9-Day Namibia Tour – from Johannesburg
Namibia is an exceptionally diverse, but also arid land! On this 9 day Namibia tour we explore Windhoek – the Capital, the western seaboard, some of the most amazing sights in Namibia including the red dunes as well as it’s wildlife! The Sossusvlei 5-day tour can be added to this one.
NOTE: From November 2023 the itinerary of this tour changes, please contact us for the new itinerary!
Day 1. Johannesburg – Windhoek, Namibia
Mid-morning departure from Johannesburg to Windhoek. On arrival at the airpot you are met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight – CLASSIC AVANI Windhoek Hotel (B/B) or similar.
Day 2. Windhoek – Swakopmund, Namibia
After breakfast, depart and drive further to Swakopmund, nestling between desert dunes of Namibia and the Atlantic Ocean, arriving early afternoon. After some short walks on the beach, book into your hotel.
Day 3. Swakopmund
Today is at leisure in the town of Swakopmund to explore or take part in the many activities on offer.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4. Swakopmund – Damaraland
Travelling north and explore the prehistoric rock art at Twyfelfontein. The area is strewn with boulders, all dotted with engravings and paintings, some dating back to over 6000 years. Features in the area include the Organ Pipes, considered to be over 130 million years old, Burnt Mountain and the Petrified Forest. Visit the Welwitschia Mirabilis, the oldest desert plant on earth and afterwards travel further to a Damara Traditional Village. After this cultural experience, proceed to our lodge situated on the edge of the Damaraland.
Overnight at the lodge.
Day 5. Damaraland – Etosha National Park
After breakfast our tour takes us further towards the Etosha National Park, famous for its vast amounts of wildlife and landscape. On arrival at the camp, check in and the rest of the day is at leisure. Optional activity is an afternoon game drive in open vehicle – book direct with the lodge.
Overnight in the camp.
Day 6. Etosha National Park
In Etosha National Park we embark on a full day search for Africa’s amazing wildlife! Herbivores such as zebra, elephant, giraffe, gemsbok and springbok abound. Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhino is often seen.
Overnight at your lodge.
Day 7. Etosha National Park
Another day game viewing searching for wildlife; for example the rare black-faced Impala or Namibia’s smallest antelope, the Damara Dik-Dik are worth finding.
Overnight at your lodge.
Day 8. Etosha National Park – Windhoek
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and afterwards depart for Windhoek. Stop at the craft market in the main street of the capital city and afterwards travel to our hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9. Windhoek Namibia – Johannesburg
Morning at leisure and midday departure to the airport for return flight to Johannesburg ending our extraordinary 9 day Namibia tour!
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