For those who have limited time, this trip is designed to cover the major highlights of Namibia: Etosha National Park, the beautiful coastal city of Swakopmund and the world's oldest desert: the stunning Namib Desert with popular destinations like Sossusvlei.
Your stay in the Namib Desert will be at Namib Naukluft Lodge, which is the best spot to experience this living desert. Namib Naukluft Lodge offers sundowner and nature drives to experience the beautiful scenery.For those who have limited time, this trip is designed to cover the major highlights of Namibia: Etosha National Park, the beautiful coastal city of Swakopmund and the world's oldest desert: the stunning Namib Desert with popular destinations like Sossusvlei.
Your stay in the Namib Desert will be at Namib Naukluft Lodge, which is the best spot to experience this living desert. Namib Naukluft Lodge offers sundowner and nature drives to experience the beautiful scenery.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Drive to Etosha National Park
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Leave the city behind at around 8.30 to head to the famous Etosha National Park. This journey will take around five hours. When we arrive, we'll head out on our first game drive. The park is well known for its huge herds of antelope and zebra which you will be guaranteed to spot on your first game drive experience.
Accommodation
Okaukuejo Camp
Activities
Game Drive in Etosha National Park
Transportations
Off-Road from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport to Okaukuejo Camp
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Okaukuejo
Oshikoto Region
Day 2
Etosha National Park
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A full day in the park lies ahead of us. With the exception of rainy season, Etosha’s animals are dependent on artificial waterholes and natural springs. More than 114 mammal species are found in the park. With a bit of luck, we have the chance to encounter some big mammals like elephants and rhino as well as fearsome predators like lions and cheetahs during your exploration of the park.
Accommodation
Okaukuejo Camp
Activities
Etosha Game Drive
Game Drive in Etosha National Park
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Okaukuejo
Oshikoto Region
Day 3
Etosha National Park to Swakopmund
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After breakfast and a brief game drive in the early morning hours, we’ll leave the park and head towards Omaruru, where we’ll visit the Kristall Kellerei for a wine tour and lunch. After the tour, continue the drive to Swakopmund. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. You might want to go for a walk in the city or at the beach to stretch your legs. Swakopmund has plenty of excellent restaurants – the choice is yours.
Accommodation
Hansa Hotel Swakopmund★4 star
Activities
Etosha Game Drive
Transportations
Off-Road from Etosha National Park to Swakopmund
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Okaukuejo
Oshikoto Region
Swakopmund
Day 4
Swakopund's Moon Landscape
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The whole morning in Swakopmund is at leisure. You may want to join one of the activities available like quad-biking or sand-boarding in the dunes just outside Swakopmund. In the afternoon, your guide will take you through the ‘moon landscape’, the Swakop riverbed, the ancient and endemic plant Welwitschia Mirabilis and the lichen fields.
Accommodation
Hansa Hotel Swakopmund★4 star
Activities
Moon Landscape Sundowner
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Swakopmund
Erongo Region
Day 5
Walvis Bay and the Namib Desert
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This morning we shall drive along the coastline to the harbour town Walvis Bay. We will participate in a catamaran boat trip on the beautiful lagoon in Walvis Bay. Often these cruises are accompanied by dolphins and seals. Enjoy the prolific birdlife with pelicans and flamingos! Snacks and a variety of beverages are offered and included onboard the boat. We depart at around 1 pm from Walvis Bay, travelling to the Namib Desert.
Accommodation
Namib Naukluft Lodge★4 star
Activities
Walvis Bay Boating Trip
Transportations
Off-Road from Walvis Bay to Namib Desert
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Swakopmund
Walvis Bay
Hardap Region
Day 6
Namib Desert Sunrise Tour
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Start your day in the early morning with a snack then depart to reach Sesriem, the park’s gate at around sunrise. Your tour route takes you along across the Tsauchab dry riverbed until it reaches the claypan – the Sossusvlei. Enjoy the day exploring, breakfast will be served and return to the lodge for lunch.
Accommodation
Namib Naukluft Lodge★4 star
Activities
Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon Excursion
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hardap Region
Day 7
Namib Desert to Windhoek
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Thank you for choosing to visit Namibia. Depart from the lodge and transfer to Windhoek. The recommended departure time depends on the season.
Transportations
Private Driver from Namib Desert to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hardap Region
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What’s included?
6 nights accommodation
7 activities
6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
International flights
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 5,008/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Namibia in 7 days
4-star accommodation
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