10 Day Safari –
From ZAR 67,000 p.p.s.
Overview
Explore Namibia on this 10-day small group tour to Namibia’s highlights.
Starting from Windhoek, experience the best of the Namib Desert, 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.
Minimum 1 person
Maximum 7 people
Highlights
- Experience some of the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei
- Charming seaside oasis of Swakopmund
- Enjoy a range of actvities in Swakopmund
- Scenic Damaraland
- Rock engravings and petroglyphs of Twyfelfontein
- Thrilling Game Drives in Etosha National Park
Itinerary
DAY 1
THE WINDHOEK LUXURY SUITES, WINDHOEK
Ensuite Room – 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, Airport transfer, Guided Tour of Windhoek
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.
DAYS 2 & 3
DEAD VALLEY LODGE, SOSSUSVLEI
Ensuite Room – Full Board
An early breakfast this morning with the rest of our group before we hit the road at 8h00.
Our journey today takes us southwest, with our first official stop being in the small town of Rehoboth. From here, we make our way past the Naukluft 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. Late afternoon we head out on a short walk to enjoy the sunset at Elim’s Dune before dinner.
Dead Valley Lodge is situated next to the main entrance gate inside the Namib-Naukluft National Park, between the Sesriem campsite and Elim Dune on the way to the world famous Sossusvlei and the Dead Vlei. This oasis offers a panoramic view of the Namib Desert with towering red sand dunes, rugged mountain ranges, and arid desert savannahs.
Each of the 20 free-standing luxury tented chalets is climate controlled and equipped with double bed units, electric plugs, private patios, and free-standing bathrooms stocked with toiletries. Guests can enjoy the top-class restaurant that serves delicious Namibian-style cuisine, relax in the picturesque bar with a cold drink after a day of activities, or cool off in the open-air swimming pool overlooking the Elim Dune.
The lodge’s eco-friendly design and architecture have truly been inspired by Sossusvlei and with its own entrance into the Namib-Naukluft National Park, making the Dead Valley Lodge one of the closest lodges to Sossusvlei pan. The lodge offers game drives in the morning and afternoon to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon.
An early start the next day as we head into the heart of the Namib Desert. After a pre-dawn breakfast, we enter the dune field, 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 : Full Board, Sunset walk at Elim Dune, Sossusvlei Excursion, Sesriem Canyon Excursion
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 4 & 5
THE DELIGHT, SWAKOPMUND
Ensuite 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.
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.
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.
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.
Optional Activities
Mola Mola Safaris Kayaking Experience
Mola Mola Safaris Marine Dolphin Cruise
Batis Birding Safaris Eco Dune Tour
Scenic Flight
Mola Mola Safaris Kayaking Experience
Where surf, sea and sand connect you to nature
For over 27 years, Mola Mola Safaris have been the pioneers in creating epic adventure experiences on the Namibian coast. Marine cruises on the best boats with loads of marine life sightings, beach landings, sea kayaking, beach Braais (barbeque) and a Sandwich Harbour 4×4 experience in the ancient, magnificent dunes of Namibia. We are at the forefront of experience creation at te edge of the Namib Sand Sea (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Atlantic Ocean.
THE KAYAKING EXPERIENCE
Planing 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” Planing 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
MOLA MOLA 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
For over 27 years, Mola Mola Safaris have been the pioneers in creating epic adventure experiences on the Namibian coast. Marine cruises on the best boats with loads of marine life sightings, beach landings, sea kayaking, beach Braais (barbeque) and a Sandwich Harbour 4×4 experience in the ancient, magnificent dunes of Namibia. We are at the forefront of experience creation at te edge of the Namib Sand Sea (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Atlantic Ocean.
MOLA MOLA SANDWICH HARBOUR 4X4 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.
Included : Bed & Breakfast, Visit to Walvis Bay Lagoon
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.
DAYS 6 & 7
TWYFELFONTEIN ADVENTURE CAMP, DAMARALAND
Ensuite Room – Full Board
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 : Full Board, Himba Village Experience, Visits to Twyfelfontein Rock Art, Huab River Drive in search of desert elephants.
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 8
OKAUKUEJO CAMP, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Ensuite Room – Full Board
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 : Full Board, 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.
DAY 9
ONGUMA BUSH CAMP, ONGUMA GAME RESERVE
Ensuite Room – Full Board
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.
Included : Full Board, Game Drives in Etosha National Park
DAY 10
END OF SAFARI
After an early breakfast this morning we head out onto the reserve on our last game drive, this time exploring the Onguma Reserve which covers 34,000 hectares of Namibian wilderness & is home to numerous plains game, more than 300 bird species , and even 4 of the Big 5. Lions and Cheetahs are frequently seen and often heard and there is a healthy black rhino, leopard, and hyena population so you never know what we might spot.
After our morning drive, we return to camp, have time to freshen up and then we hit the road. 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 around 18h00, and you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Windhoek.
Accommodation tonight is recommended either in Windhoek or the greater Windhoek area.
We wish you a safe and thrilling journey that will leave lasting memories and a desire to return.
Rates
High Season (1 June – 30 November 2025)
ZAR 72,000 per person sharing
ZAR 78,900 per person single
Low Season (1 March – 31 May 2026)
ZAR 67,000 per person sharing
ZAR 75,000 per person single
High Season (1 June – 30 November 2026)
ZAR 74,000 per person sharing
ZAR 82,000 per person single
Inclusions
- Transport dependent on group size – 9 days
- Services of an English-speaking guide – 9 days
- 9 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
- Meals as per itinerary
- Mineral water in the vehicle
- Activities as per itinerary including National Park entry fees
- Pick up at Windhoek International Airport on day 1
- Drop off in Windhoek on day 10
- Airport drop off the following day
