert elephants. Namibia (just one of 2 countries in the world) is incredibly lucky to be home to these free roaming elephants that have managed to adapt genetically to survive in these harsh desert landscapes.
*Note that sightings cannot be guaranteed
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Twyfelfontein, Namibia
After our morning drive we head back into 'civilisation' and visit the UNESCO World heritage site of Twyfelfontein, home to some of the worlds oldest rock etchings. Here, a local guide takes us on a fascinating tour of this art collection, explaining the importance of rock art to the local people, both when it was created, and even to this day.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Premium Chalets at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp or similar
Day 8: Safari in Etosha National ParkStop At: Etosha National Park, Etosha National Park, Oshikoto Region
Our journey today takes us into the world renowned Etosha National Park.
We enter the park via the western Galton gate, and from there we game drive the full afternoon all the way through to Okaukuejo, our base for the night.
The park itself covers 22,270 kms², and gets its name from the salt pan that makes up approximately 23% of the park. Once a massive lake, the Etosha Pan is now mostly dry, with the exception of good rainfall years when the pan fills up enough to become a breeding ground for flamingos that migrate between Walvis Bay and Sua Pan in Botswana.
We enjoy a game drive from the park gate, stopping at some popular (animal) waterholes, before arriving late afternoon at our lodge. Tonight we can relax by the floodlit waterhole, an excellent chance to view those creatures that prefer to be active during the cool of the night.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Double Rooms at Okaukuejo or similar
Day 9: Safari in Etosha National ParkStop At: Etosha National Park, Etosha National Park, Oshikoto Region
Today will be devoted to exploring the park and maximising our chances for amazing wildlife sightings. We start with an early breakfast before heading into the park for a full day of game driving. From Okaukuejo, we will drive from waterhole to waterhole (especially in the winter months), as they support a rich diversity of animals. These waterholes are one of the most unique aspects of Etosha National Park, and a major attraction for wildlife photographers and animal behaviour experts as the different species of animals, both predator and prey alike, can often be captured (on camera) drinking at the same waterhole.
We make our way east across the park, checking in at Halali and then Namutoni before exiting the park late afternoon and arriving at Onguma Private Reserve.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Deluxe Rooms at Onguma Bush Camp or similar
Day 10: Back to WindhoekStop At: Cheetah Conservation Fund, Otjiwarongo Namibia
After an early breakfast this morning we hit the road, making our way south back towards the capital.
Our drive today takes us south through some small farming towns and just before we reach Otjiwarongo we make a detour to the Cheetah Conservation Fund where we join a 1hr cheetah drive.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Okahandja Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market, Voortrekker Road, Okahandja Namibia Southern Entrance to the city of Okahandja close to, B1, Okahandja, Okahandja Namibia
From here, we continue on through Okahandja, where time permitting, we make a short stop at the Wood Carvers Market, an informal market for local craftsmen and a good place to bargain for some last minute gifts for those you left at home.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Windhoek, Windhoek, Khomas Region
We aim to arrive back in Windhoek no later than 16h00, and you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Windhoek, or at the International Airport for your onward flight. No flights before 18h00
Meals included:
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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"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
12:00 PM
Duration: 10 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Please provide your flight details and an airport transfer will be arranged.
Airports- Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibia
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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