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Embark on a dreamlike journey across Namibia, where endless glowing deserts swirl into wild coastlines, wildlife encounters are epic and genuine serenity takes over!
We’ll travel through a country shaped by wind and time, from the towering red dunes of the Namib Desert to the wide salt pans and quiet waterholes of Etosha, where wildlife moves freely across open land. In the desert we’ll walk through dry clay valleys where ancient trees still stand, hike into narrow canyons carved by sudden floods, and fall asleep under star filled skies. We’ll have time to climb dunes, stop in small desert outposts, and visit the remote granite peaks of Spitzkoppe, where rock art adds a deeper layer to the landscape.
As we reach the coast, everything will shift. The air will turn cool, the dunes will give way to ocean, and we’ll arrive in Swakopmund, part beach town, part historical crossroads, and a good place to catch your breath after the desert. From here we’ll head out in 4x4s to Sandwich Harbour, one of the wildest places in the country, where sand drops straight into the Atlantic and the scenery feels almost unreal. We’ll keep our eyes open for flamingos in the lagoons, jackals on the sand, and whatever else decides to show up along the way.
Then we’ll head back inland toward Etosha National Park, where we’ll spend several days focused on wildlife in a way that doesn’t feel rushed. We’ll move between waterholes and open plains, watching for elephants, giraffes, zebra, springbok, wildebeest, and, with luck, predators and rhinos. We’ll end our days back at a comfortable safari lodge, with time to clean up, relax, and swap stories.
This won’t feel like a standard Namibia tour built around long drives and quick photo stops. We’ll travel in a small group, keep the pacing steady, and make room for the quieter moments that make the country land. A sunrise on the dunes, a slice of apple pie in the middle of nowhere, ocean air after desert heat, and the stillness of Etosha when animals gather close. By the time we return to Windhoek, the mix of landscapes, wildlife, and day to day moments will have left a real impression.
Price - Shared room
$3680
Price - Single room
$4350
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Climb the red dunes of Sossusvlei, among the highest in the world
Spot elephants, lions, and giraffes in the wild during guided game drives
Visit Spitzkoppe’s towering granite peaks and San rock art sites
Explore Deadvlei, a surreal white clay pan with ancient trees
Take a 4x4 drive to Sandwich Harbour, where dunes meet the ocean
Experience Namibia’s vast open skies at excellent, remote accommodations
Wander the streets of quaint and historic Swakopmund
Travel across some of the most striking scenery in Southern Africa Windhoek (arrival day)
May 21
Highlights: Arrival in Namibia, welcome dinner
Included: Dinner
Upon arrival at the Windhoek airport you’ll be met by our private driver and transferred to our conveniently located hotel. Namibia’s capital may be the largest city in the country, but it still moves at a relaxed pace and has a small-town feel, making it an ideal place for a first stroll. Once we’re settled in we’ll come together for a short orientation and enjoy our first dinner as a group, sampling dishes that reflect the country’s unique blend of African and European influences.
Windhoek » Sesriem
May 22
Highlights: Drive to Sesriem, beautiful nature
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we’ll begin our journey across Namibia’s wide, changing landscapes as we drive southwest to Sesriem and the Namib Naukluft National Park. The drive will take about 5.5 hours, taking us through open plains, dry riverbeds, and long desert roads that stretch far into the distance. As we get farther from the city, you’ll feel the space open up, with big skies, distant mountains, and the occasional sighting of oryx, warthogs, or springbok near the roadside. We’ll arrive in the afternoon and check into our lodge inside the park gates, which puts us in a great position for an early start tomorrow. We’ll end the day with dinner together, and if the sky is clear, you’ll get your first look at just how bright the stars can be out here.
Sesriem » Sossusvlei » Deadvlei » Sesriem
May 23
Highlights: Sunrise over the dunes, surreal landscapes, Sesriem Canyon
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll be up early for sunrise over the red dunes of Sossusvlei, when the light shifts fast and the desert changes color minute by minute. If you feel up for it, you’ll have the option to climb Dune 45, and the views from the top will be worth the effort, with waves of sand in every direction. Afterward we’ll head to Deadvlei, a dry white pan dotted with dark, dead camel thorn trees, with red dunes rising around it in sharp contrast. We’ll return to the lodge for lunch and a break during the hottest part of the day, then you’ll have options in the afternoon, including a visit to Sesriem Canyon or an optional hot air balloon ride. We’ll wrap up with dinner back at the lodge and a quiet desert evening.
Sesriem » Swakopmund
May 24
Highlights: Drive to Swakopmund, desert outposts, wide-open beaches
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a relaxed breakfast, we’ll continue north toward the coast on a drive that will take about 5.5 hours and keep changing as we go. We’ll stop in Solitaire, a tiny desert outpost with a bakery that has become a classic road stop, and you’ll have the chance to grab a coffee and their well known apple pie if you want it. From there we’ll cross the Gaub and Kuiseb passes, where the road winds through rocky valleys before opening back onto wide plains, and you’ll feel the scenery shift from deep desert to coastal desert. As we get closer to the Atlantic, the air cools and the breeze picks up. By late afternoon we’ll arrive in Swakopmund, a coastal town tucked between dunes and the sea with German era buildings, wide beaches, and an easy pace. After we check into our hotel near the center, we’ll take a walk along the seafront promenade and then sit down for dinner, with seafood options and ocean air to end the day.
Swakopmund » Sandwich Harbour » Swakopmund
May 25
Highlights: Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Adventure
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After a relaxed morning, we’ll head out for a half day 4x4 adventure along one of Namibia’s most striking stretches of coastline, where dunes roll straight into the Atlantic and the landscape feels raw and wide open. We’ll travel with experienced local guides in vehicles built for soft sand, which will let us get into remote corners that are difficult to reach on your own. We’ll stop often for views and photos, and we’ll keep scanning for wildlife that thrives in this harsh zone, such as flamingos in the shallows, jackals moving along the beach, Cape fur seals on the sand, and sometimes even a brown hyena if luck is on our side. Out at sea, we’ll also keep an eye out for whales when conditions are right. We’ll return to Swakopmund with time to unwind, wander the town a bit, and enjoy an easy evening at your own pace.
Swakopmund
May 26
Highlights: Free day at leisure, Cape Cross Seal Reserve
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we’ll keep the morning open so you can enjoy Swakopmund in a relaxed way. You’ll have options such as the Swakopmund Museum, local galleries, a slow coffee stop, or a long walk along the beach promenade with wide views and cooler air. In the afternoon, you’ll have the option to join an excursion north to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, about 1.5 hours away, following a stark coastline where shipwreck stories and wind shaped landscapes are part of the feel. At the reserve you’ll see a huge colony of Cape fur seals spread across the beach, loud, active, and impossible to ignore. We’ll return to town in time for a free evening, so you can choose between another seafood dinner, a casual spot in town, or a quiet night before we head inland.
Swakopmund » Etosha National Park
May 27
Highlights: Drive to Etosha with multiple stops
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll set off early for Etosha on a roughly 5.5 hour journey that takes us from cool coastal air into Namibia’s interior, with the scenery shifting from dunes to plains and dry savannah. Along the way we’ll stop at Spitzkoppe, a dramatic cluster of granite peaks rising from the desert, and we’ll see San rock art that adds real depth to the landscape and reminds you how long people have lived and moved through this region. We’ll also pass through small towns such as Karibib and Omaruru, where roadside stands sell handmade crafts, stones, and local snacks, and we’ll pause when it makes sense for a simple break. By afternoon we’ll arrive at our lodge just outside the gate to Etosha National Park, and you’ll have time to settle in, rest, and enjoy the feeling of being close to one of southern Africa’s great wildlife areas.
Etosha National Park
May 28
Highlights: Full-day safari
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we’ll spend a full day exploring Etosha National Park, one of Namibia’s most remarkable wildlife reserves. The name “Etosha” means “great white place,” a reference to the vast salt pan that dominates the heart of the park, a flat, silvery expanse so large it can be seen from space. We’ll travel between some of the park’s most active viewing points, including Okaukuejo, Halali, and Rietfontein, where elephants, giraffes, springbok, zebras, and wildebeest gather alongside more elusive animals like rhinos and big cats. With the park’s open terrain and sparse vegetation, wildlife sightings often happen at a distance that allows for clear, uninterrupted views. Your guide will help spot animals, share insights about their behavior, and explain how this unique ecosystem supports such an abundance of life. We’ll break up the day with rest stops and a picnic-style lunch before continuing our route through the reserve. By the end of the day we’ll return to the lodge for some free time and dinner.
Etosha National Park
May 29
Highlights: Full-day safari
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a leisurely breakfast, we’ll head back into Etosha for another full day, giving us the chance to slow down at waterholes and spend more time where the action builds naturally. We’ll keep scanning for lions resting in shade, a rhino moving quietly out of the bush, elephants arriving in a family line to drink, or cheetahs and hyenas working the edges of the open plains. We’ll also take time to appreciate the park itself, the silence, the shimmer of the pan, and the way the light changes across the landscape as the day moves on. We’ll stop for lunch at one of the park’s rest camps, then continue wildlife viewing before returning to the lodge in the late afternoon to freshen up, swap stories, and settle into another relaxed dinner.
Etosha National Park » Windhoek
May 30
Highlights: Drive back to Windhoek, farewell dinner
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we’ll begin the drive south back to Windhoek, about four hours, with the landscape slowly shifting again as we leave Etosha behind. We’ll pass open grasslands, scattered farms, and small communities along the route, and we’ll stop when it makes sense for a stretch or a simple break. Once we’re back in the capital, we’ll check into our hotel and you’ll have time to rest or take a short walk through the center for last minute shopping and a final look around. In the evening we’ll come together for a farewell dinner, sharing stories from the trip over a final delicious Namibian meal.
Windhoek (departure day)
May 31
Highlights: Departure day
Included: Breakfast
You will be picked up at the hotel by our private driver and transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.
Wandering Earl Tours group leader
Small group (maximum 12 participants)
Accommodation (11 nights - 3* / 4* hotels and lodges)
Transportation in Namibia (4x4 SUVs and safari vehicles)
Breakfast everyday, 10 lunches and 9 dinners
Local English-speaking guides as needed
All mentioned activities and entrance fees
Gratuities at hotels/included meals
All airport transfers 
Flights to/from Namibia
Passport/visa fees
Optional meals and activities
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Gratuities 
Physical Level: Moderate/High
Please note that this unique adventure can involve the following: long days, being outside in potentially warm and cold temperatures, extended periods of time in the desert, long bumpy journeys along unpaved roads for up to 6 hours at a time, early morning wake-ups, periods of time in safari vehicles, limited restrooms during some drives and other potentially challenging scenarios.
Accomodation
You can always expect comfortable, high-quality 3* and 4* hotels and lodges on this trip. All rooms have a private bathroom and all the amenities/facilities you'd expect. *Please note: If you book a shared room and we cannot find another traveler to share that room, there will be an extra surcharge for having a single room.
Transport
During the trip, we'll get around the country in 4x4 SUVs, with 3 guests per vehicle in order to ensure your comfort. We'll also use larger 4x4 safari vehicles while on game drives.
Meals
Breakfast every day, 10 lunches and 9 dinners are included. With included meals, some will be served family style and others will involve ordering from a menu. Namibia is well known for its fresh and wonderful cuisine and we can accommodate any dietary restrictions.
Bathrooms
Please note: While driving long distances between destinations, some bathroom stops will be in nature due to a lack of proper bathrooms in remote areas.
Sustainability
As with all of our trips, we aim to offer as sustainable an experience as we can. Namibia is highly focused on sustainability and protecting their unique nature. We seek out ways to limit plastic use, trash is recycled where possible and we avoid mass tourism activities that cause harm to the environment and/or do not benefit local communities.
Small Groups
This tour requires a minimum of 8 participants and has a maximum of 12 participants in order to ensure the best small group tour experience. With such a small group, you'll be able to enjoy unique, rewarding activities that would not be accessible with more people. That's the kind of trip we love to offer!
Itinerary Changes
While we do our best to follow the itinerary, changes may be made to any aspect of the tour due to a variety of potential situations or unforeseen circumstances.
