13-day Namibia from $4999 (Land Only)
Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek
Arrival: Land at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek.
Activities:
Visit Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, and the Parliament Gardens.
Stroll through the city's craft markets and try Namibian cuisine.
Overnight: Windhoek.
Day 2: Windhoek – Keetmanshoop (5-hour drive, 500 km)
Drive: Head south to Keetmanshoop.
Highlights:
Explore the Quiver Tree Forest with its unique aloe trees.
Visit the Giant’s Playground, a fascinating dolerite rock formation.
Overnight: Keetmanshoop.
Day 3: Keetmanshoop – Sossusvlei (6-hour drive, 450 km)
Drive: Travel northwest towards the Namib Desert.
Highlights:
Scenic landscapes en route.
Relax at your lodge near Sossusvlei.
Overnight: Near Sossusvlei.
Day 4: Sossusvlei – Dunes & Deadvlei
Highlights:
Dune 45: Climb for breathtaking sunrise views.
Deadvlei: Visit this surreal white clay pan with ancient, dead camelthorn trees.
Sesriem Canyon: Explore this small but striking natural gorge.
Overnight: Near Sossusvlei.
Day 5: Sossusvlei – Walvis Bay (5-hour drive, 400 km)
Drive: Head to the coastal town of Walvis Bay.
Highlights:
See the contrast between the desert and the Atlantic Ocean.
Overnight: Walvis Bay.
Day 6: Walvis Bay & Swakopmund
Highlights:
Walvis Bay Lagoon: Spot flamingos and other bird species.
Explore Swakopmund, known for its German colonial architecture.
Overnight: Swakopmund.
Day 7: Swakopmund – Twyfelfontein (4.5-hour drive, 340 km)
Drive: Travel to Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights:
Discover ancient rock engravings and petroglyphs.
Visit the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain formations.
Overnight: Twyfelfontein.
Day 8: Twyfelfontein – Opuwo (5-hour drive, 340 km)
Drive: Journey north to Opuwo, the gateway to Himba culture.
Highlights:
Interact with the Himba people, learning about their traditions and lifestyle.
Visit a Himba village with a local guide.
Overnight: Opuwo.
Day 9: Opuwo – Etosha National Park (5-hour drive, 370 km)
Drive: Head to the wildlife haven of Etosha National Park.
Highlights:
Afternoon game drive to spot elephants, lions, and other animals.
Overnight: Inside or near Etosha National Park.
Day 10: Etosha National Park – Full-Day Safari
Highlights:
Morning and afternoon game drives in the park.
Visit waterholes like Okaukuejo and Halali for incredible wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Inside or near Etosha National Park.
Day 11: Etosha – Eastern Side Exploration
Highlights:
Explore the eastern side of the park, including the Namutoni area.
Spot giraffes, zebras, and predators like cheetahs.
Overnight: Near the eastern gate of Etosha.
Day 12: Etosha – Windhoek (6-hour drive, 520 km)
Drive: Return to Windhoek.
Highlights:
Relax and reflect on your trip.
Optional visit to local craft markets for souvenirs.
Overnight: Windhoek.
Day 13: Departure from Windhoek
Departure: Transfer to the airport for your flight home.