10-Day Safari around Namibia

The Etosha National Park, Windhoek, the Namib Desert, and Swakopmund are key highlights of this 10-day safari in Namibia.

Description

Day 1: Windhoek

Welcome to Namibia! After pickup from Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will check into your hotel. A guided tour of Windhoek will follow, lasting over 3 hours, covering significant monuments including the Church of Christ and the Supreme Court. The day concludes at the hotel.

Day 2: Windhoek – Namib Desert

After breakfast, we’ll begin a 4x4 safari towards the Naukluft Mountains. Post check-in and lunch, a walking tour will be held to watch the sunset from Elim Dune, ending with dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Namib Desert

We’ll start early to witness the sunrise over the Namib Desert. Activities include a short walk at Deadvlei and climbing Big Daddy. A picnic lunch at Sossusvlei follows, along with an evening visit to Sesriem Canyon.

Day 4: Namib Desert – Swakopmund

Departing the desert, we’ll stop at Solitaire before reaching Swakopmund. The journey includes views of the Tropic of Capricorn and Walvis Bay.

Day 5: Swakopmund

The day is free for exploration of Swakopmund, with options for sandboarding and quad tours.

Day 6: Swakopmund – Damaraland

After breakfast, we travel to Damaraland. First stops include the Zeila Shipwreck and Cape Cross with its sea lion colony.

Day 7: Damaraland

We’ll explore Damaraland at sunrise, focusing on elephant behaviour. Post-lunch, a visit to Twyfelfontein will reveal ancient petroglyphs.

Day 8: Damaraland – Etosha National Park

After breakfast, we’ll head to Okaukuejo Campsite in Etosha National Park for a safari experience to view local wildlife.

Day 9: Etosha National Park

A full day will be dedicated to wildlife exploration, staying overnight at Onguma Campsite.

Day 10: Etosha National Park – Windhoek

The safari concludes with a visit to a leopard reserve and a local market before returning to Windhoek airport by 5 pm.

Accommodation

This safari includes 9 nights of accommodation with breakfast in double beds:
Windhoek (1 night): The Windhoek Luxury Suites (3*) or similar.Namib Desert (2 nights): Dead Valley Lodge (4*) or similar.Swakopmund (2 nights): The Delight Swakopmund (3*) or similar.Damaraland (2 nights): Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp (3*) or similar.Etosha National Park (2 nights): Okaukuejo Resort (3*) and Onguma Bush Camp (4*) or similar.

Important

Please note the tour starts at 2 pm on the first day; flights must land in Windhoek before 12 pm.