Namibia Desert Safari
Johan van der Berg
Johan van der Berg
72 countries

Namibia Desert Safari

Dunes, Wildlife & Starlit Skies

10 day tripNamibia
Windhoek
Sossusvlei
Swakopmund
Etosha
Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek

Windhoek
1 Night

Arrive in Namibia's capital city and explore its German colonial heritage before heading into the wilderness.

Today's Schedule

Arrive Windhoek & City Tour
12:00 PM

Arrive Windhoek & City Tour

3 hours
Christuskirche & Independence Museum
3:30 PM

Christuskirche & Independence Museum

2 hours
Joe's Beerhouse Dinner
6:00 PM

Joe's Beerhouse Dinner

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Game Meat PlatterPotjiekosWindhoek Lager
Must Visit
ChristuskircheIndependence MuseumCraft Centre
Day 2

Drive to Namib Desert

Sossusvlei
1 Night

Journey through dramatic landscapes to the Namib Desert, home to the world's highest sand dunes.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Sossusvlei (5h)
7:00 AM

Drive to Sossusvlei (5h)

5 hours
Lunch at Sossus Dune Lodge
1:00 PM

Lunch at Sossus Dune Lodge

1.5 hours
Sesriem Canyon Walk
3:00 PM

Sesriem Canyon Walk

2 hours
Sunset Dune Drive
5:30 PM

Sunset Dune Drive

2 hours
Stargazing & Dinner
8:00 PM

Stargazing & Dinner

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Lodge DinnerBraaiAmarula Cream
Must Visit
Sesriem CanyonDesert SunsetStargazing
Day 3

Dune 45 & Deadvlei Sunrise

Sossusvlei
1 Night

Wake before dawn to climb the iconic Dune 45 and witness the surreal landscape of Deadvlei.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Dune 45 for Sunrise
4:30 AM

Drive to Dune 45 for Sunrise

2.5 hours
Sossusvlei & Big Daddy Dune
7:30 AM

Sossusvlei & Big Daddy Dune

2 hours
Deadvlei (Dead Tree Pan)
10:00 AM

Deadvlei (Dead Tree Pan)

2 hours
Return to Lodge & Lunch
12:30 PM

Return to Lodge & Lunch

2 hours
Rest & Pool
3:00 PM

Rest & Pool

3 hours
Desert Dinner Experience
6:30 PM

Desert Dinner Experience

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Picnic BreakfastOryx SteakDesert-themed Dinner
Must Visit
Dune 45SossusvleiDeadvlei
Day 4

Desert to Coast

Swakopmund
1 Night

Drive through dramatic desert landscapes to the coastal town of Swakopmund, passing the Tropic of Capricorn.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Swakopmund via Solitaire
7:00 AM

Drive to Swakopmund via Solitaire

5 hours
Arrive Swakopmund & Lunch
12:30 PM

Arrive Swakopmund & Lunch

1.5 hours
Town Walking Tour (German Architecture)
2:30 PM

Town Walking Tour (German Architecture)

2 hours
Jetty & Beach Walk
5:00 PM

Jetty & Beach Walk

1.5 hours
Seafood Dinner at The Tug
7:00 PM

Seafood Dinner at The Tug

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Apple Pie at SolitaireFresh OystersKingklip Fish
Must Visit
SolitaireSwakopmund TownAtlantic Coast
Day 5

Adventure Day

Swakopmund
1 Night

Choose your adventure - sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving, or a living desert tour.

Today's Schedule

Living Desert Tour
7:00 AM

Living Desert Tour

3 hours
Sandboarding or Quad Biking
10:30 AM

Sandboarding or Quad Biking

2.5 hours
Lunch at Brewer & Butcher
1:30 PM

Lunch at Brewer & Butcher

1.5 hours
Walvis Bay Flamingos & Pelicans
3:30 PM

Walvis Bay Flamingos & Pelicans

2 hours
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
6:00 PM

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

2 hours
Dinner in Swakopmund
8:30 PM

Dinner in Swakopmund

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Craft BeerPotjieSeafood Platter
Must Visit
Living DesertSandboardingWalvis Bay Lagoon
Day 6

Damaraland & Desert Elephants

Damaraland
1 Night

Journey to Damaraland to track desert-adapted elephants and see ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Damaraland (4h)
7:00 AM

Drive to Damaraland (4h)

4 hours
Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO)
11:30 AM

Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO)

2 hours
Lunch at Camp
2:00 PM

Lunch at Camp

1 hour
Desert Elephant Tracking
3:30 PM

Desert Elephant Tracking

3 hours
Bush Dinner Under Stars
7:00 PM

Bush Dinner Under Stars

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Bush BreakfastGame BraaiStarlight Dinner
Must Visit
TwyfelfonteinDesert ElephantsOrgan Pipes
Day 7

Etosha National Park

Etosha
1 Night

Enter the famous Etosha National Park for world-class wildlife viewing around the white salt pan.

Today's Schedule

Drive to Etosha (4h)
6:00 AM

Drive to Etosha (4h)

4 hours
Game Drive - Okaukuejo Area
11:00 AM

Game Drive - Okaukuejo Area

3 hours
Lunch & Rest at Camp
2:30 PM

Lunch & Rest at Camp

2 hours
Afternoon Game Drive
4:30 PM

Afternoon Game Drive

2.5 hours
Floodlit Waterhole Viewing
7:30 PM

Floodlit Waterhole Viewing

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Camp DinnerBiltong SnacksRooibos Tea
Must Visit
Etosha PanOkaukuejo WaterholeWildlife
Day 8

Full Day Safari

Etosha
1 Night

Full day exploring Etosha's diverse waterholes for lions, elephants, rhinos, and countless other species.

Today's Schedule

Sunrise Game Drive
5:30 AM

Sunrise Game Drive

4 hours
Halali Camp & Waterhole
10:00 AM

Halali Camp & Waterhole

2 hours
Lunch & Siesta
12:30 PM

Lunch & Siesta

2.5 hours
Afternoon Drive to Namutoni
3:30 PM

Afternoon Drive to Namutoni

3 hours
Night Waterhole & Dinner
7:00 PM

Night Waterhole & Dinner

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Picnic LunchSafari DinnerNamibian Wine
Must Visit
Lion SightingsElephant HerdsRhino at Waterhole
Day 9

Return & Departure

Windhoek
1 Night

Final morning game drive, then journey back to Windhoek for departure.

Today's Schedule

Final Sunrise Game Drive
5:30 AM

Final Sunrise Game Drive

3 hours
Drive to Windhoek (5h)
9:00 AM

Drive to Windhoek (5h)

5 hours
Last Lunch in Windhoek
2:30 PM

Last Lunch in Windhoek

1.5 hours
Souvenir Shopping & Airport
4:30 PM

Souvenir Shopping & Airport

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Safari BreakfastFarewell LunchAirport Snacks
Must Visit
Final WildlifeNamibian CraftsDeparture

Extend Your Journey

Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon

5h south of Windhoek
Skeleton Coast

Skeleton Coast

North of Swakopmund