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Namibia – 6-day Wildlife & Dunes Experience – Group accommodated

6 days / 5 nights
Etosha East • Etosha South • Swakopmund • Sesriem

Country

Namibia

Duration

6 days

Group Size

Min 1 Max 12

Highlights

Etosha East

Etosha South

Swakopmund

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Rated 4.9/5

Namibia – 6-day Wildlife & Dunes Experience – Group accommodated

From $2,135
Swakopmund
Hotel Pension à la Mer
Etosha South
Taleni Etosha Village
Sesriem
Swakopmund

Includes

Airport transfers
Transport in a custom built safari vehicle with pop up roof, USB charging capabilities & air-conditioning
Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
5 nights’ accommodation in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms
Meals as mentioned
National park entry fees (2 days Etosha & 1 day Sossusvlei)
Game drives as mentioned
Sossusvlei excursion (including 4x4 shuttle) and cheetah tracking activity at Solitaire

Excludes

Flights
Meals not mentioned
Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Etosha East, Namibia

Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa. Etosha East boasts vast open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An impressive 5000-square-kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes, as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls.
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
  • Halali Resort

    Day 1 - 2

    Strategically located halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni, Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees. A flood-lit waterhole viewed from an elevated vantage point provides exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the night. Accommodation is provided in family chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms, all converted with large sliding doors to the outside to allow visitors to experience and benefit from the peace and tranquillity of the natural surroundings. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
    Halali Resort
    Halali Resort
    Halali Resort

Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be collected from your accommodation within the Windhoek city limits or the airport, between 07.15 - 7.30 for a short pre-departure meeting. You'll depart Windhoek at 8:00 am and stop briefly at Otjiwarongo to enjoy a light lunch pack before entering Etosha National Park through the Anderson Gate. Enjoy game drives across the park visiting waterholes looking for predators as well as zebra, giraffe, elephant and rhino. You'll arrive at your accommodation just before sunset. It's located inside Etosha National Park and has a floodlit waterhole next to the camp. You'll have twin share double rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities. Dinner is prepared by your guide and an early night is recommended.

Driving time: ~4 hours

  • Transfer from Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse to Halali Resort

  • Check-in to Halali Resort

  • Afternoon game drive

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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  • Taleni Etosha Village

    Day 2 - 3

    Affordable comfort at Etosha National Park near Okaukuejo
    Taleni Etosha Village
    Taleni Etosha Village
    Taleni Etosha Village
    Taleni Etosha Village
    Taleni Etosha Village
    Taleni Etosha Village
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Day 2

Day Notes:

We have the whole day to explore Etosha, and we want to make the most of it. The park gates open at sunrise and after a quick cup of coffee and a snack we will aim to be on our way as the sun breaches the horizon. We head to the gate where we meet our local guide for today. We will explore Etosha with him and our guide on an open game viewer today. Early morning is usually a productive time for game viewing, and first thing in the morning is a good time to catch big cats returning from the hunt.


After lunch at Halali, visit the mighty Etosha Pan (the largest salt pan in Namibia) before game driving across the park in your quest to find the big 4 as well as all the plains game. You'll arrive at Okaukuejo late in the afternoon and leave the park prior to sunset, visiting one last waterhole to worship another African sunset. Accommodation is twin-share permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities located just outside the park. Dinner is prepared by your guide over the campfire where you can compare photos and stories of the animals seen today and another early night is recommended.

  • Check-out from Halali Resort

  • Transfer from Halali Resort to Taleni Etosha Village

  • Morning and afternoon game drive

  • Check-in to Taleni Etosha Village

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 3 - 4

    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 3

Day Notes:

Early in the morning have breakfast before departing from the lodge at 7:40 am for a drive through the communal lands of Damaraland where you will see the communal farmers in this arid region. Stop at the Ugab River bridge to visit with the beautiful Herero ladies who sell their small art and craft items to support their families. After lunch, you'll head directly through the Namib Desert and stop at the latest shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast before arriving late afternoon in Swakopmund. We recommend exploring this seaside town on foot this afternoon and perhaps visiting the jetty for sundowners overlooking the cold Atlantic Ocean. Your guide will be happy to recommend a good restaurant for your evening meal at your own expense.

Driving time: ~6 hours

 

  • Check-out from Taleni Etosha Village

  • Transfer from Taleni Etosha Village to Hotel Pension à la Mer

  • Skeleton Coast

  • Check-in to Hotel Pension à la Mer

Sesriem, Namibia

As there is no accommodation at Sossusvlei, visitors to this desert wilderness are likely to end up staying at Sesriem, 65 kilometres away, where camps and lodges serve as a base from which to explore the dunes. Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.)
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
  • Desert Camp

    Day 4 - 6

    Self-catering at its Best amidst unparalleled Desert Beauty...
    Desert Camp

Day 4

Day Notes:

This morning after breakfast we highly recommend a visit to the Museum or Aquarium (optional and unguided) and for the adrenalin junkies, a 2-hour and boarding experience in the dunes should get your pulse racing. Your departure from Swakopmund will be at 12:00 pm. Driving through the Namib Desert via the Kuiseb Pass and Solitaire, you'll arrive at the camp late in the afternoon. Have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk in the sunset looking over the Naukluft mountain range. Your overnight stay will be in twin rooms/permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities. Pool and bars are available. Dinner will be prepared by your guide.

Driving time: ~5 hours

  • Optional morning activity

  • Check-out from Hotel Pension à la Mer

  • Transfer from Hotel Pension à la Mer to Desert Camp

  • Check-in to Desert Camp

Day 5

Day Notes:

At dawn, you'll depart from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. Drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in the early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the region. You have the chance to explore this unique area on foot before heading to Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees. You can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. As you drive back to our accommodation, you will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if you wish or just wander around the base. Return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before going back to the lodge to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert. You'll have your overnight stay in twin share rooms/ permanent tents with en-suite bathrooms. Dinner will be prepared by your guide.

  • Sossusvlei excursion.

Day 6

  • Check-out from Desert Camp

  • Transfer from Desert Camp to Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

  • N/a'ankuse Namib Conservation Centre and drive back to Windhoek.

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Etosha East
Namibia
Day 1

Etosha East

Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa.
Etosha South
Namibia
Day 2

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.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Day 3

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.
Sesriem
Namibia
Day 4-5

Sesriem

As there is no accommodation at Sossusvlei, visitors to this desert wilderness are likely to end up staying at Sesriem, 65 kilometres away, where camps and lodges serve as a base from which to explore the dunes.

Accommodations

Halali Resort
Etosha East
Day 1-2

Halali Resort

Strategically located halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni, Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees.
Taleni Etosha Village
Etosha South
Day 2-3

Taleni Etosha Village

Affordable comfort at Etosha National Park near Okaukuejo.
Hotel Pension à la Mer
Swakopmund
Day 3-4

Hotel Pension à la Mer

Overlooking the ocean, Hotel Pension à la Mer offers accommodation located in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia.
Desert Camp
Sesriem
Day 4-6

Desert Camp

Self-catering at its Best amidst unparalleled Desert Beauty....

THIS TOUR DEPARTS EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY

01 April 2025  - 31 March 2026

  • Per person sharing: NAD 37,000
  • Single Supplement: NAD 4,200*
  • Per child 5 - 11 years, sharing with an adult: NAD 22,000

01 April 2026  - 31 March 2027

  • Per person sharing: NAD 39,500
  • Single Supplement: NAD 4,500*
  • Per child 5 - 11 years, sharing with an adult: NAD 36,500

 

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

Sleeping bag and small pillow can be rented for NAD 30 per day