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Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek, settle in, meet the Namvic team and prepare for the guided safari. Depending on arrival time, guests may enjoy a relaxed city evening before the route begins.
Overnight
Arebbusch Travel Lodge
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Namvic digital itinerary · 16 days
Namibia Grand Explorer — 16-Day Guided Lodge & Camping Safari
Desert, coast, Damaraland, Etosha and the Okavango River in one guided Namibia safari. Explore the route, day-by-day flow, accommodation style and key inclusions below.
Duration
16 days
Travel style
Guided safari
Route stages
16 stages
Designed by
Namvic Safaris
Route overview
The journey at a glance
Windhoek → Sesriem / Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Spitzkoppe → Twyfelfontein → Huab River Valley → Grootberg → Etosha National Park → Divundu / Okavango River → Otjiwarongo → Windhoek
Day by day
Your route through southern Africa
This is the planned route structure. Accommodation, activities and timing are confirmed for your travel dates in the final proposal.
Lodge / B&B
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Day 2
Windhoek to Sesriem
Leave Windhoek and travel south-west towards the Namib Desert. The drive introduces wide open landscapes, mountain views and the changing colours of Namibia’s interior, with time for Sesriem Canyon if timing allows.
Overnight
Sesriem campsite or similar
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Day 3
Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and onward to Swakopmund
Start early for Sossusvlei and Deadvlei in the best light, then continue across dramatic desert scenery towards the Atlantic coast and Swakopmund.
Overnight
Swakopmund hotel or guesthouse arrangement
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Day 4
Swakopmund
A full coastal day for rest, cafés, town exploration and optional activities such as Sandwich Harbour, quad biking, sandboarding, scenic flights or marine excursions.
Overnight
Swakopmund hotel or guesthouse arrangement
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Day 5
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Travel inland to the dramatic granite peaks of Spitzkoppe for photography, short walks, rock formations, desert views and a memorable evening under clear night skies.
Overnight
Spitzkoppe Rest Camp or similar
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Day 6
Spitzkoppe to Twyfelfontein
Move deeper into Damaraland towards Twyfelfontein, one of Africa’s important ancient rock-engraving areas, surrounded by rugged rock landscapes.
Overnight
Twyfelfontein / Damaraland accommodation or campsite arrangement
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Day 7
Twyfelfontein to Huab River Valley
Continue into the remote Huab River Valley, known for dry riverbeds, mountain views, open plains and a quieter wilderness atmosphere away from busy routes.
Overnight
Wild camping near the Huab River Valley
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Day 8
Huab River Valley
Spend a full day exploring the Huab wilderness. Depending on conditions and wildlife movements, the area may offer opportunities to look for desert-adapted elephants and other desert wildlife.
Overnight
Wild camping near the Huab River Valley
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Day 9
Huab River Valley to Grootberg
Travel towards Grootberg and the Damaraland highlands, with mountain passes, escarpment views and a comfortable lodge setting overlooking dramatic valleys.
Overnight
Grootberg Lodge or similar
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Day 10
Grootberg to Etosha National Park
Continue to Etosha National Park and begin game viewing around the park’s open plains, bushveld and waterholes, with possible sightings of elephant, giraffe, zebra, antelope, lion and rhino.
Overnight
Halali Resort or similar Etosha arrangement
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Day 11
Etosha National Park
A full day dedicated to Etosha game viewing. The route is flexible around sightings, waterholes, gate times and conditions, making the most of the park’s wide open wildlife landscapes.
Overnight
Halali Resort or similar Etosha arrangement
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Day 12
Etosha East
Continue through Etosha’s eastern side for further wildlife viewing before settling near the eastern gate area for a more relaxed lodge evening.
Overnight
Emanya@Etosha or similar eastern Etosha lodge arrangement
13
Day 13
Etosha / Central North to Divundu
A longer travel day north-east towards Divundu and the Okavango River region, where the landscape changes from dry interior country to greener riverine surroundings.
Overnight
Ngepi Camp Sites
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Day 14
Divundu and the Okavango River Region
A full day around Divundu and the Okavango River. Optional activities may include a river experience, birdwatching, fishing, Popa Falls or Mahango Game Park depending on timing and arrangements.
Overnight
Ngepi Camp Sites
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Day 15
Divundu to Otjiwarongo
Turn south-west for the final overnight stop near Otjiwarongo. Frans Indongo Lodge offers a comfortable bush savannah setting after the long variety of desert, mountain, wildlife and river landscapes.
Overnight
Frans Indongo Lodge
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Day 16
Return to Windhoek / End of Safari
After breakfast, return towards Windhoek. Departure arrangements depend on flight times, onward travel plans or any additional Windhoek nights.
Where you may stay
Accommodation style
Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek
Sesriem campsite or similar desert camp near Sossusvlei
Swakopmund hotel or guesthouse arrangement
Spitzkoppe Rest Camp or similar
Twyfelfontein / Damaraland accommodation or campsite arrangement
Wild camping near the Huab River Valley, subject to conditions and permissions
Grootberg Lodge or similar Damaraland lodge
Halali Resort or similar Etosha National Park arrangement
Emanya@Etosha or similar eastern Etosha lodge arrangement
Ngepi Camp Sites, Divundu / Okavango River
Frans Indongo Lodge, Otjiwarongo area
Included / arranged
- ✓Professional Namvic guide and guided route support where confirmed in the final proposal
- ✓Lodge, camp and campsite accommodation as confirmed for the final travel dates
- ✓Safari vehicle, route planning and remote-area logistics
- ✓Meals according to the confirmed lodge/camping basis
- ✓Park fees and activities where specifically listed in the final proposal
- ✓Windhoek meet-and-greet, route briefing and practical in-country support
- ✓Day-by-day itinerary prepared around the confirmed dates, group size and comfort level
Not included unless quoted
- —International flights
- —Personal travel insurance
- —Visa fees where applicable
- —Optional activities not specifically included in the final proposal
- —Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated as included
- —Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
- —Anything not specifically listed in the confirmed Namvic proposal
Important planning notes
- • This is a 16-day route structure and can be adjusted around confirmed dates, group size, lodge availability and preferred comfort level.
- • Wild camping and remote sections depend on conditions, permissions, safety considerations and the final guide plan.
- • Activities are included only where they appear in the final written Namvic proposal.
- • Accommodation names are route examples and may be replaced with suitable alternatives depending on live availability.
Make it yours
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Tell us your dates, group size and preferred comfort level. We will confirm the route, accommodation, vehicle, activities and price before you commit.
Indicative route only. Final availability, rates, inclusions and operating conditions are confirmed in writing.