7 Day Wildlife, Coastal Delights & Desert Wonders – Private Lodge Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1: Windhoek – Namib Desert, Namibia

Your day starts off with excitement as you look forward to the adventure ahead. With a warm smile, your guide greets you as you set out on the road, winding through the hilly landscape south of Windhoek. It is possible to traverse one of the beautiful passes leading to the Namib-Naukluft region if time permits. If you wish, you can enjoy a delicious, local apple pie at lunch in Solitaire, a tiny settlement. You will be staying at the Elegant Desert Camp for the next two nights. Enjoy a sundowner drive in the late afternoon or explore the area on foot (Optional). You will be served a three-course dinner in the evening.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Elegant Desert Camp
Optional Activities: Taste Local Apple Pie in Solitaire, Explore the area on foot, Afternoon Sundowners Drive
Distance: ± 340km
Driving time: ± 4 hours

Day 2: Namib Desert, Namibia

Those who wake up early in Namibia are rewarded. A secluded dune, where you can watch the sun light up the desert in the early morning sun, awaits you once you arrive in Namib-Naukluft Park. A sight like this is unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon. Leaving the dunes after breakfast, you travel to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei. Your vehicle and guide are confident about completing the last section of track that can only be accomplished by 4X4 vehicles. Deadvlei’s surreal beauty will captivate you once you enter. In the distance one can see dried camelthorn trees and dune backdrops, creating a breathtaking sight. In addition, you can wonder through the gorge made by the Tsauchab River millions of years ago in the Sesriem canyon. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend at your leisure after this eventful day. Dinner can be savoured under the Namibian night sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Elegant Desert Camp
Included Highlights: Namib-Naukluft Park, Deadvlei / Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon
Distance: ± 200 km
Driving time: ± 3 hours

Day 3: Namib Desert – Swakopmund, Namibia

We serve you a delicious breakfast before taking you through the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. You might see rivers flowing on your way across the inland due to recent rains, but they normally run dry. A welcome sight emerges on the horizon at the end of your journey through the canyons. The Atlantic Ocean lies before you. The route includes a stop at the Walvis Bay lagoon where you can observe flamingos up close. The next stop is Swakopmund, as you wind your way through the desert and the ocean. After your arrival in Swakopmund, you can spend the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. The area offers a lot to see and do, so be sure to speak with your guide. Hopefully you have developed an appetite after breathing in the fresh ocean air, since the town also offers a number of good restaurants. A night is spent at the Organic Stay Guesthouse.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Organic Stay Guesthouse.
Included Highlights: Walvis Bay Lagoon
Distance: ± 370 km
Driving time:  ± 5 – 6 hours

Day 4: Swakopmund – Skeleton Coast – Damaraland, Namibia

Skeleton Coast is the first stop on your day. A number of shipwrecks run aground near the coast can be observed along the way. You will soon reach Cape Cross, home to an enormous seal colony and the Cape Cross. The Skeleton Coast is called “The Land God Made in Anger”. This strangely beautiful land is desolate and hostile at the same time.  In order to reach your camp for the night, the Malansrus Tented Camp, you leave the coastal road as you approach Torra Bay.

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

Day 5: Damaraland – Etosha National Park, Namibia

You can choose from a variety of sights and experiences in Damaraland. There is the possibility of visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein. The area was inhabited between 6000 and 2000 years ago by hunter-gatherers who engraved rock-engravings. Your guide can show you these places away from the main tourist crowds. The Petrified Forest is a good place to visit if you are interested in geology. A fossilised tree trunk estimated to be 260 million years old is found here, with information on how it got there. Petrified Forest also boasts a fascinating and unique plant called Welwitschia mirabilis, which can live up to 1,000 years. Etosha Safari Camp is the next accommodation on your Namibia tour, just south of the Etosha entrance gate. The safari game drive begins as soon as you enter the park. During the afternoon, you explore the park and observe the wildlife. A relaxing supper awaits you as the sun sets.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp
Included Highlight: Twyfelfontein visit, Petrified Forest visit, Welwitschia mirabilis, Etosha National Park Afternoon Game Drive
Distance: ± 370 km
Driving time:  ± 4½ hours

Day 6: Etosha National Park, Namibia

To make the most of your safari in Etosha National Park, you should rise early and get started early. During the day, you can explore Etosha’s many inhabitants and learn about its immense size. Animals such as elephants, lions, wildebeests, giraffes, hyenas, and various antelope species may be encountered. It’s possible to see cheetahs or leopards if you’re lucky. Despite the fact that they can be difficult to spot, your guide will be able to make you aware of animals that you didn’t even know existed. Etosha Pan in Oshiwambo, which means ‘Great White Place,’ might also be worth a visit. As the pan extends into the horizon, it is easy to understand why. There is a deafening silence. A delicious dinner awaits you at Etosha Safari Camp after plenty of game viewing and new impressions.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp
Included Highlight: Etosha National Park Morning and Afternoon Game Drive, Etosha Pan

Day 7: Etosha National Park –  Windhoek, Namibia

In the morning, you awake to a relaxed start to the day, followed by a hearty breakfast before beginning your journey back to Windhoek. Experience Namibia’s changing landscapes once more as you drive through its wide-open spaces. On the way, you may want to stop at Otjiwarongo for lunch or enjoy some ‘biltong’, a local favorite (both are optional). Local woodcarvers’ markets are available at Okahandja for last-minute souvenirs. Upon entering Windhoek, your 7-day Namibia tour comes to a close; your guide will either transport you to your next lodge or the Windhoek airport. The memories of Namibia will remain with you for a lifetime.

Meals: Breakfast
Distance: ± 450 km;
Driving time:  ± 4½ 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.