Embark on a Namibian adventure rich in wildlife and culture. Set out on wildlife drives in Etosha National Park in search of elephants, giraffes, and lions; visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund to get up close to these vulnerable cats; and gaze at one of Africa’s most dramatic desert landscapes. Like the shifting sand dunes that reshape its horizon, this incredible place will transform you.
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Overview
Itinerary Highlights:
- Ride through Namib-Naukluft National Park
- Visit the amazing ancient petroglyphs
- Stroll through the traditional village of Mondesa, learning about its people and history
- Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild
Itinerary in Brief:
- Day 1: Windhoek
- Days 2-3: Sesriem
- Days 4-5: Swakopmund
- Day 6: Palmwag
- Days 7-8: Etosha National Park
- Days 9-10: Windhoek
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Day 1: Windhoek
On arrival into Windhoek Airport today you will be met and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting this evening, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour.
Day 2-3: Sesriem
Enjoy the dramatic Namibian landscapes as we drive to the desert area of Sesriem, gateway to Namib-Naukluft National Park. Settle in to our desert lodge, relax at the pool, or enjoy a cool drink watching the stunning sunset over the desertscape. Enjoy postcard perfect desert scenery around Sesriem and Sossusvlei - vast desertscapes of reds and orange, stark camel thorn trees and towering dunes with dramatic curved ridges. Also keep an eye out for the surprising amount of wildlife that call this area home such as oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena.
The following day, embark on a scenic excursion into the national park to explore the Namib Desert. Visit Sossusvlei and Deadvlei — clay pans covered in a crust of salt-rich sand surrounded by burnt orange and red towering dunes. It's considered one of the most stunning desert landscapes in Africa. After, visit Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved out by the Tsauchab River.
Day 4-5: Swakopmund
Continue through changing desert landscapes, keeping an eye out for free-roaming zebra, kudu, springbok, and oryx. Stop in the quirky town of Solitaire for a break before heading out into the countryside. Here we meet a local to this remote region who takes us on a drive and talks about the survival strategies of ancient bushmen who lived in the area. We also search out smaller animal life that manages to survive in these harsh conditions such as snakes, geckos, spiders, and insects to learn how they have adapted to this arid region. After, continue to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast.
The next morning is at leisure. Opt to go sandboarding, or just take a walk in town. This afternoon, explore the township of Mondesa with a local guide, learning about its people and history through an immersive experience with the welcoming people that live here. Visit the local market for an introduction to traditional food including wild spinach, mopane worms, and dried kapenta fish. Also visit an art and craft shop, meet with some locals, then visit a family-run establishment for dinner and local entertainment. Explore the town's unique mix of German and African culture and opt to visit curio shops, the museum and restaurants. Optional activities include sandboarding, or if you're feeling brave, skydiving.
Day 6: Palmwag
Continue on to Twyfelfontein where we visit the ancient petroglyphs which were named Namibia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is thought to hold the largest concentrations of Bushman engravings in Africa, with over 2500 figures, ranging from 2000-5000 years old. Finish the day on the Palmwag Concession, in northwest Damaraland.
Day 7-8: Etosha National Park
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge, or opt for a guided nature walk in the Palmwag Concession. In the afternoon we continue to our lodge located in the Etosha National Park area, considered the greatest wildlife sanctuary in Namibia.
The next day embark on a full day open vehicle safari drive in the national park with a local guide. There is abundant wildlife that congregate around the waterholes, so keep your cameras at the ready for elephants, lions, endangered black rhinos, and even leopards. Over lunch, you have time to relax at one of the rest camps, take a swim, or sit back and watch the animals as the come to the waterhole. After the vast desert, Etosha National Park, offers a contrast of wide open grasslands, a massive salt pan that covers 4731km² and tall camel thorn trees intermixed with Mopani trees. With a combination of natural waterholes, and diverse vegetation, wildlife flock to the park. Some of the largest elephants in Africa can be found in areas of thicker vegetation, as well as leopard and the critically endangered black rhino. Lions, giraffe, ostrich and many antelope species can be found in the grasslands, while birders will love the salt pans which attract flamingos in the rainy season. More than 340 bird species have been counted in Etosha National Park including the European bee-eater, the kori bustard and numerous migratory birds.
Day 9: Windhoek
After breakfast, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a global field research and education facility founded by Dr. Laurie Marker whose research has been supported by National Geographic. Tour the facility to learn about the important research, conservation, and community outreach work they do as one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild. Meet with a researcher for a lecture to learn about the various projects in the works, then enjoy a cheetah drive to view some of these amazing creatures up close. After, enjoy lunch on the veranda overlooking the magnificent Waterberg Plateau. Continue on to Windhoek for our final evening.
Day 10: Windhoek
The tour ends this morning. You can depart at any time.
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** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
** Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Windhoek | Windhoek Country Club Resort or similar |
| Sossusvlei | Sossusvlei Lodge or similar |
| Swakopmund | Hotel Zum Kaiser or similar |
| Palmwag | Palmwag Lodge & Campsite or similar |
| Etosha National Park | Okaukuejo Resort Camp or similar |
Whats included?
- Arrival transfer in Windhoek
- Meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners
- Transport: Air conditioned touring vehicle, 4x4, open vehicle safari, walking
- Accommodation: hotels/lodges 9 nights
- Mondesa Township Walk
- Cheetah Conservation Experience
- Sossusvlei Desert Excursion
- Twyfelfontein
- Full day open-vehicle wildlife safari drive
What’s not included?
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
- Any item not mentioned as included
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
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