10-Day Namibia Hightlights Guided Tour from Windhoek
See the top Namibian attractions on this accommodated guided tour: the Namib Desert, Solitaire, Sossusvlei (the 'Sea of Sand' UNESCO World Heritage), Namib-Naukluft Park, Dead Vlei, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO World Heritage), Damara "Living Museum', Etosha National Park.
ItineraryDay 1: Namib Desert & SossusvleiStop At: Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
Scenic Spreetshoogte Pass – one of the most spectacular places in Namibia. Stop-over for lunch in the Solitaire, oasis in the Namib Desert.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Desert Camp or similar
Day 2: "Sand Sea" UNESCO World Heritage SiteStop At: Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
"Sand Sea" UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sossusvlei, Dune 45, Dune Big Daddy & Deadvlei
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Desert Camp or similar.
Day 3: Namib-Naukluft Park & Skeleton CoastStop At: Namib Naukluft National Park, Q8MF+MRG, Bullsport, Namibia
Magnificent landscape of the Namib Desert reaches as far as eye can see. Wildlife and grazing antelopes: oryx and springbuck, mountain zebras, giraffes and World’s biggest birds that don’t fly – ostriches. On route, celebrating crossing of the Tropic of Capricorn (famous geographical line)
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Moon landscape and Welwitchia MirabilisStop At: Moon Landscape, c28 Namibia
Coastal adventure invites you to the ‚lunar landscape’ for a discovery of the botanic attraction, Welwitchia Mirabilis, called a ‚living fossil’, one of the oldest and most original, living plants on the Earth, remembering the times of Christ. In the afternoon, visit to the Walvis Bay salt pans and lagoon.
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 5: Damaraland Stop At: Cape Cross Seal Reserve Namibia
Travelling on the coastal salt-road leading us 150 km north to the Cape Cross and the Cape Fur Seal colony. After observing huge family of these aquatic mammals, we are turning east into desert region of Damaraland, traveling towards mountainous Brandberg Massif, one of the most magnificent and majestic places of Namibia. On the way, passing by Damara villages in the communal area, en route chance to spot ostriches, jackals, hyenas and springboks.
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar
Day 6: Twyfelfontein Engravings Stop At: Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Discovering beauty of Twyfelfontein rock engravings, UNESCO World Heritage site – one of the largest concentration of petroglyphs in Africa. We will admire most interesting petroglyphs, out of over 2000 works, created centuries ago in the rusty-orange rocks by San people, Bushmen inhabitants of these regions. The site forms a coherent, extensive and high-quality record of ritual practices relating to hunter-gatherer communities in this part of southern Africa and eloquently illustrates the links between the ritual and economic practices of hunter-gatherers. Afterwards, ethnic meeting with the Damara tribe at the ‚Living Museum’. We are surrounded by fascinating nature, wildlife, rock formations and a magnificent landscape of Damaraland.
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar.
Day 7: Etosha National ParkStop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
We are on the way to Etosha National Park – wildlife sanctuary and treasure of Namibia, considered to be one of the most loved and most visited game parks of Africa! We are welcomed by wild animals and white sand of the plains. During afternoon game drive, admiring variety of magnificent animals, among them big mammals: antelopes, giraffes, zebras as well as huge elephants (largest in Africa), rhino, lions, leopards, cheetah and hyenas roaming through the bush.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 8: Etosha National ParkStop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Today morning and afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park.
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar
Day 9: Etosha National ParkStop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Today morning and afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
Duration: 7 hours
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Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 10: Back to WindhoekStop At: Namibia Craft Centre, 40 Tal St Old Breweries Complex, Windhoek Namibia
After breakfast, ‚farewell’ Etosha and traveling south to Windhoek, capital of Namibia. Enough time to do last shopping for gifts, souvenirs and curios at the local, open-air craft market and to take the last photos of beautiful African landscape.
Duration: 5 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, however we may arrange solo tours"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Last minute bookings accepted"
"Small groups and family groups welcome"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 10 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all guests from any hotel in Windhoek
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.