Duration
3-Day
Accra, Namibia
3-Day Sossusvlei Low-Key Unguided One-Way Shuttle Safari
Overview
Exciting adventures await those who go on this exhilarating shuttle transfer-based tour! A three-day excursion, with accommodation included, offers a stress-free experience at Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert. En-route to this ancient desert, visitors journey down breathtaking slopes as the Spreetshoogte Pass unfurls to the Namib Desert floor. Unexpected canyons, vleis, and unique local settlements add awe-inspiring scenery and diversity to the trip, which also runs in reverse.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Swakopmund (City)
Via Namib Desert, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Country & park
Namibia
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; Lunch & Dinner Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
NAD
Rates
Rates Per Person
NAD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
N$12,370 NAD
N$11,170 NAD
Nov 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2027
N$13,280 NAD
N$12,010 NAD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in Namibian dollars (NAD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 1
Namib Desert
Day 2
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
End
Swakopmund (City) (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses 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 changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: nature hikes/walks
Getting around: minivan
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Namib Desert Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Namib Desert Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Windhoek - Namib Desert
Pick-up at 07h00 at Windhoek Truckport by the shuttle service. The 5-hour (345km) route from Windhoek to Sesriem (can also be booked in reverse) follows the main road southwards to Rehoboth before turning onto the gravel. It heads in a south-westerly direction to Sesriem, the gateway to the famed dunes of Sossusvlei, skirting the impressive Naukluft Mountains. The Namib Desert Lodge is 60km to the north, where you’ll find some of the most spectacular scenery the Namib has to offer. As the road from Windhoek meanders through the mountains, you will pass through the "Window Bridge", which perfectly frames the landscape, into the valley below. The hills are tawny-coloured in the dry mid-year months and vivid green after summer rainfall. After your check-in, you can enjoy lunch (on your own account) followed by a few hours of leisure. Around 2 hours before sunset, the Sundowner Dune Drive will start at reception. The duration of the tour is 2 to 3 hours. Driving time: 4 to 5 hours. Mid-range lodge located outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Namib Desert Stay: Namib Desert Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Sossusvlei
An early start to the day awaits. Much of the day is spent walking between and climbing the highest sand dunes in the world. Big Daddy offers a strenuous climb, but the view along the crest is completely worth it. Upon descent, the whispering sands of the Namib lead to the ancient camelthorn trees of Dead Vlei – one of the most photographed areas in Sossusvlei. Exploration continues into the rugged Sesriem Canyon before returning to the lodge for the evening, but the day is not yet done. The guided Sossusvlei Excursion includes entrance fees to the National Park, brunch, and refreshments. The tour lasts 5 to 6 hours. After returning from the tour, you'll have a few hours at leisure before dinner is ready. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Namib Desert Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Namib Desert - Swakopmund
Your final day includes crossing the tropic of Capricorn and Kuiseb Canyon as well as lunch at Walvisbay lagoon on the way to The Delight in Swakopmund, where your safari ends. This tour can also run in reverse and start from The Delight in Swakopmund and end in Windhoek. Driving time: 5 hours. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) 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. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
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
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts in Windhoek and ends in Swakopmund, Namibia
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
Fly to Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH - Check price) near Windhoek
Fly back from Swakopmund Airport (SWP - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Indigo Safaris
4.9 operator rating
213 reviews
Indigo Safaris are experts in bespoke travel in Africa. We know every place we sell, having lived in Southern & Eastern Africa, and having travelled extensively in the countries we promote. With team members in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, the UK, & the USA, we only work with the best, tried and tested local suppliers, and sell at the same rate, or less, as if you contacted them directly. We visit suppliers regularly to maintain delivery standards and find new locations for your adventures
Offices In
United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
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 Namibian dollars (NAD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
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 changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Indigo 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 Indigo Safaris.
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