Duration
8-Day
Skeleton Coast National Park, Namibia
8-Day Classic Namibia Safari
Overview
This safari will take you to three of Namibia's must-see natural wonders. We will visit the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, which is home to some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Then we move on to Swakopmund, where the desert and coast come together. We will then make our way along the Skeleton Coast before turning inland into the dramatic and scenic Damaraland. Last but not least, we will visit Etosha, which is one of Africa's best game viewing destinations.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (City)
Via Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Skeleton Coast NP
Country & park
Namibia / Skeleton Coast National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
NAD
Rates
Rates Per Person
NAD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* NAD
N$63,140 NAD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* NAD
N$63,140 NAD
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 Namibian dollars (NAD).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
Quote flow
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Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Day 3
Swakopmund (City)
Day 4
Skeleton Coast NP
Day 5-7
Etosha NP
End
Windhoek (City) (Day 8)
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 & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: normal 4x4 vehicle & minivan
Getting around: minivan & 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
Namib Desert Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Swakopmund Sands
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Damaraland – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 5-6
Etosha Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge just outside Etosha NP – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 7
Mushara Bush Camp
Mid-range tented camp 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 and the Namib Desert
This morning you will meet up with your guide either at the airport or at your accommodation in Windhoek. We will drive through the Khomas Hochland and down the escarpment via one of the scenic mountain passes into the Namib Desert. This journey will take about four hours, including stops for photographs. The Namib is the oldest desert and boasts the highest sand dunes in the world. This region is one of the most spectacular areas in Africa. The name Sossusvlei refers to the vlei or pan into which the seasonal Tsauchab River flows in years of exceptional rainfall. The neighbouring Dead Vlei, with its ancient dead Camel Thorn trees, photographs beautifully in the early morning light. The Sesriem canyon is a narrow gorge about one km long and is also well worth a visit. Several desert adapted wildlife like oryx, springbok, black-backed jackal, ostrich, sociable weavers, and plenty of reptiles and small mammals call this place home. Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Namib Desert Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Sossusvlei and Swakopmund
After an early breakfast and coffee, we will depart for a morning excursion to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. We will stop at the scenic Dune 45 along the way. Some of the dunes in the area are a few hundred meters high, but the view from the top for those that dare to climb them is unfogettable. After lunch we will depart for Swakopmund via Namib Naukluft National Park. We will spend the night at a guesthouse and enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Swakopmund. Please note that dinner tonight is at your own expense. Swakopmund has plenty of great restaurants and bars, good shopping opportunities, and fascinating architecture. For the adventurous types there is quad biking, sand-boarding, skydiving, beach angling, and scenic flights over the coastline and Sossusvlei on offer. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
After breakfast we will depart on an adventure to learn more about the fascinating wildlife of the Namib Desert. We will look for geckos, scorpions, side-winder snakes, lizards, and beetles, as well as the incredible plant life that survives in this harsh environment. Once we are back in Swakopmund, you will eat lunch and then have the afternoon free. You might choose to explore the town or finish the day with an optional quad-biking and dune-boarding adventure. Other optional activities that could be arranged include scenic flights over the coast and dunes. Dinner will be enjoyed at one of the many restaurants in town (at your own cost). Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Skeleton Coast and Damaraland
After breakfast we will continue our safari northwards along the Skeleton Coast. After visiting a shipwreck, we will turn inland towards Damaraland and drive past Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain at 2573 meters. Later we will visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings (Namibia’s only world heritage site), burnt mountain, and the organ pipes rock formation. Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Skeleton Coast National Park Stay: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Etosha National Park
After breakfast we will depart for Etosha National Park, where we will spend the next three nights (the first two at Etosha Safari Camp). We will go on an afternoon game drive upon arrival. The following day we will go on early morning and late afternoon drives, visiting various waterholes famous for the huge numbers of animals drinking there. Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Etosha Safari Camp Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Eastern Etosha National Park
From Etosha Safari Camp we will spend a full day travelling through the park to Mushara Lodge, enjoying a game drive en route. The lodge is situated just outside the eastern section of the park on its own small game reserve. This section of Etosha offers fantastic game viewing and lush vegetation. We will spend our final evening relaxing at the beautiful Mushara Lodge. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Etosha NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Mushara Bush Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Etosha NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Departure to Windhoek
After an early morning game drive or a relaxing breakfast, we will depart for Windhoek so you can catch your connecting flight. We can also organise a trip extension to visit the San Bushman and perhaps spend the night at Okonjima Lodge, home of the African foundation. Many of our clients prefer to spend an additional night at Mushara to fully explore and appreciate the game rich eastern section of Etosha. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Windhoek (City) 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$15.00 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
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
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 Namibian dollars (NAD).
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?
Namib Desert Lodge - Mid-range lodge outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – Dinner Included. Meals: 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 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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