7-Day Namibia Highlights Tour: Dunes, Coast & Safari

Sossusvlei, Namibia
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Duration

7 days 6 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Explore Namibia’s most famous sights in 7 exciting days! See the giant dunes of Sossusvlei, enjoy the seaside charm of Swakopmund, and go on thrilling wildlife safaris in Etosha National Park. This trip combines desert landscapes, coastal fun, and amazing animal encounters.

Highlights

  • Sossusvlei
  • Deadvlei
  • Swakopmund
  • Walvis Bay
  • Etosha National Park

Arrival

You will be collected from Windhoek

Day 1 -Windhoek to the Namib Desert – Scenic Drive & Desert Arrival

Start your adventure with a morning pick-up from Windhoek. Travel through stunning mountain scenery and across the famous Spreetshoogte Pass, stopping for photos along the way. You’ll also visit the small desert town of Solitaire for a bite or a sweet treat. Upon arrival at your lodge or campsite near the Namib Desert, settle in and enjoy a delicious dinner under the desert sky.

Accommodation

Elegant Desert Lodge

Day 2 -Sossusvlei Dunes & Deadvlei – A Day in the Desert

Wake up early for a magical sunrise over the world’s tallest dunes at Sossusvlei. You can hike to the top of Dune 45 for amazing views. Then, take a 4x4 ride deeper into the desert to explore the eerie beauty of Deadvlei, with its ancient trees and clay pan. After lunch, visit Sesriem Canyon and Elim Dune before heading back for a hearty dinner and a relaxing evening.

Accommodation

Elegant Desert Lodge

Day 3 -Journey to the Coast – Walvis Bay & Swakopmund

Travel through the Namib-Naukluft Park towards the coast. Stop at the Tropic of Capricorn sign for photos and visit Walvis Bay Lagoon, where you may spot flamingos and other birds. Arrive in Swakopmund, a charming seaside town, where you’ll have time to explore the beach, shops, and cafes. Enjoy dinner at your lodge.

Accommodation

Alte Brucke Resort

Day 4 - Moon Valley & Welwitschia Mirabilis – Coastal Adventures

Begin the day with breakfast, followed by a visit to the fascinating Moon Valley, a landscape shaped by time, and see the Welwitschia Mirabilis—one of the oldest living plants on Earth, also called a "living fossil."

Optional Activities (at extra cost, booked in advance):

  • Quadbiking through dunes and hills

  • Crystal Gallery and museums

  • Visit to the Snake Park or National Marine Aquarium

  • Shopping at the street craft market

  • Bicycle tour of Mondesa Township

  • Skydiving over the desert

  • Deep-sea fishing trip

  • Sandboarding adventure

  • Kayaking with playful seals

  • Dolphin cruise (can combine with Sandwich Harbour for full-day outing)

After a day of adventure and discovery, enjoy lunch and later settle down for dinner in Swakopmund.

Accommodation

Alte Brucke Resort

Day 5 - From Swakopmund to Etosha – Start Your Safari

Leave the coast behind after breakfast and travel north to Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. After lunch along the way, check in at your lodge or camp near Etosha. Later, set out on your first exciting game drive, searching for elephants, lions, rhinos, and more. Dinner will be served at your accommodation after your safari.

Accommodation

Okaukuejo Resort

Day 6 - Full-Day Safari in Etosha National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Etosha’s vast plains and watering holes, home to countless animals and birds. With luck, you’ll see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs. Lunch will be enjoyed inside the park or at your lodge, followed by more wildlife sightings in the afternoon. In the evening, relax with a satisfying dinner.

Accommodation

Okaukuejo Resort

Day 7 - Return to Windhoek – Scenic Drive Back

Take a final scenic drive back to Windhoek, passing through small towns along the way. Lunch is included en route. Upon arrival in the capital city, your tour concludes with memories of Namibia’s stunning landscapes and wildlife.

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of US$ 10.00 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • Alcoholic drinks

7 Days

English

7-Day Namibia

Tour's Location

Sossusvlei, Namibia
from R69006

Owner

Simone Van Wyngaardt

Member Since 2025

Information Contact

Email

reservations@knaptours.com

Website

www.knaptours.co.za

Phone

+27 78 166 1784

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