This tour visits all of Namibia's 'hot-spots' including Etosha National Park, one of the the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa. Then on to Damaraland, a mountainous wilderness region renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. Travel to Swakopmund with its colonial architecture, atmospheric streets and delicious seafood, then finally to Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib Desert and home to the world's tallest sand dunes, some of which tower over 300 metres high. Watching the changing mood and colours at sunrise and sunset is one of Namibia's highlights, as is climbing the dunes.


Day 1 Friday Heathrow–Windhoek
Overnight flight from Heathrow to Windhoek via Johannesburg (plane change).

Day 2 Saturday Windhoek
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore. Overnight: Safari Court Hotel, or similar.

Day 3 Sunday Etosha National Park
Meet with other members of the group and travel via Okahandja to Etosha National Park (400 km – approximately 5 hours 30 minutes). Overnight: Etosha Rest Camp, or similar (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 4 Monday Etosha National Park
A full day game drive, in a closed vehicle. Overnight: Etosha Rest Camp, or similar (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 5 Tuesday Etosha National Park
A day in search of game in Etosha. After lunch at a rest camp (payable locally), continue west through park to the gate then travel 70 km – approximately 1 hour, to your accommodation. Overnight: Namatubis Guest Farm, or similar (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 6 Wednesday Damaraland
An early start to see the highlights of Damaraland – one of the last true wilderness areas in Africa. Head through Outjo, to Khorixas, the capital of this region. Next pass through scenic landscapes and Damara villages before reaching the Petrified Forest. Arrive at your lodge at lunch time (250 km – approximately 3 hours 30 minutes). Overnight: Damara Mopane Lodge, or similar (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 7 Thursday
Damaraland Today visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, the fascinating geological features such as the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Damara Mopane Lodge, or similar (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 8 Friday Swakopmund
Continue to Henties Bay, then proceed to the charming coastal resort of Swakopmund where the remainder of the day is at leisure (350 km – approximately 5 hours). Overnight: Eberwein Hotel, or similar (breakfast included).

Day 9 Saturday Swakopmund
Day at leisure to take part in the many exciting activities in Swakopmund. An absolute must is a living desert tour where you learn about the creatures that live in the desert. Overnight: Eberwein Hotel, or similar (breakfast included).

Day 10 Sunday Sossusvlei
Morning visits to Welwitchia and Moon Landscape en route to the Namib Desert (350 km – approximately 5 hours). Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 11 Monday Sossusvlei
Visit the dunes at Sossusvlei, with the opportunity to climb to the top before returning to the lodge. Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 12 Tuesday Windhoek–Heathrow
Drive through the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass and on to Windhoek airport for your flight via Johannesburg to Heathrow, or your chosen extension. (350 km – approximately 5 hours) (breakfast included).


Whilst self-drive holidays are popular in Namibia, with such long driving distances on often un-tarred roads, it is often the preferred choice of many first time visitors to take part in a small group tour.

This tour offers you great value and covers the highlights of Namibia. You will experience wildlife, rugged landscapes, cultural history and so much more. Transportation is by air-conditioned microbus with maximum numbers of 16.

Accommodation is in simple, clean and friendly hotels and guesthouses which provide comfortable surroundings from a good night’s sleep and a breakfast to set you up for the day’s activities or travel