10 Day Namibia Private Tour – Small Group (Camping)

Day 1: Windhoek – Gamsberg, Namibia

We will meet your guide in Windhoek at the beginning of your adventure. Your first destination will be Gamsberg. Gamsberg is the highest peak in the Hakos Mountains, located south-west of Windhoek. Your campsite for the night is located high on the Gamsberg Pass. Relax and enjoy the moment after setting up camp. With the assistance of your guide, you can take a tour of the surrounding area in the afternoon. Enjoy the views of the wild mountains while observing mountain zebras, oryx and kudus. The campsite dinner and starry skies await you in the evening.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with shared facilities
Distance: ± 150 km
Time: ± 2-3 hours

Day 2: Gamsberg – Sesriem, Namibia

The journey continues south through beautiful farmland after breakfast and packing up the camp. After passing Solitaire you descend to the plains and eventually reach your campsite in Sesriem. Later that afternoon, we will take a drive to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Deadvlei is a photographer’s paradise with its contrasting colours of whites and reds, with ghostlike ancient camelthorn trees standing out lost in time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with shared facilities
Distance: ± 370 km
Time: ± 5 hours
Included Highlight: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei

Day 3: Sesriem – Sossusvlei – Rostock Ritz, Namibia

We rise and shine early today! While it’s still dark, head to the nearby Elim Dune to catch a stunning sunrise over a cup of tea or coffee. After returning to camp for a hearty breakfast, explore the majestic Sesriem Canyon, sculpted by the Tsauchab River over millennia. Take a short hike through the canyon’s impressive rock formations.

Around midday, leave the national park and journey to Rostock Ritz, nestled on the edge of the Namib Desert. Spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in the breathtaking, untouched landscape. Immerse yourself in the desert’s peaceful solitude or embark on one of the well-marked hiking trails to explore the area. Tonight, you’ll spend another night under the stars in a tent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with shared facilities
Distance: 140 km
Time: ± 2-3 hours
Included Highlight: Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei

Day 4: Rostock Ritz – Swakopmund, Namibia

It is definitely a good idea to take a walk at sunrise. It is hard to find anything more captivating than gazing out at the seemingly endless and solitary landscape during the early morning hours, feeling utterly at peace with oneself. You will be welcomed back with breakfast by your guide. Swakopmund is situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast, where nature gives way to civilization for a short period. After lunch, you will take a city tour of Swakopmund. Swakopmund has a reputation for being Namibia’s German city; you are reminded of the German colonial era every time you turn a corner – you will recognize the German vocabulary, food, and architecture. Have dinner in one of the many restaurants (at your own cost).

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Organic Stay Guesthouse
Distance: ± 250 km
Time: ± 3-4 hours
Included Highlight: Swakopmund City Tour

Day 5: Swakopmund – Brandberg, Namibia

We depart from Swakopmund for Cape Cross Seal Colony, home to one of the largest seal colonies in the world. A true spectacle on land and in the sea. Continuing inland, you reach the Brandberg Mountain. Under the shade of trees on the dry riverbed of the Ugab River, you set up camp. Following lunch, a local guide leads you on a short hike to the well-known rock painting known as the “White Lady”. Return to the camp and relax for the rest of the day. Make sure you keep an eye out for visitors – sometimes desert elephants pass through the area. The evening ends with a campfire. The tent is your home for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with basic shared facilities
Distance: ± 300 km
Time: ± 4-5 hours
Included Highlight: Brandberg White Lady Hike

Day 6: Brandberg – Twyfelfontein – Palmwag, Namibia

Before lunch, you arrive at the Twyfelfontein. Get ready to be amazed by the over 2,500 of rock engravings. It is calculated that these engravings are between 2,000 and 6,000 years old. Afterwards, we continue to Palmwag. An oasis of palm trees at the Uniab River in north-western Damaraland. You may enjoy a quick dip in the pool before venturing out on a game drive throughout the 5,000 square kilometre private concession. Afternoon light illuminates the flat hillsides and rare plants. Animals including the Oryx antelope, the kudu, the ostrich, the jackal, and the hyena are also found here. There is a possibility of spotting a lion, a black rhino, or desert elephants with a little luck. After watching the sunset, enjoy a sundowner drink before returning to the camp. It is refreshing to eat dinner at a restaurant – there will be a variety of delicious options. Your tent will be your home for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with shared facilities
Distance: ± 260 km
Time: ± 4-5 hours
Included Highlight: Petrified Forest, Palmwag Concession Area Game Drive

Day 7: Palmwag – Etosha National Park, Namibia

You can reach the Grootberg Plateau via the picturesque Grootberg Pass. During your visit to the viewpoint, you will witness spectacular views over the Klip River Valley. Explore Namibia’s most popular national park, Etosha National Park. There are hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles in the park. The search for wild animals begins as soon as you enter through the Galton Gate. Once you arrive at Olifantsrus Camp, you set up your camp. The watering hole below is very popular with elephants, and from the elevated platform you can observe these animals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with shared facilities
Distance: ± 250 km
Time: ± 4 hours

Day 8: Etosha National Park, Namibia

We begin the day with a cup of tea or coffee and some rusks. Early in the morning is the best time for game drives, and you will be out in the park at sunrise, searching for elephants, rhinos, giraffes, impalas, lions, and cheetahs in the west of the park. If you are fortunate, you can observe elephants taking a bath or drinking at watering holes. A hearty breakfast is served at the camp. Your next destination is Okaukuejo, where you will spend the next two nights. There are many opportunities to view wildlife along the way. A popular hangout for many of the park’s animals, the illuminated watering hole provides an excellent opportunity for wildlife viewing and photography in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with shared facilities
Included Highlight: Etosha National Park Game Drive
Distance: Driving time and distance depends on route taken and wildlife observed

Day 9: Etosha National Park, Namibia

There will be more exciting game drives and wildlife sightings in Etosha today. The morning and afternoon are spent on extensive game drives with your guide. Near the water holes, most of the time is spent scouting for elephants, rhinoceros, and giraffes, as well as various kinds of antelopes. It is possible to observe lions and leopards if you are fortunate. The park ranger can take you on a night game drive for a chance to see nocturnal animals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite with shared facilities
Included Highlight: Etosha National Park Game Drive
Optional Activity: Etosha Night Game Drive
Distance: Driving time and distance depends on route taken and wildlife observed

Day 10: Etosha National Park – Windhoek, Namibia

Following a delicious breakfast, you will begin your last leg of the journey. You have the opportunity to visit Okahandja, a souvenir market on your way to Windhoek. In addition to handmade souvenirs, wood carvings, baskets, and jewellery are available. On arrival in Windhoek in the afternoon, your guide will take you to your hotel or the airport where you will say your farewells.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Highlight: Okahandja Souvenir Market
Distance: 450 km
Time: 5-6 hours

Please note that we ask our guests to assist their guide in setting up and taking down the camp as well as assisting in the camp kitchen.

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.