7 Day Namibia Highlights
Windhoek – Sossusvlei – Swakopmund – Damaraland – Etosha – Windhoek
Overview
Namibia's classic route in one week: Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha.
Trip highlights
- Dunes of Sossusvlei
- Coast at Swakopmund
- Wildlife of Etosha
Day by day
- Day 1
Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Drive to the Namib Desert.
- Day 2
Sossusvlei
Climb the dunes and walk to Deadvlei.
- Day 3
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Drive via Walvis Bay to Swakopmund.
- Day 4
Swakopmund to Damaraland
Drive north past Spitzkoppe to Damaraland.
- Day 5
Damaraland to Etosha
See Twyfelfontein, then continue to Etosha.
- Day 6
Etosha
A full day of game drives.
- Day 7
Etosha to Windhoek
Drive back to Windhoek.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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