Overview

Our Best of Namibia Safari takes you in the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, the coast of the South Atlantic, the breathtakingly beautiful Damaraland,  and the wildlife in Etosha National Park: Desert, mountains, ocean and safari in one iconic trip! 

10 Nights 11 Days 14 May
Highlights
  • Comprehensive itinerary
  • Small group safari
  • Comfortable accommodation at all the locations.
  • Accommodations inside the wildlife reserves.
  • Opportunity to see the unique desert-adapted wildlife!
  • Group led by Rahul Rao
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek 
Arrival in Windhoek. A short City tour of Windhoek if time permits. Dinner and overnight at Windhoek.
(Meals included: Dinner)

Day 2: Proceed to Sossusvlei
Windhoek to Sossusvlei -350km(approximately 5 to 6 hours.)
Post breakfast, depart to Sossusvlei. The route showcases the natural beauty of Namibia. Stay at a lodge inside the park to be able to explore and take photographs before sunrise and after sunset. All meals and overnight stay at Sossusvlei.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 3: Deadvlei - Sesriem
Wake up early for breakfast and then head into Sossusvlei for some amazing pictures as the sun rises. Spend the morning in the beautiful Sossusvlei area, exploring the highlights: Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Elim Dune and the Sesriem Canyon. Return to the lodge for lunch and then head back into the park to snap some photos at sunset. All meals and overnight stay at a lodge inside Sossusvlei.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 4: Tropic of Capricorn- Swakopmund - Walvis Bay 
Sossusvlei to Walvis Bay - 350km (approximately 5 to 6 hours.)
Depart after breakfast and head north to Solitaire, then west crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons via the Namib Gravel Plains to the coast. Drive to Walvis Bay via Ganab to the Welwitschia Plains, Moon Landscape, and Swakopmund. The Namibian coastline is generally known as The Skeleton Coast due to the barren areas, shipwrecks, and, in days gone by, whale skeletons left on the beach. All meals and overnight stay in a hotel at Swakopmund.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)  

Day 5: Twyfelfontein - Damaraland
Swakopmund to Damaraland - 445km (approximately 7 to 8 hours.)
Head north along the Skeleton Coast, via Henties Bay to visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Thereafter, proceed through wide open plains to Uis, then north to the Twyfelfontein area. Evening game drive around the Huab River to look for the Desert Elephants! Overnight stay at a luxury tented camp in Damaraland.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Day 6: Damaraland
Breakfast at the camp. Visit the Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings as well as the interesting Organ Pipes rock formations and Burnt Mountain. Evening game drive around the Huab River to look for the Desert Elephants! Overnight stay at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 7: Etosha South 
Breakfast at the camp. Drive to the famed Etosha National Park! Evening game drive followed by dinner. Enjoy the waterhole at the lodge inside the park which is a great place for sightings, especially at night! Overnight stay at Okaukuejo Resort located inside the national park.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 8: Onguma Game Reserve
Early breakfast at the lodge. Game drive to Onguma Reserve with lunch en route stopping at numerous waterholes along the way. We will have an exciting night game drive too! Dinner and overnight at the Onguma Reserve.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) 

Day 9: Onguma Game Reserve
Explore the richest areas of Etosha with morning and evening game drives. ALl meals and overnight stay inside Onguma Reserve. 
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) 

Day 10: Okonjima Nature Reserve
Etosha (central) - Okonjima-320km(approximately 3 to 4 hours.)
Breakfast at the resort. Head south via Otjiwarongo to Omaruku Mountains to Okonjima. Afternoon game drive at the Okonjima Game reserve. Dinner and overnight at Okonjima Plains Camp.
(Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 11: Transfer to Windhoek Airport 
Post Breakfast, transfer to the Windhoek Airport. End of services.
(Meals included: Breakfast)

Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Accommodation as indicated on a twin-sharing basis.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Dedicated 10 10-seater safari converted vehicle. 
  • All vehicle costs including fuel.
  • All park entry fees.
  • Local Guide.
  • Water in the vehicle at all times.
  • Bottled water during lunches and dinners.
  • Activities as shown in the itinerary.
  • 1x Night drive in Etosha National park. 
  • Expert Naturalist from Team Foliage.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Optional extra activities.
  • Any kind of Beverages.
  • International / domestic flights.
  • Travel or personal insurance.
  • Staff gratuities.
  • Namibia Visa Fee and processing charges.
  • Tax collected at source (TCS).
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under 'Price includes'.
Camp Category
Camp With Rahul
Age Groups
For All Ages