11-Day Namibia Road Trip | People Tours & Safari

Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Route

Windhoek → Windhoek

Style

Private Guided Safari

Activity level

Easy to moderate

Overview

This 11-day Namibia road trip, which we call the Namibian Road Story, is a private guided drive from Windhoek in a 4x4 with your own guide. It starts with big cat tracking at Okonjima, then covers the east and south of Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei. You stay at luxury lodges, including Onguma The Fort, Ongava Lodge, Mowani Mountain Camp and Namib Outpost. Prices start at US$10,760 per person sharing in the green season.

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Trip highlights

Track big cats with the AfriCat Foundation at Okonjima
Go on game drives in eastern and southern Etosha National Park
Stay 2 nights at Ongava Lodge next to Etosha
See the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and track desert-adapted elephants
See the flamingos at Walvis Bay Lagoon
Watch sunrise over Sossusvlei and walk through Deadvlei

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to Okonjima Nature Reserve

Your guide drives you north from Windhoek to the Okonjima Nature Reserve. You join a guided big cat tracking activity and learn about the conservation work of the AfriCat Foundation.

Overnight: Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp

Day 2: Okonjima to Etosha East

You drive to the Onguma Nature Reserve on the eastern border of Etosha National Park. On an afternoon game drive you look for elephants, lions, giraffes, antelope and birds.

Overnight: Onguma The Fort

Day 3: Etosha East to Etosha South

You spend the day on a game drive across Etosha National Park. You stop at the waterholes to look for elephants, rhinos, lions, zebras and giraffes. In the evening you reach the Ongava Private Game Reserve on the park’s southern border.

Overnight: Ongava Lodge

Day 4: Etosha National Park

You choose a morning or afternoon game drive. The rest of the day you can watch animals come to drink at the lodge waterhole.

Overnight: Ongava Lodge

Day 5: Etosha to Damaraland

You drive west into Damaraland through mountains and open plains. You check in at Mowani Mountain Camp, built among granite boulders.

Overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp

Day 6: Twyfelfontein and Damaraland

You visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 2,000 rock engravings. You then search the dry riverbeds for desert-adapted elephants.

Overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp

Day 7: Damaraland to Swakopmund

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

Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Day 8: Swakopmund and Walvis Bay

You visit Walvis Bay Lagoon to see flamingos, pelicans and other birds. The rest of the day is free for optional activities on the coast.

Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Day 9: Swakopmund to the Namib Desert

You drive south into the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world. In the evening you go on a sunset drive across the dunes.

Overnight: Namib Outpost

Day 10: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

You leave early to see sunrise over the Sossusvlei dunes. You walk across the white clay pan of Deadvlei and explore Sesriem Canyon.

Overnight: Namib Outpost

Day 11: Namib Desert to Windhoek

You have a last morning in the desert. Your guide drives you back to Windhoek and the airport.

Where you stay

Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp: 1 night
Onguma The Fort, Etosha East: 1 night
Ongava Lodge, Ongava Private Game Reserve: 2 nights
Mowani Mountain Camp, Damaraland: 2 nights
Strand Hotel Swakopmund: 2 nights
Namib Outpost, Namib Desert: 2 nights

Prices and departure dates

Green season (November to April): from US$10,760 per person sharing (N$178,500)
Peak season (May to October): from US$11,600 per person sharing (N$192,500)
Single supplement: US$630 in the green season and US$750 in the peak season
Departure dates: Set peak departures: 12 July 2027, 9 August 2027, 13 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 11-Day Namibia Road Trip with a Private Guide, 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

10,760 USD Per Person

Final price depends on season and group size.

11 Days / 10 Nights

Windhoek • Okonjima • Etosha • Ongava • Damaraland • Swakopmund • Sossusvlei • Windhoek

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