Duration
5-Day
Accra, Namibia
5-Day Best of Sossusvlei & Swakopmund from Windhoek
Overview
Escape to the Namib-Naukluft habitat, a unique 25,000-ha private desert which stretches from the Namib Desert to the Naukluft Mountains, bordering the Namib-Naukluft Park on both sides. Spend 2 days exploring the desert and its silky dunes before traveling to the coastal town of Swakopmund. This holiday town with its distinctly German character, offers some popular activities including sandboarding, fishing, quad biking, and tours to the Cape Cross seal colony, to name a few.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (Windhoek)
Via Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City)
Country & park
Namibia
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
1 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Meals
Breakfast & Dinner Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,895 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$1,895 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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 who are 1 year and older. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 4 are free.
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Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Day 3-4
Swakopmund (City)
End
Windhoek (Windhoek) (Day 5)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
1
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle & open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan, bus & 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
Namib Desert Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3-4
Swakopmund Sands
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5
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 To Sossusvlei
After arriving in Windhoek, you will be picked up from the Airport and taken to Sossusvlei. You'll embark on a scenic drive to Sossusvlei, passing vast open plains, rugged mountains, and unique desert vegetation. Along the way, you'll spot wildlife such as oryx, springbok, and ostriches before arriving at your lodge. After check-in, you will enjoy the serene desert atmosphere, with the evening offering a spectacular sunset over the dunes. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Namib Desert Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Adventure
You'll begin an early morning Sossusvlei & Deadvlei excursion, witnessing the dramatic colors of the desert at sunrise. You'll climb the iconic Dune 45 for panoramic views of the vast Namib Sand Sea before heading to Deadvlei, a surreal clay pan dotted with ancient, sun-bleached trees. You'll explore Big Daddy, one of the tallest dunes in the world, and visit Sesriem Canyon, a fascinating natural wonder carved by the Tsauchab River. You'll return to the lodge for an afternoon at leisure, with options to enjoy a scenic sundowner or a nature walk. Dinner will be provided at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Namib Desert Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Sossusvlei To Swakopmund
Today, you'll head towards the coast, stopping for lunch at Walvis Bay. This part of Namibia is known for the huge numbers of flamingos that gather to feed, and you'll be able to get a good look at these beautiful birds. Arriving in the German colonial coastal town of Swakopmund mid-afternoon, there's free time for you to relax at the hotel or enjoy some of the optional activities available. You could head out to sea on a dolphin-watching cruise, or take to the skies over the Namib Desert (book and pay locally). Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Swakopmund
Soon after breakfast, you will embark on the Living Desert Tour excursion. Dry bone, without a trace of moisture, and as dry as a weathered bone are some terms used to describe this unique biome. Sneaky creatures that have adapted to living in harsh environments. For these little creatures, camouflage or agility to fake death helps serve food on the table or avoid being someone’s meal. This is a 4 to 5-hour tour conducted by passionate and experienced desert specialists who are desert conservationists as well. If lucky, you might see the desert's Little Five (shovel-nosed lizard, Namib sand gecko, Namaqua chameleon, Namib Desert sidewinding adder, and the cartwheeling spider, also known as the dancing white lady). Birds of interest include Gray’s lark, tractrix chat, and Damara tern. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Swakopmund to Windhoek
As the last day together, the time for departure will be determined by the time you depart from the airport. Soon after breakfast, you will leave Swakopmund and drive to Windhoek. This day marks the end of our trip. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Windhoek Airport (Windhoek) 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
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
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
5.0 operator rating
231 reviews
Africa Zim Travel is a full-service Incoming Incentive Tour Agency in the Zimbabwean World. Its founders are 100% Zimbabwean tourism professionals with knowledge in each destination and services in this region. In the year 2012 we decided to create a Travel Agency by the name “Africa Zim Travel.” with the purpose of specializing in the receptive tourism market.
Office In
Zimbabwe
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
Member Of
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Well above our expectations
From day one we were very impressed with our tour guide Stamford, our accomodation,the food and refreshments the safaris,everything was so well organised and enjoyable. Our group of eight were so pleased that we booked with Zim Africa and would highly recommend them to anyone who want high standards safety and proffesionalism. Thank you Zim Africa 5 stars.
Royston Stewart · United Kingdom
The tour was very weel organaiced, saw a lot, had good lodges and with Motu a excellent guide!
Everything perfect and the money worth. I can recommendet
Marius Goetschmann · Switzerland
Perfect organized tour for two persons to see wild animals and beautifull landscapes
We felt well advised by africa zim travel&tours even before booking. The whole tour went wonderfully. Times and agreements were honoured and our expectations of what we wanted to see were always met or exceeded. Mtho, our driver and sometimes guide, told us a lot about the countries, people and animals and had the patience to tell us the same thing sometimes four times if we didn't understand it or had already forgotten it. He always spread a good mood with his manner. He drove us safely over the sometimes bumpy and dusty roads. The selected hotels, rooms and meals were consistently good to luxurious. Overall, it was a varied and exciting trip and well worth the price.
Rita · Switzerland
Wonderful suprises and total comfort
Africa Zim Travels organised an amazing trip around Namibia. Everything was excellent. We would definitely recommend it for a hassle-free and relaxing holiday in this beautiful country!
Catalina · Spain
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 US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 4 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?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – 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
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Africa Zim Travel & Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
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 Africa Zim Travel & Tours.
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