6 Days Best of Namibia Safari Holiday
6 Days Best of Namibia Safari Holiday
Namibia is home to vibrant cities where people are excited about the future, while remaining deeply connected to their rich, cultural past. A stable, democratic government, infrastructure that allows guests to move confidently off the beaten path and endless horizons that beckon you to explore define this country and its people.
Climb the highest sand dunes in the world. Descend to the floor of the deepest canyon in Africa. Immerse yourself in the past at one of the Africa’s richest rock art sites, and watch wildlife shimmer against one of the most spectacular pans on earth. Explore the oldest, driest desert in the world and take time to listen to the silence and to your soul.
Safari highlights
- Sossusvlei desert
- Etosha national park
Detailed safari itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek and transfer to your hotel for overnight
On arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport our guide will receive you and transfer you to the your lodge in Windhoek for relaxation and overnight.
Day 2: Drive from Windhoek to Sossusvlei
After morning breakfast you will be met by your guide for a short briefing after which you will start your drive to Sossusvlei via picturesque Spreetshoogte Pass. We will then have a Stop-over at the view point to appreciate endless view of the Namib. We stop at Solitaire for petrol and perhaps also afternoon tea before we continue to our lodge. Depending on the time of arrival you may explore the city.
Day 2: Explore Sossusvlei sand Dunes
With packed breakfast you will start your adventure to the desert with aim of catching soft light of sunrise over the desert. After passing through Sesriem we continue towards Sossusvlei with sand dunes rising along both sides of the road. This iconic landscape is made up of White Plains and red dunes which tower majestically against a deep blue sky and are among the highest in the world. We will stop at the famous Dune 45; ancient acacias stand silent in the impressive, open-air gallery. After enjoying desert breakfast we will take a desert walk in the cool of the morning, with the chance of seeing gemsboks, springboks, black-backed jackals and ostriches. We will also visit the picturesque Dead Vlei. This white clay pan lies between towering orange dunes and is dotted with the skeletal remains of hundreds of dead Camelthorn trees ideal to take amazing picture and later return to the lodge for overnight.
Day 3: Drive from Sossusvlei to Windhoek
You have opportunity to rest until ten o’clock in the morning before we return to Windhoek passing through scenic roads of Khomas Hochland Mountain Range. On arrival in Windhoek you will relax at your lodge.
Day 4: Depart for Windhoek to Etosha National Park, South
After morning breakfast you will depart the city via the B1 road heading north. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed along the way. We arrive in the afternoon and enter the south side of Etosha through the Andersson Gate before proceeding to Okaukuejo, You will have time to explore your surroundings and enjoy the swimming pool before a late afternoon game drive. After dinner, a visit to the floodlit waterhole is strongly recommended as there is a good chance of seeing rhinos and lions come to drink. What makes this park unique is the floodlit waterholes at all the main camps.
Day 5: Game drive enroute Eastern Etosha National Park
After morning breakfast you embark on game viewing adventure where you will visit a number of waterholes and stop to view the Etosha Pan, also known as the “place of dry water”. This extensive, flat depression is about 5,000 km2 and a place of shimmering mirages. Seeing large herds of game in this setting is a unique experience. We may stop at Halali (the middle camp) to have lunch, before we continue on to Namutoni.
At Namutoni, we will be able to relax at the swimming pool or waterhole before a late afternoon game drive. The game viewing here is usually excellent, with close-up views of springboks, zebras, impalas, giraffes, gemsboks and plenty of birds. We may also see elephants and lions. In the evening we can enjoy a glass of wine and fabulous sunset from the tower of the old Namibian German fort before dinner.
Day 6: Drive from Etosha national park to Windhoek
After a morning game drive and the opportunity to take some more pictures of Etosha’s wildlife, be prepared for the long, scenic transit back to Windhoek. We pass through towns and rural areas, stopping in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The stalls operate on a local co-operative basis and offer a vast array of truly Namibian souvenirs. On arrival in Windhoek you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Trip Includes
- Accommodation
- Vehicle, guide and Fuel
- Visit the Red desert dunes and walking safari
- Park Entrance fees
- Game drives in Etosha NP
- Airport transfers
Trip Excludes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and hotels
- Namibia tourist Visa
When to book this safari package
We recommend booking this safari 1 year in advance to allow us secure the best accommodation in Etosha national park.
Best time to visit Namib Desert
The best time to visit Namibia is from July to October, when the temperatures are just above 20°C and the chance of rain is low. This is also the best time for wildlife viewing.
