10 Days from $6,690 USD / person
Namibia’s Northern Gems
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 2
International Arrival
Drive to your accommodation
1 Night
Windhoek
Windhoek, Namibia’s small capital yet the largest city, lies in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains in the north and the Auas mountains in the south. Its German colonial past has lingered, especially in language and architecture, yet it is fused with a modern style. Whilst some call the city provincial, it also has a cosmopolitan flare. Enjoy traditional German dishes, bread and beer, and even celebrate the German carnival. Explore the center, Independence Avenue, by foot. Visit the Tintenpalast (Ink Palace), which houses Namibia’s parliament, the 19th century Lutheran Christuskirche (Christ Church), the Alte Feste (Old Fort), and the National Museum.
Hotel options
The Elegant Guesthouse – Opt 1
Room
Standard
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Galton House – Opt 2
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Boutique
Day 2 – 4
Drive to Sossusvlei (6-7 hrs)
2 Nights
Sossusvlei
The sand dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert are often referred to as the highest dunes in the world. Correct or not, Sossusvlei is surely one of the most spectacular sights in Namibia. Located in the Namib Naukluft, the largest conservation area in Africa, and fourth largest in the world, we recommend you view Sossusvlei at sunrise and sunset when the colors are strong and constantly changing, allowing for wonderful photographic opportunities. The midday heat is intense and best spent in the shade. Sesriem Canyon, close to the the campsite, is another popular attraction.
Hotel options
Desert Homestead Lodge – Opt 1
Room
Chalet
Meals
Full Board
Style
Lodge
Dead Valley Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Standard Room
Style
Lodge
Day 4 – 5
Drive to Swakopmund (5-6 hrs)
1 Night
Swakopmund
A true oasis! Find your respite from the solemn desert and monotonous heat. Filled with old world charm of quaint German colonial influences and modern amenities, tranquil Swakopmund offers promenades, palm trees and beautifully tended gardens. Visit the museum (covering natural history, mineralogy, botany, historical and ethnological aspects), the National Marine Camp; Research Center, an aquarium or a grassed golf course in a desert setting. Experience the local brewery for traditional German beer, or the tannery that produces leather shoes. You can go quad biking, sand boarding, rock and surf fishing. Or simply, sit back and relax in the many restaurants and bars!ny restaurants and bars!
Hotel options
The Delight – Opt 1
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
The Strand Hotel – Opt 2
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Bed & Breakfast
Style
Lodge
Day 5 – 7
Drive to Damaraland (Twyfelfontein) (5 hrs)
2 Nights
Damaraland (Twyfelfontein)
Invoke the spirit! In the northwest of Nambia lies Damaraland. The former homeland of the Damara people, it is an arid place of imagination with its bizarre rock formations across a stunningly beautiful mountainous landscape. Near Twyfellfontein, you can witness the ancient rock formations and some 2,000 petroglyphs (engravings) that date back to 3,300 BC. From the Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes to the Doros Crater, these once invoked the shamanistic rituals of the people. Explore the petrified forest for your own chance at glancing this region’s past!
Hotel options
Vingerklip Lodge – Opt 1
Room
Bungalow
Meals
Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style
Lodge
Camp Kipwe – Opt 2
Room
Chalet
Meals
Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style
Camp
Day 7 – 10
Drive to Etosha (Anderson Gate) (4-5 hrs)
3 Nights
Etosha (Anderson Gate)
Discover ‘the big white place of dry water’! Etosha National Park is home to over 100 mammals, including rare black rhinos, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, hyenas, lions, cheetahs and leopards. Bird lovers will enjoy the 300-strong species, including bee-eaters, vulture species, falcons and herons, whilst botany enthusiasts might enjoy the enchanted forest between Okaukuejo and the Charl Marais Dam where you can find the African Moringa trees in the plains.
Hotel options
Taleni Etosha Village – Opt 1
Room
Luxury Canvas Suites
Meals
Half Board
Style
Camp
Okutala Etosha Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Luxury Room
Meals
Half Board
Style
Lodge
Day 10 – 10
Drive to Windhoek (4-5 hrs)
Windhoek
Windhoek, Namibia’s small capital yet the largest city, lies in a beautiful valley bordered by the Eros Mountains in the north and the Auas mountains in the south. Its German colonial past has lingered, especially in language and architecture, yet it is fused with a modern style. Whilst some call the city provincial, it also has a cosmopolitan flare. Enjoy traditional German dishes, bread and beer, and even celebrate the German carnival. Explore the center, Independence Avenue, by foot. Visit the Tintenpalast (Ink Palace), which houses Namibia’s parliament, the 19th century Lutheran Christuskirche (Christ Church), the Alte Feste (Old Fort), and the National Museum.
International Arrival
Price & Inclusions
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
