This very affordable 6-day Namibia dunes and wildlife safari takes you to Namibia’s top travel destinations, combining the wildlife-rich Etosha Park and the ancient Namib Desert with its towering red-orange sand dunes. Enjoy the pleasures of Swakopmund, Namibia’s prime seaside destination which boasts palm-lined streets, great restaurants, seaside walkways, a lovely summer climate, and perfect beaches.
11-Day Budget Namibian Lodging and Tented Camp Safari
Arrival
Day 1
Windhoek
You will be picked up at the airport and depart to Windhoek and will be picked up by the tour guide after lunch to go on a Windhoek Township tour. If you arrive early in Windhoek and if times permits otherwise you will do the city tour the next morning before departing to the Dunes. Windhoek is 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-organized, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language.
Included activities
City Tour, Money Exchange
Your overnight stay will be at Urban Camp.
- Main Destination: Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation: Urban Camp – E xplorer’s Delight
Day 2
Windhoek to Kalahari Region
After a hearty breakfast, you will travel south through the Auas Mountains via Rehoboth and Kalkrand to your accommodation. Like so many towns in Namibia, Rehoboth was built around a mission station. It was founded in 1844 by Heinrich Kleinschmidt and abandoned in 1864. When the Basters settled here in 1870 the mission was reopened. The Rehoboth Basters are a crossbreed of the relations between Boers from the Cape Province and Nama women. They moved from the Cape Province to the Orange River in the 19th century. You will continue your journey into the Kalahari. The Kalahari Desert forms a large part of eastern Namibia and stretches about 500km from north to south.
Included activities
• Afternoon Game drive
• Hiking
Your overnight stay will be at Suricate Kalahari Tented Lodge.
- Main Destination: Kalahari Region
- Accommodation: Suricate Tented Lodge
Day 3
Kalahari to Sossusvlei
Today you will journey to the Namib Desert. After breakfast, you will leave the Kalahari Desert and drive via Maltahöhe towards Sesriem. On the way, the beautiful landscapes give you an idea of what to expect. The unbelievable vastness of the Namib Desert with isolated inselbergs and dune landscapes. Long and narrow, the Namib stretches over 1900 km from the South African Cape Province up to Angola. It is considered one of the oldest deserts on earth. Two year-round water-bearing rivers cut through the Namib. The Kunene forms the northern border and the Orange River the southern border of Namibia. In the driest areas, it extends up to 200 km inland. Perched above the plains of the Namib Desert and tucked away in the rocky Aus Mountains, the small village of Aus is located in the ǁKaras Region in southern Namibia.
Included activities
• Sundowner Desert Drive
Your overnight stay will be at Desert Camp.
- Main Destination:Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accomodation : Desert Camp
Day 4
Sossusvlei
Today, you will have an early departure to Sossusvlei and the opportunity to climb one of the world’s highest sand dunes. The unique color example of the dune landscape will inarguably impress you, and you will undoubtedly be able to take beautiful photographs here. Sossusvlei is a dune wonderland, with towering dunes up to 300m high encircling a massive dried-up pan. Dunes stretch as far as the eye can see, with rich hues ranging from pale apricots to vivid reds and oranges. The Tsauchab River flows into the pan during a good rainy season, creating a haven for water birds. Oryx, springbok, and ostriches can be seen feeding on the sparse vegetation along the watercourses even during the dry season.
Included activities
• Morning excursion to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei ( Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45)
Your overnight stay will be at Desert Camp.
- Main Destination:Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation: Desert Camp
Day 5
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
After breakfast, you will drive through the Namib Desert’s endless boulders, passing through Solitaire, the Gaub Pass, and the Kuiseb Pass, until you arrive in Swakopmund. This idyllic town, also known as Namibia’s playground, is nestled between the Namib Desert and the frigid Atlantic Ocean.
Included activities
• Visit the Crystal gallery
Optional Activities
• Boat cruise, air balloon safari, world’s oldest desert, sky diving horse riding, and paragliding.
Your overnight stay will be at Pebble Stone House.
- Main Destination: Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation: Pebble Stone House
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Day 6
Swakopmund
Namibians adore Swakopmund as a welcome respite from the inland heat. It is also popular amongst visitors due to its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. It was founded in 1892 during the German colonial period and served as the territory’s main harbor for many years. The distinct German colonial character has been well preserved, and many of the old buildings now serve a practical purpose. The Woermann House (1905) is now a gallery. Previously, the Woermann Tower was used to monitor ships entering the harbor. Other historic buildings worth seeing include “Die Alte Kaserne,” “Hohenzollern Haus,” and the Railway Station Building.
Included activities
• Township tourOptional Activities
• Quad biking and SandboardingYour overnight stay will be at Pebble Stone House.
- Main Destination:Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation: Pebble Stone House
Day 7
Swakopmund to Damaraland
After breakfast, you will drive via Hentiesbaai and Uis to Damaraland. 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. You will 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.
Included activities
• Visit Bushman rock art sites at Twyfelfontein and the Brandberg MassifYour overnight stay will be in Brandberg Restcamp.
- Main Destination:Palmwag (Damaraland)
- Accomodation: Brandberg Rest Camp
Day 8
Damaraland to Etosha National Park
After breakfast, you will drive via Outjo towards Etosha National Park. Located in a cluster of low hills is the town of Outjo, the southern gateway to the Etosha National Park. The town developed around a spring where a trader, Tom Lambert, settled in 1880. Depicted in the Outjo Museum is the history of the town and its surroundings, with a focus on gemstones and wildlife.
Included activities
• Afternoon game drive.Your overnight stay will be at Eldorado Guest House.
- Main Destination: Etosha National Park
- Accomodation: Eldorado Guest House
Day 9
Etosha National Park
You will wake up early have breakfast and then you will drive to Etosha National Park. You will enjoy full-day game drives and game viewing in Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park in northern Namibia is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Africa. Already in 1907, Governor von Lindequist had declared Etosha a nature reserve in an area five times larger than today’s national park. The current size of Etosha National Park is 22,270 square kilometers. The national park is home to large herds of springbok, impala, zebra, and wildebeest, as well as elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs and black rhinos, and several species of birds and various reptiles.
Included activities
• Morning game driveYour overnight stay will be in Eldorado Guest House.
- Main Destination: Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:Eldorado Guest House
Day 10
Etosha National Park to Okahandja
You will have a leisurely breakfast, then you will have a long drive towards Okahandja. You will drive via Outjo, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Otjiwarongo belonged to the grazing area of the Herero. Otjiwarongo opened a Rhenish mission station in 1891 with the consent of the Herero chief Kambazembi. April 1906 was the inauguration day of the railroad station and is still considered the official foundation day of Otjiwarongo. The railroad line was built to transport copper from Tsumeb to Swakopmund.
Included activities
• Visit the Woodcarvers Craft MarketYour overnight stay will be in the Okahandja Country Hotel.
- Main Destination:Okahandja (City)
- Accommodation: Okahandja Country Hotel
Day 11
Okahandja to Windhoek
This marks the end of the tour.
You will get an early breakfast and depart back to Windhoek.- Main Destination: Okahandja (City)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
| Transport | Road Transport Or Air Transport |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | Urban Camp - E xplorer's Delight, Suricate Tented Lodge, Desert Camp, Desert Camp, Pebble Stone House , Brandberg Rest Camp, Eldorado Guest House, Okahandja Country Hotel |
| Meals | All Meals |
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