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Experience Overview
Flanked by ocean and desert, Namibia boasts both landscapes and wildlife of world-class diversity. Experience the country at its best on a 10-day Premium round trip from Windhoek with a local leader by your side. Marvel at the desert landscapes of Swakopmund and Sossusvlei and uncover fascinating peaks, petrified forests and culture in Damaraland. Settle in for a special desert dinner and guided stargazing under the dark sky at your Feature Stay outside Sesriem. Slow down in the laidback beachside town of Swakopmund and set out in search of animals in the vast Etosha National Park. From ethereal landscapes to remarkable wildlife, this is an adventure you won’t forget.
Highlights
- Soak in views of the ethereal desert landscape from your Feature Stay lodge at the gateway to Sossusvlei Dunes. Enjoy a special desert dinner and guided stargazing, learning the stories of the constellations above.
- Enjoy a nature walk and full day of wildlife drives in the unique landscape of Etosha National Park – one of the best animal-viewing destinations in the world
- Explore ancient rock paintings and petrified forests in the harshly beautiful and sparsely populated Damaraland region. Visit the Damara Living Museum – this Signature Experience will expose you to one of Namibia’s oldest cultures.
- Take a 4WD adventure to Sandwich Harbour, stopping to see the flamingos at Walvis Bay Lagoon and crossing the Kuiseb Delta and dunes, spotting desert wildlife along the way.
- Climb the iconic Dune 45 to admire views of the sand dunes of the Sossusvlei, explore the picturesque and eerie Deadvlei Salt Pans and Sesriem Canyon, and enjoy a Signature Experience nature drive through Sesriem’s desert.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2943
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Unknown
Transport: 4x4, Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: UBPN
Starts: Windhoek, Namibia
Finishes: Windhoek, Namibia
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (9), Lunch (2), Dinner (7)Accommodation: Lodge (6 nights), Hotel (3 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $9995 ($1,000 /day)
Itinerary
Oshi li nawa! Welcome to Namibia! Your adventure begins in the capital, Windhoek, known for its German architecture and relaxed atmosphere. When you arrive, you’ll be picked up from the airport by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Meet your local leader and fellow travellers at a 6 pm welcome meeting. If you arrive early, perhaps head out for a stroll around town to admire the architecture of the Tintenpalast and Christuskirche buildings, or stop by a local market to peruse handmade crafts. After your meeting, head to a local restaurant to get to know your group and prepare for the adventure that awaits.
Included Activities:
- Windhoek - Welcome Dinner
Accommodation:
- The Weinberg Boutique Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, drive south to Sesriem – your gateway to the Sossusvlei Dunes, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon. Arrive at your Feature Stay accommodation for the next two nights – a collection of sustainably operated lodges constructed entirely of sandbags instead of bricks to keep them cool. Take in the magnificent views, maybe followed by a dip in your private plunge pool, take a trail walk to get a closer look at the Namib or spend the afternoon relaxing at the bar. Then, gather with your group for a special dinner under the desert sky After, settle in for an expert-led stargazing experience, learning about the constellations that map the dark expanse above.
Included Activities:
- Sesriem - Guided Nature Drive & Sundowners
- Sesriem - Guided Stargazing
Accommodation:
- The Desert Grace (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Make an early-morning visit to Sossusvlei, which lies at the end of an ancient riverbed. This is a great opportunity for unsurpassed views of the surrounding area. Climb to the top of Dune 45 for a rewarding and spectacular perspective of the surreal desert landscape. After breakfast, travel to Deadvlei – a clay pan that lends itself to many iconic images. When you see the skeleton trees against a vibrant orange backdrop of dunes, you’ll soon understand what all the fuss is about. The pan is surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world – ‘Big Daddy’ or ‘Crazy Dune’ – averaging about 350 m (1148 ft) in height. This afternoon, visit Sesriem Gorge, a tranquil natural corridor that you can walk through and explore. Return to the lodge for the evening.
Included Activities:
- Sesriem - Sossusvlei & Deadvlei Salt Pan Visit
- Sesriem - Dune 45 Visit
- Sesriem - Sesriem Canyon Visit
Accommodation:
- The Desert Grace (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Continue your journey to the beachside town of Swakopmund. On the way, stop by the small settlement of Solitaire. Scattered with abandoned trucks, cars, petrol pumps and cacti, it’s the only place between Walvis Bay and Sossusvlei to feature a petrol station, post office, general store and bakery. Enjoy a piece of the local apple pie, which has earned itself quite a reputation. Next, make a stop for a desert walk with a local guide. They will teach you about the dunes, diverse flora and fauna, Bushmen heritage and the mysteries of water in the desert. Continue past Moon Valley, named for its eerie lunar-like appearance, and the Tropic of Capricorn. Walvis Bay is the hibernation area for thousands of migratory birds, most notably flamingos. If in season, you may take a quick detour to see these elegant birds in their natural habitat. When you get to Swakopmund, join your leader on an orientation walk to get a feel for the township.
Included Activities:
- Solitaire - Bakery Visit & Apple Pie Tasting
- Swakopmund - Leader-led Orientation Tour
- Walvis Bay - Visit
- Solitaire - Guided Desert Walk
Accommodation:
- The Strand or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, travel from Walvis Waterfront to Sandwich Harbour, where massive dunes meet the sea and your starting point for a 4WD adventure. In case you didn’t get a chance to yesterday, maybe stop by Walvis Bay Lagoon to see flamingos. Then continue to the Kuiseb Delta and through wetlands and dunes, looking out for desert-adapted wildlife. After filling your camera roll (and your belly with Namibian oysters and snacks along the way), you’ll head back to Swakopmund for the afternoon. Maybe take an easy walk from your accommodation into town, where you can head to the beach or visit an open-air market or visit the museum. You may wish to take an optional trip north to Cape Cross – a breeding site for Cape fur seals. There can be more than 100,000 seals there at any given time, making for quite the spectacle (and quite the smell, too, if the wind happens to change direction!).
Included Activities:
- Sandwich Harbour - 4x4 Tour
Optional Activities:
- Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum (45 NAD)
Accommodation:
- The Strand or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, you’ll leave the Atlantic Ocean coastline behind and drive towards the Namib Desert. Take in the beautiful, diverse and colourful landscapes that stream past along the way – mountains, sand dunes, ocean waves and shipwrecks. Continue to Damaraland – home to Namibia’s highest peak, ancient rock paintings and petrified forests, the harshly beautiful and sparsely populated Damaraland region is a land of extraordinary contrasts. Depending on the time of year, you might be lucky enough to see the desert elephants that roam the area. Your accommodation features a swimming pool fringed by beautiful chalets, each with a private garden. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy the amenities as the sun goes down.
Accommodation:
- Lodge Damaraland or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Spend the morning visiting the Twyfelfontein Heritage Site and the Petrified Forest with expert local guides who will provide insight on these wonders. Twyfelfontein has one of the largest concentrations of ancient rock engraving in southern Africa and offers fascinating insight into the past. The Petrified Forest looks back into nature’s history, where 280-million-year-old fossilised tree trunks lie. Continue to the Living Museum of the Damara, which aims to reconstruct and preserve the ‘lost culture’ of the Damara people. Your leader will tell you all about this fascinating traditional culture that is, along with the Bushmen, the oldest in Namibia. Return to the lodge in the afternoon, with the rest of the day free to relax by the pool with a book.
Included Activities:
- Damaraland - Twyfelfontein Bushman Paintings
- Damaraland - Twyfelfontein Heritage Site
- Damaraland - Petrified Forest
- Damaraland - Living Museum of the Damara
Accommodation:
- Lodge Damaraland or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Leave Damaraland behind today and head towards Etosha National Park. When you arrive, the afternoon will be free to relax at your lodge. Maybe cool off in the pool, read a book or enjoy a sundowner by the bar. This is one of the world’s premier game-viewing destinations. Spotting animals in the park is relatively easy due to the manmade waterholes and the large, sparsely vegetated pans. Namibia has protected its game reserves against poaching, so there are large herds of elephants, antelopes and other herbivores. This afternoon, once the heat of the day has settled, you’ll head out on a nature walk with an expert guide from the lodge. Your guide will tell you about the indigenous plants, birds and other wildlife as you walk through the Mopane Woods.
Included Activities:
- Etosha - Nature Walk
Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
Rise early for a full day 4WD safari in Etosha National Park. If you keep a close eye on the landscape, you’ll hopefully see black rhinos, Hartmann’s mountain zebras, black-faced impala, roan antelope and the tiny Damara dik-diks. The park is also home to some 340 bird species. After, return to your lodge and reflect on the day’s adventures as you take in the views from the outdoor pool, viewing deck or spacious veranda overlooking the mopane woodlands.
Included Activities:
- Etosha NP - Full Day 4WD Safari
Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning after breakfast, you’ll make your way back to Windhoek, where your adventure comes to an end. You will be in Windhoek by early afternoon. Please book any flights today accordingly. If you’d like to extend your stay and need help booking extra accommodation, just reach out to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Katy - Traveled, September 2023
Fabulous trip. The premium tag was worth it for the Desert Hills Lodge hotel alone! Probably the best hotel we have ever stayed at and did not disappoint. The land cruiser made the bumpy roads very comfortable compared to other modes of transport, so another reason to choose premium if you are undecided. Relaxed itinerary which was perfect for us. Not too much rushing around and you didn’t feel drained from being on the go all the time especially in the heat! Take plenty of layers for Swakopmund which is around 15 degrees compared to up to 40 degrees everywhere else!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/09/2023
Rod and Karen - Traveled, September 2023
Namibia is a great place to visit. This trip is not cheap but gives excellent value with great accomodation and activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/27/2023
Jill - Traveled, July 2023
Great trip....the red Namibian dunes, the Deadvlei and the flamingoes of Walvis Bay are my personal favourites! Some fantastic Lodges to stay in...especially the architecture of the Desert Hills Lodge! Overall the food was good despite me being a lactose intolerant vegetarian! If you eat meat you will be in heaven in Namibia!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/16/2023
Alison - Traveled, July 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! The itinerary was excellent and visited the sites in Namibia, and had lots of 2 night stays (this is important when there are long travel days). The lodges and hotels were all interesting and most were high quality. I would recommend organising your own airport transfer rather than rely on Intrepid to do this (the only negative of my trip was the missing transfer).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2023
Jennifer - Traveled, June 2023
The combination of beautiful landscapes, incredible wildlife, fantastic culture, luxurious accommodation and very knowledgable guides made this an unforgettable experience. A must-do for anyone looking to explore the wonderful country of Namibia!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/02/2023
Matthew - Traveled, September 2023
Great itinerary to see Namibia and we were fortunate to have a great tour leader. The trip needs some refinements to make what it should be.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/03/2022
Karen - Traveled, September 2022
This tour was excellent all around! Our leader was amazing, the hotels and lodges outstanding, the food incredible, and a really fabulous trip! Thank you Intrepid for a great trip to Namibia!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2022
Joanna - Traveled, August 2022
This was our first time to Africa and it truly was the most wonderful experience. We did the Premium Namibia trip: our guide was first class; could not fault accommodation (luxury!) and food, and the 10 days were perfectly balanced. I would highly recommend this to anyone in search of a varied slice of Africa with a truly premium feel. Thank you!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2022
Phil & Sue - Traveled, July 2022
This trip has all the elements of a great trip, however it needs some improvements to be called a premium trip. Not all descriptions in the trip notes are accurate. Some smaller elements either don't happen or are exaggerated. With hindsight we should have considered Namibia Discovery comfort trip instead.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/16/2022
Robert - Traveled, July 2022
There were many good experiences on the trip, but the disappointment of Etosha overshadowed them. We stayed 'outside' of the park, which meant driving all day seeing only one of the big five. No expert guide or vehicle. Hotels were beautiful, but one had mice. Interactions with locals were somewhat fake.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/24/2022
Alan - Traveled, June 2023
This trip covers everything you could want to see and do in Namibia. The guides were fantastic and the accommodation included was excellent. Would recommend for anyone looking to explore this incredible country!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2023
Jeanette - Traveled, April 2024
Wonderful trip which was well organised and included a good variety of activities. Our leader was excellent, as was our driver.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/29/2024
Suzanna - Traveled, June 2024
A great trip covering much of Namibia. Loved the variety of activities covering desert dunes, Atlantic coast, mountains, and safari in national park. The accommodation was a highlight with beautiful lodges and enough time to relax and enjoy them. The pace was a good combination of doing activities and relaxing, and the whole trip was interesting and stress free! Our guide Nathi, and driver Gerson, really looked after us and helped us learn about Namibia, as well as celebrating milestone birthdays!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Magdalene - Traveled, July 2024
Extremely well organised tour with great activities, excellent accommodation and a really fantastic leader who helped the group gel into a family who had a ton of fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2024
