Duration
10-Day
Etosha National Park, Namibia
10-Day Special Highlights of Namibia
Overview
This 10-day Namibia tour focuses on some of the special highlights that Namibia has to offer. On this exciting tour, enjoy cultural excursions as well as visit the world-famous Etosha National Park. A quick visit to Damaraland might yield sightings of desert-adapted animals. Swakopmund, the hub for adventure both on land and sea is another highlight. Our last stop will be Sossusvlei, home to the highest dunes in the world. Join us on this tour to celebrate the special highlights of Namibia!
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (City)
Via Eastern Etosha NP, Etosha NP, 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
Olive Grove Guesthouse - Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Rates
Rates Per Person
ZAR
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* ZAR
R 77,660 ZAR
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* ZAR
R 77,660 ZAR
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
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.
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Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 2
Eastern Etosha NP
Day 3-4
Etosha NP
Day 5
Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art)
Day 6-7
Swakopmund (City)
Day 8-9
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
End
Windhoek (City) (Day 10)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
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.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
6
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: 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
Olive Grove Guesthouse
Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Mushara Bush Camp
Mid-range tented camp just outside Etosha NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Etosha Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge just outside Etosha NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6-7
Swakopmund Sands
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 8-9
Namib Desert Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch 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
Welcome to Namibia! After arriving at Hosea Kutako International Airport outside the country’s capital city of Windhoek, a representative will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall of the airport with your name on a signboard. After loading your luggage into the vehicle, you will be transferred to your guesthouse based in Windhoek, where you will settle in and rest up for a wonderful journey that starts tomorrow morning. Please note dinner is not included for tonight and will be at your own account. Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Windhoek (City) Stay: Olive Grove Guesthouse Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Etosha National Park
After breakfast, we will do a short city tour with our guide and then make our way north on the next stage of our exciting adventure! The drive to Etosha will take about 4 to 5 hours, but it is a fantastic way to get to know the “lie of the land” here in Namibia. We will pass through Okahandja before passing close to both Okonjima Nature Reserve and the Waterberg Plateau National Park. The next town we go through will be Otjiwarongo, one of the fastest-growing towns in Namibia and home to a large population of German-speaking people. We will make a few stops along the way to stretch our legs and have a bite to eat. We will reach our lodge just outside the Etosha National Park gate in the afternoon, and if there is time, we will go for a short game drive inside the park. We will settle in at our comfortable lodge, have dinner and enjoy our first taste of Namibian cuisine. We'll then have a good night’s rest. There is much excitement to come! Mid-range tented camp located just outside Etosha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Eastern Etosha National Park Stay: Mushara Bush Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Etosha National Park
We have a full day to enjoy Etosha today, and we will also slowly make our way to the southwestern side of the park, where we will overnight today. We will stop at Halali Camp in the middle of the park for lunch. Etosha is also a photographer’s dream, with the contrasts in light, colour and textures particularly dramatic. Many guests’ “lifer shots” of African animal and bird species were taken in this park. The sunrises and sunsets are particularly spectacular, so better get those cameras and phones ready! After another fantastic day in the park, we will reach our camp and freshen up. We will either be staying in a camp inside the park or just outside the park’s gate. We will then enjoy dinner and a good night’s rest. One of the great features of the camps inside Etosha is the floodlit waterholes at the perimeter fence, where guests can sit and enjoy game coming to drink only a few metres away; a special treat to remember forever! Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha Safari Camp Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Etosha National Park
We will explore the southwestern side of the world-famous Etosha National Park today, going for a morning drive after breakfast and returning to our lodge for lunch and a break in the heat of the day. In the drier months of the year, almost all the animals tend to congregate around the waterholes dotted around the massive park. They come to drink water and are inevitably followed by predators; this allows us to sit and wait at some of the waterholes for the action to come to us. This is what sets Etosha apart from other parks in southern or east Africa; unique indeed! We will return to the lodge after our afternoon game drive to enjoy dinner. Remember to look up before settling into your bed tonight—the African night sky, undisturbed by city lights out here in the bush, is truly amazing. Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha Safari Camp Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Damaraland and Himba Village Visit
This morning after breakfast we will make our way to Damaraland where we will spend one night. On our way, we will stop at a Himba Village and learn more about their everyday way of life. This beautiful mountainous region is home to an assortment of scientifically important desert-adapted wildlife such as African elephants, black rhinoceros and lions, which somehow survive and thrive in this near-barren landscape. We hope to see some of them; a special treat indeed! After a picnic lunch en route, we will stop and admire the “petrified forest” rock formation, believed to be more than 200 million years old! Here we will also look out for the Namib Desert’s weird-looking living fossil plant, the Welwitschia, the longest-living plant on earth. Before we check into our lodge this evening, we will visit two more fascinating geological formations, the “organ pipes” arrangement and the much-photographed “burnt mountain”. Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art) Stay: Brandberg White Lady Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Skeleton Coast and Swakopmund
This morning we make our first stop at Uis, before continuing towards the Atlantic Coast. This route crosses the desolate ‘gravel plains’ of the Namib Desert before arriving at the ‘Skeleton Coast’. After a nice lunch break on the roadside, we'll reach the ocean and turn northbound, in order to visit Cape Cross and its world-famous Cape Fur Seal colony. We will take our time to adequately explore, enjoy and photograph the 80000 inhabitants of the colony before we continue south along the coast and make our way to Swakopmund. After a quick check-in at our city hotel, we use the remaining hour or two of daylight, to explore this charming coastal city, booming in the middle of the hostile desert environment. We will all be back at our hotel after sunset, for a nice dinner and a great night’s rest. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Living Desert Experience, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for a Living Desert Experience, a unique adventure indeed and a real eye-opener! We will encounter and learn more about the fascinating wildlife of the Namib Desert with the help of a local expert. This seemingly dead environment supports a wealth of animal and plant life that have adapted in wonderful ways to survive and thrive here. We will look for geckos, scorpions, snakes, skinks, lizards, birds and beetles as well as the incredible plant life that survives in this harsh and seemingly inhospitable environment. Some of the special creatures we might see include Namib sand gecko, Namaqua chameleon, shovel-snouted lizard, tractrac chat and even Peringuey’s adder. After returning for lunch, we will visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, home to a big variety of waterbirds, both resident and rare. We will return to Swakopmund for dinner which is at your own account. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Sossusvlei
This morning, we'll make our way to iconic Sossusvlei, turning inland and traversing the vast Namib-Naukluft Park. Our entire drive today takes place in the Namib Sand Sea, one of Namibia’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the only coastal desert in the world that includes extensive dune fields influenced by fog. Covering an area of over three million hectares, the site features gravel plains, coastal flats and rocky hills within the sand sea, a coastal lagoon and ephemeral rivers, resulting in a landscape of exceptional beauty. It is a beautiful drive of about 4 hours, and if time allows, we will stop for the famous 'Apple Pie' in the small desert oasis town of Solitaire, a true Namibian tradition that should not be missed. We will reach our accommodation as the sun is disappearing behind the horizon, painting the surrounding sand dunes flaming red. A hearty Namibian dinner and an early bedtime will ensure that we have enough energy for an early start tomorrow. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Namib Desert Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Sossusvlei
We will again be up before the sun this morning, and we hope to be close to the world’s highest sand dunes by the time the first rays appear. It is a magical place to be as the sun rises, with incredible photographic opportunities. From the Sesriem entrance gate, we'll drive in the ancient dry bed of the Tsauchab River, stopping regularly at all the famous spots, and climbing a few dunes, all the while making our way slowly to the world-famous Dead Vlei. We will stop for a picnic close to the Vlei itself whilst enjoying the amazing landscape. Our last excursion will be at Sesriem Canyon. It is a narrow gorge of 1km long and up to 30m deep slashed into the earth by the Tsauchab River millions of years ago, and is located near the entrance to Sossusvlei. It will take most of the day to explore this wonderland, so we will only return to our lodge in the afternoon. Once we are back at our accommodation, we'll enjoy our last dinner together after a magical Namibian adventure. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Namib Desert Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Departure
After a relaxing final breakfast together, we will depart for Windhoek. It is a 4- to 5-hour drive northwards to the capital. We will drive through the Namib Desert for the last time. It is the oldest desert and boasts the highest sand dunes in the world. We will drive up to the Khomas Highland via one of the many scenic mountain passes, and remember to keep an eye out for some wildlife before we reach Windhoek. We might see common ostrich, gemsbok, pale chanting goshawk, sociable weavers or even a greater kudu. In Windhoek, we will either take you to your hotel (if you are planning a longer stay in the capital), or 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. (Not included - extra cost). Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Windhoek (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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)
Drinks (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)
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
Nature Travel Namibia
4.9 operator rating
216 reviews
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
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Mind blowing experience
Nature 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
A comfortable and well-organized Namibia tour and Safari
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
Beyond Expectations: A Journey of a lifetime with Joram, the best guide ever ❤️
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.
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
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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 South African Rand (ZAR).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
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?
Olive Grove Guesthouse - Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
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 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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