10-Day Namibia Highlights Tour

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Route

Windhoek → Windhoek

Style

Private Guided Tour

Activity level

Easy to moderate

Overview

This 10-day Namibia highlights tour, which we call Namibia In Motion, is a private guided trip from Windhoek. It starts in the red dunes of the Kalahari, then visits Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, the Palmwag Conservancy and Etosha National Park. You stay at 7 lodges and hotels, including Kalahari Anib Lodge, Le Mirage Lodge and The Strand Hotel. Prices start at US$5,580 per person sharing in the green season.

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Trip highlights

Take a sunset nature drive in the Kalahari Desert
Climb Dune 45 and walk through Deadvlei at sunrise
Spend a free day in Swakopmund with an optional dolphin and seal cruise
Search for desert-adapted elephants in the Palmwag Conservancy
Go on a full day of game drives in Etosha National Park

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to the Kalahari Desert

Your guide drives you south from Windhoek to the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert. In the evening you go on a sunset nature drive and look for springbok, oryx and birds.

Overnight: Kalahari Anib Lodge

Day 2: Kalahari Desert to the Namib Desert

You drive west to the Namib Desert. On the way you pass old fossil dunes and mountain passes. You arrive at your lodge near Sesriem in the afternoon.

Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge

Day 3: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

You leave early to see the Sossusvlei dunes at sunrise. You climb Dune 45, walk to the white clay pan of Deadvlei and explore Sesriem Canyon.

Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge

Day 4: Namib Desert to Swakopmund

You drive west to the Atlantic coast. Swakopmund is known for its German colonial buildings and relaxed pace. The evening is free for the waterfront and cafes.

Overnight: The Strand Hotel

Day 5: Free Day in Swakopmund

The day is yours. You can book an optional dolphin and seal cruise from Walvis Bay or explore the town on foot.

Overnight: The Strand Hotel

Day 6: Swakopmund to Damaraland

You drive north into Damaraland. Your lodge sits below red rock hills near Twyfelfontein. The afternoon is free to rest.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Day 7: Damaraland to Palmwag Conservancy

You continue north to the Palmwag Conservancy, one of the largest conservation areas in Namibia. In the afternoon you search for desert-adapted elephants with your guide.

Overnight: Palmwag Lodge

Day 8: Palmwag to Etosha National Park

You drive east to Etosha National Park. On an afternoon game drive you look for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and many kinds of antelope.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 9: Full Day in Etosha National Park

You spend the full day on game drives with your guide. You visit the waterholes where animals gather to drink, then drive to the east side of the park.

Overnight: Mokuti Lodge

Day 10: Etosha to Windhoek

You drive back to Windhoek through the central highlands. Your guide drops you at your hotel or the airport.

Where you stay

Kalahari Anib Lodge: 1 night
Le Mirage Lodge, Sesriem: 2 nights
The Strand Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Damaraland: 1 night
Palmwag Lodge: 1 night
Etosha Safari Lodge: 1 night
Mokuti Lodge, Etosha East: 1 night

Prices and departure dates

Green season (November to April): from US$5,580 per person sharing (N$92,500)
Peak season (May to October): from US$6,120 per person sharing (N$101,500)
Single supplement: US$450 in the green season and US$570 in the peak season
Departure dates: Set peak departures: 14 and 21 July 2027; 11 and 18 August 2027; 8 and 15 September 2027. Other dates 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 10-Day Namibia Highlights 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

5,580 USD Per Person

Final price depends on season and group size.

10 Days / 9 Nights

Windhoek • Kalahari • Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Damaraland • Palmwag • Etosha • Windhoek

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