8-Day Classic Namibia Safari
Overview
8-Day Classic Namibia Safari
This 8 day safari will take to you to three of Namibia’s must see natural wonders. We will visit the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei which is home to some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Then we move on to Swakopmund where the desert and the coast come together. We will then make our way up along the Skeleton Coast and turn inland into the dramatic and scenic Damaraland. Last but not least we will move on to Etosha which is one of Africa’s best game viewing destinations. Private or group.
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Group price (per person)
- $4,300 per person when 2 people travel together
- $3,750 per person when 3 people travel together
- $3,350 per person when 4 people travel together
- $3,100 per person when 5 people travel together
- $2,970 per person when 6 people travel together
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 – Windhoek → Sossusvlei (Namib Desert)
Overnight in Sossuvlei Lodge (https://www.sossusvleilodge.com/)
Your safari begins with collection from Hosea Kutako International Airport or your Windhoek accommodation.
After a short safari briefing, depart southwards through the scenic Khomas Hochland Highlands, descending via one of Namibia’s dramatic escarpment passes into the vast Namib Desert. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours including photography stops.
After arrival at your lodge and lunch, enjoy a late afternoon scenic nature drive, where you may encounter desert-adapted wildlife such as oryx, springbok, ostrich, and black-backed jackals.
The Namib Desert is considered the oldest desert in the world and is home to some of the highest sand dunes globally.
Main Destination: Sossusvlei
Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge/ Dead Valley Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Excluded
Day 2 – Sossusvlei → Swakopmund
2 nights in Beach Hotel Swakopmund (https://www.beach-hotel-swakopmund.com/)
Early morning departure with coffee and light breakfast to explore Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei at sunrise — the most photogenic time of day.
Highlights include:
- Dune 45 climb
- Big Daddy Dune (optional climb)
- Dead Vlei’s ancient camel thorn trees
- Sesriem Canyon
After lunch, depart through Namib Naukluft National Park toward the Atlantic coast town of Swakopmund.
Check into your guesthouse. Dinner tonight is at your own expense at one of Swakopmund’s excellent restaurants.
Accommodation: Swakopmund Sand Hotel/ The Beach Hotel, Swakopmund
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Dinner: Own arrangement
Drinks: Excluded
Day 3 – Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
After breakfast, enjoy a guided Living Desert Adventure — a fascinating excursion focusing on desert-adapted microfauna including:
- Palmato geckos
- Sidewinder snakes
- Namaqua chameleons
- Desert scorpions
- Unique desert plant adaptations and Return to Swakopmund for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure with optional activities (own cost):
- Quad biking
- Sandboarding
- Scenic flights
- Dolphin cruise in Walvis Bay
- Skydiving
Dinner at own arrangement.
Main Destination: Swakopmund Sand Hotel/ The Beach Hotel, Swakopmund
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Dinner: Own arrangement
Drinks: Excluded
Day 4 – Swakopmund → Skeleton Coast → Damaraland
Spend a night at Lodge Damara Land
After breakfast, travel north along the dramatic Skeleton Coast, stopping at a historic shipwreck.
Turn inland toward Damaraland, passing the Brandberg Massif (Namibia’s highest mountain at 2,573m).
Visit:
- Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Organ Pipes
- Burnt Mountain
Accommodation: Lodge Damaraland / Twyfelfontein Lodge
Main Destination: Damaraland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Excluded
Day 5 – (09/04/2026) Damaraland → Etosha National Park
Spend 2 night at Etosha Safari Camp
After breakfast, depart for Etosha National Park.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive inside the park. Etosha is renowned for its vast salt pan and prolific wildlife, especially around waterholes.
Species commonly seen include:
- Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Springbok, Oryx, etc.
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Camp/Etosha Village Lodge
Main Destination: Etosha National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Excluded
Day 6 – (10/04/2026) Etosha National Park (Western & Central Section)
Full day dedicated to game viewing with early morning and late afternoon drives.
Etosha offers exceptional predator sightings and large herds gathering at waterholes.
Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Etosha National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Excluded
Day 7 – Eastern Etosha → Mushara Lodge
Overnight in Mushara Lodge
Today, travel across Etosha toward the eastern section of the park with game viewing the route.
Exit the park and check into Mushara Lodge, located just outside the eastern gate.
This region features denser vegetation and excellent wildlife diversity.
Enjoy a relaxed final safari evening.
Accommodation: Mushara Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Excluded
Day 8 – Etosha → Windhoek (Departure)
After breakfast (or optional early morning game drive), depart for Windhoek.
Transfer to:
- Hosea Kutako International Airport for departure flight
- Windhoek accommodation (if extending stay)
Optional extensions available:
- Okonjima Nature Reserve (AfriCat Foundation)
- San Bushman cultural visit
Main Destination: Windhoek
Meals: Breakfast
Dinner: Excluded
Drinks: Excluded
What's included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
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