16-Day Namibia Tour | People Tours & Safari

Duration

16 Days / 15 Nights

Route

Windhoek → Windhoek

Style

Private Guided Tour

Activity level

Easy to moderate

Overview

This 16-day Namibia tour, which we call the Namibia Grand Journey, is our longest private loop from Windhoek. It covers the south and the north of the country in one trip: the Kalahari, the Fish River Canyon, Luderitz and the Kolmanskop ghost town, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the Erongo Mountains, Damaraland, Palmwag, Etosha National Park and Okonjima. A private guide drives you in a 4x4 and you stay at 11 lodges and hotels. Prices start at US$8,590 per person sharing in the green season.

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Trip highlights

See the Fish River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world
Walk through the Kolmanskop ghost town near Luderitz
Watch sunrise over Sossusvlei and walk through Deadvlei
See the flamingos at Walvis Bay Lagoon
See the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and look for desert-adapted elephants in Palmwag
Go on game drives in Etosha and track big cats at Okonjima

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.

Overnight: Kalahari Anib Lodge

Day 2: Kalahari Desert to the Fish River Canyon

You drive south through the open plains to the Fish River Canyon. Your lodge sits among large granite rocks near the canyon. The evening is free.

Overnight: Canyon Lodge

Day 3: Fish River Canyon

You visit the main viewpoints over the Fish River Canyon. The canyon is about 160 km long and up to 550 m deep. Your guide explains how the river cut it over millions of years.

Overnight: Canyon Lodge

Day 4: Fish River Canyon to Luderitz

You drive west to Luderitz, an old harbour town on the Atlantic coast. You visit Kolmanskop, a diamond mining town that was left empty and is now filling with sand.

Overnight: Luderitz Nest Hotel

Day 5: Luderitz to the Namib Desert

You drive north across the gravel plains into the Namib Desert. You reach your lodge near Sesriem in the afternoon.

Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge

Day 6: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

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

Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge

Day 7: Namib Desert to Swakopmund

You drive west to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. The town has German colonial buildings and a long seafront. The evening is free.

Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Day 8: Swakopmund and Walvis Bay

You visit Walvis Bay Lagoon to see flamingos and other birds. The rest of the day is free for optional activities or time by the sea.

Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Day 9: Swakopmund to the Erongo Mountains

You drive inland to the granite peaks of the Erongo Mountains. Your guide leads a walk through the boulder fields.

Overnight: Hohenstein Lodge

Day 10: Erongo Mountains to Damaraland

You drive north through mopane woodland into Damaraland. The afternoon is free to rest at your lodge.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Day 11: 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 wildlife.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Day 12: Damaraland to Palmwag Conservancy

You drive north to the Palmwag Conservancy. On an afternoon nature drive you look for desert-adapted elephants.

Overnight: Palmwag Lodge

Day 13: Palmwag to Etosha National Park

You drive east to Etosha National Park. On your first afternoon game drive you visit the waterholes to look for elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 14: Etosha National Park East

You cross Etosha on a full-day game drive and stop at the waterholes along the way. In the evening you reach your lodge on the east side of the park.

Overnight: Mokuti Lodge

Day 15: Etosha to Okonjima Nature Reserve

You drive south to the Okonjima Nature Reserve, home of the AfriCat Foundation. You join a guided big cat tracking activity and learn how the reserve protects cheetahs and leopards.

Overnight: Okonjima Plains Camp

Day 16: Okonjima to Windhoek

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

Where you stay

Kalahari Anib Lodge: 1 night
Canyon Lodge, Fish River Canyon: 2 nights
Luderitz Nest Hotel: 1 night
Le Mirage Lodge, Sesriem: 2 nights
Strand Hotel Swakopmund: 2 nights
Hohenstein Lodge, Erongo Mountains: 1 night
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Damaraland: 2 nights
Palmwag Lodge: 1 night
Etosha Safari Lodge: 1 night
Mokuti Lodge, Etosha East: 1 night
Okonjima Plains Camp: 1 night

Prices and departure dates

Green season (November to April): from US$8,590 per person sharing (N$142,500)
Peak season (May to October): from US$9,220 per person sharing (N$153,000)
Single supplement: US$810 in the green season and US$930 in the peak season
Departure dates: Set peak departures: 7 and 28 July 2027; 4 and 25 August 2027; 1 and 22 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 16-Day Namibia Tour: Fish River Canyon to Etosha, 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
Meals as listed in the day-by-day plan
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

8,590 USD Per Person

Final price depends on season and group size.

16 Days / 15 Nights

Windhoek • Kalahari • Fish River Canyon • Luderitz • Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Erongo • Damaraland • Palmwag • Etosha • Okonjima • Windhoek

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