Namibia · Desert Adventure

6-Day Namibia Desert and Safari Tour with Sossusvlei and Etosha

6 Days Round trip from Windhoek Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the beauty of the world-famous Sossusvlei
  • 02 Enjoy hiking the picturesque Dune 45 in the orange-coloured landscape
  • 03 See panoramic views of the "Sea of Sand"
  • 04 Say hi to ostriches, oryx, bat-eared foxes, and springboks along the way
  • 05 Hop on a game drive in Etosha National Park
  • 06 Visit the small town of Okahandja

Sign up for an almost week-long vacation and explore Sossusvlei, the Namib Desert, and Etosha National Park. Hike the picturesque Dune 45 in the desert, drive to Dead Vlei where dried-up ancient acacias stand silent in the open air, and enjoy panoramic views of the "Sea of Sand." Continue with game drives in Etosha to spot animals such as ostriches, oryx, bat-eared foxes, and springboks, and end with a visit to Okahandja, home to Namibia's largest wood carving market.

Begin by climbing the picturesque Dune 45 and experience the beauty and vastness of the orange-coloured landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Okahandja, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Otjiwarongo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Windhoek to Sossusvlei via Spreetshoogte Pass

  • Meet your tour guide after breakfast in Windhoek, with pickup from your hotel or guesthouse, and travel south to the world-famous Sossusvlei via the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass.
  • Stop at a viewpoint to appreciate the endless views of the Namib, and enjoy lunch at the Solitaire oasis.
  • Arrive at the lodge or campsite around three to four in the afternoon, where dinner will be served.

Accommodation: Sossusvlei Dune Lodge / Sossusvlei Lodge

Meals: BB

2
Day 02

Sossusvlei, Dune 45 and Dead Vlei

  • Visit the Sesriem Gate early in the morning.
  • Begin by climbing the picturesque Dune 45 and experience the beauty and vastness of the orange-coloured landscape. Then take a 5 km off-road drive to Dead Vlei, a vast desert pan where dried-up ancient acacias stand silent in an impressive open-air gallery.
  • Take on the climb up one of the highest dunes, Big Dad or "Big Mama" (optional). From here, enjoy incredible 360-degree panoramic views of the "Sea of Sand." Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei are considered among the most photogenic and most photographed places on Earth.
  • Look out for occasional wildlife along the way, including ostriches, oryx, bat-eared foxes, springboks, cheetahs, and various birds that inhabit the desert.
  • Spend the afternoon resting and relaxing in the quiet atmosphere of the Namib.

Accommodation: SDL or Sossusvlei Lodge

Meals: BB

3
Day 03

Sossusvlei to Windhoek and Gocheganas Game Drive

  • Have breakfast, check out, and return to Windhoek through the beautiful Spreetshoogte Pass.
  • Make a stopover at Solitaire and arrive back in Windhoek in the afternoon.
  • After drop-off at your lodge, join an afternoon game drive at Gocheganas Lodge in their safari vehicle.

Accommodation: Gocheganas Lodge

Meals: DBB

4
Day 04

Windhoek to Etosha National Park

  • Stop for a lunch break in Otjiwarongo or Outjo and have lunch.
  • Continue your drive into Etosha National Park for a game drive. A good night's rest will be needed so you can wake up early, refreshed, and ready for your next adventure.

Accommodation: Okaukuejo Resort

Meals: BB

5
Day 05

Etosha National Park Game Drives

  • Join a morning game drive with the Namibia Wildlife Resort (NWR) Game Viewer in an open vehicle.
  • Return for breakfast after the morning drive. After breakfast, head out for a three-hour game drive with an NTTS vehicle.
  • After lunch and some time to rest and relax, visit the last waterhole in the afternoon for one final appreciation of Namibia's beauty.
  • Head back to the lodge for dinner before sunset, where you can share stories from the day and compare your beautiful photos.

Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp

Meals: BB

6
Day 06

Etosha National Park to Windhoek via Okahandja

  • Have breakfast, check out, and travel back to Windhoek, passing through Outjo.
  • Make your last stop in the small town of Okahandja, home to Namibia's largest wood carving market.
  • Arrive in Windhoek in the late afternoon and be dropped off at your accommodation.

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: BB

Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Etosha National Park

Where this trip takes you

Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Etosha National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities (Etosha game drive and Gocheganas safari)
  • All accommodation lodging
  • Namibian tour guide
  • All transportation
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks

Know before you go

  • Recommended age for the tour: 7 to 80 years.
  • Accommodation: hotels, lodges, guesthouses.
  • Single supplement charge: USD 125.00.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Windhoek, Namibia
Tour start
Windhoek, Namibia
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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Single Room $1,075.00 — $2,150.00
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