Duration
10-Day
Etosha National Park, Namibia
This popular 10-day safari will take to you to many of Namibia's must-see attractions. We will visit the vast Namib Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that includes iconic Sossusvlei, home to some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Then we will move onto the quaint town of Swakopmund and make our way up along the Skeleton Coast and turn inland into the dramatic and scenic Damaraland. Last but not least, we'll move onto Etosha National Park, one of Africa's best game-viewing destinations.
Plan snapshot
Duration
10-Day
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (City)
Via Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art)
Country & park
Namibia / Etosha National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Meals
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
ZAR
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
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This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Day 1-2
Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3-4
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5
Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6-7
Mid-range lodge just outside Etosha NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8-9
Mid-range tented camp just outside Etosha NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 10
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Welcome to Namibia! You will be met at the airport by your guide. After loading your luggage in the vehicle, we will set off for Sossusvlei. We will make regular stops along the way to take photographs of the beautiful landscape. Mid-morning, we will stop for a coffee break at a perfect lookout point and enjoy the vast beauty of the Namibian vista. If time allows, we will stop for the "famous Apple Pie" in Solitaire, a true Namibian tradition that cannot be missed. This journey will take approximately 4 to 5 hours and we will arrive at our lodge in time for watching the beautiful sunset. We'll enjoy some drinks while we discuss the plans for tomorrow's early start. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
We will be up before the sun rises to get ready for our Sossusvlei visit. We will enjoy a quick cup of coffee/tea and then wait for the entrance gates of the park to open. (The gates open at sunrise.) We will drive for about 30 minutes while appreciating the beauty of the sun that is rising over the amazing red dunes. For the adventurous, you have the option of climbing the dunes, sliding down them or enjoying a brisk walk to Dead Vlei. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the many highlights that surround Sossusvlei itself. Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy dune, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon We will take a break halfway and enjoy a picnic breakfast while enjoying the surrounding landscape. After a full morning's activity, we will return to the lodge for lunch and some free time. Late afternoon, we will join the lodge on a sundowner drive. Another perfect end to our day on safari in Namibia. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
This morning, we can enjoy a relaxed breakfast and for those that are interested, there is the option to do an early morning balloon ride (please enquire about this option). We will slowly make our way to our next destination, Swakopmund. We will again stop along the way for a coffee break as well as take photographs of the ever-changing landscape. Our guide will give us more information about the areas we are driving through as we make our way through the Namib Naukluft Area. We will arrive in Swakopmund late in the afternoon and have time to settle in before we all meet up for sundowner drinks and enjoy dinner at one of the many wonderful restaurants in town. (Please note that dinner is on your own account, we can arrange all bookings beforehand.). Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
We will wake up to another Namibian sunrise and enjoy our coffee while getting ready for our adventure this morning. After breakfast, you will be picked up for your Living Desert Adventure, a unique experience where you will learn more about the smaller creatures that inhabit the desert. You will return to the hotel at around 1:00 pm and after enjoying lunch, we will make our way to Walvis Bay where we will marvel at the thousands of waterbirds that call the Walvis Bay Lagoon their home. We will head back to Swakopmund where we will enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants in town. (Dinner is not included but we can make arrangements.). Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Today, we'll continue our safari northwards along the Skeleton Coast. This bleak and evocatively named area is one of the most unusual coastal wildernesses on the planet, protecting about a third of Namibia’s long coastline. After visiting one of the many shipwrecks along the coast for some dramatic photographs, we will turn inland towards spectacular Damaraland. We will drive past the Brandberg and in the distance, we will also see the Spitzkoppe, one of Namibia's most recognizable landmarks. This beautiful mountainous region is home to an assortment of scientifically important desert-adapted wildlife such as elephants, rhinos, zebras and lions, which somehow survive and thrive in this near-barren landscape. We hope to see some of them; a special treat indeed! We will be at our lodge in time for a sundowner drink while we enjoy the view over this rugged but beautiful landscape. Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
This morning after breakfast, we'll slowly make our way to Etosha National Park. On the way there, we will visit Twyfelfontein, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 2,000-plus rock petroglyphs, estimated to be 6,000 years old, represent one of Africa’s largest and most noteworthy concentrations of rock art. Most of these well-preserved engravings represent rhinos. The site also includes depictions of elephants, ostriches and giraffes, as well as drawings of human and animal footprints, all done in red ochre. Here, we will also look out for the Namib Desert’s weird-looking living fossil plants, the Welwitschia. We will arrive at our lodge on the southwestern side of Etosha late in the afternoon and settle into our accommodation. We will meet up for some sundowners and have a wonderful dinner while discussing our plans for tomorrow. Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Early this morning, we'll make our way to the entrance gate of Etosha National Park (the gates open at sunrise) where we will do our first game drive in our own vehicle. We will stop briefly at some of the waterholes on the way to Okaukuejo Resort, where we will stop to stretch our legs and spend some time sitting at the waterhole. We have enjoyed many wonderful sightings at the camp waterholes and your expert guide will give you more information on each animal you will see and each area you will visit. We have the option to spend the full day in the park or return to the lodge for lunch. We can also arrange a picnic lunch and enjoy this at one of the picnic spots inside the park. We will customise our route according to what sightings we have the privilege of enjoying and your preferences. Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
This morning after an early breakfast, we will head into the park again. We will make our way across the park in a full morning game drive to our accommodation on the eastern boundary where we will spend two nights. We will stop for lunch at a picnic site or have lunch at Halali Resort. We will spend some time at the waterhole in Halali Resort and if we are lucky, we will pick up some extra wildlife and bird species at this wonderful waterhole. We will arrive at our lodge late in the afternoon and after settling in, we will get together for some sundowner drinks around the camp bushfire. It's a perfect way to end the day in the African bush! Mid-range tented camp located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
We have another exciting day to look forward to. We will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in our own vehicle in Etosha today, returning to our lodge in the heat of the day for lunch and to relax. Your guide will decide, with your input as to your fauna and flora sighting preferences, the best routes to follow. All our guides know Etosha intimately and will make sure you see all that this great African wildlife park has to offer. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
After an early morning game drive or a relaxing final breakfast together, we will depart for Windhoek. It is a 5- to 6-hour drive southwards to the capital. In Windhoek, we will take you to the Hosea Kutako International Airport for your homeward flight or for your connecting flight if you decide to combine this safari with an extension to the Caprivi, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Zambia or South Africa. We will gladly assist with accommodation in Windhoek should you need to stay over. (Can be arranged at an additional cost.). Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
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)
Offered by
Nature Travel Namibia is a Namibian based Safari Company, specialising in personal customised safaris and birding safaris operating throughout Southern Africa. With many years of experience in the tourism industry, we cannot wait to assist in planning your safari and to share our passion for this wonderful part of Africa with you!
Office In
Namibia
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2005)
Member Of
TASA & Namibia Tourism Board
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Nature Travel Namibia exceeded our expectations in every way. Right from the beginning, communications were excellent regarding itinerary planning and realised very quickly we were in the hands of true travel professionals. The consultant prepared a fantastic itinerary at short notice to suit our budget and we had a brilliant and very memorable birding trip around Namibia for 16 days. We travelled with a clued up bird guide who drove us very safely the whole 4,475km journey. The guide was extremely hard working, diligent and patient with us with a good sense of humour. All the lodges and camps selected ranged from nice to beyond beautiful. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Nature Travel Namibia and we will be back to do it again one day.
Trish · United Kingdom
We organized the tour of Namibia, the safari, next stops at Victoria Falls and Chobe through e-mail exchanges. Mrs Petra was attentive to our requests and able to adapt her proposal to our preferences. She understood what we wanted and helped us to turn a dream into reality. It was amazing! The guide, Marcel, she is an excellent driver. She knows the areas very well and we didn’t miss any opportunity to see animals and experience fun adventure. she is positive, communicative and respectful of customer’s space. The transfers and accommodations were well organized. We can say it was unforgettable holiday because of landscapes, animals, contact with nature, confort and good vibes!
Paola · Italy
From the moment our adventure began, Nature Travel Namibia delivered an experience that was nothing short of exceptional. Every detail—from the seamless logistics to the thoughtfully curated itinerary, which included all our special requests—reflected their commitment to excellence and genuine passion for travel. Communication with Pepi was very smooth throughout. Joram, the BEST GUIDE EVER, was wonderful from the moment he picked us up at the airport and remained exceptional throughout the entire trip. He was not only highly knowledgeable but also warm, thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly attentive to the needs of our family. His local insights added depth to every stop, turning each moment into a story worth remembering. The accommodations, meals, and activities were all top-notch, striking the perfect balance between comfort and authenticity. The app that allowed us to follow the itinerary—from Windhoek through Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein, and finally the breathtaking Etosha—was very handy. We especially loved the Tug Restaurant in Swakopmund, and each lodge had its own unique personal touch. The state-run ones within Etosha were more crowded, but still enjoyable. Namibia is such a wonderful country—it truly felt like we were part of a David Attenborough documentary. What truly set this experience apart was the personal touch, thanks to Joram, who took such amazing care of us that saying goodbye was genuinely emotional. I wholeheartedly recommend this operator to anyone seeking an unforgettable travel experience. Thank you for making this trip extraordinary!
Andrea · Hungary
Nature Travel Namibia organized a fantastic 14 days tour in Namibia for the 2 of us. Everything was professionally done and the selection of lodges was superb. Nadine managed to get a small celebration form my wife's birthday as well. Our guide, Stewart Matsoto made the experience even better with his good knowledge of the country and the nature. I strongly suggest to organize your next tour or safari with Nature Travel Namibia.
Massimo · Italy
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes). Meals: Day 1: Dinner Included; Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Nature Travel Namibia, 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.
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