12-Day Namibia Small Group Tour | People Tours & Safari

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Route

Windhoek → Windhoek

Style

Small Group Tour

Activity level

Easy to moderate

Overview

This 12-day Namibia small group tour is a shared tour for up to 12 guests, led by an Italian-speaking driver-guide. You travel from Windhoek to the Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Twyfelfontein, Etosha National Park, the Grootfontein area and the Waterberg Plateau. The tour includes 11 breakfasts, 8 dinners, park fees, a full-day game drive in Etosha in an open vehicle and medical evacuation cover. Tours start on the 8th and 16th of each month from February to November 2027.

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Trip highlights

Travel with an Italian-speaking driver-guide in a group of up to 12 guests
Have a picnic breakfast at the foot of the Sossusvlei dunes after sunrise
See the rock arch at Spitzkoppe and the Twyfelfontein rock engravings
Go on a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park in an open safari vehicle
Visit the Khwe Living Museum and learn about San hunter-gatherer culture
Stay at the foot of the Waterberg Plateau

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek and Drive to the Kalahari

An English-speaking driver meets you at Hosea Kutako International Airport and takes you to the Craft Centre in Windhoek. If you land before 10:00, a light breakfast is served there. Please land by 14:00. You then meet the group and your Italian-speaking guide and drive to the Kalahari.

Overnight: Kalahari lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 2: Kalahari to Sesriem

You can join an optional sunrise drive in the red dunes of the Kalahari. You then drive to Sesriem with a stop at Solitaire, a small desert stop known for its apple pie. Your lodge sits on the edge of the dune belt.

Overnight: Sesriem lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 3: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

You enter Namib-Naukluft National Park at sunrise, when the light on the dunes is best for photos. You walk among the dead camel thorn trees of Deadvlei and have a picnic breakfast at the foot of the dunes. In the afternoon you visit Sesriem Canyon, cut by the Tsauchab River.

Overnight: Sesriem lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 4: Sesriem to Swakopmund

You drive across the Namib past the Kuiseb Canyon and the Gaub Pass to Swakopmund. Your guide takes you on a short tour of the town, including the Rhenish Mission Church, the Hohenzollern House and the old jetty. The rest of the day is free.

Overnight: Swakopmund hotel (bed and breakfast)

Day 5: Free Day in Swakopmund

The day is yours. You can book a dolphin and seal cruise in Walvis Bay with oysters and drinks on board, or a Living Desert Tour to find the small desert animals known as the Little Five. Scenic flights over the Namib can be booked in town.

Overnight: Swakopmund hotel (bed and breakfast)

Day 6: Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein

On the way to Damaraland you stop at Spitzkoppe, a group of granite peaks with a famous rock arch. You reach your lodge in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Damaraland lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 7: Twyfelfontein to Etosha

You take an easy walk to see the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You also see the Organ Pipes, a wall of basalt columns. You then drive to your lodge on the edge of Etosha National Park and end the day at the campfire.

Overnight: Etosha lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 8: Full-Day Game Drive in Etosha

You spend the day in Etosha National Park in an open safari vehicle. Look for elephants, antelope, giraffes and zebras, and with luck lions and leopards at the waterholes. Your guide knows where the animals gather.

Overnight: Etosha lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 9: Etosha to Grootfontein

You cross Etosha National Park to the east and stop at waterholes along the way. You then drive to the Grootfontein area, where a community of Khwe San people live.

Overnight: Grootfontein area lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 10: Khwe Living Museum and the Waterberg

You visit the Khwe Living Museum, a village of grass huts where the Khwe show traditional dances, skills and stories of San hunter-gatherer life. You then drive to the Waterberg Plateau, where the Herero fought German colonial troops in 1904. The plateau is now a national park.

Overnight: Waterberg lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast)

Day 11: Waterberg to Windhoek

You can join an optional rhino tracking walk in the morning. You then drive to Windhoek with a stop at a woodcarving market. After a short city tour you reach your hotel, where your guide says goodbye.

Overnight: Windhoek hotel (bed and breakfast)

Day 12: Departure

An English-speaking driver takes you to the airport in time for your flight. You can also add more days in Namibia.

Where you stay

Lodges are confirmed when you book. Each stop lists the main lodge and the options we use if it is full.

Kalahari: Lapa Lange Lodge, Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge or similar: 1 night
Sesriem: Agama Lodge, Desert Camp or similar: 2 nights
Swakopmund: Swakopmund Plaza Hotel or similar: 2 nights
Damaraland: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Uis Elephant Guesthouse or similar: 1 night
Etosha: Toshari Lodge, Etosha Village, Etosha Safari Camp or similar: 2 nights
Grootfontein area: Fiume Lodge, Roy’s Camp or similar: 1 night
Waterberg: Waterberg Wilderness Lodge, Otjiwa Safari Lodge or similar: 1 night
Windhoek: Tenbergen Pension, Thule Hotel or similar: 1 night

Prices and departure dates

Price on request. Send us your dates and group size and we reply with a written quote.
Departure dates: Set departures in 2027 on the 8th and 16th of every month from February to November. Each tour runs for 12 days, for example 8 to 19 February 2027 or 16 to 27 February 2027.
Prices exclude international flights.

Optional activities

Day 2: Sunrise drive in the Kalahari dunes, about 2 hours
Day 5: Dolphin cruise in Walvis Bay with lunch and drinks, about 4 hours
Day 5: Living Desert Tour, about 4 hours
Day 11: Rhino tracking, about 2 to 3 hours

Good to know

Group size: 2 to 12 guests
Arrive in Windhoek by 14:00 on Day 1
Luggage: 1 soft bag per person and 1 piece of hand luggage. Hard suitcases do not fit in the vehicles.
Optional activities must be booked before the tour starts.

Your safari vehicle

1 to 3 guests: Toyota Fortuner
4 to 7 guests: 8-seat Land Cruiser
8 to 12 guests: 12-seat Iveco or Hino safari truck

How to book this trip

To book the 12-Day Namibia Small Group Tour with Italian-Speaking 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

Accommodation as listed or similar
11 breakfasts and 8 dinners
Air-conditioned touring vehicle with an Italian-speaking driver-guide from Day 1 to Day 11
Airport transfers with an English-speaking driver
Entry fees for Namib-Naukluft National Park (Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon), Twyfelfontein and Etosha National Park for 2 days
Full-day game drive in Etosha in an open safari vehicle
Khwe Living Museum visit
EMED medical evacuation insurance

Not included

Flights
Optional activities
Personal expenses
Tips for guides and staff
Any service not listed as included

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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12 Days / 11 Nights

Windhoek • Kalahari • Sesriem • Swakopmund • Twyfelfontein • Etosha • Grootfontein • Waterberg • Windhoek

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