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Namibia – 11- day Natural Namibia Safari

11 days / 10 nights
Kalahari Namibia • NamibRand Nature Reserve • Swakopmund • Twyfelfontein • Hoanib River • Etosha Heights Private Reserve • Windhoek

Country

Namibia

Duration

11 days

Highlights

Kalahari Namibia

NamibRand Nature Reserve

Swakopmund

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Namibia – 11- day Natural Namibia Safari

From $5,350
Windhoek
Camp Kipwe
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Camp Kipwe
Hoanib River

Includes

10 nights accommodation
Meals and drinks as specified
Activities as specified
Nissan Xtrail 4x4 rental car including super cover insurance, unlimited mileage, a/c and contract fee
Park Fees

Excludes

Flights
Fuel and toll fees
GPS (can be added)
Meals and drinks not specified
Activities not mentioned as included
Visas
Travel insurance
Tips & gratuities

Itinerary

Kalahari Namibia, Namibia

Spreading across Botswana, South Africa and Namibia, the Kalahari meaning 'the great thirst' is an exceptionally beautiful living desert. The landscape is characterised by a large semi-arid sandy savannah draped over a gently rolling inland sea of sand covering most of Botswana and large parts of Namibia and South Africa. It is also the last bastion of the indigenous San people with the modern world having enveloped all the other areas they once roamed. The Namibian portion is made up of red sands covered in thin, wispy, mostly golden grass and dotted with acacia trees and wide-ranging wildlife including gemsbok, impala, jackals and cheetah.
Kalahari Namibia
Kalahari Namibia
Kalahari Namibia
Kalahari Namibia
Kalahari Namibia
Kalahari Namibia
  • Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

    Day 1 - 2

    The Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge is situated in a vlei among the dunes on the western edge of the Kalahari, where the expansive Karoo desert meets the first red dunes of the Kalahari desert. This intimate lodge features uniquely and lovingly designed suites, each offering ample space and privacy. Guests are welcomed in a spacious reception building, and from there, a wooden walkway leads to the main building, which houses a restaurant with a cozy fireplace, a bar, an inviting lounge, and the "Kalahari Lounge" that boasts a fine selection of whiskey and hosts a billiard table. Additionally, there is a pool with a shaded area and comfortable loungers at the heart of the vlei.
    Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
    Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
    Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
    Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
    Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
    Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

When you land at Windhoek Airport, you will be met by a representative of the rental car company who will take you to collect your car. From there, you drive to your first stop, in the Kalahari Desert. Settle in and then enjoy a sundwoner drive through the dunes in the afternoon.

Driving distance: +-245km, Driving time: +/- 3 hours

  • Self Drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH] to Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

  • Check-in to Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

  • Collect rental car and drive into the Kalahari Desert.

  • Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge Sundown Drive

NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

Spanning an area of 172,200 hectares and encompassing four distinct ecosystems, the NamibRand Reserve of southern Namibia is among the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa. Founded to conserve the unique environment and wildlife species of the Namib Desert, the park’s mix of dunes, mountains, rocky outcrops, sandy flats, and gravel plains provides habitats for a diversity of mammals, including hyenas, jackals, foxes, antelopes, and various wild cats. A plethora of bird species, reptiles, insects, and frogs also have their home here, alongside an array of plant species. Discover the mysterious ‘fairy circles’, unexplained bare patches in the sand, or enjoy a night of sublime stargazing - having been named Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve, it is one of the least light-polluted areas in the world.
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
NamibRand Nature Reserve
  • Kwessi Dunes

    Day 2 - 4

    At Kwessi Dune lodge, you’ll find 12 cool and comfortable (and air-conditioned) chalets- 10 x twin/ double and 2 x family chalets all with canvas walls and thatched roofs. Each bedroom has a separate ‘star gazer’ room, completely open to the sky, and the perfect spot from which to watch the celestial theatre show above. Views from the rooms, the main area and the swimming pool are of the vast, desert vistas and when you can bear to tear your eyes away, enjoy quad biking, scenic drives and walks, hot air ballooning*, helicopter flights*, horse riding* and day trips to Sossusvlei*.
    Kwessi Dunes
    Kwessi Dunes
    Kwessi Dunes
    Kwessi Dunes
    Kwessi Dunes
    Kwessi Dunes
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Day 2

Day Notes:

Today, you drive to the Namibrand Nature Reserve for 2 nights at the fully inclusive Kwessi Dunes Lodge. Relax and enjoy some drinks as you watch the sun set over the desert. Included activities from here are :

  • Morning and afternoon scenic drives in the striking NamibRand Nature Reserve
  • Nature walks
  • Skybeds experience and star gazing
  • Quad biking

And the following at additional cost:

  • Horse riding - highly recommended!
  • Scenic helicopter flights (at an extra cost)
  • Spa treatments

Driving distance: +- 271km, Driving time: +/- 4 hours

  • Check-out from Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

  • Self Drive from Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge to Kwessi Dunes

  • Check-in to Kwessi Dunes

  • Drive to Kwessi Dunes Lodge

Day 3

Day Notes:

Enjoy your morning activity in the Namib Rand Reserve and brunch, before you head to the Namib Naukluft National Park to see Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei and more. The Namib Naukluft Park is home to some of the highest sand dunes in the world, which you can climb up if you are feeling fit.

Driving distance: 60 km, Driving time: +/- 1 hour one way

  • Excursion to Sossusvlei

Swakopmund, Namibia

Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
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  • Strand Hotel Swakopmund

    Day 4 - 5

    With its extensive, unique and creatively entertaining Restaurants, Bars, Deli, Lobby-Lounge, Sea Facing Terraces, Beach Kiosk and state of the art Conference & Banqueting Center, all set on the Mole, a historic and iconic site surrounded by Ocean on three sides, the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is a social epicenter and destination in itself for all visitors to and residents of Swakopmund.
    Strand Hotel Swakopmund
    Strand Hotel Swakopmund
    Strand Hotel Swakopmund
    Strand Hotel Swakopmund
    Strand Hotel Swakopmund
    Strand Hotel Swakopmund
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Day 4

Day Notes:

Enjoy a last morning activity before you head to the coast, to the charming town of Swakopmund. Along the way, stop off at Solitaire for some apple pie and to take a photo at the Tropic of Capricorn and of the moon landscape and the world's oldest welwitschia mirabilis further north. In the evening, have dinner in one of the many German restaurants.

Driving distance: +-420km / Driving time: +/-6 hours

  • Check-out from Kwessi Dunes

  • Self Drive from Kwessi Dunes to Strand Hotel Swakopmund

  • Check-in to Strand Hotel Swakopmund

  • Drive to Swakopmund

Twyfelfontein, Namibia

Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa. The name ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab Valley flanked by the slopes of a sandstone table mountain. It was this spring that attracted Stone Age hunters over six thousand years ago, and it was during this time that the extensive group of rock engravings and paintings were produced. Visitors can look forward to basing themselves at some wonderfully shady campsites along the Aba-Huab riverbed, while exploring over thirty different sacred ritual sites of the traditional hunter-gatherer communities.
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
  • Camp Kipwe

    Day 5 - 6

    Camp Kipwe is an intimate and remote bush lodge located in Namibia's arid yet starkly beautiful Twyfelfontein region, home to many ancient Bushman etchings.
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
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Day 5

Day Notes:

Leave Swakopmund early and drive up the Skeletton coast to Cape Cross, to have a quick look at the world's largest seal colony, before you turn around to drive inland to Twyfelfontein area. In the afternoon, either go to see the rock paintings, organ pipes and petrified forest in your own car, or prebook a guided excursion through us. 

Driving distance: +-420km / Driving time: +/-6 hours (excluding the Cape Cross stop)

  • Check-out from Strand Hotel Swakopmund

  • Self Drive from Strand Hotel Swakopmund to Camp Kipwe

  • Check-in to Camp Kipwe

Hoanib River, Namibia

Where Kaokoland meets the Skeleton Coast, in western Namibia, the 270-kilometre-long Hoanib River is one of the last water oases in the country, providing a haven for numerous animals. Home to 75% of Namibia’s endemic species, including the largest numbers of desert-adapted, free-roaming elephants, lions, and rhinos in the world, as well as zebra, kudu, and giraffe, this is a truly exceptional and awe-inspiring place. Visitors can enjoy taking a wonderful four-wheel-drive route, going on adventurous hiking trails, running down enormous sand dunes, or climbing massive, strangely shaped rock formations as well as several guided nature walks.
Hoanib River
Hoanib River
Hoanib River
Hoanib River
Hoanib River
Hoanib River
  • Hoanib Valley Camp

    Day 6 - 8

    Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Namibia, the camp and its surrounds are truly breathtaking with many visitors feeling time spent here is a life affirming experience. The north western area, Kaokoland, is identified by its vast open desert wilderness, towering dunes and swathes of rocky mountains. Tucked into the backdrop are six guest tents exuding a modern safari style that reflects their surrounds in the furnishing and design.
    Hoanib Valley Camp
    Hoanib Valley Camp
    Hoanib Valley Camp
    Hoanib Valley Camp
    Hoanib Valley Camp
    Hoanib Valley Camp
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Day 6

Day Notes:

Today is the longest driving day of the tour. After leaving Swakopmund, start driving along the Skeletton Coast, stop off at the Cape Cross Seal Colony before heading into one of the most remote areas in Namibia (a national park permit for Skeletton Coast National Park has to be paid for at the Ugab River entrance gate before 3pm), the Kaokoveld, home of the Herero people, desert elephant & giraffe and where you can track black rhino. 

Driving distance: +- 540km, Driving time: 7 - 8 hours

  • Check-out from Camp Kipwe

  • Self Drive from Camp Kipwe to Hoanib Valley Camp

  • Check-in to Hoanib Valley Camp

  • Drive to Kaokoveld

Day 7

Day Notes:

Head out with expert guides as you attempt to track desert adapted elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhino. Included activities are:

  • Game drives to track desert adapted lion, elephant and giraffe.
  • Nature walks.
  • Rhino tracking.
  • Cultural experiences with local Herero people.
  • Learn more about the giraffe research happening in the area (please contact us for more information on project funding).

  • Morning and afternoon safari activities

Etosha Heights Private Reserve, Namibia

Set just outside the south-western border of Etosha National Park, Etosha Heights Private Reserve offers enthralling landscapes, a huge variety of flora and fauna, and a wide range of thrilling activities. Vast savannah, rivers, forests, Mopani woodland, salt pans and dolomite hills spread themselves over the 60,000-hectare area. Numerous safaris and game drives offer the chance to see kudu, lion and the elusive mountain zebra (in the hills) and sable, black-faced impala, giraffe, aardvark, elephant and many more (around the waterholes). Visitors can also take night drives and bush picnics. A double-storey photography hide allows close-up encounters with an incredible diversity of gorgeous birdlife and animal life. Fantastic luxury facilities are provided by the accommodation options.
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
  • Etosha Mountain Lodge

    Day 8 - 10

    Etosha Mountain Lodge, set in its own Reserve, is designed in the typically Namibian style with beautiful far-reaching views from the dolomite hill on which it stands. The design is characterised by wood and stone interiors with relaxed soft furnishings. Its high roofed, round thatch buildings boast a large 'Lapa' area with a well-stocked bar, a lounge with DSTV and in-door fire-place for those chilly winter evenings, a small but plentiful curio shop, reception with Wi-Fi access and lastly the comfortable, spacious dining room. Outside on the large wooden decked area is a refreshing swimming pool, out-door 'Boma' and abundant wine cellar.
    Etosha Mountain Lodge
    Etosha Mountain Lodge
    Etosha Mountain Lodge
    Etosha Mountain Lodge
    Etosha Mountain Lodge
    Etosha Mountain Lodge
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Day 8

Day Notes:

Join a last guided activity (time permitting) and then set off towards Namibia's most famous game reserve, Etosha National Park. Arrive at Etosha Heights Game Reserve, settle in and then head out on your first afternoon game drive. You should try to arrive at the lodge by 14:30 to have some relaxing time before heading out on an afternoon safari activity. We also recommend to go on a nights game drive to get the chance to see nocturnal animals. 

If you want to take it more relaxed, skip the afternoon game drive and arrive in time for sundowner drinks and dinner and only join the night game drive today.

Driving distance: +/- 315 km, Driving time +/- 5 hours

  • Check-out from Hoanib Valley Camp

  • Self Drive from Hoanib Valley Camp to Etosha Mountain Lodge

  • Check-in to Etosha Mountain Lodge

  • Etosha Heights Safarihoek Game Drives

  • Etosha National Park game drive in your own vehicle.

Day 9

Day Notes:

Get up early and enjoy a guided morning game drive in the Etosha Heights Private Game Reserve. After an early lunch, set off to explore the southern area of Etosha National Park by yourself (Etosha National Park fees not included and to be paid at the gate).

Driving time to Etosha National Park Gate +/- 1 hour

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Etosha Safari

Windhoek, Namibia

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek
  • The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia

    Day 10 - 11

    The Weinberg Windhoek provides all of the exclusivity and privacy you might expect from this prestigious Estate – making it the perfect retreat when travelling on vacation or business.
    The elegant 43-bedroom hotel wraps around a heritage building, creating an inviting courtyard. This design complements its historic character, while modern amenities ensure the utmost comfort. Aside from the location and spectacular views, hotel guests also have access to facilities including the Estate’s Life Day Spa and five upmarket restaurants and the Conference Centre.
    The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia
    The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia
    The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia
    The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia
    The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia
    The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 10

Day Notes:

Either add an additional morning activity at Etosha Heights Reserve (at additional cost), or simply enjoy a lazy breakfast and enjoy the view from the lodge, before you slowly head back to Windhoek in the early afternoon. On the way back you can stop off at the famous craft market in Otjiwarongo, if you fancy buying some souvenirs.

We recommend dinner at Joe's Beerhouse. Booking is essential.

  • Optional morning activity

  • Check-out from Etosha Mountain Lodge

  • Check-in to The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia

  • Self Drive from Etosha Mountain Lodge to The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia

Day 11

  • Check-out from The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia

  • Self Drive from The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia to Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]

  • Drop off rental car and fly home.

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Kalahari Namibia
Namibia
Day 1

Kalahari Namibia

Spreading across Botswana, South Africa and Namibia, the Kalahari meaning 'the great thirst' is an exceptionally beautiful living desert.
NamibRand Nature Reserve
Namibia
Day 2-3

NamibRand Nature Reserve

Spanning an area of 172,200 hectares and encompassing four distinct ecosystems, the NamibRand Reserve of southern Namibia is among the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Day 4

Swakopmund

Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain.
Twyfelfontein
Namibia
Day 5

Twyfelfontein

Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa.
Hoanib River
Namibia
Day 6-7

Hoanib River

Where Kaokoland meets the Skeleton Coast, in western Namibia, the 270-kilometre-long Hoanib River is one of the last water oases in the country, providing a haven for numerous animals.
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Namibia
Day 8-9

Etosha Heights Private Reserve

Set just outside the south-western border of Etosha National Park, Etosha Heights Private Reserve offers enthralling landscapes, a huge variety of flora and fauna, and a wide range of thrilling activities.
Windhoek
Namibia
Day 10

Windhoek

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country.

Accommodations

Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
Kalahari Namibia
Day 1-2

Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge

The Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge is situated in a vlei among the dunes on the western edge of the Kalahari, where the expansive Karoo desert meets the first red dunes of the Kalahari desert.
Kwessi Dunes
NamibRand Nature Reserve
Day 2-4

Kwessi Dunes

At Kwessi Dune lodge, you’ll find 12 cool and comfortable (and air-conditioned) chalets- 10 x twin/ double and 2 x family chalets all with canvas walls and thatched roofs.
Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Day 4-5

Strand Hotel Swakopmund

With its extensive, unique and creatively entertaining Restaurants, Bars, Deli, Lobby-Lounge, Sea Facing Terraces, Beach Kiosk and state of the art Conference & Banqueting Center, all set on the Mole, a historic and iconic site surrounded by Ocean on three sides, the Strand Hotel Swakopmund is a social epicenter and destination in itself for all visitors to and residents of Swakopmund..
Camp Kipwe
Twyfelfontein
Day 5-6

Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe is an intimate and remote bush lodge located in Namibia's arid yet starkly beautiful Twyfelfontein region, home to many ancient Bushman etchings.
Hoanib Valley Camp
Hoanib River
Day 6-8

Hoanib Valley Camp

Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Namibia, the camp and its surrounds are truly breathtaking with many visitors feeling time spent here is a life affirming experience.
Etosha Mountain Lodge
Etosha Heights Private Reserve
Day 8-10

Etosha Mountain Lodge

Etosha Mountain Lodge, set in its own Reserve, is designed in the typically Namibian style with beautiful far-reaching views from the dolomite hill on which it stands.
The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia
Windhoek
Day 10-11

The Weinberg Windhoek Gondwana Collection Namibia

The Weinberg Windhoek provides all of the exclusivity and privacy you might expect from this prestigious Estate – making it the perfect retreat when travelling on vacation or business.

INCLUDES A LONG STAY DISCOUNT

 1-19 December 2025

  • Per person sharing: NAD 99,500
  • Single traveller: NAD 129,000
  • Solo traveller: NAD 144,500
  • Per child 4 - 18 years, sharing with an adult: NAD 44,400

November 2025

  • Per person sharing: NAD 101,060
  • Single traveller: NAD 131,390
  • Solo traveller: NAD 147,525
  • Per child 4 - 18 years, sharing with an adult: NAD 44,505

20 December 2025 - 10 January 2026

  • Per person sharing: NAD 117,795
  • Single traveller: NAD 156,060
  • Solo traveller: NAD 172,195
  • Per child 4 - 18 years, sharing with an adult: NAD 53,580

Namibia – 6-day Sossusvlei, Swakopmund & Etosha Shuttle Safari

I cannot recommend this operator highly enough. From the very beginning, Michele was extremely accommodating to our needs, ensuring that the program was tailored perfectly to our schedule and wishes. This personalized approach made our safari experience truly unforgettable.
The richness of background materials provided enhanced our understanding and enjoyment of the tour. We were well-informed about the places we would visit, transportation, and lodging.
Moreover, Michele was always within reach to clarify any questions or concerns we had. This level of accessibility and responsiveness made us feel supported and confident throughout the tour.

Natasha Falcao
An exceptional safari experience, accommodating our needs and schedule perfectly

Namibia – 8-day Namibian Highlights – Group accommodated

I am very grateful to Shannon for her personalized approach - she found the best matching Namibian tour for me, and I was impressed with the quality of the tour, accommodations and food. The itinerary was perfect. And it must also add that our guide was the most knowledgeable humble amazing person.

Galyna Divakova
ery grateful for them to finding the amazing trip for me

Namibia – Etosha Safari

Everything was perfectly organized from the very first moment.
Michel replied to all questions quickly and clearly.
The drivers were always on time and careful on the roads. The vans were clean.
Our guide did his best to show us as much game as possible.
The hotel was great, totally in line with nature scenery.
I highly recommend Indigo Safaris!

Theoni Anastopoulou
An experience beyond any expectation

Namibia – Sossusvlei safari

We signed up for two night three days Sossosvlei desert lodge trip. The transfer, accommodation, food and activities were excellent. We were very happy with the entire experience and would recommend it to others.

Wnedy Hamlet
Everything ran smoothly and we were happy with the tour.

Namibia Etosha Safari

An experience beyond any expectation.

Everything was perfectly organized from the very first moment.
Michele replied to all questions quickly and clearly.
The drivers were always on time and careful on the roads. The vans were clean.
Our guide did his best to show us as much game as possible. He was in contact with other colleagues to get information about the current position of lions and rhinos so eventually we managed to see them!
The hotel was great, totally in line with nature scenery.
I highly recommend Indigo Safaris!

Theoni Anastopoulou
Etosha

Cristiana Namibia

A fantastic organized tour in Namibia

We visited Namibia for 10 days on a tour that included a shuttle, lodges, and some excursions. Everything worked out perfectly. Comfortable shuttles with friendly and helpful drivers, always on time. Lodges with all the comforts, friendly staff, and beautiful excursions.
Excellent value for money. We really recommend it.

Cristiana
Italy