Duration
14-Day
Etosha National Park, Namibia
14-Day Wild West Namibia Expedition
Overview
The northwestern Namibia is one of Africa's true remaining wildernesses with a human population density of 1 person per every 2 km2, less visited by tourists, and is home to several desert-adapted wildlife. You will explore Namibia's ephemeral rivers. You'll do the OvaHimba cultural tour, visit Epupa Falls, and drive along the Kunene River. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kunene River a goodbye to the Kaokoland before exploring a less visited part of Etosha National Park: the northwestern part.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek
Via Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Palmwag Concession (Damaraland)
Country & park
Namibia / Etosha National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Brandberg White Lady Lodge - Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$8,250 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 12 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 7 are free.
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Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art)
Day 3-4
Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
Day 5-6
Palmwag Concession (Damaraland)
Day 7-8
Purros (Town)
Day 9
Epupa Falls (Kaokoland)
Day 10
Kunene River (Kaokoland)
Day 11-12
Eastern Etosha NP
Day 13
Etosha NP
End
Windhoek (Day 14)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour includes camping and lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide) & boat trip
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Damaraland – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Palmwag Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7-8
Puros Bush Lodge & Camp
Budget lodge near Purros (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Omarunga Epupa-Falls Campsite
Budget camping at Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Kunene River Lodge
Mid-range lodge at Kunene River (Kaokoland) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11-12
Etosha King Nehale
Luxury lodge inside Eastern Etosha NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
Etosha Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge just outside Etosha NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Brandberg Mountain
Your guide will meet you at the airport or accommodation establishment in Windhoek and head to Brandberg. You'll have a lunch stop along the way or upon arrival at Brandberg White-lady Lodge. This afternoon you will do a sundowner drive around the Brandberg area and explore the Ugab River. Various mammals and birds are found along the riverbed where they get food and water. Brandberg Mountain is the highest mountain in Namibia, measuring 2,573 m (8,442 ft.) at its peak. “Brandberg” is Afrikaans, Dutch, and German for burning mountain, which comes from its glowing color which is sometimes seen in the setting or rising sun. The local Damara people named the mountain “Dâures”, which also means 'burning mountain'. The area has quite fascinating plants as well, of the 357 species recorded in this area, 11 are endemic to Brandberg. Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art) Stay: Brandberg White Lady Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Brandberg Mountain
You'll visit the White Lady Rock painting after breakfast. This is a half an hour hike through the Brandberg Mountain. There are about 1000 rock shelters around the Brandberg, and this was home to the San (Bushmen) people. Over 45,000 rock paintings have been found and of particular interest is the White Lady Rock painting. While some archeologists in the past concluded that the lady had elements of ancient Mediterranean origin, more recent scholars argue that the painting is from indigenous people with no European links. The white lady is a boy covered with white clay while undergoing an initiation ceremony. Others think it is a Shaman. Local guides will take us to the painting. You'll be back for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will try your luck with desert-adapted elephants around this area. Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art) Stay: Brandberg White Lady Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Damaraland
After morning breakfast, you will make your way to the Twyfelfontein area. You'll arrive at lunch and make your way to the Bushman Rock Engravings. This area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 and consists of over 40,000 rock engravings done by the San people 2000 years ago. This is a 45-minute walk and is conducted by local guides. You will then visit some fascinating geological formations, the Organ Pipes and the Burnt Mountain. The Organ Pipes are tall angular columns of dolerite in a most unusual formation and the late afternoon light on the Burnt Mountain is worth seeing. Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) Stay: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Damaraland
You will explore the Aba-Huab and Huab ephemeral rivers in search of desert-adapted wildlife including elephants, black rhinos, oryx, springbok, and giraffes among others. After lunch, you will visit the local Damara people, to learn how they foraged and hunted in the past. You have the opportunity to see tools, jewelry, and handmade crafts, as well as enjoy dancing, singing, and traditional games. Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) Stay: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Palmwag
Before heading north to your destination, you will visit the Petrified Forest after breakfast. This is a geological formation that happened 280 million years ago. Huge trees were carried by a river and buried here. Sand was deposited around them creating ideal conditions for the cells of the wood to be replaced by silica and thus become petrified. It is thought these trees are Dadoxylon arberi, the same tree responsible for coal fields in Europe. This is a half an hour's walk done by knowledgeable local guides. You will then make your way to Palmwag and you should be there for lunch. Along the way, various wildlife can be spotted. One can either walk around the lodge area or relax at the swimming pool. In the late afternoon, you will then go for a sundowner drive. Mid-range lodge located inside Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Palmwag (Damaraland) Stay: Palmwag Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Palmwag
This will be a very early morning start to search for the desert-adapted black rhino. You will be taken by local guides and rhino rangers. The Namib Desert is home to the last truly wild stronghold of black rhinos. This activity involves 4 x 4 driving in rugged terrain and walking safari to get to the rhinos if lucky. These mammals are not in a fenced area but in an open ecosystem. It is a joint venture of the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the communities, Save Rhino Trust, and other Non-Governmental Organizations in the conservation of black rhinos. The program of Community-based Natural Resource Management seeks to empower people living in rural areas to manage and benefit from their natural resources. This activity might take the whole day, however, there is still a possibility of a late afternoon sundowner drive in your own vehicle. Mid-range lodge located inside Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Palmwag (Damaraland) Stay: Palmwag Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Palmwag Concession (Damaraland) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Kaokoland (Hoarusib River)
After breakfast, you will make your way to Purros. You will explore the Hoanib River, which is 270km long and one of the 12 ephemeral rivers in Namibia. In addition to larger populations of many species of antelope found in the lower reaches of the Hoanib, there are also a large number of desert-adapted elephants, rhinos, giraffes and also several lion pride, and smaller predators. Among other wildlife in this area, you have chances with the desert-adapted lion. Only 150 of these animals are left in the wild. You will enjoy your lunch packs somewhere along the way and make it to your destination for the day. Budget lodge located near Purros (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Purros (Town) Stay: Puros Bush Lodge & Camp Budget lodge located near Purros (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Kaokoland (Hoarusib River)
In the morning, you will explore the Hoarusib River, which is also rich in wildlife and birds. After lunch, you will visit the OvaHimba people and learn about their fascinating culture and way of life. They are semi-nomadic pastoralists with huge herds of cattle. This afternoon, you will learn about the intriguing traditional life of the OvaHimba people, including their dress, food, and craft. You will also learn about how the homestead is built, with holy fire at its heart (where all communication with ancestors takes place. Budget lodge located near Purros (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Purros (Town) Stay: Puros Bush Lodge & Camp Budget lodge located near Purros (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Kaokoland (Epupa Falls)
You will continue your Wild West Namibia Expedition by moving far northwest of the country, Epupa Falls. You will be there around lunchtime. Late afternoon, you will visit the Epupa Falls on the Kunene River. The Falls are a series of cascades where the river drops a total of 60 meters over 1.5 km (a mile). It then separates into a multitude of channels and forms a myriad of rock pools. It is quite a breathtaking view as has richly colored rock walls mixed with wild fig and baobab trees, waving Makalani Palm trees spectacular sunsets, and perennially flowing waters. Bird watching is good with iconic species in the area including Rufous palm thrush, African fish eagle, and giant kingfisher, among others. At Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) Stay: Omarunga Epupa-Falls Campsite At Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Kaokoland (Kunene River)
After breakfast, you will drive along the Kunene River. Nested in huge Makalani Palm trees, you'll enjoy the beauty, peace, and tranquility of this riverine habitat. You will arrive at lunch and embark on an afternoon boat cruise with the hope of seeing rare birds like the Cinderella Waxbill, Grey Kestrel, and Angolan Cave Chat among others. Various optional activities available include fishing, canoeing, and white-water rafting. Mid-range lodge located at Kunene River (Kaokoland) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kunene River (Kaokoland) Stay: Kunene River Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Kunene River (Kaokoland) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Etosha National Park North
This is a driving day. After breakfast, you will continue exploring the Kunene River past a hydroelectric dam towards the small town of Ruacana. You will drive past a series of towns to get to your destination, Etosha North. These northern parts of Namibia are totally the opposite of Kaokoland as they are heavily populated. You will stop for lunch along the way. You'll get to experience the land of the Owambo people which has a total surface area of around 56 000km2. The land consists mainly of communal farming land and most of the inhabitants survive on subsistence farming. Various wetlands host several water birds. Your destination is the less visited part of the Etosha National Park, the northern Etosha. Luxury lodge located inside Eastern Etosha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Eastern Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha King Nehale Luxury lodge located inside Eastern Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Etosha National Park North
You will explore this less-visited part of the Etosha National Park. You will do the morning and afternoon game drives and look for wildlife around waterholes. This part of the park has an open grassland and dense vegetation. Etosha has around 114 mammalian species and over 350 birds. Mammals found here include black and white rhinoceros, lion, leopard, cheetah, African elephant, Plains and Hartmann’s mountain zebra, Southern giraffe subs angolensis, eland, gemsbok, African wild cat, spotted and brown hyena among other animals. Luxury lodge located inside Eastern Etosha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Eastern Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha King Nehale Luxury lodge located inside Eastern Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
Etosha National Park Southern Side
After breakfast, you will drive from the northern part to the eastern and then make your way to the southern Etosha. This will be a full-day game drive in the park with a lunch stopover. Etosha National Park is semi-arid hence animals depend on contact springs, water level springs, artesian springs, and a couple of man-made waterholes for water. You will continue visiting waterholes and adding more to your animal list. You will be wrapping up your wild west Namibia adventure. Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha Safari Camp Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 14
Windhoek
You will depart to Windhoek where you may either stay for a night or catch a flight back home. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: No major destination visited Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH - Check price) near Windhoek
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
PEA Tours and Safaris
5.0 operator rating
29 reviews
Experience the soul of Africa with PEA Tours and Safaris, a premier local, owner-run tour operator based in Windhoek, Namibia. Unlike big agencies, founder Prev Tsvigu, personally designs every itinerary and leads most tours, ensuring an authentic, expert-guided journey. We specialize in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, focusing on conservation and stress-free, personalized travel. Discover Southern Africa with true local insight-request your custom safari quote today.
Office In
Namibia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2022)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Amazing trip
We had an amazing 'Etosha dash' trip with PEA Tours and Safaris. Solid, clean, comfortable en up for the job vehicle and driver. Communications beforehand and during the trip were effective, pleasant and clear. Prev's knowledge of the country, wildlife, culture, venues, etc was impressive en we had many many questions answered. I would definitely recommend PEA Tours and Safaris for an amazing customized trip to the beautiful country of Namibia.
Jeroen Bisboer · Netherlands
Charming, adapting to request of change to tour.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Prev, always charming and ensured we enjoyed our entire trip.
Sandy Colliss · Australia
Prev was organized, kept a good schedule and had a great sense of humor.
Prev booked exceptional tours and locations, and lodgings. He took care of all of our needs. He communicated with us through What’s app. This was a great value for the cost.
Judy & Dan · United States
Wonderful experience, highly recommended
The suggested itinerary matched perfectly with our preferences. All accommodations were carefully chosen and according to our budget. Everything was very well planned and well communicated in advance (driving times, facilities, activities) and there was still room to profit from last minute opportunities. Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable about animals, birds and the country. He was always in a good mood and eager to satisfy our requests and questions. PEA Tours has always been quick to respond when planning the tour. Our Namibian Grand Tour was a wonderful experience and highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore Namibia.
Ilse and Patrick · Belgium
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Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 7 are free.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Brandberg White Lady Lodge - Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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Disclaimer
This tour is offered by PEA Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of PEA Tours and Safaris.
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