Duration
7-Day
Etosha National Park, Namibia
For the best that Namibia has to offer, this 7-day package is one of the best value for money option available. This package includes 6 nights' accommodation, airport transfers, a wonderful half day tour, as well as a safari to the world renowned Etosha National Park. Have an overnight visit to the adventure town of Swakopmund and a magical 2 nights in the Namib Desert, visiting the dunes of Sossusvlei and Dune 45.
Plan snapshot
Duration
7-Day
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (City)
Via Etosha NP, Damaraland, Sesriem (Town)
Country & park
Namibia / Etosha National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Chameleon Backpackers Lodge - Budget lodge in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
ZAR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
ZAR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1
Budget lodge in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2-3
Mid-range lodge just outside Etosha NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 5
Mid-range self catering accommodation near Sesriem (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mid-range self catering accommodation less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
(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
You will be collected from the airport (must arrive prior to 12:00 pm), or bus terminal on arrival and transferred to the centrally located Chameleon Guesthouse. This afternoon, you will join the afternoon feeding tour at N/a'ankuse Lodge, where you have wonderful photographic opportunities of the large predators such as lion, leopard and wild dogs to name a few, that are unable to be re-located back into the wild and learn more about these fascinating animals. Returning to Chameleon Guesthouse early evening, dinner tonight is at your own expense either at Chameleon, or one of the many restaurants. Your overnight stay will be in twin share room with en-suite facilities. *Single supplement is not mandatory if single travellers can be matched with another traveller of the same sex on a twin-share basis. Budget lodge located in Windhoek (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Be ready at 7:30 am as the group meets for a pre-departure talks before we depart. You stop briefly at Otjiwarongo to gather some last-minute supplies before continuing on to Etosha with a light lunch pack whilst “on the move”. You enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park visiting waterholes looking for predators as well as zebra, giraffe, elephant, rhino and many different species of antelope. You'll arrive at your lodge just before sunset and settle into your rooms, with en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. A visit to the flood lit waterhole is highly recommend while dinner is prepared by your guide over an open fire. NOTE: No single supplement will be charged if you are willing to share a tent with another single traveller of the same sex. Driving time: ~5 1/2 hours. Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
You'll start your first game drive at sunrise to catch the predators while they are still active, visiting many waterholes. Your second game drive mid morning takes you to the impressive Etosha Pan “great white place” where you can get out of the vehicle and experience this 4500sq km “saline desert” before continuing your game drive to look for the Big Four. You'll arrive back at Halali where your guide will prepare a delicious lunch whilst we have a dip in the pool or relax by the camp waterhole. After lunch, you begin your final game drive across the park towards Okaukuejo calling into some well-known waterholes and leave the park prior to sunset. Your accommodation tonight is just outside the park in a comfortable spacious twin share room with a modern en-suite bathroom facilities, creating an ideal space to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Fantastic dinner is prepared by your guide and another early night is recommended. Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and depart from the lodge is at 7:30 am. The route today takes you into the dramatic and beautiful scenery of Damaraland. You have the chance to meet the wonderful Herero ladies who sell their handmade arts and crafts to support their rural families. A light roadside lunch is served en-route in the shadow of Namibia's tallest mountain, the Brandberg, and you can interact with some of the colourful local characters who live in this harsh environment. On the drive down the Skeleton Coast, we explore the remains of a small shipwreck. Arrive in Swakopmund late in the afternoon where depending on the season, you will have the chance to explore this quaint seaside town on foot and enjoy a coffee and cake in one of the many cafes. Your overnight accommodation will be at Hotel A La Mer (or similar) in en-suite rooms on a twin share basis. Sample one of the many great restaurants for your evening meal (at your own expense). Driving time: ~7 hours. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
A free morning to explore the town centre of Swakopmund or for the adrenalin junkies, join the 2 hour sand boarding trip into the sand dunes. You will be picked up from your guesthouse/hotel in Swakopmund at 11:15 am, (wintertime 10:15 am) for a brief pre-departure talk. Driving via the Kuiseb Canyon and Solitaire, you'll arrive at your camp late in the afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset overlooking the Naukluft Mountain range. Your overnight stay will be in twin rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities. Pool and bar are available. Dinner is prepared by your guide over an open fire. Driving time: ~5-6 hours. Mid-range self catering accommodation located near Sesriem (Town) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
Dawn departure from your lodge to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. You drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55km) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. You explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. You then take the 4x4 shuttle back to your vehicle. As you drive back to your accommodation, you will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if you wish or just wander around the base. You return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at your lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset. Overnight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Dinner prepared by your guide. Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 7
Have an early morning breakfast before heading to Solitaire Guest Farm where you join a biologist to track wild cheetahs at the Namib Conservation Centre. You'll return to Windhoek via the Naukluft Mountains and Rehoboth. On arrival in Windhoek, mid-afternoon, you will be dropped at your accommodation of choice or transferred directly to the international airport for your onward flight or to the bus terminal for your overnight bus. Driving time: ~5 hours For those that choose to fly today, no flights departing prior to 5:00 pm in case there are unexpected delays returning from safari. Outbound airport transfer is included, should it be for today or a later date. 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 Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (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)
Drinks
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United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Chameleon Backpackers Lodge - Budget lodge in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, 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 Indigo Safaris.
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