6-Day Namibia Camping Safari with Etosha, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei

6 Days Round trip from Windhoek Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Rewarding game viewing around Etosha's famous waterholes
  • 02 Visit the Himba tribe for a cultural encounter
  • 03 Experience quad biking and sand boarding in Swakopmund
  • 04 Explore Sossusvlei's iconic red dunes, Deadvlei, and Big Daddy
  • 05 Enjoy a sundowner dune drive in the Namib Desert

This 6-day camping safari combines Namibia's spectacular wildlife, beautiful coastal scenery, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. Enjoy rewarding game drives in Etosha National Park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, and other wildlife, then discover the charming coastal town of Swakopmund with its German-influenced character. The journey continues to the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei and the striking landscapes of Deadvlei, making it ideal for first-time visitors who want to experience Namibia's most popular destinations in one unforgettable adventure.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Windhoek, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Travel to Etosha and Visit the Himba Tribe

You will depart for Etosha National Park, where you will stay for 2 nights. The park's main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings.

At the same time, Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa, and the concentration of big game around the waterholes makes game viewing incredibly rewarding. You might not even have to leave your rest camp to see lions, elephants, rhino, and any number of antelope and zebra quenching their thirst.

  • Included activities: Visit the Himba tribe
  • Overnight: Etosha Safari Campsite
  • Basis: FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari Game Drive in Etosha

Clients have breakfast, and today will be a full day of safari game viewing, allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs. After breakfast at the lodge, we head out on our morning game drive.

  • Included activities: Full day game drive
  • Overnight: Etosha Safari Campsite
  • Basis: FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
3
Day 03

Journey to Swakopmund for Coastal Adventure

This morning, we leave and make our way to the cooler coastal town of Swakopmund on the Atlantic Ocean. This town resembles a small German town, with its architectural buildings, palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and museums.

  • Activities included: Quad biking, sand boarding
  • Optional excluded activities: Sky diving, Desert Living Museum tour, camel riding, boat cruise, air balloon safari, World's Oldest Desert, Sandwich Harbour, Pelican Point kayaking
  • Overnight: Tiger Reef
  • Overnight: Tiger Reef Campsite
  • Basis: FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
4
Day 04

Travel to Sesriem and Enjoy a Sundowner Dune Drive

The guests will depart for Sossusvlei, where they will stay for 2 nights. You will go to see the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei. In the afternoon, you will reach your lodge, where you will enjoy your dinner.

  • Included activities: Enjoy the sundowner dune drive
  • Overnight: Sesriem Campsite
  • Basis: FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
5
Day 05

Sossusvlei Excursion to Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy

Guests will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for a Sossusvlei excursion, which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will make regular stops to allow clients to take pictures and enjoy more exposure to the dunes.

  • Included activities: Sossusvlei Excursion (Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45)
  • Overnight: Sesriem Campsite
  • Basis: FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
6
Day 06

Return to Windhoek

  • After breakfast: The guests will be on their way back to Windhoek.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Windhoek 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Qualified professional driver guide
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Park entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Passenger liability, 15% VAT, and 2% tourism levy
  • Airport transfers
  • All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 24/7 local assistance

What's Not Included

  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Drinks at lodges and on the road (alcohol)
  • Travel and cancellation insurance
  • Visa
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Tips for tour guides
  • International and national flights and airport taxes
  • Items not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

  • Light, breathable long-sleeve shirts and trousers for sun and sand protection
  • T-shirts and shorts for daytime
  • Warm fleece / jacket for early mornings and evenings in the desert - Sossusvlei can be very cold at sunrise
  • Windbreaker / light jacket for Swakopmund - it is coastal, windy, and cooler
  • Comfortable sleepwear, wide-brim hat / cap, and sunglasses
  • High SPF sunscreen and lip balm
  • Light scarf / buff to protect your face from sand and wind
  • Enough underwear and socks for 5 days
  • Swimming costume - for lodge pools and the ocean
  • Comfortable closed walking shoes / hiking shoes with good grip for climbing Dune 45, Big Daddy, and Deadvlei
  • Sandals / flip-flops for camp and the beach
  • Avoid heavy boots - sand will get in

Know before you go

  • PASSENGERS: Minimum 1 traveler and a maximum of 14 travelers per group
  • STYLE: CAMPING
  • MEALS: BB: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
  • VEHICLE: 2-3 guests: Double Cab 4x4 / SUV
  • 4-7 guests: Toyota Quantum / Landcruiser with a purpose-built trailer
  • 8-14 guests: Toyota Dyna truck (a modified safari vehicle) / Iveco Daily 24-Seater

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Windhoek accommodation or airport
Tour start
Windhoek
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Windhoek.

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