11-Day Namibia Safari | 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 safari is a private guided trip from Windhoek for travellers who want space and a local guide to themselves. We call it The Ultimate Namibia Experience. You visit the Kalahari Desert, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the Erongo Mountains, Twyfelfontein, the Palmwag Conservancy and Etosha National Park. You stay at 7 lodges and hotels and end with 2 nights at Etosha Safari Lodge. Prices start at US$6,960 per person sharing in the green season.

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Trip highlights

Take an afternoon nature drive in the Kalahari Desert
See Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon at sunrise
Choose sea kayaking, a catamaran cruise or a Skeleton Coast flight in Swakopmund
Walk among the granite peaks of the Erongo Mountains
Search for desert-adapted elephants in the Palmwag Conservancy
Spend 2 full days on game drives in Etosha National Park

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to the Kalahari Desert

Your guide meets you in Windhoek and drives south to the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert. In the afternoon you go on a guided nature drive and watch the sunset.

Overnight: Kalahari Lodge

Day 2: Kalahari Desert to Sossusvlei

You drive west over the mountain passes to Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. The afternoon is free to rest before an early start.

Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 3: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

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

Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 4: Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

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

Overnight: The Delight Hotel

Day 5: Free Day in Swakopmund

The day is yours. You can book sea kayaking with seals, a catamaran cruise from Walvis Bay or a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast.

Overnight: The Delight Hotel

Day 6: Swakopmund to the Erongo Mountains

You drive inland to the granite peaks of the Erongo Mountains. Your guide leads a nature walk along the rock trails.

Overnight: Hohenstein Lodge

Day 7: Erongo Mountains to Twyfelfontein

You drive into Damaraland and visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 2,000 rock engravings. Your guide explains the geology and history of the area.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

Day 8: Twyfelfontein to Palmwag Conservancy

You drive north to the Palmwag Conservancy, one of the largest conservation areas in Namibia. You search for desert-adapted elephants in the dry river valleys.

Overnight: Palmwag Lodge

Day 9: Palmwag to Etosha National Park

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

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 10: Full Day in Etosha National Park

You spend the full day on game drives with your guide. You stop at the waterholes, where animals gather to drink.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 11: 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 Lodge: 1 night
Sossusvlei Lodge, Sesriem: 2 nights
The Delight Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
Hohenstein Lodge, Erongo Mountains: 1 night
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Damaraland: 1 night
Palmwag Lodge: 1 night
Etosha Safari Lodge: 2 nights

Prices and departure dates

Green season (November to April): from US$6,960 per person sharing (N$115,500)
Peak season (May to October): from US$7,560 per person sharing (N$125,500)
Single supplement: US$630 in the green season and US$750 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 11-Day Namibia Safari: The Complete Namibia Experience, 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

6,960 USD Per Person

Final price depends on season and group size.

11 Days / 10 Nights

Windhoek • Kalahari • Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Erongo • Twyfelfontein • Palmwag • Etosha • Windhoek

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