Days: 15
Nights: 14

Namibia Safari Explorer

What to expect

Journey Overview

Namibia, one of just a few remaining true wildernesses, is rugged, desolate, yet breathtakingly beautiful. On this private journey travel with your expert guide from the capital, Windhoek, to the edge of the Kalahari Desert, the soaring red dunes of Sossusvlei, the remote Skeleton Coast, picturesque Fish River Canyon and Etosha National Park for an exceptional journey of mountains, sea and safari. The journey will reveal rare desert adapted wildlife, history in the rocks staying in uniquely located luxury lodges and tented camps.

  • 14 Nights accommodation 
  • Breakfast daily at The Olive Exclusive, Ludertiz Nest Hotel & The Strand
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily on safari
  • All beverages (excludes premium brands) at Zebra Kalahari Lodge, Fish River Lodge, Kulala Desert Lodge, Doro Nawas Camp & Ongava Lodge
  • Laundry at Fish River Lodge, Kulala Desert Lodge, Doro Nawas Camp & Ongava Lodge
  • All ground transport by air conditioned vehicle & open 4WD on safari
  • Services of the finest guides during all sightseeing excursions & game viewing activities
  • All entrance fees to wildlife sanctuaries
  • All government taxes & associated charges
  • Landside meet & greet service on arrival & departure
Namibia Safari Explorer departs on any day.

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Glimpse this Journey

Your Journey Begins

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01
Windhoek

Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed and escorted to your vehicle for private transfer to your boutique hotel.

Overnight – The Olive Exclusive

Day 02
Intu Africa Private Game Reserve

Today meet you guide and set off in your private vehicle on a drive to the edge of the Kalahari Desert. This remote and desolate area is a haven in the desert with spectacular views of the dunes.

Overnight – Zebra Kalahari Lodge

Day 03
Fish River Canyon

Set off with your guide and continue to the southern most reaches of Namibia to the Fish River Canyon arriving at your lodge on the rim of the canyon.

Overnight – Fish River Lodge

Day 04
Fish River Canyon

Today you can take off on a hike to the spectacular Fish River Canyon on a half day or full day trek. At 45,000 hectares, the park is so vast with a landscape of flat-topped Rocky Mountains and dry plains. Plants and trees have adapted to this harsh environment and the touches of green sustain the wildlife that survive in this rugged landscape.

Overnight – Fish River Lodge

Day 05
Luderitz

Travel to Lüderitz, a charming harbour town sits between the Namib and the Atlantic is full of fascinating character with German Art Deco architecture and historical buildings.

Overnight – Lüderitz Nest Hotel

Day 06
Luderitz

Visit the abandoned ghost town on the edge of the Namib Desert. At one time Kolmanskop was one of the wealthiest towns in Africa and by 1911 the diamond mining town had its own millionaire’s row, casino, swimming pool, ballroom and ice factory.

Overnight – Lüderitz Nest Hotel

Day 07
Sesriem

Depart for the spectacularly dramatic red dunes of Sossusvlei. With your guide enjoy a walk or a nature drive in the private reserve stopping for sundowners overlooking one of the most impressive desert vistas on the planet.

Overnight – Kulala Desert Lodge

Day 08
Sesriem

Up early and travel with your lodge guide to arrive at the dunes for a spectacular sunrise. Explore the numerous dunes and the amazing scenery learning about the small desert fauna and flora.

Overnight – Kulala Desert Lodge

Day 09
Swakopmund

Depart and continue your journey to Swakopmund. An intriguing resort town on the Atlantic coast your hotel has a unique location on the iconic Swakopmund Mole and is a short stroll into the historic centre with its German colonial architecture.

Overnight – Strand Hotel

Day 10
Swakopmund

Spend your day on a private sightseeing excursion with your guide exploring the charming coastal city.

Overnight – Strand Hotel

Day 11
Doro Nawas

Set off for Damaraland and your safari camp in the dry Aba-Huab River Valley perched on top of a rocky hill with spectacular views of the Etendeka Mountains and the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein in the south. In the afternoon visit ancient San rock art at the World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein.

Overnight – Doro Nawas Camp

Day 12
Doro Nawas

Enjoy morning and afternoon activities with your camp guide from nature drives in custom built safari vehicles or go on a scenic walk at Little Table Mountain and learn about the traditional culture of the Damara people.

Overnight – Doro Nawas Camp

Day 13
Ongava Game Reserve

Depart with your guide for private Ongava Game Reserve, on the edge of Etosha National Park, and your stylish lodge on a ridge with endless views across the plains. Take an afternoon a game viewing drive in the reserve with your lodge guide.

Overnight – Ongava Lodge

Day 14
Ongava Game Reserve

Today you may decide to go on a morning game drive in Etosha National Park or enjoy your own private sanctuary or one of the other activities offered from guided walks, birding or visit the hide.

Overnight – Ongava Lodge

Day 15
Depart Namibia

Set off for Windhoek and Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.

By Air

Our Namibia Explorer, a journey designed to provide a glimpse of this incredible country. With the vast distances to travel and spectacular landscapes to admire you may decide Namibia is best viewed from above and upgrade and fly by private charter flight between the destinations travelling with your private guide. Talk to the Africa Experts.

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