Duration
10-Day
Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia
This Namibia tour offers a blend of desert landscapes, coastal adventures, and wildlife encounters. Start at Sossusvlei with its towering dunes, then head to Swakopmund to explore German colonial architecture and coastal activities. In Damaraland, marvel at ancient rock formations before traveling to the Skeleton Coast to see shipwrecks and desert wildlife. Finish with a stay near Etosha for thrilling game drives, making it a perfect adventure for nature lovers.
Plan snapshot
Duration
10-Day
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek
Via Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Spitzkoppe (Damaraland)
Country & park
Namibia / Skeleton Coast National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Hoodia Desert Lodge - Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Day 1-2
Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Luxury hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 5
Mid-range lodge on Spitzkoppe (Damaraland) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 6-7
Luxury lodge inside Skeleton Coast NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-9
Luxury lodge inside Onguma GR – All Meals Included
All Meals 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
On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, catch a charter flight to Sossusvlei. You will check into Hoodia Desert Lodge and enjoy lunch. Experience the beauty and tranquility of Hoodia Desert Lodge, surrounded by majestic mountains on the banks of the Tsauchab River. A hearty dinner will be served at the lodge. Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 2
After breakfast at the lodge, proceed on a guided Sossuslvei excursion, including lunch in the dunes. You can explore the area with a professional guide in a 4x4 safari vehicle, visit petrified dunes and the Tsauchab riverbed, learn about desert flora and fauna, history, and geology, hike to Dead Vlei and Sossusvlei using secret routes, enjoy an "Out of Africa" picnic, visit Sesriem Canyon, and indulge in sundowners while watching the magnificent sunset over the red dunes. Later, enjoy a sundowner drive. Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 3
Have breakfast at the lodge and check out. You will be met for your charter flight to Swakopmund. On arrival at Strand Hotel Swakopmund, check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. With its extensive, unique, and creatively entertaining restaurants, bars, deli, lobby-lounge, sea-facing terraces, beach kiosk, and state-of-the-art conference and banqueting center, all set on the Mole, a historic and iconic site surrounded by ocean on three sides, the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is a social epicenter and destination in itself for both visitors to and residents of Swakopmund. Luxury hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Travel into the dunes along the sandy shore to view the incredible Sandwich Harbour (tide-dependent). It is a real Skeleton Coast experience and a fantastic way to explore where the dunes meet the sea. Venture through golden landscapes of endless rolling dunes to find the secret place where the Atlantic touches the world's oldest desert. Explore the Naukluft Park with amazing views of the Walvis Bay lagoon, salt pans, the Kuiseb Delta, the Atlantic Ocean and, of course, the Namib Desert. While Sandwich Harbour itself is a little short of 60km south of Walvis Bay, it is indeed an outing to get there. This is what makes it so special. It's an incredible wetland wilderness devoid of any human settlement and home to 8 endangered species as well as wading birds. Luxury hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Meet your driver for a road transfer to Spitzkoppe. On arrival at Spitzkoppen Lodge, check in and spend the day at leisure. Spitzkoppen Lodge is situated on the northern periphery of the Spitzkoppe Inselberg, between huge granite boulders created more than 150 million years ago. It offers breathtaking views of the Brandberg and Erongo Mountains. Mid-range lodge located on Spitzkoppe (Damaraland) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Have breakfast at the lodge and check out. Meet your driver for your road transfer to Swakopmund Airport from where you will catch a charter flight to Mowe Bay. On arrival at Mowe Bay, you will be transferred by road to Shipwreck Lodge. Discover the dramatic stretch of hostile and remote coastline, named after the numerous whale skeletons and shipwrecks. Explore a raw, rugged and impossibly remote slice of African wilderness. Stay in some of the most unique and dramatic accommodations on the continent. Luxury lodge located inside Skeleton Coast NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 7
Spend a day exploring the dry riverbeds, starting with a sunrise breakfast and ending with a climb to the top of the great roaring dunes. Learn about the history behind the dramatic shipwrecks that line the mist-enshrouded coastline. Look for tok-tokkie beetles and the unusual plants and lichens that survive in the cold fog that rolls off the ocean. Explore a raw, rugged and impossibly remote slice of African wilderness. You will stay in some of the most unique and dramatic accommodations on the continent. Luxury lodge located inside Skeleton Coast NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 8
Have breakfast at the lodge and check out. Head on to Mowe Bay by road transfer for your charter flight to Onguma Reserve. On arrival, enjoy lunch and afternoon tea. The Fort is unlike any other, the only one of its kind in Namibia. It is built in exactly the right spot to give guests probably one of the best sunset views in Namibia, overlooking the beautiful scarceness of the Etosha Pan, decorated only with its wild animals and hundreds of camelthorn trees. Enjoy dinner at the lodge. Luxury lodge located inside Onguma GR All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 9
Have breakfast at the lodge, then enjoy your 2 scheduled activities. Activities include Etosha guided safaris, sunset drives in the Onguma Reserve, guided interpretive bush walks, and massage therapy at the Onguma Sanctuary. The new, water-level Onkolo hide offers many photographic opportunities and allows guests to sit calmly and enjoy nature unobserved. Guests can also have a sleep-out in a custom-built Land Cruiser, featuring a bathroom downstairs and a bedroom with a lounge area upstairs. Some activities may incur an additional cost. Luxury lodge located inside Onguma GR All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 10
After breakfast, check out. Depart on your charter flight back to Windhoek International Airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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 flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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
Discover Africa’s wild beauty with Ranger Buck Safaris, specialists in arranging custom designed luxury safaris across Southern and East Africa. From the Serengeti to the Okavango Delta, enjoy bespoke itineraries featuring world-class lodges, expert guides, and exclusive wildlife experiences. With personalized service and unforgettable encounters, Ranger Buck Safaris offers the ultimate in high-end safari experiences..!!
Office In
South Africa
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
APTA & SATSA
Tour Types
Custom luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Every part of our trip, including Johannesburg, Mala Mala, Victoria Falls and Cape Town, was well managed and included knowledgeable guides. Each experience was full of learning and an amazing trip overall. The safari in Mala Mala was the highlight where our guide, Nick, did his best to assure we would see all the possible animals in this game reserve. Even last minute adds, like our helicopter tour over Victoria Falls and the hot air balloon ride over wine country in Cape Town, were handled extremely well. I would highly recommend this trip put together by Ranger Bucks! We felt the cost of the trip was very fair, with the fine places we stayed, the management of our time and communication was great.
Karen · United States
We use the amazing Lindsay, from Ranger Buck for all our Safari bookings and have yet to deal with a more professional team. Each step of the process is handled with the utmost care and expertise. There is an exceptional attention to detail which ensures every aspect of the trip is perfect. You always feel like a VIP! I highly recommend the Ranger Buck team for a seamless and extraordinary travel experience. :-)
Avril Reitz · South Africa
Archie and Johnny at Ranger Buck Safaris were a pleasure to work with. They arranged everything for our fabulous trip, not missing any details. During the planning they were responsive and helpful, answering all our questions in a timely manner. During the trip they were easy to reach and so helpful! Their service, along with the service at all the places they arranged for us to visit, was fantastic. All of the places they picked for us were amazing...the hotels, the safari lodges, the animals, the activities, the game drives, etc were all top-notch. The food was out of this world. I'm at a complete loss for words when it comes to describing the amazing people that took care of us at the hotels and safari lodges. From the safari guides to the chefs, the greeters to the housekeeping staff...everyone was beyond belief. I really can't think of the words to express how blown away we were by the level of service and the friendliness of everyone we encountered. From now on when anyone I know expresses interest in a trip to Africa, I will immediately say "GO!", and I will give them the number for Ranger Buck Safaris. And if (when?!) we get a chance to go back, I wouldn't trust anyone else to plan my trip. Thank you Archie and Johnny!!! You're the best.
Jacquie · United States
Our Deserts and Waterfalls adventure in Namibia during May and June was nothing short of spectacular. From the initial planning phase to the very end, everything was meticulously organized. Johnny from Ranger Buck Safaris provided excellent suggestions based on our brief. Our request was quite complex—we moved around a lot and wanted to experience everything. We had a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in a POD in Sossusvlei. The 3.5-hour transfer from Walvis Bay to Sossusvlei allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in Namibia’s desert landscape. The POD itself was breathtaking—no signs of villages or cities, just us, the desert, and the wildlife, including oryx, hyenas, and birds." We flew to Zimbabwe to experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Our itinerary included a guided visit to the falls, a thrilling helicopter flight over the cascades, and a delightful lunch at a restaurant with a view of the falls. Afterward, we moved downstream to a lodge on the Zambezi River, where we enjoyed a few relaxing nights.” Wonderful trip
Jackie · South Africa
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 12 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Hoodia Desert Lodge - Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals 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 Ranger Buck 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.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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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