10 Day Northern Namibia Tour

Duration: 10 days

Location: Northern Namibia

Price: from R35,000 / EUR 1.950

This tour starts and ends in Windhoek. We enjoy an orientation tour of the city and stay overnight, leaving early the following day for the town of Tsumeb in the North, where we once again stay overnight.

After visiting the museum and cultural village we enter the Etosha National Park at the parks Eastern gate and begin our two day safari experience. On leaving Etosha we make our way West and overnight in the Twyfelfontein area, where we visit rock art sites created by the ancient San people. After this experience we leave for the coast and the charming town of Swakopmund. We then proceed to Walvis Bay and embark on a 4 x 4 trip to Sandwhich Harbour followed by a boat cruise on the lagoon. We spend two nights in Walvis Bay and then leave the coast, travelling South East to overnight in the Namib Naukluft National Park, where we experience the spectacular Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon.
The following day we return to Windhoek where the tour terminates.

Tour Highlights

Windhoek City Orientation Tour
Museum Visit
Visit Etosha National Park
Morning Safari
Visit a Damara village
Enjoy a Lagoon cruise

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Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10

Upon arrival you will be met by your guide who will take you on a city orientation tour. You will also have the opportunity to visit a museum and learn about the development of our young democracy. We visit heroes acre, which was erected in honour of fallen liberation fighters.
You will have a little time after this excursion to purchase snacks and drinks for the journey ahead.
Overnight:
On a BB basis (or similar).
We rise early and head North to the town of Tsumeb. Upon arrival we visit a cultural village and pay a visit to the museum if time allows.
We stay overnight in Tsumeb.
Overnight:
On a BB basis (or similar).
We leave Tsumeb and proceed to the Etosha National Park, where we stay within the camp for two nights, accommodation permitting. We follow the many routes in the park and visit several watering holes where we will be able to spot a wide variety of game, including lion, giraffe, elephant etc.
Overnight:
On a DBB basis (or similar).
We continue our search for other interesting species within the park, including a wide variety of birds. An optional early morning or evening safari with the parks game rangers is also available at your own cost.
Overnight:
On a DBB basis (or similar).
After leaving Etosha National Park, we head for Twyfelfontein , the first world heritage site in Namibia.
We discover the rock art created by the San people as well as visiting a Damara village, “Burned Mountain” and the famous “Organ Pipes”.
We overnight at Twyfelfontein for one night.
Overnight:
On a DBB basis (or similar).
On this day we travel West to the coast and overnight for two nights in the charming town of Swakopmund. Swakopmund has much to offer, from it’s rich German culture to the spectacular desert dunes. One can experience these dunes on quad bikes as an optional excursion.
We overnight in Swakopmund.
Overnight:
On a BB basis (or similar).
We rise early and make the short trip to Walvis Bay, where we board a boat to explore the lagoon with its rich marine life and abundance of coastal birds. After the lagoon cruise we board 4 x 4 vehicles and explore Sandwhich Harbour with its dramatic dunes and stunning vistas to the Atlantic ocean.
We overnight in Swakopmund.
Overnight:
On a BB basis (or similar).
We make our way to Sossusvlei, stopping for lunch at Solitaire .We arrive at our lodge in the late afternoon in time to freshen up enjoying a leisurely sunset drive.
We overnight in Sossusvlei area.
Overnight:
On a DBB basis (or similar).
This is our last day in the desert and we make our way towards Windhoek, traversing breathtaking mountain passes on our way back to the Namibian highlands.
Upon arrival in Windhoek we return to our lodge and if time allows, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping.
Overnight:
On a BB basis (or similar).
We get ready for the flight out.