10 Day Explore Namibia

An unforgettable journey through Namibia's most iconic landscapes

Tour Overview

The 10 Day Explore Namibia tour is a compact yet immersive journey through the country’s most iconic highlights. From the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei and the adventure-filled coast of Swakopmund to the ancient rock art of Damaraland and unforgettable game drives in Etosha National Park, this tour blends dramatic landscapes, rich history, and abundant wildlife perfect for travelers seeking a classic Namibian experience in a shorter timeframe.

Detailed Itinerary

• Travelling Duration: Approximately 5 hours with stop-overs.

• Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our Tour guide at the airport, then drive from Windhoek to South of Namibia Sossusvlei. On our way from Windhoek to Sossusvlei, you will drive through the scenic Khomas Highland, which offers breathtaking, wide-open views and photographic opportunities. You can expect to see various Namibian fauna and flora, including Ostrich, Kudu and Gemsbok. Stops along the way include the town of Solitaire and our route involves driving pass Spreetshoogte pass. You will stop-over for lunch in Solitaire oasis in the Namib Desert.

• Meals: lunch & dinner + mineral water in the car.

• Accommodation: 2 nights at: Namib Desert Lodge or similar

• We wake up early and pick up our breakfast pack at the lodge. Then we depart to a full day of exploring Sossusvlei where you will hike Big Daddy dune which is the tallest dune in the area at roughly 325meters (1066 feet), climbing Big Daddy is a tough but rewarding challenge, with breathtaking views over Deadvlei. Escape the midday heat with a walk into the narrow sesriem canyon. The region’s minimal light pollution and clear skies make it an exceptional location for stargazing.

• Optional Activities:
Helicopter flight over the dunes.
Hot air ballooning
Nature drives and Safaris

• Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner + mineral water in the car.

• Travelling Duration: Approximately 5 hours with stop-over.

• The drive from sossusvlei to Swakopmund is a journey through the heart of the diverse Namib-Naukluft National Park, featuring changing landscapes from towering red dunes to coastal desert. Along the way is the iconic, isolated settlement of Solitaire, the scenic Gaub and Kuiseb Passes, and the Tropic of Capricorn. Closer to Swakopmund, the landscape changes dramatically to a barren, moon-like terrain carved by the Swakop river over millions of years. This desolate yet beautiful area is a great photographic stop.

• Meals: breakfast + mineral water in the car.

• Accommodation: 2 nights in Swakopmund at: The Delight Hotel or similar

• Travelling Duration: Approximately 2 hours with stop-over on gravel and tar roads.

• After breakfast, you are free to try out some of the many activities Swakopmund has to offer (own account).
• Recommended optional activities:
Quad Biking & Sandboarding
Marine and coastal Tours
Catamaran cruises & Sea kayaking
Skydiving

• Meals: breakfast + mineral water in the car.

• Travelling Duration: Approximately 8 hours on gravel and tarred roads with stop-over

• The drive from Swakopmund to Damaraland offers dramatic landscape changes from coastal desert to rugged inland mountains and plains. Along the way is the Cape cross Seal colony, the ancient Twyfelfontein rock art, the striking Spitzkoppe granite peaks, Brandberg Massif, and the potential to spot unique desert-adapted wildlife.

• Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner + mineral water in the car.

• Accommodation: 1 night in Damaraland at: White Lady lodge or similar

• Travelling Duration: Approximately 6 hours on gravel road with stop-over.

• Depart for Tswyfelfontein primary activity, which is visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient rock engravings. You will have a guided walk led by local experts to view one of the Africa’s largest concentrations of San hunter-gatherer rock art, some dating back as far as 6000 years.

• Recommended optional activity:
Visit to Damara Village
Visit to Living Museum
Visit to the Petrified Forest
Tracking Desert Elephants

• Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner + mineral water in the car.

• Accommodation: 1 night at: Damara Mopane Lodge or similar

• Travelling Duration: Approximately 4 hours on gravel roads with stop-over.

• We are on the way to Etosha National Park – wildlife sanctuary and treasure of Namibia, considered to be one of the most loved and most visited game parks of Africa! We are welcomed by wild animals and white sand of the plains. During afternoon game ride, admiring variety of magnificent animals, The Park is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhino. Visitors can expect to see many buck species, elephants, giraffes, rhinos and lions. If you are lucky, you will see leopards and cheetahs. After good rain, the salt pan fills with water attracting a mass of flamingos. More than 340 bird species have been counted in the park. Arrival at Anderson Gate of Etosha in the afternoon, we have enough time for afternoon game drive around the park.

• Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner + mineral water in the car.

• Accommodation: 2 nights at: Halali Resort or similar

• A full day unlimited game drive in Etosha National Park.

• Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner + mineral water in the car.

• Distance: 100 km on the roads of Etosha.

• After breakfast you will have a full day unlimited game drive in Etosha National Park.

• Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner + mineral water in the car.

• Distance: 100 km on the roads of Etosha.

• Accommodation: 1 nights at: Okaukeujo Resort or similar

• Travelling Duration: Approximately 6 hours on gravel and tarred roads with stop-over for lunch and shopping

• After breakfast, farewell to a spectacular Etosha and traveling south to the capital city of Namibia Windhoek, our guide will drop you off directly at the airport or any hotel in Windhoek.

• Meals: breakfast & lunch + mineral water in the car.

Accommodation Options & Pricing

Accommodation Type Low Season (Nov-April) High Season (May - Oct)
Camping
Basic camping facilities with shared amenities
€1745 per person €1930 per person
Midrange B/D
Comfortable lodges with breakfast & dinner included
€2390 per person €2570 per person
Midrange B/L/D
Comfortable lodges with all meals included
€2650 per person €2790 per person
Luxury
Premium lodges with all meals, drinks & activities
€6100 per person €6950 per person

Note: All prices are in Euros. All children 12 years and younger receive a discount.
All prices includes Value Added Tax (VAT).

Included in tour price:
• Transport, fuel, accommodation and reservations, National park entrance fees, full day unlimited game drives in Etosha National Park (sunrise till sunset) in the provided tour vehicle, experienced tour guide for entire tour, airport transfers within tour dates.

Not included in tour price:
• Scheduled international flights to/from Namibia, individually arranged pre/post tour accommodation, additional transfers(airport transfers beyond tour dates, which we may arrange at an additional cost), individual travel and medical insurance, lunches, drinks and alcoholic beverages, optional activities, gratuities/tips, trip extensions and visas to Namibia.

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