Duration
18-Day
Etosha National Park, Namibia
18-Day Wildlife, Landscapes and Cultural Safari (Lodging)
Overview
On this visit, you will see the main highlights Namibia has to offer. You will see the main attractions, spending time amongst the ancient dunes in Sossusvlei, Damaraland, and from there go back in time to the coastal time of Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein, Opuwa, and great waterfalls at Ruacana. You will experience the vast landscapes of Otjiwarongo and exceptional game viewing at the world-famous Etosha National Park.
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Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (City)
Via Okonjima NR, Otjiwarongo (City), Etosha NP
Country & park
Namibia / Etosha National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
1 years
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Arebbusch Travel Lodge - Mid-range hotel in Windhoek (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$19,030 USD
$9,515 USD
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 14 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 6 are free.
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Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 2
Okonjima NR
Day 3
Otjiwarongo (City)
Day 4-5
Etosha NP
Day 6-7
Ruacana Falls (Highlight)
Day 8
Epupa Falls (Kaokoland)
Day 9
Opuwo (Town)
Day 10
Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
Day 11-12
Swakopmund (City)
Day 13-14
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Day 15-16
Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP)
Day 17
Kalahari Region
End
Windhoek (City) (Day 18)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't 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.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
1
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Mid-range hotel in Windhoek (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 2
Okonjima Plains Camp
Luxury lodge inside Okonjima NR – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
C'est Si Bon Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Otjiwarongo (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Halali Resort
Mid-range lodge inside Etosha NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Ruacana Eha Lodge
Mid-range lodge at Ruacana Falls (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Epupa Falls Lodge
Mid-range lodge at Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Opuwo Country Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Opuwo (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Damaraland – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11-12
Hotel Pension A la Mer
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13-14
Desert Camp
Mid-range self catering accommodation less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 15-16
Canyon Village
Mid-range lodge at Canyon Nature Park (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 17
Bagatelle Lodge
Luxury lodge in Kalahari Region – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 18
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast 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
Windhoek
After your arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport approx. 45 km east of Windhoek, you will be welcomed by the car rental company and taken to Windhoek where you will take over your vehicle with all the necessary instructions and information. Afterward, you will drive to your accommodation where you will be able to freshen up and rest. In the afternoon, you will be picked up by your guide for an interesting Windhoek city tour, during which you will get to know historical buildings and the township of Katutura. In the evening, you can go out for a relaxing dinner. We recommend Joe's Beerhouse, Cape Town Fish Market, or the Stellenbosch. Included activities • Historical visits Optional Activities • You can visit Alte Feste an old fort and the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church. Overnight: Arebbusch Travel Lodge. Mid-range hotel located in Windhoek (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Windhoek (City) Stay: Arebbusch Travel Lodge Mid-range hotel located in Windhoek (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Windoek to okonjima Reserve
You will grab a morning breakfast and depart to Okonjima Plains Camp. Stretching over 79000 hectares, this natural wonderland features comfortable accommodation options and magnificent landscapes encompassing grasslands, savannahs, and rugged mountains inhabited by an abundance of diverse wildlife. Included activities • Afternoon game drive Overnight: Okonjima Plains Camp. Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Okonjima Private Nature Reserve Stay: Okonjima Plains Camp Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
Okonjima Reserve to Otjiwarongo
You will continue your journey and depart to Otjiwarongo an affluent town with a suburban feel and numerous attractions. The town is known for its excellent conservation projects, which include several parks protecting large wild cats. Included activities • A visit to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, and the Crocodile Ranch Optional Activities • Hiking, guided nature walks, and safaris Overnight: C’est si Bon Hotel, Otjiwarongo. Mid-range hotel located in Otjiwarongo (City) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Otjiwarongo (City) Stay: C'est Si Bon Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Otjiwarongo (City) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park
You will depart to Etosha National Park and stay there for 2 nights. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. There is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings. At the same time, Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa, the concentration of big games around the waterholes makes game viewing incredibly rewarding. You might not even have to leave your rest camp to see lions, elephants, rhinos, and any number of antelopes and zebras quenching their thirst Included activities • Game drive Overnight: Halali Resort. Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Halali Resort Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
Etosha National Park
You will wake up and have breakfast. Today will be a full day of safari game viewing allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs. After breakfast at the lodge, you will go out on your morning game drive. Included activities • Full-day game drive Overnight: Halali Resort. Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Halali Resort Mid-range lodge located inside Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
Etosha National Park to Ruacana Falls
After having breakfast, you will leave the wilderness and wildlife of Etosha National Park behind you and depart to Ruacana. It is famous for its enthralling Ruacana Falls and its impressive power station. In the rainy season, the falls can rival Victoria Falls in their majesty. The falls lie at the border, so to visit them, travelers have to temporarily leave the country and enter Angola’s territory by signing an immigration register. The river provides some sustenance to the surroundings, where maize, watermelons, wheat, bananas, and other produce are grown. The landscape here is ideal for fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and water sports where you will be staying for 2 nights. Included activities • Visit the Ruacana Falls Overnight: Ruacana Eha Lodge. Mid-range lodge located at Ruacana Falls (Highlight) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Ruacana Falls (Highlight) Stay: Ruacana Eha Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Ruacana Falls (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
Ruacana Falls
You will get up early and go on a hike to Ruacana Falls. The dramatic Ruacana Falls are 120m and 700m wide in full flood and are sometimes referred to as one of the most spectacular sights on the continent. After your hike to the falls, you will start your expedition more in-depth into the Kunene Region, exploring the real life of the Himba community. Included activities • Hiking Overnight: Ruacana Eha Lodge. Mid-range lodge located at Ruacana Falls (Highlight) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Ruacana Falls (Highlight) Stay: Ruacana Eha Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Ruacana Falls (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 8
Ruacana to Epupa Falls
You will have an early breakfast and depart to Epupa Falls. Today you have the day to enjoy the natural attractions around Epupa Falls. Included activities • Guided visit to a Himba village, sundowner Optional activities • Guided hikes, white water rafting and kayaking, and bird watching trips by boat Overnight: Epupa Falls Lodge. Mid-range lodge located at Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) Stay: Epupa Falls Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Epupa Falls (Kaokoland) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 9
Epupa Falls to Opuwo
The surrounding landscape is characterized by low-lying hills, and vast dry desert plains inhabited by a wealth of desert-adapted wildlife. It serves as the central hub for the Himba culture. The town provides a perfect base for visitors wishing to explore the Kaokoland area and visit the local villages of the itinerant Himba people. Included activities • Visit Hoarusib River, hiking Optional activities • Visit the Ovahimba Living Museum Overnight: Opuwo Country Lodge. Mid-range lodge located in Opuwo (Town) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Opuwo (Town) Stay: Opuwo Country Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Opuwo (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 10
Opuwo to Twyfelfontein
You will depart to Twyfelfontein the World Heritage Site with famous rock engravings on the search for the elusive desert-adapted elephants. As you continue deeper into the Damaraland, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic. You should reach your accommodation. You will enjoy another breathtaking sunset with a refreshing drink. Included activities • See the Petrified Forest or marvel at the Organ Pipes and Vingerklip • Guided hiking trails. • Twyfelfontein rock engravings • Geological rock formations Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Twyfelfontein (Rock Art) Stay: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 11
Twfelfontein to Swakopmund
This morning, you will leave Twyfelfontein and make your way to the cooler coastal town of Swakopmund by the Atlantic Ocean. This town resembles a small German town with its architectural buildings, palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and museums. You will spend the next 2 nights in Swakopmund enjoying the various different activities on offer. Activities Included • 2-hour quad biking, sand-boarding, sightseeing and township tour in Swakopmund Overnight: Hotel Pension A La Mer. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Hotel Pension A la Mer Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 12
Swakopmund
Today you will have a free day to take on some of Swakopmund's activities. If you fancy something different, visit the local beaches, eat at the local restaurants, and enjoy the town’s vibrant cafe culture. Optional activities • Living Dunes experience from Swakopmund; scenic desert tour, sky diving, set horse riding and paragliding Overnight: Hotel Pension A La Mer. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Hotel Pension A la Mer Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 13
Swakopmund to Sossusvlei
Leaving the coastal plateau, you will head inland, via picturesque moon landscapes and rugged passes, pausing for a photo stop at the Tropic of Capricorn. Your accommodation for the night is under canvas in a picturesque setting, in a quaint desert camp, in the Khomas region of central Namibia. Included activities • Enjoy the sundowner at Elim Dunes Overnight: Desert Camp. Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Desert Camp Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 14
Sossusvlei
You will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for the Sossusvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure to the dunes. Included activities • Sossusvlei excursion ( Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45) Overnight: Desert Camp. Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Desert Camp Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 15
Sossusvlei to Fish River Canyon
Today, you will drive through barren landscapes and rocky mountains dotted with quiver trees to one of Africa's natural wonders, the Fish River Canyon. This wondrous canyon is the second largest canyon in Africa being 550m deep and 161km long. You will enjoy an afternoon walk along the edges admiring the deep ravines and meandering waterways. Included activities • Hiking Optional activities • Scenic chartered flights, nature drives, and seasonal kayaking. Overnight: Canyon Village. Mid-range lodge located at Canyon Nature Park (Highlight) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP) Stay: Canyon Village Mid-range lodge located at Canyon Nature Park (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 16
Fish River Canyon
You will have breakfast and a full day to continue with the activities you did not get to do. Fish River Hiking Trail through 1.5 billion years of geological history will definitely thrill avid adventure enthusiasts and for visitors looking to relax, head over to the canyon's southern end to enjoy a soak in the mineral waters of the renowned hot springs of Ai-Ais or take in the spectacularly scenic views from Hobas Restcamp as well as numerous other viewpoints along its rim. Overnight: Canyon Village. Mid-range lodge located at Canyon Nature Park (Highlight) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP) Stay: Canyon Village Mid-range lodge located at Canyon Nature Park (Highlight) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 17
Fish River Canyon to Kalahari Namibia
You will have a morning breakfast and depart to Mariental which is located close to magnificent the Hardap Dam, which is the largest reservoir in Namibia. The Hardap Irrigation Scheme has breathed life into this arid terrain, which is now fertile with farmlands covered in citrus, melons, lucerne, wine, and maize, and dotted with ostrich farms. Included activities • Sunset drive Overnight: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch. Luxury lodge located in Kalahari Region All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Kalahari Region Stay: Bagatelle Lodge Luxury lodge located in Kalahari Region Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 18
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch to Windhoek
You will have a delicious breakfast and depart to Windhoek. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Windhoek (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. 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)
Excluded
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)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Sawoto World Safaris
5.0 operator rating
7 reviews
At Safari World Tours, we specialize in catering to diverse travel preferences by offering a wide range of budget tours, lodging tours, luxury honeymoon tours, and self-drive tours across enchanting destinations. Namibia, Botswana, and Victoria Falls are our primary focus.
Office In
Namibia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Exceptional tour operator who aimed to satisfy
We had a tailor made tour and they dealt with all my questions to arrange it for us. From the moment we met our guide at the Botswana/Namibia they could not gave been more helpful. August our guide was excellent.
Eric · Spain
Great tour company and amazing value for money
Booked a 6 day tour from Windhoek to Etosha National park (2n), Swakopmund (1n) and Sossusvlei (2n), all accommodation camping included, food, transport, guide. It was simply amazing and great value for money. Our guide/driver Martin was like family to us. Took good care of us at all time. The tour company was great too and very accommodating, friendly and good communication throughout the process. Definately recommend the tour company and tour itself.
Lorraine Wong · United Kingdom
An excellent overview of Namibia in a short period of time!
The 6-Day Etosha, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei tour exceeded my every expectation. My guide, Henzel, was highly professional, engaging, and had a great sense of humor. He made my solo tour not only informative but fun as well. The tour provided the highlights of Namibia within a short time span without feeling rushed. I appreciated the mix of history, nature, and adventure that the itinerary provided. The amount of wildlife seen in Etosha National Park was incredible. I was able to see lions, rhinos, zebras, elephants, a honey badger, and so, so many more. The campgrounds used for lodging, while not luxurious, provided running hot water for showers and good food at the camp restaurants, which was glorious after an adventure-filled day. I do recommend wearing layers as it's cold at night in the winter months as well as bringing a power bank/portable battery charger for convenient charging of electronics. I appreciate Henzel and everyone else at Safari World Tours who made my time in Namibia a once in a lifetime experience!
Katie · United States
"Must have" tour for a Namibia smooth visit!
We did the "7 Days Wildlife Etosha and Sossusvlei Namibian Safari (Accommodated)" with Safari World Tours in December 2023 and it was the best choice for our family! We are experienced travelers (49 countries visited) and found that to travel to Namibia with a small child (4 years old) a tour would the the best option, which now we can recommend 100%. First we asked for the budget and itinerary, then we booked the tour and exchanged a lot of information and Safari World Tours was always very fast to answer and provided all the details we needed. Very professional and trustworthy, their representatives made us feel even before leaving that the trip was well organized. They had a child seat for our daughter to use in the car and were always on time for all the appointments. Our guide Henzel was amazing, the perfect balance between being professional, funny, enthusiastic, informative, knowladgeable and trustworthy. He took care of us the whole trip, drove safely, knew all the local details, assumed the arrangements and left us with the easy task of just enjoying ourselves and this beautiful country. We thought 7 days would feel rushed, but it really didn't. We visited all the places we wanted and still had time to relax by the pool, beach or restaurants. Did some great extra activities as well. All the accommodation booked was high standard and the food was delicious. Couldn't recommend this company more and their responsibility for the success of our Namibia trip! Ask for Henzel, go with your family and you won't regret it ;)
Mariana D · Portugal
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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 who are 1 year and older. Children under 6 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?
Arebbusch Travel Lodge - Mid-range hotel in Windhoek (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 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 Sawoto World 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 Sawoto World Safaris.
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