Duration
8-Day
Etosha National Park, Namibia
8-Day Best of Namibia
Overview
Explore the beautiful landscapes and wildlife that are unique to Namibia. In a week, we will visit the red sand dunes in Sossusvlei and enjoy the Namibian coast. Experience the Skeleton Coast before we reach Damaraland to see rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Twyfelfontein. We end our week's stay in the Etosha National Park before returning to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (Windhoek)
Via Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Etosha NP
Country & park
Namibia / Etosha National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
3 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
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
$2,695 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$2,695 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 3 years and older. Children under 6 are free.
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Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Day 3-4
Swakopmund (City)
Day 5-7
Etosha NP
End
Windhoek (Windhoek) (Day 8)
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 20 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.
3
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan & bus
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
The Delight Swakopmund
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5-7
Etosha Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge just outside Etosha NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 8
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
Sossusvlei
Just after arrival in Windhoek, the guide will pick you up from the airport or accommodation in Windhoek. Meet and greet is the first activity as we get to know each other before the trip. We will drive southwards to the desert through scenic landscapes that may include mountain passes depending on the used road. Packed lunch is a good idea before you depart Windhoek to Sossusvlei. We will be in the Sossusvlei area before sunset and enjoy a sundowner drive in the desert and it also depends with the departure time in Windhoek. Second day you will have a full day to explore the sand dunes, deadvlei and the canyon. Extra Activities can be arranged with your guide. 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
Namibian Atlantic Coast
On day 3 you will depart Sossusvlei early in the morning heading to the coast of Namibia that is Swakopmund and Welvis bay. The rest of afternoon we will go for 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 deaths 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 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: The Delight Swakopmund Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Rock Engravings and Petrified Forest
This morning, we will visit the Bushmen rock engravings around Twyfelfontein before making our way to Etosha National Park. This area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 and consists of over 40,000 rock engravings done by the San (Bushmen) people 2,000 years ago. It is a 45-minute walk conducted by local guides. We will then proceed to the Petrified Forest. This is a geological formation that happened 280 million years ago. Giant trees were carried by a river and buried here. The sand was deposited around them, creating ideal conditions for the wood cells to be replaced by silica and thus become petrified. These trees are considered Dadoxylon arberi, the same tree responsible for European coal fields. This is a 30-minute walk led by knowledgeable local guides. Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Damaraland To Etosha National Park
After Damaraland the trip continue to Etosha national Park. Etosha National Park is a national park in northwestern Namibia and one of the largest national parks in Africa. It was proclaimed a game reserve in March 1907 in Ordinance 88 by the Governor of German South West Africa, Friedrich von Lindequist. Afternoon game drive to end the day. Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Etosha To Windhoek
As the last day together, the time for the departure will be determined by the time you depart at the airport. Soon after breakfast, we will leave Etosha National Park 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 3 years and older. Children under 6 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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