10 Day Namibia – Private Lodge Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1:  Windhoek – Namib Desert, Namibia

To commence your 10 day tour of Namibia, you will be warmly welcomed by a friendly guide either at your hotel or at the Windhoek Airport in the morning. After being informed about your safari travel plans, you will embark on your adventure. As you depart from Namibia’s capital, you will traverse the numerous hills of the Khomas area. If time allows it, you can embark on a scenic drive along one of the exquisite mountain passes that will lead you to the captivating Namib-Naukluft region. During your journey, you will have the chance to visit the settlement of Solitaire. Here, you can choose to indulge in their renowned apple pie before continuing to your accommodation for the next two nights, the Elegant Desert Camp. In the afternoon, you may also opt to join the lodge’s sundowner drive for a unique experience followed by a dinner that can be enjoyed under the awe-inspiring night sky.

Accommodation: Elegant Desert Camp
Meals Included: Dinner
Distance: ± 340 km
Time: 4 hours

Day 2: Namib Desert – Sossusvlei, Namibia

At The Namib-Naukluft Park, your guide will escort you to a secluded dune where you can appreciate the breathtaking morning illumination. Following a delightful picnic breakfast, you proceed further into the desert towards the Deadvlei and Sossusvlei region. Navigating through a section of off-road terrain proves to be effortlessly handled by your capable 4×4 vehicle and skilled guide. The Deadvlei clay pan presents a mesmerizing environment, allowing ample opportunity to fully immerse oneself in the environment and capture stunning photographs. Just a short distance away lies the Sesriem canyon. You can venture into the canyon and explore the formerly flowing river gorge. After an adventurous day, you may return to your campsite to unwind for the remainder of the afternoon and indulge in a tasty dinner in the evening.

Accommodation: Elegant Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Distance: ± 200 km
Time: ± 3 hours

Day 3: Namib Desert – Swakopmund, Namibia

A leisurely beginning to the day starts before embarking on a journey through the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. The journey is quite picturesque commences and glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean is seen on the horizon. The journey continues with a spectacular view of the desert on your one side and the ocean on the other. Finally, you arrive at Swakopmund. A significant German architectural influence can be observed in many of the town’s buildings, and visitors are encouraged to explore at their own pace. In the evening, there are numerous outstanding dining options available within the town or along the coastal area (optional).

Accommodation: Organic Stay Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Highlights: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon
Distance: ± 370 km
Time: 4 hours

Day 4: Swakopmund, Namibia

You are free to spend the day however you wish. Swakopmund is called Namibia’s adventure capital and rightfully so. There are numerous delightful activities available, ensuring that you will discover an ideal option that suits your preferences. There are various options available for your recreational activities, such as a catamaran tour, a desert safari, or a quad bike tour (optional). Alternatively, you may prefer to take a leisurely walk along the beachfront, explore the shops in Swakopmund, and end your day at the highly recommended German bakeries. Even more, Swakopmund also offers a variety of captivating museums that can be explored. Make the most of your relaxing day and enjoy another stay at the Organic Stay Guesthouse.

Accommodation: Organic Stay Guesthouse
Meals Included: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Catamaran Tour, Desert Safari, Quad Bike Tour, Museums to visit, etc.

Day 5: Swakopmund – Skeleton Coast – Twyfelfontein, Namibia

The day starts with a drive along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia. This unforgiving stretch of coastline has witnessed numerous shipwrecks throughout history that can be viewed on your journey. Upon continuing your journey along the coastline, you will eventually arrive at Cape Cross, where you will see the mesmerizing sight of more than two hundred thousand cape fur seals. A remarkable spectacle! As you continue your journey along the rugged Skeleton Coast, you may experience a sense of seclusion that accompanies this desolate terrain. It is inhospitable and yet, it possesses a unique beauty that is challenging to convey through words and is better perceived. Upon reaching Torra Bay, you will take a detour from the coastal road and enter the Damaraland region. In the afternoon, your journey will lead you to the Malansrus Tented Camp, where you can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.

Accommodation: Malansrus Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Cape Cross Seal Colony, Skeleton Coast
Distance: ± 470 km
Time: 6 hours

Day 6: Twyfelfontein Area, Namibia

There is a lot to see and do in the vast area of land known as Damaraland. We start off by searching for the elusive desert elephants. These animals are slightly smaller than their Etosha counterparts. These elephants have over time adapted to live in the desert. If you are lucky, you may even spot them digging for water in the riverbeds. Choose the attraction that most interests you today. You might choose to go to Twyfelfontein, the sole UNESCO World Heritage Site in Namibia. More than 2,500 rock carvings from between 2,000 and 6,000 years ago are found at the site. Your tour guide is familiar with a spot away from the main tourist attractions where the petroglyphs are still in good condition and can be viewed.  You head back to your camp as dusk falls for a delicious dinner.

Accommodation: Malansrus Tented Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings
Distance: ± 40 km

Day 7: Twyfelfontein – Etosha National Park, Namibia

Day seven takes us on a journey from the ancient landscapes of Damaraland to the diverse wildlife of Etosha National Park. We first venture to the Petrified Forest today. A local guide will lead us through a surreal landscape, showcasing fossilized tree trunks that are over 260 million years old. Amidst these ancient remains, we’ll encounter the iconic Welwitschia Mirabilis, desert plants that defies imagination and are believed to live to a thousand years or more. As the day progresses, we’ll embark on a scenic drive to Etosha National Park. After a brief check-in at our camp for the evening, we’ll eagerly anticipate our first game drive in Etosha National Park, keeping our eyes peeled for the park’s diverse inhabitants. As the sun sets, we’ll return to camp, ready to savour a delicious dinner.

Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Petrified Forest
Distance: ± 370 km
Time: ± 5 hours

Day 8: Etosha National Park, Namibia

A final full day of the safari offers new opportunities to see different game. When you first enter the park, keep an eye out for anything you might have overlooked the day before. The Etosha National Park’s arid terrain causes the animals to congregate at its watering holes, so be sure to keep your eyes open. Your guide will lead you to the wildlife’s favorite watering holes so you can see its magnificence. So, relax and take in the wildlife display. Do not miss out on the search for some of Etosha’s smaller animals like the warthogs and jackals or even a bat-eared fox or a tenacious honey badger. You leave the Etosha National Park at the Von Lindequist Gate in the east and travel to the Onguma Bush Camp for the night with a wealth of fresh memories to cherish. As you appreciate your dinner, appreciate the stunning view of the camp’s waterhole.

Accommodation: Onguma Bushcamp
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Game Drive Through Etosha National Park
Distance: ± 200km (depending on route taken)

Day 9: Etosha National Park – Waterberg, Namibia

There is time for an early morning optional game drive in an open game viewing vehicle before heading south. Following a delectable breakfast with a view of the camp’s waterhole, you continue onward toward the Waterberg region. We reach Waterberg Guest Farm in the early afternoon, where you’ll stay. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to do as you please; you can choose to laze by the pool or take a short walk around the neighbourhood.

Accommodation: Waterberg Guest Farm
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities: Etosha Open Vehicle Game Drive
Distance: ± 430 km
Time: ± 5 hours

Day 10: Waterberg – Windhoek, Namibia

Take in one more breathtaking sunrise by hiking up Little Waterberg to catch the sun rising over the Waterberg Plateau. After a delicious breakfast, you set out on your way back. Before continuing to Windhoek, you can stop at the Okahandja woodcarvers’ market to buy some handmade collectibles. Your unforgettable 10-day tour of Namibia will come to an end once you return to the nation’s capital; your guide will then either drive you to your next hotel or Windhoek Airport, where you will bid Namibia farewell with only the best of memories.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: ± 300 km
Time: ± 3 hours

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.