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12-Day Namibia Highlights - Sossusvlei, Erongo & Etosha

Etosha National Park, Namibia

12-Day Namibia Highlights - Sossusvlei, Erongo & Etosha

4.9 / 5 · 169 reviews Offered by Viatu 12-Day

Overview

Experience the freedom of a self-drive through Namibia's most iconic landscapes. From the red dunes of the Kalahari and Sossusvlei to Swakopmund's Atlantic coast, Damaraland's rugged beauty, and Etosha's wildlife-filled plains, enjoy the open road each day and relax in hand-picked lodges before ending with a tranquil night at Okapuka near Windhoek.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

12-Day

Route

Windhoek to Windhoek

Via Kalahari Region, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City)

Country & park

Namibia / Etosha National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

The Weinberg - Luxury hotel in Windhoek (City) – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

EUR

12-Day Namibia Highlights - Sossusvlei, Erongo & Etosha
Etosha National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

EUR

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 €3.847 EUR €2.695 EUR

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 4 people.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

Tour route map
country Namibia
Start Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 2-3 Kalahari Region
Day 4-5 Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Day 6-7 Swakopmund (City)
Day 8-9 Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range)
Day 10-11 Etosha NP
End Windhoek (Day 12)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.

Self-drive tour

Drive a vehicle yourself and travel without a tour guide. Rental vehicle is included.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Cannot be customized

The contents of this tour cannot be changed.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & self-drive
Getting around: self-drive & normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
Clients collect and return their self-drive vehicle at the airport

Accommodation & Meals

The Weinberg

Day 1

The Weinberg

Luxury hotel in Windhoek (City) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

The WeinbergThe WeinbergThe Weinberg
Kalahari Anib Lodge

Day 2-3

Kalahari Anib Lodge

Luxury lodge in Kalahari Region – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Kalahari Anib LodgeKalahari Anib LodgeKalahari Anib Lodge
The Desert Grace

Day 4-5

The Desert Grace

Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

The Desert GraceThe Desert GraceThe Desert Grace
The Delight Swakopmund

Day 6-7

The Delight Swakopmund

Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

The Delight SwakopmundThe Delight SwakopmundThe Delight Swakopmund
Ai Aiba Lodge

Day 8-9

Ai Aiba Lodge

Mid-range lodge near Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Ai Aiba LodgeAi Aiba LodgeAi Aiba Lodge
Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 10-11

Etosha Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge just outside Etosha NP – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

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Day 12

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

Clients collect their self-drive vehicle at the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive in Windhoek

Day 1

Arrive in Windhoek

Touch down in Windhoek and kick off your self-drive. Collect your 4x4 rental from Namibia2Go, then check into your charming room at The Weinberg. Stroll to a local bistro for dinner and rest well before tomorrow’s drive into Namibia’s wide-open landscapes. Luxury hotel located in Windhoek (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Windhoek (City) Stay: The Weinberg Luxury hotel located in Windhoek (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Discover the Kalahari

Day 2

Discover the Kalahari

Journey south to the red sands of the Kalahari and settle into Kalahari Anib Lodge. Over three days, explore the desert on game drives and walks, spotting springbok, oryx, and playful meerkat. Evenings bring fiery sunsets, cool drinks, and star-filled skies from your desert base. Luxury lodge located in Kalahari Region Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kalahari Region Stay: Kalahari Anib Lodge Luxury lodge located in Kalahari Region Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Explore the Dunes of Sossusvlei

Day 4

Explore the Dunes of Sossusvlei

Travel west to Gondwana's gorgeous Desert Grace, your base amid ancient fossilised dunes. Spend two nights exploring Sossusvlei’s iconic red sandscapes, from climbing Dune 45 at sunrise to wandering Dead Vlei’s white clay pan. Evenings invite desert stillness and endless starry skies. Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: The Desert Grace Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Go on a Coastal Adventure in Swakopmund

Day 6

Go on a Coastal Adventure in Swakopmund

Head north to the Atlantic coast and check into The Delight Swakopmund. Stroll palm-lined streets, savour fresh seafood, and enjoy optional adventures from desert quad biking to dolphin cruises. After busy days, unwind in comfort with sundowners and ocean breezes. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: The Delight Swakopmund Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Explore the Wonders of the Erongo Region

Day 8

Explore the Wonders of the Erongo Region

Journey into the rugged Erongo Mountains and settle into Ai Aiba. Discover ancient rock engravings, track desert-adapted elephants, and marvel at dramatic landscapes of towering mountains and dry riverbeds before returning to camp for fireside dinners under the stars. Mid-range lodge located near Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range) Stay: Ai Aiba Lodge Mid-range lodge located near Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Go on Safari in Etosha National Park

Day 10

Go on Safari in Etosha National Park

Drive north to Etosha Safari Lodge, gateway to Etosha National Park. Spend days on game drives across vast salt pans and waterholes alive with elephants, lions, and giraffes. Evenings bring lively campfire dinners and stories, set to the rhythms of Namibia’s wild north. Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Return Your 4x4 and Head to the Airport

After breakfast, journey south through changing landscapes back to Windhoek and head to the airport to drop off your vehicle before beginning your journey home. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: No major destination visited 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. Clients return their self-drive vehicle at the airport.

Included

Rental vehicle

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Roundtrip airport transfer

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 book your international flights
Fly to/from Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH - Check price) near Windhoek
Clients collect and return their self-drive vehicle at the airport
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Viatu
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Offered by

Viatu

4.9 operator rating 169 reviews

At Viatu, we don't just plan memorable trips, we craft meaningful journeys that are good for people and the planet. With 10+ years exploring Africa, we've found the best hidden-gems for an impactful adventure! Whether solo, a duo, a group, or with family, our multilingual team (EN, DE, FR, ES, & PT!) is set to make your travel dreams real. So, get packing and let Viatu turn your wanderlust into reality!

Office In

Switzerland

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2020)

Member Of

Regenerative Travel, Future of Tourism, UN Global Compact, 1% For the Planet & B-Corp

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia, Réunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Impeccably orchestrated experience that combined flawless logistics and authentic local insight.

Our experience with Viatu was nothing short of exceptional—their communication was prompt and thoughtful, service seamlessly professional, and every detail reflected remarkable reliability and value, culminating in a tour so immersive and well-curated that it felt less like a trip and more like a masterclass in hospitality and precision. Simone was our trip consultant and she was absolutely phenomenal.

Photo by Marshall
Photo by Marshall
Photo by Marshall
Photo by Marshall

Marshall · United States

Verified

Mardi is experienced, knowledgeable and diligent

Mardi organised the most amazing holiday for us in Namibia. I usually do all our travel research, plans and booking but Nambia is vast with so many choices I am so glad I got Mardi to work on our itinerary and book everything She was professional and personable. The planning calls were great and really felt personalized. We loved every place we stayed and she got the right mix of balancing the budget and spending in places where it was worth it. Her itinerary was spot on balancing the mix of driving and activities. Always flexible and prepared to look at different options - think she really understood the type of people we were and what we would like. Great call a week before we left to go through everything, questions and some good travel tips. Car Hire was great and the Viatu App was really useful through out the trip. We felt that everything we did was worth it - just wish we had more time in Nambia, It is a fabulous country to visit and we loved our time there . Thanks Mardi!!

Jane · Ireland

Verified

Very helpful and efficient

Very quick response to the initial inquiry. Video call was helpful to communicate in more efficient way. Good choice of proposed itineraries. Mardi provided us with friendly and supportive service in organising the trip.

Sofia · Australia

Verified

Viatu planned the best and most magical trip of our lives in Namibia

Mardi from Viatu planned every last little detail for our 12 day driving trip around Namibia. This trip exceeded our expectations, from the amazing wildlife to the breathtaking landscapes and the beautiful Namibian people. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. Everything went so smoothly.. We were a bit nervous about the long drives, but they gave us the chance to appreciate the stunning country. Viatu would check in on us to make sure everything was going ok. Definitely use Viatu to book your bucket-list trip. Thanks Mardi!

Etosha
Sossusvlei
Spitzkoppe
Okapuka lodge

Adrien and John · Australia

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

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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 Euros (EUR).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The contents of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

The Weinberg - Luxury hotel in Windhoek (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Windhoek

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Viatu, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

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 Viatu.

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