What does this Namibia safari cost?

Value package from USD 8,240 per person (2026). Single supplements apply; ask for your travel-date quote.

Is this a private guided tour?

Yes. You travel with a private professional guide and 4x4 throughout the 12-day circuit.

Which highlights are covered?

Windhoek, Sossusvlei/Deadvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland (Twyfelfontein), and Etosha National Park.

Are adventure activities in Swakopmund included?

No. Marine cruises, sandboarding, quad biking, and scenic flights are optional extras arranged locally.

Will we see Big Five in Etosha?

Etosha offers strong chances for elephants, lions, giraffe, zebra, and rhino at waterholes. Sightings are never guaranteed but waterhole game viewing is excellent.

How much driving is involved?

This is a classic Namibia road safari with several 5-8 hour transfer days between regions, balanced by multi-night stays at key destinations.

Where do we start and end?

Arrive and depart via Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport).

12-Day Classic Namibia Safari | Sossusvlei, Coast, Damaraland & Etosha

Overview

This 12-day Classic Namibia safari is a private guided road journey through Namibia signature landscapes: crimson dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, the Atlantic coast at Swakopmund, rock art and desert-adapted wildlife in Damaraland, and Big Five game drives in Etosha National Park.

Value pricing starts from USD 8,240 per person (2026), with a private professional guide and 4×4 safari vehicle throughout.

Trip Highlights

Sossusvlei and Deadvlei dune exploration including Dune 45
Sesriem Canyon and Namib Desert scenery
Swakopmund coastal stay with optional adventure activities
Cape Cross seal colony en route to Damaraland
Twyfelfontein rock engravings and desert-adapted elephants
Multi-day Etosha National Park game drives at classic waterholes

Day 1 :

Arrival in Windhoek

Arrive at Hosea Kutako / Windhoek. Meet your private guide and transfer to your guesthouse. Optional orientation of city highlights before a welcome dinner. Meals: dinner.

Day 2 :

Windhoek to Sossusvlei

Drive south via scenic mountain passes (about 5-6 hours) to your Sossusvlei-area lodge for a two-night stay. Settle in and enjoy the desert evening. Meals: breakfast, dinner.

Day 3 :

Explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei

Early departure for sunrise among the dunes. Visit Dune 45, Deadvlei clay pan, Sesriem Canyon, and other Namib highlights. Optional balloon or nature drives available at extra cost. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 4 :

Journey to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay

Traverse Namib-Naukluft toward the coast (about 5-6 hours). Photo stop at the Tropic of Capricorn and birding at Walvis Bay Lagoon before arriving in Swakopmund for a promenade evening. Meals: breakfast.

Day 5 :

Adventure Day in Swakopmund

Free day for optional marine cruises, sandboarding, quad biking, scenic flights, museums, or cafe time by the ocean (activities extra). Meals: breakfast.

Day 6 :

Swakopmund to Damaraland via Cape Cross

Drive north via Cape Cross Seal Reserve into rugged Damaraland (about 7-8 hours). Arrive at your lodge among dramatic rock landscapes. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 7 :

Exploring Damaraland

Visit Twyfelfontein UNESCO rock engravings, Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain, plus a guided nature drive searching for desert-adapted elephants. Sundowner over rocky wilderness. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 8 :

Damaraland to Etosha National Park

Continue to Etosha National Park (about 4-5 hours). Begin game drives on arrival looking for giraffe, zebra, and predators. Overnight near/in the park area. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 9 :

Etosha National Park Safari

Morning and afternoon Etosha game drives focused on waterholes where lions, elephants, and rhinos congregate around the vast salt pan. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 10 :

Full Day Etosha Game Drives

Another full day of Etosha wildlife viewing with classic waterhole stakeouts and optional floodlit evening viewing where available at lodge. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 11 :

Return to Windhoek

Final morning safari, then scenic drive back to Windhoek (about 5.5 hours) with lunch and market stops. Farewell dinner in town. Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Day 12 :

Departure from Windhoek

After breakfast, transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight. Meals: breakfast.