7 Days Best of Namibia

7 Days Best of Namibia Overview

On this 7 Days Best of Namibia Explore the beautiful landscapes and wildlife that are unique to Namibia. In a week, we will visit the red sand dunes in Sossusvlei and enjoy the Namibian coast. Experience the Skeleton Coast before we reach Damaraland to see rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Twyfelfontein. We end our week’s stay in the Etosha National Park before returning to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia.

7 Days Best of Namibia Highlights

Day 1: Sossusvlei
Day 2: Namib Naukluft Park
Day 3: Namibian Atlantic Coast
Day 4: Damaraland
Day 5: Rock Engravings and Petrified Forest
Day 6: Etosha National Park
Day 7: Return to Windhoek

7 Days Best of Namibia Itinerary

Day 1: Sossusvlei

Just after arrival in Windhoek, the guide will pick you up from the airport or accommodation in Windhoek. Meet and greet is the first activity as we get to know each other before the trip. We will drive southwards to the desert through scenic landscapes that may include mountain passes depending on the used road. You will have a lunch stop along the way to Sossusvlei. We will be in the Sossusvlei area before sunset and enjoy a sundowner drive in the desert.
Main Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge
Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Day 2: Namib Naukluft Park

An early morning start will see us getting into the Namib Naukluft Park. The Namib Naukluft Park is the third-largest national park in Africa, covering an area of 50,000km². The Namib Desert has been arid for about 80 million years, with true desert conditions predominating the last 15 to 20 million years. Wildlife thriving in this area includes gemsbok, springbok, brown hyena, and black-backed jackal, among others. We will visit the most photographed sand dune in the area, Dune 45.

Depending on your energy levels, climbing one of the highest sand dunes in the area, the Big Daddy, is quite fun! A visit to Deadvlei is worthwhile. After a visit to Sossusvlei, we will then visit the Sesriem Canyon. After lunch, we will make our way to the coast past scenic Gaub and Kuiseb Passes.
We will go past Walvis Bay Lagoon for interesting waterbird sightings, including flamingoes. We will then overnight in Swakopmund and enjoy dinner in some of the best restaurants.
Main Destination: Swakopmund (City)
Accommodation: The Delight Swakopmund
Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City)

Day 3: Namibian Atlantic Coast

After breakfast, we will go for the Living Desert Tour excursion. Dry bone, without a trace of moisture, and as dry as a weathered bone are some terms used to describe this unique biome. Sneaky creatures that have adapted to living in harsh environments. For these little creatures, camouflage or agility to fake deaths helps serve food on the table or avoid being someone’s meal.

This is a 4 to 5-hour tour conducted by passionate and experienced desert specialists who are desert conservationists as well. If lucky, you might see the desert Little Five (shovel-nosed lizard, Namib sand gecko, Namaqua chameleon, Namib Desert sidewinding adder, and the cartwheeling spider, also known as the dancing white lady). Birds of interest include Gray’s lark, tractrix chat, and Damara tern. You should be back around lunchtime and enjoy a stroll around Swakopmund city or take any optional activities we can arrange for you in advance.
Main Destination: Swakopmund (City)
Accommodation: The Delight Swakopmund
Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City)

Day 4: Damaraland

We will leave the coastal environment and drive inland and The major attractions are the sacred Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the otherworldly Petrified Forest. Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape featuring open plains, ancient valleys and spectacular rock formations.
Main Destination: Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland

Day 5: Rock Engravings and Petrified Forest

This morning, we will visit the Bushmen rock engravings around Twyfelfontein before making our way to Etosha National Park. This area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 and consists of over 40,000 rock engravings done by the San (Bushmen) people 2,000 years ago. It is a 45-minute walk conducted by local guides.
We will then proceed to the Petrified Forest.

This is a geological formation that happened 280 million years ago. Giant trees were carried by a river and buried here. The sand was deposited around them, creating ideal conditions for the wood cells to be replaced by silica and thus become petrified. These trees are considered Dadoxylon arberi, the same tree responsible for European coal fields. This is a 30-minute walk led by knowledgeable local guides.
We will proceed to Etosha and should be in time for an afternoon game drive.

Main Destination: Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP

Day 6: Etosha National Park

We will do a morning and an afternoon game drive in the park. We will return to the lodge around midday and go back to the park in the late afternoon. Enjoy a siesta or cool off in the swimming pool and the tranquillity of the lodge. Etosha is a 22,270km² park with 114 mammal species and over 350 bird species. Etosha means great white place in the local Oshindonga language, referring to the 4,800km² salt pan that covers 23% of the park’s surface area.

The mammals include black and white rhinoceros, lion, leopard, cheetah, African elephant, plains and Hartmann’s Mountain zebra, Angolan giraffe, eland, gemsbok, African wild cat, and spotted and brown hyaena, among other animals. It is pretty unique in its own way as the concentration and diversity around waterholes in the dry season is magnificent, giving one a chance to see animal dramas unfolding as they take turns to quench their thirst.
Main Destination: Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Etosha Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP

Day 7: Return to Windhoek

As the last day together, the time for the departure will be determined by the time you depart at the airport. Soon after breakfast, we will leave Etosha National Park and drive to Windhoek. This day marks the end of our trip.
Main Destination: Windhoek (City)

End of 7 Days Best of Namibia

A Guide to this 7 Days Best of Namibia

Entry Requirements for This Tour:

On this 7 Days Best of Namibia, all visitors must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Namibia Embassy or Consulate.

Language On This 7 Days Best of Namibia:
English

Time:
GMT +3

Voltage:
220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

Currency:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

Clothing:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

Baggage:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

Water:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

Health;
Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential.
You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

Dietary Requirements:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

Gratuities:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

Photography:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.

South Africa Packages

12 Days Exclusive Safari and Cape Splendor

10 Days Kruger Private Reserves & Cape Town

12 Days Kruger Reserves and Gorilla Trekking Safari

6 Days Panorama Route Tour

4 Days Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari

3 Days Kruger and Swaziland Cultural Tour

3 Days Kruger National Park Camping Safari

10 Days Kruger Private Reserves & Cape Town

Namibia Packages

9 Days Luxury Namibia and Gorilla Trekking Safari

6 Days Etosha, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei (Camping)