Package Overview
This 8-day private tour captures the soul of Namibia in a single, seamless journey. From the towering terracotta dunes of Sossusvlei to the wild Atlantic coast of Swakopmund and the abundant wildlife of Etosha National Park, you’ll experience the country’s most iconic landscapes. Designed for small groups of 2–8 adults, this itinerary balances adventure, relaxation, and once-in-a-lifetime safari moments.
Highlights
- Sunrise at Sossusvlei – Witness the world’s tallest dunes glow orange and red at dawn, with a guided excursion to Dune 45 and Dead Vlei.
- Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Adventure – Drive along the beach to a RAMSAR wetland, where the desert dunes crash into the Atlantic Ocean.
- Seal & Dolphin Cruise – Enjoy a marine cruise from Swakopmund to see Cape fur seals, dolphins, and coastal birdlife.
- Full-Day Etosha Game Drive – Spend an entire day exploring Etosha National Park’s waterholes, home to elephants, lions, rhinos, and giraffes.
- Namib-Naukluft Park in a Custom Game Viewer – Travel in an all-terrain URI vehicle with a specialist guide, stopping at the most photogenic dune landscapes.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Windhoek International Airport (morning arrival recommended before 13:00), you will be met by our representative and transferred to your lodge in Sossusvlei. After checking in and freshening up, settle into the dramatic desert surroundings. Dinner is served at the lodge, followed by an overnight stay in Sossusvlei.
After breakfast, you set off on a Sossusvlei excursion with an early entry into Namib-Naukluft Park at sunrise. Travel in a custom-built all-terrain URI game viewer with a trained guide, stopping at Dune 45 and continuing toward Dead Vlei. A guided 2.6-kilometer round-trip walk leads you to the clay pan, with an option for the energetic to climb Big Daddy Dune. Return to the lodge for brunch, then enjoy dinner and another overnight in Sossusvlei.
Following breakfast, you check out and transfer to your hotel in Swakopmund, the charming coastal town known for its German colonial architecture and beachside promenade. After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax. Overnight in Swakopmund.
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a Seal & Dolphin Cruise in the morning. Later, you proceed on the Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Scenic Excursion, driving along the beach to the lagoon – a RAMSAR wetland rich with wading birds and endangered species. After the excursion, return to your hotel for another overnight in Swakopmund.
After breakfast and check-out, you transfer to your accommodation in Etosha National Park. The park is renowned for its vast salt pan and excellent game viewing around waterholes. Upon arrival, check in, freshen up, and enjoy dinner at the lodge. Overnight in Etosha.
Breakfast at the lodge is followed by a full-day safari game drive in Etosha National Park, with a packed lunch included. You’ll search for elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Return to the lodge for dinner and another overnight in Etosha.
Start the day with a morning game drive in Etosha, then return to the lodge for breakfast. After checking out, you drive back to your accommodation in Windhoek. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Windhoek.
After breakfast at the camp, you check out and transfer to Windhoek Airport for your return flight home.
Inclusions
- 07 nights’ accommodation as per the itinerary (standard rooms)
- Daily breakfast
- 02 dinners at Etosha Village Lodge
- 02 dinners at Sossusvlei Lodge
- Seal & Dolphin Cruise in Swakopmund
- Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Scenic Excursion
- Visit to Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
- 01 morning game drive in Etosha National Park
- 01 full-day game drive in Etosha National Park (packed lunch included)
- All transfers by an English-speaking driver in Namibia
- Personal customer service (24/7)
Exclusions
- PCR test (if required)
- International & domestic airfare
- Visa charges
- Anything not mentioned in tour inclusions
- Local tourist guide where not specified above
- Any golfing-related fees
- One-way drop-off fees, additional equipment, fines & fine handling fee, lost key call-out fee, fuel
- Mineral water on coaches / microbuses (available at ZAR 30 per person per day)
- Tips & gratuities for drivers & guides
- Porterage fee
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks (neither with meals, nor on vehicles or during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
- Items of a personal nature (telephone bills, room service, laundry, etc.)
- Waiting or additional transfer fees if clients miss shuttle transfers or transfers booked for a specific time
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