Namibia Highlights
On selected dates. Please ask for details. Minimum two passengers.
ESCORTED tour
- Breakfast. Picnic lunch also included on day 8. Upgrade to half board on days 3-11 of your tour from £290pp.
- 3* Windhoek Luxury Suites; 3* Elegant Desert Lodge, Namib Desert; 4* Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund; 3* Ondjamba Hills, Damaraland; 3* Eldorado Lodge, Etosha (2 nights) & 3* La Rochelle Lodge, Etosha (1 night). Accommodation may be in similar hotels to those shown above.
- The price shown is based on the best value travel dates in low season and includes international flights, airport transfers, transport with an English speaking guide, accommodation, game drives as outlined and entrance fees.
- This holiday is 100% financially protected. ATOL protected 2713
Discover the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of Namibia on this escorted tour, beginning with an overnight stay in the capital, Windhoek, before travelling to the breathtaking Namib Desert for two nights among its iconic red dunes and vast desert scenery. Continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund, where desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, before heading inland to the dramatic, rugged landscapes of Damaraland for two nights, with opportunities to discover ancient rock engravings and unique desert-adapted wildlife. The journey concludes with three nights in Etosha National Park - one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations - offering excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes and rhinos around its famous waterholes. This unforgettable journey combines Namibia’s incredible scenery, fascinating culture and remarkable wildlife for a truly memorable African adventure.
Our suggested itinerary is a starting point
Day 1 Windhoek
Fly to Windhoek. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Days 2-3 Windhoek
Depart Windhoek for the Namib Desert. The afternoon is yours to relax or take part in optional lodge activities. Enter the Namib Naukluft National Park at sunrise and marvel as the sun's rays paint the sand various red hues. Scale one of the majestic dunes then visit Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the desert. Visit the settlement of Solitaire. Continue to Walvis Bay to visit its shallow lagoon, an important wetland area and RAMSAR World Heritage Site.
Over 80% of African flamingos feed here and are an amazing sight when they appear in groups. Continue to Swakopmund.
Days 4-5 Swakopmund
At leisure to embrace this idyllic coastal town's relaxed pace. Alternatively, explore the rugged desert on a day tour, such as a scenic flight or, extreme adventures such as skydiving, quad biking and sand boarding (all at extra expense).
Days 6-7 Damaraland
Head further north into the Damaraland. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the elusive desert elephant, the black rhino and free-roaming antelope species. Embark on an early morning scenic nature drive through Otjimboyo Concession as you head for the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain. Continue into the dry Ugab riverbed and stop for a light picnic lunch. Keep watch for the elusive desert elephant before returning to camp.
Accompanied by a Damara guide, visit UNESCO listed Twyfelfontein where Bushman communities engraved and painted over 2,500 pictures some 6,000 years ago! Later, visit the Living Museum of the Damara and the Petrified Forest before heading to Etosha National Park.
Day 9 Damaraland
Days 8-10 Etosha National Park
Discover Etosha National Park's abundant wildlife, home to four of the Big Five - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino as well as numerous other species, including many which are considered endangered. Enjoy a further game drive in the Etosha National Park, or can book an open vehicle game drive (at extra expense).
Day 11 Depart
Return to Windhoek, stopping enroute (if time allows) at a local market for souvenirs. Your tour ends in Windhoek for your onward journey.
Need to know
Departures
On selected dates. Please ask for details. Minimum two passengers.
Meals
Breakfast. Picnic lunch also included on day 8. Upgrade to half board on days 3-11 of your tour from £290pp.
Accommodation
3* Windhoek Luxury Suites; 3* Elegant Desert Lodge, Namib Desert; 4* Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund; 3* Ondjamba Hills, Damaraland; 3* Eldorado Lodge, Etosha (2 nights) & 3* La Rochelle Lodge, Etosha (1 night). Accommodation may be in similar hotels to those shown above.
Tour price
The price shown is based on the best value travel dates in low season and includes international flights, airport transfers, transport with an English speaking guide, accommodation, game drives as outlined and entrance fees.
