NOMADIC NAMIBIA
Overview
Looking for a breathtaking journey through deserts and savannahs of Namibia? This trip takes you from Namibia’s bustling capital to the historic coastal town of Swakopmund and the stretching red sand dunes of Sossusvlei. There’s also an unforgettable safari through Etosha National Park (its specialties include desert lions and white dusted elephants) with game drives, luxe lodges with swimming pools, desert glamping and interactions with indigenous communities as well as spending time with the indigenous San Bushmen in their village. This is a unique Namibian adventure with the chance to get under the skin of the region’s historic nomadic culture and vast and beautiful landscapes – and one that you’ll never forget.
Included/Excluded
- Your accommodation, essential trip transport, and a good handful of meals are included in the cost (on most trips we offer breakfast every day, plus a hand-picked selection of authentic and tasty meals)
- A number of meal times are left open for you to explore a region and its foodie offerings in greater detail, so budgeting for your taste in non-catered meals is important
- Travel insurance and visas
- Flights to and from your starting and ending points
- We offer Free Time Add-Ons, which are additional experiences
- Meals not mentioned
Day 1: Start Windhoek
Windhoek:
- Your trip starts in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek. After meeting the group at the start hotel we’ll go out into town for our first dinner together at the legendary Joe’s Beerhouse, sampling some of Namibia’s cusine.
Town Lodge, Windhoek (or similar)
Day 2: Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Windhoek:
- After breakfast, we’ll hit the road together to admire the beautiful countryside. Namibia’s main attractions are spaced far apart so expect some long drives with jaw-dropping views along the way. Beautiful desert scenery, as well as historical and cultural stops on the route – we promise the drives won’t be a bore. Our first stop will be for lunch near the Nauklauft Mountain Range on a vineyard, in the middle of the desert. Wine tasting anyone?
Sossusvlei:
- This evening, we arrive at our accommodation near one of Namibia’s most iconic attractions: Sossusvlei, a huge salt and clay pan framed by enormous dunes (some of the highest in the world). We’ll check in to our lodge and then get ready for a morning’s exploration with a big ol’ buffet dinner.
Soft Adventure Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Additional Cost:
- Take an Afternoon Desert Drive
Day 3: Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Sossusvlei:
- We start out at the Namib-Naukluft National Park, keeping our eyes open for Oryx and other desert-dwelling wildlife. Soon we’ll jump off the vehicles and take a mesmerising walk into the sand dunes (barefoot of course) with cameras ready for 360 degrees views. Wandering along Big Daddy sand dune and down into Deadvlei, admiring the views, you’ll finally realise where your desktop background images come from.
Swakopmund:
- We’ll hit the long road again, admiring more scenery on our way to the coastal town of Swakopmund. After checking into our hotel take yourself for a sunset stroll and enjoy some of the local delicacies here.
Prost Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included Experience:
- See Deadvlei and Big Daddy Sand Dune
Day 4: See Deadvlei and Big Daddy Sand Dune
Swakopmund:
- Swakopmund is our adventurer’s paradise as we explore the ocean and the surrounding desert. Fancy a seal kayaking experience at Pelican point? You can catch glimpses of dolphins, whales, seals (of course) and other fascinating marine life. Then opt into hitting the Namib Desert for a spot of quad biking or sand boarding in the oldest dunes. If you’d prefer to keep things chilled then take a historic and cultural tour of Mondesa Township, meeting the locals and learning about the different ethnic groups followed by a home-made dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Prost Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Additional Cost:
- Namib Desert Quad Bike & Sandboarding Combo
- Namib Desert Quad Biking
- Seal Kayaking at Pelican Point
- Swakopmund Township Tour & Traditional Dinner
Day 5: Swakopmund to Etosha
Swakopmund:
- Today we head back inland for our Namibian safari destination of choice – Etosha. Before we arrive, we’ll stop off in the Erongo Mountains to visit the San Bushmen of Omandumba. Here, we’ll learn some of their language and be wowed at their skills and crafts as they educate us on how to survive and thrive in harsh desert conditions.
Etosha National Park:
- Then we’re headed to our accommodation near Etosha (a pan so large it can be seen from space!). But it’s the natural waterholes lining the edge that interests the wildlife, and that’s why it interests us. Enjoy sundowners and an included dinner at the lodge while the excitement builds for tomorrow’s game drive.
Ijaba Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experience:
- Visit Bushman Living Museum MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Day 6: Etosha
Etosha National Park:
- We’re up early for our first Namibian game drive in Etosha! From big cats to desert-savvy antelope, the wildlife viewing experience here is like nowhere else on Earth. At midday we’ll head back to the lodge for lunch and siesta by the pool. Tonight, on our last night together, we’ll treat ourselves to one last buffet dinner.
Ijaba Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Additional Cost:
- Etosha Half Day Game Drive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Day 7: Etosha to Windhoek
Etosha National Park:
- After breakfast, we drive back down to Windhoek to catch the afternoon flights back home.
Windhoek:
- We’ll say goodbye to new friends but cherish our lifelong memories.
Meals Included: Breakfast
