7 Day Tour Northern Namibia

B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner

Visit northern Namibia’s most spectacular sites travelling through mountain landscapes along the way. Accommodation: Well known guest farms and lodges.

Day 1: Spend a night at the historic Waterberg Plateau and enjoy a game drive where you could spot several endangered species, protected from predators on this largely isolated plateau.   [B, D | Kambaku Safari Lodge/Wabi Lodge]
Day 2: Be astonished by the stark beauty of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, with excellent game-viewing safari opportunities of vast herds of animals, including possibily the ‘Big Four’ - Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Elephant.   [B, D | Halai Lodge/Okaukuejo Lodge/Namutoni Lodge]
Day 3: Take a hike to the spectacular Ruacana Falls on the Kunene river. The waterfall is 120 meters high and 700 meters wide in full flood. Depart from Ruacana via Swartbooidrift and Epembe to Epupa.   [B, D | Epupa Falls Lodge]
Day 4: Visit a Himba village in Epupa where the semi-nomadic Himba still live and dress according to their ancient traditions and customs.   [B/D | Epupa Falls Lodge]
Day 5: Travel further through beautiful scenery to Opuwo where you will find Namibia’s largest system of waterfalls and cataracts. Meet again with the Himba.   [B, D | Opuwo Country Lodge]
Day 6: At Kamanjab visit the sites of some Bushmen rock engravings. There is also the chance of spotting Namibia’s desert adapted Elephants.   [B, D | Toko Lodge]
Day 7: On the journey back to Windhoek, visit a crocodile farm at Otjiwarongo and the African Craft market at Okahandja.

Tour Details

Highlights:

Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, Himba villages, Ruacana Falls, Opuwo, Bushman rock art, Crocodile Farm, African Craft Market

13 Day Guided Tour Namibia

See Namibia’s best in this comprehensive 13 day safari which tours Namibia's top destinations

Day 1: Travel south to the beautiful solitude and red dunes of the Kalahari Desert, where the San Bushmen roamed in ancient times and a multitude of animals, including Oryx, Wildebeest, Ostrich, Cheetah and Wild Dogs can be found.   [B,D | Zebra Kalahari Lodge & Spa]
Day 2: On your way to the Fish River Canyon stop over at Quiver Tree Forest and Giant's Playground near Keetmanshoop. Spend time at Nautedam, interesting birdlife.   [B, D | Canyon Lodge]
Day 3: Depart with sunrise to the Fish River Canyon. Visit the magnificent Fish River Canyon, second largest canyon in the world. En-route to Lüderitz stop over at Seeheim (visit the prisoner's camp) and Aus (visit the wild horses).  [B,D | Canyon Roadhouse]
Day 4: Stay in the harbour town of Lüderitz and visit the historical ghost town of Kolmanskop at Diaz point. Reach the waterfront before lunch and enjoy the rest of the day at your own leisure.   [B | Island Cottage / Bay View Hotel & Spa]
Day 5: An early visit to Kolmanskop. Departing to Sesriem via Helmeringhausen along the magical route of red dunes and purple blue escarpment to Sesriem along Betesta and little Sossus.   [B, D | Desert Homestead]
Day 6: Travel to the world’s highest dunes at Sossusvlei, a photographers paradise and visit the Sesriem Canyon.   [B, D | Desert Homestead]
Day 7: Stay 2 nights in the charming coastal town of Swakopmund characterised by colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants, charismatic shops and long stretches of beach.   [B | Cornerstone Guesthouse / Central Guesthouse]
Day 8: Day of leisure - Optional activities here include marine cruises, scenic flights, quad biking, dune boarding, desert tour, skydiving and much more.   [B | Cornerstone Guesthouse / Central Guesthouse]
Day 9: Depart to Damaraland along the coast. We will see a shipwreck from the shore and pass Hentiesbay, the last coastal town before reaching the former Tin mining town, Uis. Experience the stark beauty and impressive rock formations at the well known area of Twyfelfontein.  [B, D | Xaragub Camp]
Day 10: With a local guide we will visit an Ovahimba village. On our way, we drive through rugged landscape with its natural beauty and vistas that go on forever. These people are one of the last left in the world who still carry on with their ancient traditions. You can see and experience the way they have lived for centuries. All details will be explained and demonstrated so that you will get an in-depth knowledge of this unique tribe.   [B, D | Xaragub Camp]
Day 11: Etosha National Park is Namibia’s premier game reserve and safari experience. It offers excellent game viewing opportunities, including the ‘Big Four’ – Rhino, Lion, Leopard and Elephant. Enjoy 1 night in this nature-lover’s haven.   [B, D | Halai Lodge]
Day 12: Visit the Cheetah Conservation Foundation, home of cheetah conservation and go on a Big Cats Excursion.   [B, D | Otjiwa Lodge]
Day 13: Return to Windhoek, stopping over at Okahandja where you’ll find the biggest woodcarving market in Namibia. Get dropped off at your accommodation.

Tour Details

Highlights:

Kalahari Desert, Quiver Tree Forest, Giant's Playground, Fish River Canyon, Seeheim, Aus, Lüderitz, Kolmanskop, Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Twyfelfontein, Ovahimba village, Etosha National Park, Cheetah Conservation Foundation, African Craft Market