Namibia
Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Damaraland • Etosha

7 Days Namibia Safari

From the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha — an epic journey through desert, coast, and savanna in one unforgettable week.

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Deserts & Dunes

Etosha Wildlife

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Your Journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

7 days exploring Namibia's deserts, coast, ancient rock art, and Etosha's wildlife paradise

01

Arrival – Windhoek

Windhoek Airport → City
~40 km 30–40 min

Welcome to Namibia! Arrive at Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport. Pick up your rental car or meet your guide. Optional Windhoek city tour: Independence Memorial, Christ Church. Rest after your long flight and prepare for the desert adventure ahead.

Activities

  • Arrival at Windhoek Airport
  • Pick up rental car / meet guide
  • Optional: Windhoek city tour
Overnight: Windhoek
Arebbusch Travel LodgeArebbusch Travel Lodge
Windhoek Guest HouseWindhoek Guest House

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02

Windhoek → Sossusvlei / Sesriem

Windhoek → Sesriem (~350 km / 5–6 hrs)
~350 km ~5–6 hours

Scenic drive south through Rehoboth and Maltahöhe. Afternoon visit to Sesriem Canyon, then sunset at nearby dunes — the perfect introduction to the Namib Desert.

Activities

  • Stop in Rehoboth for coffee/fuel
  • Scenic drive through gravel roads
  • Afternoon visit Sesriem Canyon
  • Sunset at nearby dunes
Overnight: Sesriem / Sossusvlei
The Desert GraceThe Desert Grace
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
03

Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

Sesriem → Sossusvlei → Deadvlei
~80 km round trip 2–3 hrs driving + walks

Pre-dawn departure for sunrise at Big Daddy Dune. Walk to the iconic Deadvlei — white clay pan with dead camel thorn trees. Optional Hiddenvlei detour and scenic flight over dunes. Sunset dune photography from the lodge.

Activities

  • Early morning sunrise at Big Daddy Dune
  • Walk to Deadvlei
  • Optional detour to Hiddenvlei
  • Optional scenic flight over dunes (midday)
  • Sunset dunes at lodge viewpoint
Overnight: Sesriem (same lodge or upgrade)
Wilderness Little KulalaWilderness Little Kulala
Dead Valley LodgeDead Valley Lodge
04

Sossusvlei → Swakopmund (Coastal Desert)

Sesriem → Swakopmund (~350 km / 5–6 hrs)
~350 km ~5–6 hours

Drive through Solitaire for their famous apple pie. Optional stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon for flamingos. Arrive in Swakopmund, a charming German-colonial town between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert.

Activities

  • Stop at Solitaire for famous apple pie and fuel
  • Optional short detour to Walvis Bay Lagoon for flamingos
  • Evening stroll on Swakopmund beach / town
Overnight: Swakopmund
Strand Hotel SwakopmundStrand Hotel Swakopmund
Villa Margherita SwakopmundVilla Margherita Swakopmund
05

Swakopmund Adventure

Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
~35 km to Walvis Bay Full day activities

Morning desert adventures: dune quad biking, sandboarding, or a desert cat photography tour. Afternoon coastal wildlife cruise in Walvis Bay — seals, dolphins, and flamingos. Evening free time to explore the town's restaurants.

Activities

  • Morning: Dune quad biking / sandboarding / desert cat tour
  • Afternoon: Coastal wildlife cruise in Walvis Bay
  • Evening: Free time in town
Overnight: Swakopmund (same lodge)
06

Swakopmund → Damaraland

Swakopmund → Damaraland (~300 km / 5–6 hrs)
~300 km 5–6 hours

Journey to the ancient landscapes of Damaraland. Visit the UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings, see the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Optional search for desert-adapted elephants.

Activities

  • Visit Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO site)
  • See Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain
  • Optional: Desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland
Overnight: Damaraland
Mowani Mountain CampMowani Mountain Camp
Camp KipweCamp Kipwe
07

Damaraland → Etosha National Park

Damaraland → Etosha (~300–350 km / 5–6 hrs)
~300–350 km 5–6 hours

Final destination: Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier wildlife sanctuary. Afternoon game drive spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and rhinos. Sunset at the waterhole — prime wildlife photography. Optional night spotlight drive.

Activities

  • Afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
  • Sunset at waterholes
  • Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and rhinos
  • Optional night spotlight drive
Overnight: Etosha National Park
Ongava LodgeOngava Lodge
Onguma The FortOnguma The Fort

7 Days Namibia Safari

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$2,400/person

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$7,800/person

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What's Included

At a Glance

Summary: Distances, Times & Lodges

Day Route Distance Drive Time Lodges (2 per day)
1 Windhoek – – Arebbusch Lodge / Windhoek Guest House
2 Windhoek → Sesriem 350 km 5–6 hr The Desert Grace / &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
3 Sesriem → Sossusvlei → Deadvlei 80 km 2–3 hr Wilderness Little Kulala / Dead Valley Lodge
4 Sesriem → Swakopmund 350 km 5–6 hr Strand Hotel / Villa Margherita
5 Swakopmund – – Same as Day 4
6 Swakopmund → Damaraland 300 km 5–6 hr Mowani Mountain Camp / Camp Kipwe
7 Damaraland → Etosha 300–350 km 5–6 hr Ongava Lodge / Onguma The Fort
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What's Included & Excluded

Included in Your Package

  • Accommodation (2 nights)
  • Park entry fees (Sossusvlei / Namib-Naukluft)
  • Airport transfers (Windhoek)
  • Guided photo excursions (sunrise, sunset)
  • Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional photographer guide
  • 24/7 on-ground support

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Optional hot air balloon safari
  • Scenic flight over Sossusvlei
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
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