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Namibia – 7-day Namibian Highlights – Group accommodated

7 days / 6 nights
Windhoek • Etosha East • Etosha South • Swakopmund • Sesriem

Country

Namibia

Duration

7 days

Group Size

Min 1 Max 12

Highlights

Windhoek

Etosha East

Etosha South

+2 destinations

Rated 4.9/5

Namibia – 7-day Namibian Highlights – Group accommodated

From $2,355
Etosha East
Taleni Etosha Village
Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse
Windhoek
Windhoek
Taleni Etosha Village

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
6 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
Visa
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Increase in government tax & park fees

Itinerary

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
  • Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

    Day 1 - 2

    Chameleon Backpackers was established in 1995, and was one of the first backpacker hostels in Namibia. As our name suggests, we have been adapting to the ever-changing needs of our travelers to offer the best possible accommodation in Windhoek.
    Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse
    Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse
    Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse
    Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse
    Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse
    Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

Day 1

Day Notes:

You will be collected from the airport (must arrive prior to 12:00 pm), or bus terminal on arrival and transferred to the centrally located Chameleon Guesthouse. This afternoon, you will join the afternoon feeding tour at N/a'ankuse Lodge, where you have wonderful photographic opportunities of the large predators such as lion, leopard and wild dogs to name a few, that are unable to be re-located back into the wild and learn more about these fascinating animals. Returning to Chameleon Guesthouse early evening, dinner tonight is at your own expense either at Chameleon, or one of the many restaurants. Your overnight stay will be in twin share room with en-suite facilities.

 

  • Transfer from Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse to Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

  • Check-in to Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

  • N/a'an ku se Wildlife Sanctuary Carnivore Feeding Tour

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 2 - 3

    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 2

Day Notes:

Be ready at 7:30 am as the group meets for a pre-departure talks before we depart. You stop briefly at Otjiwarongo to gather some last-minute supplies before continuing on to Etosha with a light lunch pack whilst “on the move”. You enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park visiting waterholes looking for predators as well as zebra, giraffe, elephant, rhino and many different species of antelope. You'll arrive at your lodge just before sunset and settle into your rooms, with en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. A visit to the flood lit waterhole is highly recommend while dinner is prepared by your guide over an open fire.

Driving time: ~5 1/2 hours

  • Check-out from Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

  • Transfer from Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse to Halali Resort

  • Check-in to Halali Resort

  • Etosha 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 3 - 4

    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
    +18

Day 3

Day Notes:

You'll start your first game drive at sunrise to catch the predators while they are still active, visiting many waterholes. Your second game drive mid morning takes you to the impressive Etosha Pan “great white place” where you can get out of the vehicle and experience this 4500sq km “saline desert” before continuing your game drive to look for the Big Four. You'll arrive back at Halali where your guide will prepare a delicious lunch whilst we have a dip in the pool or relax by the camp waterhole.

After lunch, you begin your final game drive across the park towards Okaukuejo calling into some well-known waterholes and leave the park prior to sunset. Your accommodation tonight is just outside the park in a comfortable spacious twin share room with a modern en-suite bathroom facilities, creating an ideal space to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Fantastic dinner is prepared by your guide and another early night is recommended.

  • Check-out from Halali Resort

  • Transfer from Halali Resort to Taleni Etosha Village

  • 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 4 - 5

    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 4

Day Notes:

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and depart from the lodge is at 7:30 am. The route today takes you into the dramatic and beautiful scenery of Damaraland. You have the chance to meet the wonderful Herero ladies who sell their handmade arts and crafts to support their rural families. A light roadside lunch is served en-route in the shadow of Namibia's tallest mountain, the Brandberg, and you can interact with some of the colourful local characters who live in this harsh environment.

On the drive down the Skeleton Coast, we explore the remains of a small shipwreck. Arrive in Swakopmund late in the afternoon where depending on the season, you will have the chance to explore this quaint seaside town on foot and enjoy a coffee and cake in one of the many cafes. Your overnight accommodation will be at Hotel A La Mer (or similar) in en-suite rooms on a twin share basis. Sample one of the many great restaurants for your evening meal (at your own expense).

Driving time: ~7 hours

  • Check-out from Taleni Etosha Village

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

  • Skeleton Coast Shipwreck

  • 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 5 - 7

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

Day 5

Day Notes:

A free morning to explore the town centre of Swakopmund or for the adrenalin junkies, join the 2 hour sand boarding trip into the sand dunes. You will be picked up from your guesthouse/hotel in Swakopmund at 11:15 am, (wintertime 10:15 am) for a brief pre-departure talk.

Driving via the Kuiseb Canyon and Solitaire, you'll arrive at your camp late in the afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset overlooking the Naukluft Mountain range. Your overnight stay will be in twin rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities. Pool and bar are available. Dinner is prepared by your guide over an open fire.

Driving time: ~5-6 hours

  • Check-out from Hotel Pension à la Mer

  • Explore Swakopmund Town

  • Transfer from Hotel Pension à la Mer to Desert Camp

  • Check-in to Desert Camp

Day 6

Day Notes:

Dawn departure from your lodge to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. You drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55km) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. You explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. You then take the 4x4 shuttle back to your vehicle.

As you drive back to your accommodation, you will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if you wish or just wander around the base. You return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at your lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset. Overnight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Dinner prepared by your guide.

  • Full-day Sossusvlei excursion

Day 7

  • Check-out from Desert Camp

  • Solitaire conservation project

  • Transfer from Desert Camp to Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Windhoek
Namibia
Day 1

Windhoek

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country.
Etosha East
Namibia
Day 2

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 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.
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.
Sesriem
Namibia
Day 5-6

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

Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse
Windhoek
Day 1-2

Chameleon Backpackers Guesthouse

Chameleon Backpackers was established in 1995, and was one of the first backpacker hostels in Namibia.
Halali Resort
Etosha East
Day 2-3

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 3-4

Taleni Etosha Village

Affordable comfort at Etosha National Park near Okaukuejo.
Hotel Pension à la Mer
Swakopmund
Day 4-5

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 5-7

Desert Camp

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

THIS TOUR DEPARTS EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY

1 November 2025  - 31 March 2026

  • Per person sharing: NAD 41,000
  • Single supplement: NAD 4,900*
  • Per child 5 - 11 years, sharing with an adult: NAD 37,500

1 April 2026  - 31 March 2027

  • Per person sharing: NAD 43,800
  • Single supplement: NAD 5,300*
  • Per child 5 - 11 years, sharing with an adult: NAD 40,300

*Not mandatory. Single travelers can be matched with another traveler of the same sex on a twin share basis