5-Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Tour

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Route

Windhoek → Windhoek

Style

Private Guided Tour

Activity level

Easy to moderate

Overview

This 5-day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund tour is a private guided trip from Windhoek for travellers with less than a week in Namibia. You spend 2 nights at Namib Desert Lodge for the red dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, then 2 nights at Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel in Swakopmund for a marine cruise from Walvis Bay. A local guide drives you in a private 4x4 the whole way. Prices start at US$2,320 per person sharing in the green season.

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Trip highlights

Climb Dune 45 at sunrise in Namib-Naukluft National Park
Walk across the white clay pan of Deadvlei and its dead camel thorn trees
Explore Sesriem Canyon with your guide
Take a sunset nature drive at Namib Desert Lodge
Join a marine cruise from Walvis Bay to see dolphins, seals and pelicans
Spend 2 nights in the coastal town of Swakopmund

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to the Namib Desert

Your guide picks you up in Windhoek and drives south-west over the mountain passes into the Namib Desert. You pass old fossil dunes on the way to your lodge. In the evening you go on a guided sunset nature drive.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge

Day 2: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

You leave early to reach the Sossusvlei dunes at sunrise. You climb Dune 45, walk to the white clay pan of Deadvlei and visit Sesriem Canyon. These are among the most photographed places in Namibia.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge

Day 3: Namib Desert to Swakopmund

You drive west through the desert to the Atlantic coast. Swakopmund has German colonial buildings, a long seafront and good cafes. The evening is free to walk the waterfront or explore the town.

Overnight: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel

Day 4: Walvis Bay Marine Cruise and Swakopmund

You join a guided marine cruise on the bay at Walvis Bay. Look out for dolphins, Cape fur seals, pelicans and flamingos. The rest of the day is free in Swakopmund.

Overnight: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel

Day 5: Swakopmund to Windhoek

You have a last morning on the coast. Your guide then drives you back to Windhoek and takes you to the airport for your flight home.

Where you stay

Namib Desert Lodge: 2 nights
Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights

Prices and departure dates

Green season (November to April): from US$2,320 per person sharing (N$38,550)
Peak season (May to October): from US$2,490 per person sharing (N$41,250)
Single supplement: US$170 in the green season and US$190 in the peak season
Departure dates: Any date on request
Prices are based on 2 guests sharing. Solo travellers can ask us for a rate.
Prices exclude international flights.
US dollar prices are converted from Namibian dollars on 2 November 2026 and can change with the exchange rate. We confirm the final price in your written quote.

Your safari vehicle

2 guests: Toyota Hilux Double Cab 4×4 or Toyota Fortuner with air conditioning and a window seat for each guest
3 to 6 guests: custom 9-seat Land Cruiser 4×4 with a pop-up roof and air conditioning

How to book this trip

To book the 5-Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Tour, send us your travel dates and the number of guests. We reply within 24 hours with a written quote. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +264 85 364 5450.

What’s included

Included

Private local English-speaking guide
Accommodation as listed
Activities listed in the day-by-day plan
Park entry fees

Not included

International flights
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and staff
Personal items
Optional activities

Namibia travel essentials

Namibia is good to visit all year round. The dry season, from May to October, is the best time to see wildlife. The land is dry, so animals come to the waterholes and are easy to spot. Days are warm and sunny, but mornings and nights can be cold. The green season, from November to April, is hotter and brings some short rains. It is quieter, the land turns green, many baby animals are born, and prices are often lower.

Most visitors now need a visa to enter Namibia. Since 1 April 2025, travellers from most countries must get one. You can get a visa on arrival at the main airport and border posts, or apply online before you travel using the Namibian e-Visa system. The fee is about 90 US dollars (around N$1,600). Children under 6 do not pay. A tourist visa lets you stay for up to 90 days. We suggest you apply online at least one week before your trip to avoid long queues. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months and have two or more blank pages. Please check the latest rules for your own country before you fly, and we are happy to help.

Most visitors do not need any required vaccines. The only special case is yellow fever. You need a yellow fever certificate only if you are coming from, or passing through, a country where yellow fever is a risk. It is a good idea to be up to date on your normal vaccines, and many doctors also suggest hepatitis A and typhoid. The north of Namibia, including Etosha, has a malaria risk, mostly in the wet months. Malaria tablets are a good idea for this area. Please see your doctor or a travel clinic about 6 weeks before you travel for advice that is right for you.

Most visitors fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport. Its airport code is WDH. It is the main international airport and sits about 45 km east of Windhoek, the capital. The drive into the city takes about 45 minutes. For trips to the coast, you can also use Walvis Bay Airport. We can meet you at the airport and arrange your transfer. Good to know: the local money is the Namibian Dollar (N$), and English is the main language, so it is easy to get around.

Pack light clothes in soft, natural colours like brown, green and beige for game drives. Bring a warm jacket or fleece too, because mornings and evenings can be very cold, even in summer. Other useful items are a sun hat, sunglasses, strong sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable closed shoes, swimwear, and a refillable water bottle. Do not forget your camera, binoculars, any personal medicine, and a plug adapter. Namibia uses 220 to 240 volts, with type D and type M plugs. A small torch and a light scarf for dust are handy as well.

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From

2,320 USD Per Person

Final price depends on season and group size.

5 Days / 4 Nights

Windhoek • Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Walvis Bay • Windhoek

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