12 Day Highlights of Namibia Tour



Namibia Tour Overview
Prices From: £2295pp/$2995 based on 2 people sharing (Self-Drive) Prices From: £4695pp/$6095 based on 2 people sharing (Private Guided)
Embark on a journey through Namibia’s most striking landscapes, beginning in Windhoek, where a warm welcome and smooth vehicle handover set the tone for a relaxed start. From here, travel south into the heart of the Namib Desert for two unforgettable days exploring Sossusvlei’s towering red dunes, the surreal beauty of Deadvlei, and the dramatic Sesriem Canyon. Your adventure continues as you make your way to the coast, crossing mountain passes and desert plains before arriving in Swakopmund, a charming seaside town offering a wealth of optional activities, from dolphin cruises and Sandwich Harbour excursions to quad biking and sand-boarding. Evenings bring the chance to enjoy fresh seafood at oceanfront restaurants and soak in the cool coastal ambience.
From Swakopmund, the route leads north along the Skeleton Coast to the immense Cape Cross seal colony and inland to Twyfelfontein, home to Namibia’s ancient rock engravings, fascinating geological formations, and desert-adapted wildlife. The safari experience deepens as you enter Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves, where you’ll enjoy full days of game viewing at renowned waterholes teeming with elephants, lions, giraffes, antelope, and abundant birdlife. Your journey concludes with a scenic return to Windhoek for a final night at leisure before your onward travel. This Namibia tour offers the perfect blend of breathtaking scenery, wildlife encounters, cultural history, and relaxed exploration, which is ideal for travellers seeking an immersive yet comfortable Namibian adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei and the photogenic Deadvlei
- Visit Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune, and Sesriem Canyon
- Scenic drives over Spreetshoogte or Remhoogte Passes
- Discover Swakopmund and Walvis Bay with a full day of optional activities
- Experience the dramatic Welwitschia Plains and Moon Landscape
- Travel along the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross Seal Colony, shipwrecks, and Lichen Fields
- Explore Twyfelfontein’s ancient rock engravings, Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain, and the Damara Living Museum
- Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park from west to east
- Visit the Petrified Forest
Day Overview
Day 1 – Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek, collect your rental vehicle, receive travel documents, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Optional guided city tour and dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse.
Days 2–3 – Sossusvlei
Drive south via scenic mountain passes to your lodge. Spend a full day exploring Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune, and Sesriem Canyon. Optional balloon flight or nature drives.
Days 4–5 – Swakopmund
Travel west to the coast via Solitaire and desert canyons. Optional detour through Welwitschia Plains and Moon Landscape. Enjoy a full day of activities including dolphin cruises, Sandwich Harbour excursions, quad biking, sandboarding, and sea kayaking.
Days 6–7 – Twyfelfontein
Head up the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross Seal Colony before turning inland to Twyfelfontein. Visit ancient rock engravings, Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain, and the Damara Living Museum. Option to search for desert-adapted elephants.
Day 8 – Etosha South
Travel via Khorixas and the Petrified Forest to Etosha National Park. Enter through Anderson Gate for an afternoon game drive if time allows.
Days 9–10 – Etosha East
Spend two days crossing Etosha from west to east with plentiful wildlife viewing at numerous waterholes. Self-drive or optional guided game drives available.
Day 11 – Windhoek
Return to Windhoek, drop off your rental vehicle, and enjoy a relaxed final afternoon in the capital.
Day 12 – End of Itinerary
Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight.
Key Facts
Starts: Windhoek, Namibia
Ends: Windhoek, Namibia
Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners
Travel Style: Mid-Range Comfort
Tour Type: Private/Tailor-made
Transport: 4 x 4 Vehicle
Validity: Year Round
Includes
- 2 Nights Elegant Guesthouse
- 2 Nights Desert Quiver Camp
- 2 Nights Swakopmund Luxury Suites
- 1 Night Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
- 1 Night Etosha Village
- 2 Nights Mushara Bush Camp
- 4 x 4 Vehicle
Excludes
- International Flights to/from Windhoek
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional extra activities
- Travel insurance
- Meals not stated on itinerary
- Activities not stated on itinerary
- Drinks
- Staff gratuities
- Park entry fees (self-drive)
- Fuel for vehicle rental
- Visas and visa applications
Dates
January (Low Season)
February (Low Season)
March (Low Season)
April (Low Season)
May (Low Season)
June (Low Season)
July (High Season)
August (High Season)
September (High Season)
October (High Season)
November (High Season)
December (High Season)

