Namibia Highlights Safari

Namibia Highlights Safari combines some of the country’s most remarkable landscapes and wildlife areas, including Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha.

Travelling as part of a small group with an experienced guide, discover Namibia’s vast open spaces, dramatic desert scenery and extraordinary wildlife. From the rugged landscapes of Damaraland to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha, this journey offers a wonderful introduction to one of Southern Africa’s most distinctive destinations.

Expect immense horizons, spectacular scenery and a sense of wilderness that makes Namibia quite unlike anywhere else in Africa.

NAMIBIA HIGHLIGHTS SAFARI

Discover the dramatic landscapes and wildlife of Namibia
Explore the spectacular dunes and desert landscapes of Namibia.
Experience exceptional wildlife viewing in Etosha National Park.
Discover the rugged beauty and wildlife of Damaraland.
Learn about the traditions and culture of Namibia’s Himba communities.

See fascinating ancient rock art in Damaraland.

Glimpse of Namibia Highlights Safari

Adventure Hub of Swakopmund

Spend 2 nights in Swakopmund, Namibia’s atmospheric coastal town, where the desert meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Enjoy a dolphin cruise from nearby Walvis Bay, with opportunities to see seals, seabirds and dolphins while exploring this remarkable coastline.

NAMIBIA HIGHLIGHTS SAFARI ACCOMMODATION AND ROUTING

Begins in Windhoek
2 nights – Swakopmund
1 night – Damaraland
3 nights – Etosha National Park
Ends in Windhoek

Wonders of Damaraland

Damaraland is one of Namibia’s most striking wilderness areas, characterised by dramatic mountains, dry riverbeds and vast open landscapes.

Visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable collection of ancient rock engravings. The area is also home to the Petrified Forest, where fossilised tree trunks provide a fascinating glimpse into Namibia’s prehistoric past.

With its rugged scenery, extraordinary geology and spectacular sunsets, Damaraland offers a wonderful contrast to Namibia’s desert and wildlife regions.

Wildlife Experience at Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s great wildlife destinations, centred around the vast Etosha salt pan and surrounded by open plains and waterholes that attract an impressive variety of animals.

Game drives offer opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, antelope and the endangered black rhino, as well as an exceptional variety of birdlife. During the dry season, Etosha’s waterholes can provide particularly rewarding wildlife viewing as animals gather to drink.

With its immense horizons, dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, Etosha is an unforgettable finale to a Namibia safari.

INTERESTING INFORMATION

The remarkable Moon Landscape, near Swakopmund, is one of Namibia’s most unusual sights. Its barren, undulating hills create an almost lunar landscape and are particularly atmospheric in the softer light of early morning or late afternoon.

Further south, the spectacular dunes of Sossusvlei rise dramatically from the Namib Desert. Sunrise and sunset transform the dunes with changing shades of gold, orange and red, creating some of Namibia’s most memorable photographic opportunities.

Swakopmund is also a centre for adventure, with activities ranging from sandboarding and quad biking to scenic flights over the desert. Nearby Walvis Bay offers boat trips with opportunities to see dolphins, seals and abundant birdlife along the Atlantic coast.

BEST TIME TO VISIT NAMIBIA

May to October is generally an excellent time for wildlife viewing, particularly in Etosha National Park. These are Namibia’s cooler, drier months, when vegetation is less dense and animals frequently gather around waterholes.

The greener summer months bring a very different atmosphere, with dramatic skies, fresh landscapes, migrant birds and newborn wildlife. Temperatures can be higher and rainfall is more likely, particularly between January and March.

Namibia can be visited throughout the year, with the best time depending on whether your priority is wildlife, photography, desert landscapes or outdoor adventure.

ADD A BEACH ESCAPE TO YOUR NAMIBIA SAFARI

Complete your Namibia safari with a relaxing beach escape. Combine the dramatic landscapes and wildlife of Namibia with time on the shores of Zanzibar, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Maldives, Madagascar or the Kenyan coast.

Contact us and we’ll create a tailor-made safari and beach itinerary to suit you.

NAMIBIA HIGHLIGHTS SAFARI ITINERARY:

Day 1 (Fri) Windhoek – Swakopmund

Transfer from Windhoek to Swakopmund.

Classic: Swakopmund Plaza / Beach Hotel
Superior: Strand Hotel – Dinner

Day 2 (Sat) Swakopmund

Swakopmund is the “playground of Namibia”, with many fun activities ranging from, adventure to exploring the Namib Desert. Enjoy the relaxed ambience of this coastal town. Alternatively go on the many day tours available.

Classic: Swakopmund Plaza / Beach Hotel – Breakfast
Superior: Strand Hotel – Breakfast, Dinner & Marine Cruise

Day 3: (Sun) Swakopmund – Damaraland

Transfer to Damaraland, home to the elusive desert elephant, the black rhino species. We will visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO heritage site with over 2 500 bushman rock engravings.

Classic: Damara Mopane Lodge – Breakfast
Superior: Vingerklip Lodge – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: (Mon) Damaraland – Etosha National Park

After a leisurely breakfast, travel to the Etosha National Park, famous for huge amounts of wildlife. Afternoon game drive.
Classic: Etosha Safari Camp – Breakfast
Superior: Etosha Village – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: (Tue) Etosha National Park

Go on game drives to search for game species such as giraffe, blue wildebeest, plains and mountain zebra, hyena, lion, leopard, antelopes like kudu, oryx, eland, together with some of the endangered species such as Black rhino, cheetah and the black-faced impala all found here.

Day 6: (Wed) Etosha National Park

Another day of Etosha game drives.

Classic: Mokuti Etosha Lodge – Breakfast
Superior: Onguma Collection – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: (Thu) Departure

Transfer to Windheok in time for your departure flight and onward arrangements.

Namibia Highlights Safari

TOUR PRICE
On request

Included in the price

6 nights’ accommodation, transport in a fully equipped safari vehicle, game drives and activities as detailed in the itinerary, meals as specified, park entrance fees and the services of an experienced local guide.

Not included in the price

nternational and domestic flights unless otherwise stated, pre- and post-tour accommodation, optional activities, drinks, gratuities, curios and personal expenses.

Transport

Transport
Travel is in a fully equipped 4×4 safari vehicle or other appropriate vehicle, with comfortable seating and large windows for game viewing.

Namibia Highlights Safari