10-Day Namibia Hightlights Guided Tour from Windhoek
Overview
See the top Namibian attractions on this accommodated guided tour: the Namib Desert, Solitaire, Sossusvlei (the 'Sea of Sand' UNESCO World Heritage), Namib-Naukluft Park, Dead Vlei, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings (UNESCO World Heritage), Damara "Living Museum', Etosha National Park.
Inclusions
- 9 nights lodge/guesthouse accommodation
- Transport
- Fuel
- Local taxes
- Professional driver/guide
- 9x Breakfast
- 9x Dinner
- 10x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Entry/Admission - Moon Landscape
- Entry/Admission - Twyfelfontein
- Entry/Admission - Cape Cross
- Entry/Admission - Sossusvlei
- Entry/Admission - Etosha Pan
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Namib Desert & Sossusvlei
Stop At: Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
Scenic Spreetshoogte Pass – one of the most spectacular places in Namibia. Stop-over for lunch in the Solitaire, oasis in the Namib Desert.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Desert Camp or similar
Day 2: "Sand Sea" UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stop At: Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
"Sand Sea" UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sossusvlei, Dune 45, Dune Big Daddy & Deadvlei
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Desert Camp or similar.
Day 3: Namib-Naukluft Park & Skeleton Coast
Stop At: Namib Naukluft National Park, Q8MF+MRG, Bullsport, Namibia
Magnificent landscape of the Namib Desert reaches as far as eye can see. Wildlife and grazing antelopes: oryx and springbuck, mountain zebras, giraffes and World’s biggest birds that don’t fly – ostriches. On route, celebrating crossing of the Tropic of Capricorn (famous geographical line)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Moon landscape and Welwitchia Mirabilis
Stop At: Moon Landscape, c28 Namibia
Coastal adventure invites you to the ‚lunar landscape’ for a discovery of the botanic attraction, Welwitchia Mirabilis, called a ‚living fossil’, one of the oldest and most original, living plants on the Earth, remembering the times of Christ. In the afternoon, visit to the Walvis Bay salt pans and lagoon.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 5: Damaraland
Stop At: Cape Cross Seal Reserve Namibia
Travelling on the coastal salt-road leading us 150 km north to the Cape Cross and the Cape Fur Seal colony. After observing huge family of these aquatic mammals, we are turning east into desert region of Damaraland, traveling towards mountainous Brandberg Massif, one of the most magnificent and majestic places of Namibia. On the way, passing by Damara villages in the communal area, en route chance to spot ostriches, jackals, hyenas and springboks.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar
Day 6: Twyfelfontein Engravings
Stop At: Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Discovering beauty of Twyfelfontein rock engravings, UNESCO World Heritage site – one of the largest concentration of petroglyphs in Africa. We will admire most interesting petroglyphs, out of over 2000 works, created centuries ago in the rusty-orange rocks by San people, Bushmen inhabitants of these regions. The site forms a coherent, extensive and high-quality record of ritual practices relating to hunter-gatherer communities in this part of southern Africa and eloquently illustrates the links between the ritual and economic practices of hunter-gatherers. Afterwards, ethnic meeting with the Damara tribe at the ‚Living Museum’. We are surrounded by fascinating nature, wildlife, rock formations and a magnificent landscape of Damaraland.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar.
Day 7: Etosha National Park
Stop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
We are on the way to Etosha National Park – wildlife sanctuary and treasure of Namibia, considered to be one of the most loved and most visited game parks of Africa! We are welcomed by wild animals and white sand of the plains. During afternoon game drive, admiring variety of magnificent animals, among them big mammals: antelopes, giraffes, zebras as well as huge elephants (largest in Africa), rhino, lions, leopards, cheetah and hyenas roaming through the bush.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 8: Etosha National Park
Stop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Today morning and afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar
Day 9: Etosha National Park
Stop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Today morning and afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 10: Back to Windhoek
Stop At: Namibia Craft Centre, 40 Tal St Old Breweries Complex, Windhoek Namibia
After breakfast, ‚farewell’ Etosha and traveling south to Windhoek, capital of Namibia. Enough time to do last shopping for gifts, souvenirs and curios at the local, open-air craft market and to take the last photos of beautiful African landscape.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Namib Desert & Sossusvlei
Stop At: Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
Scenic Spreetshoogte Pass – one of the most spectacular places in Namibia. Stop-over for lunch in the Solitaire, oasis in the Namib Desert.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
•
•
Accommodation included: Desert Camp or similar
Day 2: "Sand Sea" UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stop At: Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
"Sand Sea" UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sossusvlei, Dune 45, Dune Big Daddy & Deadvlei
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Desert Camp or similar.
Day 3: Namib-Naukluft Park & Skeleton Coast
Stop At: Namib Naukluft National Park, Q8MF+MRG, Bullsport, Namibia
Magnificent landscape of the Namib Desert reaches as far as eye can see. Wildlife and grazing antelopes: oryx and springbuck, mountain zebras, giraffes and World’s biggest birds that don’t fly – ostriches. On route, celebrating crossing of the Tropic of Capricorn (famous geographical line)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Moon landscape and Welwitchia Mirabilis
Stop At: Moon Landscape, c28 Namibia
Coastal adventure invites you to the ‚lunar landscape’ for a discovery of the botanic attraction, Welwitchia Mirabilis, called a ‚living fossil’, one of the oldest and most original, living plants on the Earth, remembering the times of Christ. In the afternoon, visit to the Walvis Bay salt pans and lagoon.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 5: Damaraland
Stop At: Cape Cross Seal Reserve Namibia
Travelling on the coastal salt-road leading us 150 km north to the Cape Cross and the Cape Fur Seal colony. After observing huge family of these aquatic mammals, we are turning east into desert region of Damaraland, traveling towards mountainous Brandberg Massif, one of the most magnificent and majestic places of Namibia. On the way, passing by Damara villages in the communal area, en route chance to spot ostriches, jackals, hyenas and springboks.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar
Day 6: Twyfelfontein Engravings
Stop At: Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Discovering beauty of Twyfelfontein rock engravings, UNESCO World Heritage site – one of the largest concentration of petroglyphs in Africa. We will admire most interesting petroglyphs, out of over 2000 works, created centuries ago in the rusty-orange rocks by San people, Bushmen inhabitants of these regions. The site forms a coherent, extensive and high-quality record of ritual practices relating to hunter-gatherer communities in this part of southern Africa and eloquently illustrates the links between the ritual and economic practices of hunter-gatherers. Afterwards, ethnic meeting with the Damara tribe at the ‚Living Museum’. We are surrounded by fascinating nature, wildlife, rock formations and a magnificent landscape of Damaraland.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar.
Day 7: Etosha National Park
Stop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
We are on the way to Etosha National Park – wildlife sanctuary and treasure of Namibia, considered to be one of the most loved and most visited game parks of Africa! We are welcomed by wild animals and white sand of the plains. During afternoon game drive, admiring variety of magnificent animals, among them big mammals: antelopes, giraffes, zebras as well as huge elephants (largest in Africa), rhino, lions, leopards, cheetah and hyenas roaming through the bush.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 8: Etosha National Park
Stop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Today morning and afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar
Day 9: Etosha National Park
Stop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Today morning and afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
•
•
•
Accommodation included: Okaukuejo Resort or similar.
Day 10: Back to Windhoek
Stop At: Namibia Craft Centre, 40 Tal St Old Breweries Complex, Windhoek Namibia
After breakfast, ‚farewell’ Etosha and traveling south to Windhoek, capital of Namibia. Enough time to do last shopping for gifts, souvenirs and curios at the local, open-air craft market and to take the last photos of beautiful African landscape.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
•
•
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required, however we may arrange solo tours
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Last minute bookings accepted
- Small groups and family groups welcome
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Ulrike284
January 2018
We were very pleased with the planning and organization of the tour though Wild Wind Safaris. I always got quickly a reply from Martha when I made questions and we got a very detailed itinerary in advance. The trip itself fulfilled all our expecations. Most of the lodges were really nice, perhaps...
We were very pleased with the planning and organization of the tour though Wild Wind Safaris. I always got quickly a reply from Martha when I made questions and we got a very detailed itinerary in advance. The trip itself fulfilled all our expecations. Most of the lodges were really nice, perhaps one a bit more than the other but all good, spacious and clean. Also a special thanks to David, our guide, who impressed us with his immense knowledge of wildlife, nature, and culture And he was alway was nice, helpful and attentive.Qwelt
October 2023
We chose this company from the pages of Tripadvisor. Philip was excellent in responding to our needs as we extended the 10 days tour to include Fish River Canyon and Safari. It was a 16 days program. Everything was set nicely, before we reached Windhoek. We reached Windhoek from Ethiopia, where w...
We chose this company from the pages of Tripadvisor. Philip was excellent in responding to our needs as we extended the 10 days tour to include Fish River Canyon and Safari. It was a 16 days program. Everything was set nicely, before we reached Windhoek. We reached Windhoek from Ethiopia, where we had a bad trip and we were very concerned, But, this trip turned to be amazing! Our guide Tulimo picked us from the airport and till we got dropped back at the airport after 15 days, we had great time in Namibia, going around some 4000 kms ! Tulimo was well informed about all the Tourist and other information about Namibia. The evening chat we had, gave us lot of insights on the life and times of Namibia, the tribes, the socio political situations of the country. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We have done tours in most parts of this planet and would definitely rate, this as one of our best organized tour with an excellent guide ! Anyone, stranger to Namibia, can definitely choose Wild Wind Safari to have good times there We are working with Philip to plan our next African visit to Congo !951maheens
February 2023
It was my first time in Africa and I was beyond amazed by the diversity of landscape and wildlife. We hopped from one highlight to another, and weren’t disappointed by any bit of the trip. Barring the underpopulation, traveling through Namibia felt like I was in the west - roads, shops and housin...
It was my first time in Africa and I was beyond amazed by the diversity of landscape and wildlife. We hopped from one highlight to another, and weren’t disappointed by any bit of the trip. Barring the underpopulation, traveling through Namibia felt like I was in the west - roads, shops and housing look very neat and suburban. I felt safer there than I have in many developed countries. Our guide Kudo was most well informed about the ins and outs of every experience that we had, and overall pleasant to be around. Be mindful that it’s a vast country so you are driving for up to 500km per day. Despite that, we were never too tired as the trip was very well planned. Also, even though I booked the tour very last minute, Philip was very smooth about it and even accommodated my request to upgrade hotel. Just one point to note - I got the impression that people aren’t very cognizant of dietary restrictions in Namibia so would advise you to be very firm about it from the beginningdominiquebR7847WG
November 2022
Namibia a stunning country with its wilderness and vastness with such incredible landscape and impressive wildlife will remain one of our best travel memories with our guide Rambo. He knows the country better than his pocket, a very nice and pleasant man who was always ready to answer all our que...
Namibia a stunning country with its wilderness and vastness with such incredible landscape and impressive wildlife will remain one of our best travel memories with our guide Rambo. He knows the country better than his pocket, a very nice and pleasant man who was always ready to answer all our questions in all fields and on all subjects. In Etosha Park we have seem all the animals Elephant, Rhino, Zebra, Giraffe, Springbok, Lion, Ostrich, Oryx, Gnu ... We were lucky enough to see a Leopard that was missing from our Big Five list. Rambo knows Etosha Park better than anyone, he knows the behavior of each animal, their habits, where to go to observe them... We couldn't have had a better guide around the country. Everyday in a good mood with a smile, very professional in all aspects and very reliable. We felt very safe and secured throughout the tour, in a word an outstanding guide that we can highly recommend and that we thank.kikearri
November 2022
We (a couple) did a 10-day tour across Namibia and had a fantastic experience. Ahead of the trip WWS provided timely and clear information, being available to reply to any questions we had regarding itinerary, prices, lodges, etc. Once on the trip, the car used for the tour (Ford Ranger) was ve...
We (a couple) did a 10-day tour across Namibia and had a fantastic experience. Ahead of the trip WWS provided timely and clear information, being available to reply to any questions we had regarding itinerary, prices, lodges, etc. Once on the trip, the car used for the tour (Ford Ranger) was very comfortable and spacious. The lodges selected were all very nice (see one exception below) and the optional activities proposed in each destination were diverse and fun. Special mention to Rolencia, our excellent guide, who made our trip as easy and comfortable as it gets. She went above and beyond to ensure that we made the most out of it. Her knowledge of Etosha park proved to be very helpful in seeing as much wildlife as possible. She also made the trip very interesting with her vast knowledge about the country, and by engaging in very interesting conversations. I would definitely recommend this agency, and Rolencia as a guide, if you are looking into travelling to Namibia (which you should as it is an amazing destination). The only downside, but which in my view has a rather easy fix, concerns the proposed accommodation in Etosha. We were supposed to stay 3 nights in Halali, but the place is very run down, and also there was not much wildlife around it. So as a suggestion, I would advise to go to for Namutoni (which may be a bit more expensive than Halali). In our case, it made a huge difference and made our Etosha experience a lot nicer as not only the accommodation was much nicer, but also it had plenty of wildlife around it (11 lions, 3 cheetahs, 2 rhinos, plus all the rest).306vincenzod
August 2022
For our trip to Namibia we relied on TripAdvisor, and we chose the tour operator with the best reviews, Wild Wind Safaris. It was a great idea, because we spent a perfect holiday, both for the established itinerary and for the guide who accompanied us, the nice George, and for the car made avail...
For our trip to Namibia we relied on TripAdvisor, and we chose the tour operator with the best reviews, Wild Wind Safaris. It was a great idea, because we spent a perfect holiday, both for the established itinerary and for the guide who accompanied us, the nice George, and for the car made available, a new and comfortable Ford Ranger, both for the hotels where we stayed. The tour included stays in Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha National Park. In the first stage we stayed at the Agama Lodge, a brand new Lodge animated by the presence of friendly warthogs, who came up to the poolside to receive something to eat, with a breathtaking view of the desert. The trips were organized by George, who proved to be an expert connoisseur of the whole desert area, making us discover the most beautiful corners and giving us information on all the fauna and flora present. The second stop, in Swakopmund, is the one where the only critical issue arose, as the hotel room, the Stay @ Swakop, was not to our liking. Philip, the tour operator, immediately activated from Windhoek and arranged for us to change the room, obtaining a much larger and better located one. It is possible that something is not right on a trip, this is normal, and for this reason it is even more important to know that you have a tour operator ready to intervene. In Swakop we went on tours with local operators, always recommended by George, with boat and off-road trips on the desert dunes, both of which must be done absolutely. Finally we went to Etosha National Park, where we stayed in another very beautiful Lodge, the Toshari Lodge, and we went to discover the park together with the tireless George, a connoisseur of the most hidden corners of the park. Thanks to him we were able to see all the animals present, including the rare rhinos, and the families of lions, which we were able to meet only by going at dawn. Finally, I would like to underline that the cost of the tour seemed very honest to me, because the two Lodges are very beautiful, the off-road vehicle was comfortable and new, the guide George very competent, all travel expenses were also included in the price, entrance tickets to the various parks, dinners in excellent restaurants. Thanks, Philip and George!