Ultimate Namibia Safari - Private Tour By World Journeys

Ultimate Namibia Safari - Private Tour By World Journeys

11 Days / 10 Nights from $13,070 Price Per Person

Sales from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2025

**Day 1: Windhoek**
On arrival you will be met and transfereed to Galton House for your first night in Windhoek. The Galton House has a relaxed but efficient style which creates a very welcoming atmosphere.

**Day 2:Windhoek > Sossusvlei**
Today you depart Windhoek and drive through the scenic Khomas Hochland highlands before heading down the Great Escarpment into the Namib Desert. Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic location along the way. Continue your journey to the Dead Valley Lodge where you will spend two nights at the only camp inside the world’s 4th largest National Park.

**Day 3: Sossusvlei, Namib Desert**
This morning you will need to rise early for a magical excursion with your guide to explore the remarkable sights of the Namib Naukluft National Park. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world and your guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its myriad of fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs.

Enjoy a relaxed picnic brunch in the shade of a camel thorn tree. You then return to Dead Valley Lodge in the early afternoon in time for a late lunch, with the option to visit Sesriem Canyon afterwards if you haven’t already done so the day before. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.

**Day 4: Sossusvlei > Swakopmund**
A fascinating drive today northwest through awesome and ever changing desert landscapes. Meet the coast at the port town of Walvis Bay and then continue north to Swakopmund where you can enjoy the pleasant seaside location and cooler coastal air for your next two nights. Enjoy dinner at a popular restaurant specializing in fresh seafood.

**Day 5: Swakopmund**
After an early breakfast, you have two options to spend your day: you can go sea kayaking at Pelican Point or take a motorised boat. Here you should see Cape fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, flamingos and if you are lucky whales and leatherback turtles. During the course of the day, the guide will stop and inform you about the environment and light refreshments will be served.

**Day 6: Swakopmund > Damaraland**
Continuing on your safari, into the diverse region of Damaraland. Pass Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg and take time to view game and absorb the vastness of the scenery along the way.

**Day 7: Damaraland**
During your time in Damaraland enjoy an exciting 4×4 excursion in search of the elusive desert adapted elephants if they are in the area. You also have the option to take a picnic lunch and stop to enjoy that in the shade of a large Ana tree by the riverbed, ideally while watching a herd of elephant browsing nearby.

Your guide will arrange to fit in a visit to Twyfelfontein and other nearby attractions at a suitable time. On return to camp there should be time to take a walk into the local area with your guide if desired, or simply relax and enjoy some well-deserved leisure time.

**Day 8: Damaraland > Etosha National Park**
Today you set off on your journey to the Ongava Game Reserve, which is situated on the southern border of Etosha National Park. You arrive in time for an afternoon game drive on the Ongava Game Reserve in an open game viewer with Ongava ranger, on shared basis with other lodge guests.

**Days 9: Etosha National Park**
Full day of exciting game viewing within Etosha National Park. There is then time to relax by the refreshing swimming pool before you head out again for an afternoon game drive into Etosha before exiting the park before sunset. The rest of the evening can be spent game viewing at the camp’s floodlit waterhole while enjoying dinner, and afterwards.

**Day 10: Etosha > Windhoek**

Today you will drive south from Ongava via Outjo and Otjiwarongo to Windhoek for you final night stay.

** Day 11: Windhoek**
After breakfast, transfer to the airport.


Type of Journey:

Tailor-made & private tour journey: Let us tailor-make your itinerary to include travel arrangements before and/or after your stay.

Inclusions

    • 10 nights’ accommodation
    • 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
    • Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at Ongava
    • Meet & Greet at Windhoek Kutako International Airport
    • English-speaking experienced naturalist safari guide
    • Private transportation in an air-conditioned safari vehicle
    • Private excursions and game drives as per the itinerary
    • Shared game drives at Ongava in an open-air vehicle with a local guide
    • Private sea kayaking in Swakopmund
    • Entrance fees as per the itinerary


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • Please enquire about adding on a 3-night pre-safari extension to Wolwedans, NamibRand Nature Reserve
  • Please also enquire about adding on a 1 or 2-night post-safari extension to Okonjima Nature Reserve
  • Please also enquire about cross-season pricing or to add-on a Sossusvlei sunrise hot air balloon flight
  • Surcharges may apply during events, festivals, public/religious holidays, or other high-demand dates
Not Included:
  • Beverages unless otherwise specified
  • Laundry
  • Gratuities
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