7 Days Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha Guided Tour
Sossusvlei Dunes, Swakopmund Adventure and Etosha Wildlife Feats
Discover the best of Namibia on this immersive journey through three of the country’s most iconic destinations. Marvel at the awe inspiring dry landscapes of the Namib Desert and towering dunes of Sossusvlei, embrace the adventure and charm of Swakopmund, and witness unforgettable wildlife encounters in Etosha National Park.
Tour Details
- Duration: 7 Days
- Depature: Any day of your choice
- Start & End: Windhoek
- Minimum People: 2
- Accommodation: Guesthouses & Lodges
- Vehicle: 4x4 Double Cab/SUV
- From NAD 56,000 per person sharing
Tour Details
| Destination | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Day 1 Sossusvlei | Sossusvlei Lodge |
| Day 2 Sossusvlei | Sossusvlei Lodge |
| Day 3 Swakopmund | A La Mer Hotel |
| Day 4 Swakopmund | A La Mer Hotel |
| Day 5 Etosha | Okaukuejo NWR Resort |
| Day 6 Etosha | Okaukuejo NWR Resort |
| Day 7 Windhoek |
Tour Highlights
- Discover the giant sand dunes and endless desert landscapes of the Namib Desert in Sossusvlei
- Explore Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast, home to the world’s only coastal desert
- Go on safari in Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s greatest game parks
Day to Day
Day 1 - Windhoek to Namib Desert
This memorable tour starts with a journey from Windhoek the iconic Sossusvlei. Be ready to be collected at 08h00. As we travel from Windhoek, you will be fascinated by scenic mountainous landscape of Eros Mountains and Khomas Highlands escarpment. The Naukluft mountains near Solitaire will also completely take your breath away. We stop at Solitaire to refuel and possibly afternoon tea and apple pie before proceeding to our lodge perfectly situated to explore the surrounding desert and its numerous attractions. After check-in you can spend the afternoon relaxing and cooling off by the pool or explore activities offered by the lodge as we await the big day tomorrow.
- Driving: 400km
- Aprox: 4h30
- Lunch & Dinner
- Sossusvlei Lodge
- Scenic Khomas Highlands, Naukluft Mountains
Day 2 - Explore Sossusvlei
Today we will leave our lodge every early so that we enter the Namib Naukluft National Park shortly after sunrise. Sossusvlei is located in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, 60km from the entrance. We will spend more time here exploring the iconic Dead Vlei a white clay pan and its 900-year-old camel thorn trees located below towering orange dunes. To get to Deadvlei, we will enormous Big Daddy dune. From the top you have a break taking view of the entire area and you can simply slide down Deadvlei pan.
On our way back we can stop at the iconic Dune 45, the most photographed dune on earth. If we still have energy, we can join others to climb up or we can observe and take photographs from its foot. From here, driving back to Sesriem we take a short drive to see the Sesriem Canyon. Only four km from Sesriem, this canyon has been carved out of the landscape by the Tsauchab River
- Driving: 60km
- Aprox: 3 hours
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Sossusvlei Lodge
- Dune 45, Deadvlei, Big Mama, Big Daddy, Sesriem Canyon
Day 3 - Namib Desert to Swakopmund
After breakfast we will drive from the hot Namib Desert to the cooler Swakopmund. Again will through the desert stopover, Solitaire to strength legs and get refreshments. As we continue the trip be on the lockout for Oryx, Springbok, Zebras, Ostridge etc. We will not miss the opportunity to take pictures as cross the Tropic of Capricorn. The road will meander through Gaub and Kuiseb passes and after the later you will marvel at how the landscape will transition from vast sand dunes, rock formations to desert plain. Namibia landscape contrasts are mind blowing
By midafternoon, we arrive in Walvis Bay, taking this opportunity to enjoy flamingos sighting at the Walvis Bay lagoon. We will also visit the pink lake and salt works just in the vicinity. We will then continue to Swakopmund a town renowned for its German colonial architecture. Dinner will be at a local restaurant and is included in the tour. We overnight at a hotel.
- Driving: 405km
- Aprox: 5 hours
- Breakfast
- A La Mer Hotel
- Oryx, Tropic of Capricorn, Gaub Pass, Kuiseb Canyon
Day 4 - Explore Swakopmund
Swakopmund has so much to offer, there are great restaurants, plenty of shops and beautiful beaches, a good museum, aquarium, there is even a snake park. All these can be explored on foot.
Various optional activities can also be arranged. These include a boat tour (with oysters and champagne), scenic flights and micro-light flights over the desert, fishing trips (either from the beach or a boat), quad-biking in the desert, sandboarding and skydiving. Your guide will discuss all your options and offer to make pre-bookings. Note that all extra activities in Swakopmund are subject to availability and are made at the client’s own risk and expense.
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- A La Mer Hotel
- Museum, Aquarium, Swakopmund Jetty, Snake Park
Day 5 - Swakopmund to Etosha
After breakfast we will continue towards Etosha National Park. Lunch will be enjoyed along the way. We arrive in the afternoon and enter the south side of Etosha through the Anderson Gate before proceeding to Okaukuejo Resort. We will drive through some parts of the National park in search of various games. We will be at our respective accommodation just before sunset. Dinner will sum-up the adventure and rest will be required so that we can be able to wake up early and fresh for the full day game drive tomorrow. Before going to bed, you can relax at the floodlit waterhole watching wildlife come to drink. Okaukuejo Resort is famous for its flood-lit waterhole where visitors can observe a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting
- Driving: 520km
- Aprox: 5h45
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Okaukejo NWR Resort
- Diverse Wildlife in Abundance
Day 6 - Explore Etosha
The Etosha National Park is Namibia’s premiere game viewing experience; it is home to over 100 mammal species, 340 bird species and 110 reptile species. Larger mammals include lion, elephant, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, springbok, zebra and eland. Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a diversity of wildlife. While we can spot animal while driving in the park, however, higher concentrations are found at the many waterholes found in the particularly during the dry season. We will spend most of the day doing visiting water holes.
In the heart of the Park is The Etosha Pan – considered the largest salt pan in Africa covering an area of 5000sq kilometres. The pan is mostly dry and shimmering for most of the year, but occasionally fill up with water after good rains attracting thousands of wading birds. We will stop to have a good look of the pan. We return to our accommodation before sunset for dinner. A night-drive can also be arranged at an extra cost with through the resort. This is the ideal way to spend an evening getting up close and personal with the wildlife spotted on these game drives.
- Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
- Namutoni NWR Resort
- Diverse Wildlife in Abundance
Day 7 - Etosha National Park to Windhoek
After a scrumptious breakfast, we head back to the city passing through small towns. Just before reaching Windhoek we will stop over in the small town of Okahandja where we will visit Namibia’s largest wood-carving market. We are likely to arrive in the city at around 16:30 where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
- Driving: 430km
- Aprox: 4h15
- Breakfast
- Wildlife & Okahandja Craft Market
Tour Map
What is Included
- Accommodation
- Vehicle hire
- Airport transfers
- Meals (Breakfast Only)
- Comprehensive travel diary with detailed itinerary, map, route descriptions, booking vouchers, contact numbers and useful information
What is Excluded
- International flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Visas and visa applications
- Pickup & Drop: Windhoek
Optional Extras
- Flights
- Reduced excess on vehicle insurance
- Satellite phone
- GPS-navigation
- Two-way radio communication system
- Tyre Pressure Compressor
2025 Pricing (Per Person Sharing)
Luxury Package
Guests
2 Persons
4 Persons
Single Suppliment
Low Season
NAD 53000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00
High Season
NAD 56000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00
Standard Package
Guests
2 Persons
4 Persons
Single Suppliment
Low Season
NAD 43000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00
High Season
NAD 46000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00
Camping Package
Guests
2 Persons
4 Persons
Single Suppliment
Low Season
NAD 33,000.00 per person
NAD 33,000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00
High Season
NAD 36,000.00 person
NAD 33, 000.00 per person
NAD 33000.00
Additional Information
- All prices are approximate
- All prices are in Namibian Dollars (NAD)
- All prices are based on the per person sharing rates
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