Route overview
Where this itinerary goes
Windhoek → Kalahari Namibia → Sesriem / Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Brandberg / Damaraland → Etosha South → Etosha East → Okonjati Game Reserve → Windhoek
Trip highlights
- •Windhoek — arrival, briefing and departure city
- •Kalahari Namibia — red dunes and desert lodge atmosphere
- •Sesriem & Sossusvlei — iconic Namib Desert dunes and Deadvlei
- •Swakopmund — Atlantic coast, German colonial character and optional activities
- •Brandberg & Damaraland — ancient landscapes, rock art context and desert scenery
- •Etosha South — first wildlife stage around the Etosha Pan
- •Etosha East — strong wildlife viewing and lodge options near the eastern gate
- •Okonjati Game Reserve — final reserve stop before returning to Windhoek
Day by day
Itinerary structure
Windhoek arrival and briefing
Accommodation: River Crossing Lodge or Villa Vista Guesthouse
Arrive in Windhoek, meet the Namvic team/guide, settle in and prepare for the guided lodge circuit.
Windhoek to Kalahari Namibia
Accommodation: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch or Kalahari Anib Lodge
Travel south into the red dune landscapes of the Kalahari for the first desert lodge experience.
Kalahari to Sesriem / Sossusvlei
Accommodation: Desert Camp or Desert Quiver Camp
Explore the Namib Desert gateway, with Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon included or arranged according to the final proposal.
Sesriem to Swakopmund
Accommodation: Hansa Hotel or Hotel Pension Rapmund
Reach the Atlantic coast for two nights in Swakopmund. Optional coastal and desert activities can be added.
Swakopmund to Brandberg / Damaraland
Accommodation: Ondjamba Hills Camp
Move into ancient desert landscapes around Brandberg and Damaraland, with rock art and desert scenery depending on the final routing.
Brandberg to Etosha South
Accommodation: Toshari Lodge, Taleni Etosha Village or similar
Enter the Etosha stage of the tour with a lodge base near the southern access.
Etosha South to Etosha East
Accommodation: Mushara Bush Camp, Mokuti Etosha, Onguma Bush Camp or similar
Continue wildlife viewing across Etosha toward the eastern side, subject to confirmed lodge availability and park arrangements.
Etosha East to Okonjati Game Reserve and Windhoek return
Accommodation: Mount Etjo Safari Lodge or Otjiwa Eagle’s Rest
Final reserve/lodge stop before the return to Windhoek or onward departure arrangements.
Included / arranged
- •Professional Namvic safari guide throughout, where confirmed in the final proposal
- •Comfortable lodge/hotel accommodation as per confirmed itinerary
- •Meals as specified in the final itinerary
- •Safari vehicle and vehicle-related travel arrangements as quoted
- •Drinking water available in vehicle during guided travel
- •Activities and park fees where specifically listed in the confirmed proposal
- •Meet & greet and airport transfers where included in your quote
- •24/7 in-country support from Namvic
- •Day-by-day itinerary and travel notes prepared for the tour
Not included unless quoted
- •International flights
- •Personal travel insurance
- •Visa fees
- •Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- •Optional activities such as scenic flights, balloon safari or adventure activities
- •Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
- •Anything not specifically included in the confirmed proposal
Accommodation examples
- •River Crossing Lodge or Villa Vista Guesthouse, Windhoek
- •Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch or Kalahari Anib Lodge, Kalahari Namibia
- •Desert Camp or Desert Quiver Camp, Sesriem/Sossusvlei
- •Hansa Hotel or Hotel Pension Rapmund, Swakopmund
- •Ondjamba Hills Camp, Brandberg/Damaraland
- •Toshari Lodge, Taleni Etosha Village or Etosha Safari Camp, Etosha South
- •Mushara Bush Camp, Emanya@Etosha, Mokuti Etosha or Onguma Bush Camp, Etosha East
- •Mount Etjo Safari Lodge or Otjiwa Eagle’s Rest, Okonjati area
Important planning notes
- !Accommodation examples are subject to availability and may be replaced with similar options.
- !Park fees, meals and activities are included only where confirmed in the final proposal.
- !Use Namvic-owned photos and approved partner media only; no Wetu or lodge photos are copied without permission.
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