
12 Day Safari –
From ZAR 64,850 p.p.s.
Overview
Explore Namibia on this 12-day private guided tour to Namibia’s highlights.
Starting from Windhoek, experience the best of the Kalahari and Namib Deserts, explore the Skeleton Coast with a range of optional activities, meet the local Himba, Herero & Damara people, appreciate the vast and remote landscapes of Damaraland before wrapping it up with two incredible days of safari through Etosha National Park.
Highlights
- Guided tour of Windhoek and Katatura Township
- Cheetah and Sundowner Game Drive
- Learn about traditional Bushman Hunter Gatherer traditions
- Experience some of the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei
- Charming seaside oasis of Swakopmund
- Enjoy a range of activities in Swakopmund
- Scenic Damaraland
- Rock engravings and petroglyphs of Twyfelfontein
- Huab River Drive in search of desert elephants
- Thrilling game drives in Etosha Nastional Park
Itinerary
DAY 1
THE WINDHOEK LUXURY SUITES, WINDHOEK
Luxury Suite – Bed & Breakfast
On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, we will be transferred to Windhoek. After checking in to our hotel we can then head out to get our first taste of the Namibian capital on a Windhoek City Tour (time permitting), exploring with a local guide and learning all about the history and the people of Windhoek. Alternatively, we can relax by the pool or take an early dinner (own expense) at any of the nearby excellent restaurants, all within walking distance.
With its lush green gardens and lavish designer rooms, Windhoek Luxury Suites offers luxury and tranquillity in the heart of the Namibian capital.
Styled with luxurious amenities and exquisitely decorated, the comfortable rooms open to a beautifully maintained private garden.
The wood-decked pool area is great for relaxing and soaking up the Namibian sun, while a refreshing dip in the pool is essential for those hot summer months.
Barely a stone’s throw away, our three sister restaurants will wow you with a range of mouthwatering dishes and some of the best fine dining in Windhoek.
All rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with comfortable bedding, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi as well as a private bathroom and garden area with sun terrace.
Included : Bed and Breakfast, Guided tour of Windhoek and Katatura Township
Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe, and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look at, including the Alte Feste an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
DAY 2
BAGATELLE KALAHARI GAME RANCH, MARIENTALREGION
Dune Chalet – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
After a leisurely breakfast this morning before we meet our guide and then hit the road at 9h00.
Our drive today is an easy one as we exit the capital heading south through the Auas mountains and into the plains of the Kalahari. After an easy drive heading due south, we turn onto the gravel roads and begin our journey crossing the rolling red dunes and arriving at Bagatelle by lunch time.
On arrival we can enjoy some lunch and explore the lodge area, taking in the views and wildlife that can be seen around the lodge, before heading out mid-afternoon to enjoy a cheetah and sundowner drive.
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch is located on the fringe of the Southern Kalahari, surrounded by a mix of tree and scrub savannah. The reserve itself is crisscrossed by rolling, vegetated dunes, typical of the Kalahari.
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch inspires a sense of the traditional safari and the pioneering spirit of Africa all rolled into one unique experience.
The Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch’s nerve center is an old rambling farmhouse, renovated as a reception area, comfortable lounge, dining room, bar, wine cellar, office, wellness centre and well-stocked library.
Included : Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Cheetah & Sundowner Game Drive, Morning Bushman Walk
Kalahari
Spreading across Botswana, South Africa and Namibia, the Kalahari meaning ‘the great thirst’ is an exceptionally beautiful living desert. The landscape is characterised by a large semi-arid sandy savannah draped over a gently rolling inland sea of sand covering most of Botswana and large parts of Namibia and South Africa. It is also the last bastion of the indigenous San people with the modern world having enveloped all the other areas they once roamed. The Namibian portion is made up of red sands covered in thin, wispy, mostly golden grass and dotted with acacia trees and wide-ranging wildlife including gemsbok, impala, jackals and cheetah.
DAYS 3 & 4
SOSSUSVLEI LODGE, SESRIEM, NAMIB DESERT
Superior Room – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
An early breakfast this morning we head out with the San Bushman people to learn a little more about their traditional ways of life. We start with an easy walk, learning about the ancient skills, arriving at the traditional Bushman village, where we will meet the family who will show us how they used to store water in ostrich eggs , which plants were/are used for medicine, setting up traps, the making of ostrich and bead jewellery, etc.
After our morning walk, we then continue our journey heading west through the Tsaris Mountains and into the Namib Desert.
On arrival in the desert, there is time to check into our accommodation and enjoy lunch before some downtime to swim, siesta or just marvel at the stunning views from our camp.
Luxury right at the entrance gate to Sesriem Canyon and the famous Sossusvlei
Situated at the Entrance Gate to the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei Lodge offers direct access to the towering red sand dunes, the famous pan of Sossusvlei, the scorched black trees of Dead Vlei and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon.
The Superior Accommodation units at Sossusvlei Lodge feature a patio to enjoy views over the Desert landscapes, a spacious air-conditioned twin-bedded room and a full en-suite bathroom. The Standard Family Units feature two rooms back to back connected by a lockable inter-leading door between the two private bathrooms. An elegant Junior Suite boasts a spacious bedroom, living area, patio with a splash pool, large bathroom and inspiring views.
Experience the true art of Hospitality with the thoughtful touch of attentive staff to contribute to a truly memorable experience. Facilities include a sparkling pool, bar, sundowner deck, beer garden and an al fresco terrace where one can enjoy exquisite food, award-winning wines and magnificent views of the floodlit waterhole.
The following morning we have an early start and head into the heart of the Namib Desert. After a pre-dawn breakfast, we enter the national park at sunrise, making our way towards Deadvlei. As we travel, there will be opportunities to take plenty of photos of the dunes as they change colour with the rising sun, before arriving in the 4×4 carpark where we continue the adventure on foot.
We hike the 1km across to Dead Vlei where our guide will explain the history of this fascinating area before allowing us the freedom to explore, take photos, climb Big Daddy, the highest dune in the area, or just enjoy the experience of this serene landscape. From here, we make our way across to Sossus Vlei, where the area gets it name, where we can enjoy a snack and a break at the picnic benches under the shade of a tree, a welcome respite from the harsh desert sun.
Mid-morning, we start to make our way out of the desert, stopping again for photos along the way, aiming to arrive back at camp in time for a well-deserved lunch. We can then relax during the heat of the afternoon with a siesta or a swim.
Late afternoon, we visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, a small but important landmark in the area as once the only permanent water source for the local people and wildlife. Explore the canyon, climb down and walk along the canyon learning about the geology of the area.
Included : Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Sossusvlei Excursion and Sesriem Canyon
The Namib Desert is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline into southern Angola and even the northern Cape Province of South Africa, the Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand extending from Luderitz to Swakopmund. This vast expanse of breathtakingly beautiful sandy desert features remarkably varied scenery including, the massive red dunes of the world-renowned Sossusvlei, the moonscapes of the Namib-Naukluft Park, the stark beauty of the Atlantic Coast and a diversity of fauna and flora. This windswept, arid, ancient landscape is teeming with desert-adapted wildlife such as endemic chameleons, brown hyenas, gemsbok, jackals, and seals along the coastline and a variety of plant life including the famous welwitschia plant, a unique living fossil.
DAYS 5 & 6
THE DELIGHT, SWAKOPMUND
Twin Room – Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast this morning we pack our bags and hit the road. Our first official stop today is Solitaire. As the name suggest, this is not a bustling city, but a small settlement now famous with travellers for its Apple Pie and car collection.
After a short stop, we continue on our journey towards the coast, making stops at the Tropic of Capricorn, Gaub Pass and Kuiseb Canyon, before crossing the desert plains and arriving at Walvis Bay. Here we visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, an important breeding site, and now Ramsar listed wetland site for aquatic birds, most famously the flamingo.
From Walvis Bay, we head north, along the coast, through to Swakopmund, arriving mid-afternoon. Here our guide will give us a short tour of the town to orientate us, before checking in to our accommodation in the heart of the city.
Amongst the town’s captivating contrasts and old traditions, Gondwana’s Delight Swakopmund is a fresh breeze in the desert. A refreshing, relaxing, modern, light and airy establishment to uplift and inspire. Effortless and comfortable, with the distinctively warm and welcoming Gondwana service and charm, your stay is always a memorable experience.
We highly recommend trying some of the local seafood in Swakopmund, with a range of excellent restaurants including both The Tug, and The Jetty, both overlooking the water.
Included : Bed & Breakfast
Set along Namibia’s spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.
Optional Activities
A full day to relax on your second day in Swakopmund, or make the most of the day and join in some optional activities.
These range from adrenaline junkie options for the more adventurous including: Sky diving, sand boarding, quad biking, sea kayaking, Sandwich Harbour tours, Fat biking tours to more relaxed options including:
Boat cruise, Living desert tour, Township Tour, Moon Landscape Tour, Fishing, food and drink tours and more…
Should you wish to just relax, enjoy a lie in, take a walk through the city or along the beach, and enjoy the quaint little town of Swakopmund.
Mola Mola Safaris Kayaking Experience
Planning catamaran transfer to Pelican Point. Kayaking amongst the seals. Light brunch. 4×4 dune transfer back to Walvis Bay Waterfront!
Seals looking at you, so close that you might forget you are on a Kayak! The most amazing experience combining boat, kayak and 4×4! Start with a “first on the water” Planning Catamaran to Pelican Point Peninsula, land on an empty beach with your waiting guides, join the seals and wildlife from your kayak, enjoy the food and hot refreshments and then 4×4 your way back across the peninsula, lagoon and saltpans, add a dune and flamingos – and you’ll never forget your morning with us!
Mola Mola Safaris Marine Dolphin Cruise
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Mola Mola Marine Dolphin Cruise and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Skeleton Coast of Namibia and the incredible richness of the Atlantic Ocean. Get up close to an abundance of bird and mammal life and revel in the refreshing sea air while enjoying fresh oysters and bubbles – all in the morning. Common sightings include Bottlenose and Heavy Side dolphins, Cape Fur seals, Mola Mola’s, penguins, Leatherback turtles, and whales (July-November). Upon special request, lunch can be arranged on the beach. Our tours are available in English, German and Afrikaans.
Looking for a more exclusive experience? Request a quote for private tours or indulge in a Beach Braai (BBQ) lunch on Pelican Point Peninsula.
Batis Birding Safaris Eco Dune Tour
This excursion takes place along the eastern part of the major dune belt which lies between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. A wide selection of desert animals can be seen during the excursion, including the Namib sand diving lizard, web-footed gecko, Namaqua chameleon, Peringuey’s Adder, red-capped larks, Gray’s larks, and Stark’s larks.
The excursion explores an area known as the “Horse Graveyard” where the mass slaughter of South African military horses marked the turning point of Namibia’s involvement in the First World War. The excursion offers excellent photographic opportunities.
Mola Mola Safaris Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Experience
Mola Mola Sandwich Harbour 4X4 trip is part of the Namibian adventure. Drive between the crashing ocean and ancient dunes of the Namib, and when at the top, experience an endless view of sand and sky. Tours are available in English, German and Afrikaans.
DAYS 7 & 8
TWYFELFONTEIN ADVENTURE CAMP, TWYFELFONTEIN
Premium Chalet – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave Swakopmund and head north along the famous Skeleton Coast. Our first stop today is the Zeila Shipwreck, the most recent victim of the harsh Benguela current from as recently as 2008.
We continue our journey to Henties Bay and then inland, across the gravel plains of the Namib. Enjoy the changing of landscape as we head into Damaraland, and region of Namibia best known for its community conservancies where people and wildlife live together in some of the country’s most impressive landscapes. As we travel through to our camp for the next 2 nights, we will have the opportunity to stop and meet some of the people that call this area home, the Himba, Herero & Damara. These enterprising individuals have created small road side markets, offering the perfect chance not only to buy curios but to meet and support the local tribes’ people.
Arrival at our camp signals the end of a long day on the road and the perfect chance to relax with a drink to enjoy the sunset before settling in for the evening in our spacious premium tent with en-suite bathroom.
Today is an excellent opportunity to support the Namibian people by purchasing your souvenirs directly from the makers. Be sure to have local currency in small notes and be prepared to practice your bargaining skills. Please support the local tribes before taking photos of them.
Nestled in boulders of a granite outcrop, Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp is conveniently situated only a ten minutes drive from Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings, near Damara Living Museum and within the Aba Huab River Valley. While the guest can choose between two different tent categories, the combined main areas with pools, restaurant, bar and lounge areas offer magnificent views of the mopane valley and granite mountain landscape. The sundowner spot is a sight not to be missed.
Guests can also enjoy a scenic nature drive in the ephemeral Huab River and surrounding valley. This excursion exposes visitors to unique geological formations and the possibility of sighting the elusive desert-adapted elephants.
The next morning we head deeper into Damaraland. Our goal this morning is to head off the beaten track, and enjoy a nature drive through the river beds, searching for desert elephants. Namibia (just one of 2 countries in the world) is incredibly lucky to be home to these free roaming elephants that have managed to adapt genetically to survive in these harsh desert landscapes. Note that sightings cannot be guaranteed
After our morning drive we head back into ‘civilisation’ and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein, home to some of the world’s oldest rock etchings. Here, a local guide takes us on a fascinating tour of this art collection, explaining the importance of rock art to the local people, both when it was created, and even to this day.
Included – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings, Himba Village Experience, Huab River Drive
This vast desert landscape is known as one of the most beautiful regions in Namibia. Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful, Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape featuring open plains, ancient valleys and spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are the sacred Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the otherworldly Petrified Forest. Visitors can take in the dramatic vistas, catch a glimpse of the rare desert-adapted elephant, and enjoy spectacular stargazing in crystal-clear night skies from one of the many safari camps dotting Damaraland. Other popular activities include: guided drives, nature walks and visiting the local communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to view Damaraland’s world-famous ancient rock art.
DAY 9
OKAUKUEJO CAMP, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Double Room – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Our journey today takes us into the world renowned Etosha National Park.
We enter the park via the western Galton gate, and from there we game drive the full afternoon all the way through to Okaukuejo, our base for the night.
The park itself covers 22,270 kms², and gets its name from the salt pan that makes up approximately 23% of the park. Once a massive lake, the Etosha Pan is now mostly dry, with the exception of good rainfall years when the pan fills up enough to become a breeding ground for flamingos that migrate between Walvis Bay and Sua Pan in Botswana.
We enjoy a game drive from the park gate, stopping at some popular (animal) waterholes, before arriving late afternoon at our lodge. Tonight, we can relax by the floodlit waterhole, an excellent chance to view those creatures that prefer to be active during the cool of the night.
Okaukuejo Resort is located within the Etosha National Park in Namibia. Accommodation options consist of rooms and chalets with air conditioning, refrigerators, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a souvenir shop, and an onsite convenience store.
Note: Okaukuejo Resort is government run and as such offers basic amenities, service and food. However, the floodlit waterhole viewing, particularly after sunset is unmissable and evenings should be spent enjoying the waterhole as wildlife as the animals come in throughout the evening for their final drink of the day.
Included : Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Game Drives in Etosha National Park
Situated in northwestern Namibia, the Etosha National Park offers a premier game viewing experience. The park’s diverse vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a variety of wildlife. Located in the heart of the park is the Etosha Pan – a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000 square kilometres. Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after seasonal rains, making it the perfect habitat for wildlife. In the dry season, the wildlife is attracted to the perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing. Visitors can look forward to world-class game viewing including a variety of large mammals such as lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, zebra, giraffe, a diversity of birdlife such as flamingoes and pelicans.
DAYS 10 & 11
ONGUMA BUSH CAMP, EASTERN ETOSHA
Deluxe Room – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Today will be devoted to exploring the park and maximising our chances for amazing wildlife sightings. We start with an early breakfast before heading into the park for a full day of game driving. From Okaukuejo, we will drive from waterhole to waterhole (especially in the winter months), as they support a rich diversity of animals. These waterholes are one of the most unique aspects of Etosha National Park, and a major attraction for wildlife photographers and animal behaviour experts as the different species of animals, both predator and prey alike, can often be captured (on camera) drinking at the same waterhole.
We make our way east across the park, checking in at Halali and then Namutoni before exiting the park late afternoon and arriving at Onguma Private Reserve.
Onguma Bush Camp is ideal for families who would like to have a base from which they can explore Etosha National Park. Upon your return, relax and cool off around the swimming pool while watching a spectacular sunset… and the children can run around on the lawns as this is an enclosed camp.
Dinner is served in the dining area overlooking a large waterhole. Here you will be treated to an excellent combination of European and traditional African cuisine while watching the game coming to drink.
The next day we have a full day to search for wildlife in both eastern Etosha and the Onguma Reserve.
We return to Etosha to game drive with our guide, exploring from the northeastern Andoni Plains to Fischers Pan, Dik Dik drive, and more.
In the afternoon we can either continue to explore Etosha with our guide, or return to Onguma for an optional sundowner drive, in the hope of one last amazing sighting.
Included : Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Game Drives in Etosha National Park
Situated east of Etosha, bordering Fisher’s Pan, Onguma Game Reserve is one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets. The reserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience Africa in all her beauty and diversity. Onguma Game Reserve features over 35 480 hectares of protected land scattered with a variety of wildlife including plains game, black rhino, kudu, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard and more than 300 bird species. The seasonal rains attract thousands of migrating birds to the Fisher’s Pan wetland area. The neighbouring Etosha National Park is home to a rich array of wildlife, including 4 of the Big 5. Visitors can enjoy game drives, guided walks and rhino research drives within the private reserve as well as wildlife safaris into Etosha National Park to view abundant game in the largest national park in Namibia.
DAY 12
END OF SAFARI
After an early breakfast this morning we hit the road and start our journey back to the capital.
We are heading south today, through Tsumeb, Otavi, and Otjiwarongo before reaching Okahandja, where time permitting, we make a short stop at the Wood Carvers Market, an informal market for local craftsmen and a good place to bargain for some last-minute gifts for those you left at home.
We aim to arrive back in Windhoek no earlier than 14h00, and we will be dropped off at Windhoek International Airport (no flights before 18h00) or our accommodation in Windhoek (can be arranged at an additional cost).
Rates
Low Season – (1 November 2025 – 30 June 2026)
• 6 pax – ZAR 64,850 per person sharing
• 4 pax – ZAR 75,000 per person sharing
• 2 pax – ZAR 90,250 per person sharing
Single Supplement of ZAR 9,000
High Season – (1 July – 30 November 2026)
• 6 pax – ZAR 70,550 per person sharing
• 4 pax – ZAR 81,900 per person sharing
• 2 pax – ZAR 99,400 per person sharing
Single Supplement of ZAR 10,200
Inclusions
Transport dependent on group size
Services of an English-speaking guide
Accommodation on a twin share basis
Meals as per itinerary
Mineral water in the vehicle
National Park Entry fees
Activities as per itinerary
Return Airport transfers








