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Namibia – 7-day Northern Namibia Adventurer – Group Camping

7 days / 6 nights
Otjiwarongo • Etosha South • Palmwag • Spitzkoppe • Swakopmund

Country

Namibia

Duration

7 days

Group Size

Min 1 Max 10

Highlights

Otjiwarongo

Etosha South

Palmwag

+2 destinations

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Namibia – 7-day Northern Namibia Adventurer – Group Camping

From $1,840
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Spitzkoppe
Spitzkoppe Campsites
Mount Etjo Safari Campsites
Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

Includes

Airport transfers
Services of a English speaking guide & camp assistant
Transport in a custom built safari vehicle
1 night accommodation
5 nights camping 
Camping equipment - excluding sleeping bag & small pillow, which can be hired for NAD 30 per day
Full board 
Afternoon activity at Okonjima
Game drives in Etosha
Himba Village visit
Visit to Cape Cross Seal Colony
Visit to Walvis Bay Lagoon
National park & site entry fees

Excludes

Flights
Meals not mentioned
Drinks
Activities not mentioned
Towel
Gratuities - we recommend NAD 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Otjiwarongo, Namibia

Set on the TransNamib railway in central-north Namibia, near Etosha National Park, Otjiwarongo, meaning ‘the place of fat cattle’, is an affluent town with a suburban feel and numerous attractions. The town is known for its excellent conservation projects, which include several parks protecting large wild cats, such as the famous Cheetah Conservation Fund, and the Crocodile Ranch, where visitors can view and learn about these fascinating creatures. Hiking, guided nature walks, and safaris are popular activities. The lively, traditional craft market adds appeal. History enthusiasts should make sure to visit the Locomotive No 41 monument, and the culturally significant site of the Battle of Waterberg on the Waterberg Mountain.
Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo
Otjiwarongo
  • Mount Etjo Safari Campsites

    Day 1 - 2

    Located in the Waterberg Region in Namibia, Mount Etjo Safari Campsites offers guests a camping experience in tranquil surroundings. The establishment features lovely secluded campsites overlooking a waterhole. Each site comes equipped with a fireplace, electricity, dish-washing basin, a camping table, complimentary firewood, and a private toilet and shower. Guests can dine at the nearby lodge restaurant or cook meals using the barbecue facilities. Other facilities include a swimming pool and a bar. Activities include lion and cheetah feeding, game drives, rhino tracking, birdwatching, and more.
    Mount Etjo Safari Campsites
    Mount Etjo Safari Campsites
    Mount Etjo Safari Campsites
    Mount Etjo Safari Campsites
    Mount Etjo Safari Campsites
    Mount Etjo Safari Campsites

Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be collected from your accommodation within the Windhoek city limits or the airport by 07.15 am for a short pre-departure meeting. Heading north, our first stop in the small town of Okahandja, where we will find Namibia’s largest wood carving market. Onwards we travel to our overnight destination at Mt. Etjo campsite, which is located adjacent to the private Okonjati Game Reserve.

After making camp and preparing lunch, we will drive three kilometres to the lodge, where there will be time for a dip in the pool.
Time for our first game drive to explore the 36,000 hectares. The open landscape, great for photography. Around sunset we will stop for refreshments before returning to the lodge and then heading back to our campsite for dinner. After, we head back to the lodge to watch some of the resident lions enjoy their evening meal.

Driving time: ~2-3 hours

  • Transfer from Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse to Mount Etjo Safari Campsites

  • Okahandja Craft Market

  • Check-in to Mount Etjo Safari Campsites

  • Mount Etjo Safari Lodge Game Drive

  • Mount Etjo Safari Lodge Lion Feed

Etosha South, Namibia

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full day game drive.
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
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  • Okaukuejo Camp

    Day 2 - 4

    Okaukuejo Camp lies within Etosha National Park, close to the southern Anderson Gate, and serves as the park’s administrative centre. Accommodation includes air-conditioned rooms and chalets equipped with en-suite bathrooms, refrigerators, and tea stations, with select units offering lounge areas and verandas overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Guests can enjoy a selection of meals at the on-site restaurant, providing a comfortable dining experience. Guests can experience the thrill of nearby wildlife sightings, with guided game drives on offer and animals often gathering at the waterhole both day and night. Leisure amenities include a swimming pool, curio shop, and access to the Etosha Ecological Institute.
    Okaukuejo Camp
    Okaukuejo Camp
    Okaukuejo Camp
    Okaukuejo Camp
    Okaukuejo Camp
    Okaukuejo Camp
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Day 2

Day Notes:

Departing after breakfast we head back to the main road to continue our journey north, en-route to Etosha National Park. We make a short stop for essential supplies in the small town of Otjwarongo before continuing on to Etosha’s main camp at Okaukuejo. We are introduced to the park with a short game drive between the main entrance gate and Okaukuejo Camp, with a good chance to spot big game right from the very start.

After setting up our campsite we will head out into Etosha in search of big game. All visitors must be back in camp at sunset, but the ‘game show’ doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Only a short walk from our campsite, Okaukuejo is justly famous for its very productive, flood-lit waterhole.

Driving time: ~3 hours

  • Check-out from Mount Etjo Safari Campsites

  • Transfer from Mount Etjo Safari Campsites to Okaukuejo Camp

  • Check-in to Okaukuejo Camp

  • Afternoon game drive

Day 3

Day Notes:

We have the whole day to explore Etosha. The park gates open at sunrise and after a quick cup of coffee and a snack we will be on our way as the sun breaches the horizon. Early morning is a productive time for game viewing and early morning is a good time to catch big cats returning from the hunt. Along the way we will make a stop at a designated picnic area for a quick breakfast before continuing our game drive en-route to the camp at Halali. We will have lunch at Halali, and there will also be time for a swim in the pool. 

There is also time to visit the Halali camp waterhole before we head back out into the park for our afternoon game drive. On our way back to Okaukuejo we will stop to have a closer look at the Etosha Pan. Keeping a sharp look out for game as we wind our way back to Okaukuejo. We aim to arrive back at our camp just before sunset and just in time for the best hour of the day at the Okaukuejo waterhole.

  • Full day exploration of Etosha National Park

Palmwag, Namibia

Palmwag is a nature reserve idyllically located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River, halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha, providing an ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails. Water is scarce in this area, so the river’s presence often lures elephants closer to the camps. The reserve is notable for its unusual species of palm tree, the hyphaene petersiana, and for being home to the largest population of southwestern black rhinos in Africa. Animal lovers can also get a peek at leopard, lion, cheetah, mountain zebra, Angolan giraffe, springbok, kudu, and African bush elephant.
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
Palmwag
  • Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

    Day 4 - 5

    Home to whispering palms and the western desert wilderness, Palmwag Camp is a retreat with a difference. Here is where you will find the desert adapted elephants and the largest predator population outside of Etosha National Park.
    Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia
    Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia
    Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia
    Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia
    Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia
    Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 4

Day Notes:

Time to leave Etosha and concentrate on some of Namibia’s other highlights. After an early breakfast and game drive we leave the park. Our first stop is a cultural visit to the Otjikandero Himba Village. The next leg of our journey today is truly spectacular, we turn to the west and head towards the mighty Etendeka Mountains and the Grootberg Pass.

Palmwag is set out abreast of the Uniab River and under waving makalani palm trees, which often provide a refuge for Namibia’s unique desert adapted elephants. Sometimes coming very close to our camp, and sometimes coming right in for a visit, the elephants have been known to drink water from the swimming pools. We arrive in the late afternoon and set up our camp in time to enjoy a sundowner and to hopefully see some of the resident elephant herds.

Driving time: ~4 hours

  • Check-out from Okaukuejo Camp

  • Morning game drive

  • Himba Village visit

  • Transfer from Okaukuejo Camp to Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

  • Check-in to Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

  • Otjikandero Himba Orphanage Village

Spitzkoppe, Namibia

Situated in Namibia’s desolate, awe-inspiring Namib Desert, between Usakos and Swakopmund and about two hours’ drive from Swakopmund, the Spitzkoppe are a group of bald granite peaks forming one of Namibia’s most recognizable and dramatic landmarks. These enormous towering domes are a mecca for hikers and mountaineers, from beginners interested in guided historic walks to professional climbers seeking an adrenaline boost. Numerous ancient rock paintings can be visited as part of a guided walking tour. The extreme, barren landscapes and striking rock formations create an excellent setting for photography.
Spitzkoppe
Spitzkoppe
Spitzkoppe
Spitzkoppe
Spitzkoppe
  • Spitzkoppe Campsites

    Day 5 - 6

    Spitzkoppe Campsites beckons adventure and nature enthusiasts to enjoy a nature getaway within the Namib Desert in the Erongo region of Namibia. Campers can pitch their tents or park their overlanders on the designated campsites. Campers can enjoy the beauty of the oversized boulders and secret caves within the Namib Desert. Facilities and services include shared bathrooms near the reception area, a restaurant, and daily refuse removal.
    Spitzkoppe Campsites
    Spitzkoppe Campsites
    Spitzkoppe Campsites
    Spitzkoppe Campsites

Day 5

Day Notes:

Today we first head west to the Atlantic Ocean and then south, following the coastline to Cape Cross. We enter the Skeleton Coast National Park and meet the chilly Atlantic Ocean. It is easy to see why this barren seaboard is called the Skeleton Coast. The wind, the waves and the huge fog banks all conspire to push ships onto the beach.

Exiting the park at the Ugab River crossing, we continue onto one of the largest seal colonies in the world. There are usually upwards of 100,000 seals basking on the rocks or swimming just off the beach.
After visiting the seal colony it is only a short drive to our overnight stop at Cape Cross. We aim to arrive in the late afternoon for a sunset walk on the beach.

Driving time: ~4 hours

  • Check-out from Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

  • Transfer from Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia to Spitzkoppe Campsites

  • Check-in to Spitzkoppe Campsites

  • Damaraland to Cape Cross

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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  • Hotel Pension à la Mer

    Day 6 - 7

    Overlooking the ocean, Hotel Pension à la Mer offers accommodation located in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia. The property features 46 en-suite rooms equipped with safety deposit boxes, heating, tea/coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi. Guests can look forward to an inclusive international buffet breakfast on-site each morning. Additional hotel amenities include a bar, a snack bar, a sun terrace, a mini-market and a gift shop. Local activities include dolphin cruises, scenic flights, hot air balloon rides, fishing and quadbike tours.
    Hotel Pension à la Mer
    Hotel Pension à la Mer
    Hotel Pension à la Mer
    Hotel Pension à la Mer
    Hotel Pension à la Mer
    Hotel Pension à la Mer

Day 6

Day Notes:

We have a more leisurely start today and after a cooked breakfast we head further south along the coast, to the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Our first stop is a more recent shipwreck. Continuing south along the coast we complete our journey into Swakopmund. No tents tonight, we check into our accommodation, the centrally located Hotel A La Mer. 

Swakopmund is an interesting place, bound to the north, the east and the south by the mighty sand dunes of the Namib Desert and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. There are still many examples of colonial German architecture to be seen and the German language is still widely used. Swakopmund offers many opportunities for adventure activities. Our guide will discuss all the options with you in advance and will be able to facilitate any bookings that we would like to make.
Lunch and dinner tonight are for your own account.

Driving time: ~1-2 hours

  • Check-out from Spitzkoppe Campsites

  • Transfer from Spitzkoppe Campsites to Hotel Pension à la Mer

  • Check-in to Hotel Pension à la Mer

Day 7

  • Check-out from Hotel Pension à la Mer

  • Walvis Bay Lagoon

  • Dune 7

  • Transfer from Hotel Pension à la Mer to Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Otjiwarongo
Namibia
Day 1

Otjiwarongo

Set on the TransNamib railway in central-north Namibia, near Etosha National Park, Otjiwarongo, meaning ‘the place of fat cattle’, is an affluent town with a suburban feel and numerous attractions.
Etosha South
Namibia
Day 2-3

Etosha South

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise.
Palmwag
Namibia
Day 4

Palmwag

Palmwag is a nature reserve idyllically located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River, halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha, providing an ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails.
Spitzkoppe
Namibia
Day 5

Spitzkoppe

Situated in Namibia’s desolate, awe-inspiring Namib Desert, between Usakos and Swakopmund and about two hours’ drive from Swakopmund, the Spitzkoppe are a group of bald granite peaks forming one of Namibia’s most recognizable and dramatic landmarks.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Day 6

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.

Accommodations

Mount Etjo Safari Campsites
Otjiwarongo
Day 1-2

Mount Etjo Safari Campsites

Located in the Waterberg Region in Namibia, Mount Etjo Safari Campsites offers guests a camping experience in tranquil surroundings.
Okaukuejo Camp
Etosha South
Day 2-4

Okaukuejo Camp

Okaukuejo Camp lies within Etosha National Park, close to the southern Anderson Gate, and serves as the park’s administrative centre.
Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia
Palmwag
Day 4-5

Palmwag Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

Home to whispering palms and the western desert wilderness, Palmwag Camp is a retreat with a difference.
Spitzkoppe Campsites
Spitzkoppe
Day 5-6

Spitzkoppe Campsites

Spitzkoppe Campsites beckons adventure and nature enthusiasts to enjoy a nature getaway within the Namib Desert in the Erongo region of Namibia.
Hotel Pension à la Mer
Swakopmund
Day 6-7

Hotel Pension à la Mer

Overlooking the ocean, Hotel Pension à la Mer offers accommodation located in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia.

THIS TOUR DEPARTS EVERY SECOND SATURDAY BETWEEN MARCH-OCTOBER ONLY

20 September, 4 October, 18 October 2025 & 7 March, 21 March 2026

  • Per person sharing: NAD 32,000
  • Single Supplement: NAD 2,500*
  • Per child ages 5-11, sharing: NAD 29,000

4 April, 18 April, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 June, 27 June, 11 July, 25 July, 8 August, 22 August, 5 September, 19 September, 3 October, 17 October & 4 March, 18 March 2027

  • Per person sharing: NAD 34,000
  • Single Supplement: NAD 2,700*
  • Per child ages 5-11, sharing: NAD 31,000

 

*Not mandatory. Single travellers can be matched with another traveller of the same sex on a twin-share basis

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