11-Day Namibia Camping Safari

Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Route

Windhoek → Windhoek

Style

Guided Camping Safari

Activity level

Moderate

Overview

This 11-day Namibia camping safari is a fully guided camping trip from Windhoek with set monthly departures. You camp at Okonjima, Onguma Tamboti, Okaukuejo in Etosha, Mowani in Damaraland and Sossus Oasis near Sossusvlei. You spend 2 nights in a guesthouse in Swakopmund. The trip suits travellers who want to sleep close to nature and still see the main sights of Namibia. Prices start at US$3,690 per person sharing in the green season.

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Trip highlights

Track big cats with the AfriCat Foundation at Okonjima
Watch the floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo in Etosha at night
Visit a Himba village on the way to Damaraland
See the White Lady rock painting at the Brandberg and the Petrified Forest
Choose dolphin cruises, quad biking or sandboarding in Swakopmund
Climb Dune 45 and walk through Deadvlei at sunrise

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to Okonjima Nature Reserve

You drive north from Windhoek to the Okonjima Nature Reserve, home of the AfriCat Foundation. You join a guided predator tracking activity and learn how the reserve protects cheetahs and leopards. You camp under the stars in the central highlands.

Overnight: Okonjima Campsite

Day 2: Okonjima to Onguma Nature Reserve

You continue north to the Onguma Nature Reserve on the eastern edge of Etosha National Park. You set up camp in the bush and watch the sunset.

Overnight: Onguma Tamboti Campsite

Day 3: Full Day in Onguma Nature Reserve

You spend the day on game drives in Onguma. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, antelope and many birds.

Overnight: Onguma Tamboti Campsite

Day 4: Onguma to Okaukuejo in Etosha

You cross Etosha National Park from east to west on a game drive. You stop at waterholes to look for elephants, lions, rhinos and zebras. At night you watch the floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo, known for black rhino sightings after dark.

Overnight: Okaukuejo Camp

Day 5: Etosha to Damaraland

You drive south-west into Damaraland. On the way you visit a Himba village and learn about Himba culture. You camp among granite hills.

Overnight: Mowani Campsite

Day 6: Brandberg and the Petrified Forest

You visit the White Lady rock painting at the Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. You then walk through the Petrified Forest, where fossil tree trunks lie on the ground.

Overnight: Mowani Campsite

Day 7: Damaraland to Swakopmund

You drive west to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. The afternoon is free to explore the waterfront, cafes and German colonial buildings.

Overnight: Brigadoon Guesthouse

Day 8: Free Day in Swakopmund

The day is yours. Swakopmund is the adventure capital of Namibia. You can book a dolphin cruise, quad biking or sandboarding, or rest by the sea.

Overnight: Brigadoon Guesthouse

Day 9: Swakopmund to Sesriem

You drive south through the desert to Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei. You set up camp close to the dunes.

Overnight: Sossus Oasis Campsite

Day 10: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

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

Overnight: Sossus Oasis Campsite

Day 11: Sesriem to Windhoek

You pack up camp and drive back to Windhoek, where your camping safari ends.

Where you stay

Okonjima Campsite: 1 night
Onguma Tamboti Campsite: 2 nights
Okaukuejo Camp, Etosha: 1 night
Mowani Campsite, Damaraland: 2 nights
Brigadoon Guesthouse, Swakopmund: 2 nights
Sossus Oasis Campsite, Sesriem: 2 nights

Prices and departure dates

Green season (November to April): from US$3,690 per person sharing (N$61,200)
Peak season (May to October): from US$3,970 per person sharing (N$65,800)
Single supplement: US$90 in the green season and US$110 in the peak season
Departure dates: Set departures 2026: 8 November. Set departures 2027: 8 January, 12 February, 12 March, 9 April, 7 May, 4 June, 9 July, 13 August, 3 September, 8 October.
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 11-Day Namibia Camping Safari, 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

3,690 USD Per Person

Final price depends on season and group size.

11 Days / 10 Nights

Windhoek • Okonjima • Onguma • Etosha • Damaraland • Swakopmund • Sossusvlei • Windhoek

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