Discover Namibia - Camping

13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek

Visiting: Namibia

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

AZN

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 12

Physical rating:

Easy & Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3150

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Journey into the wilderness of Namibia, where deep canyons, towering dunes, and dry deserts form a unique and extraordinary adventure destination. See the best of it on this immersive trip: spotting iconic African animals in Etosha National Park, climbing the world’s tallest dunes in Sossusvlei, and enjoying spectacular scenery throughout. We end most nights sleeping under the stars, sharing the land with the animals who rule it and admiring the Milky Way as we relive our day’s adventure together.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in wild Namibia, where extraordinary animal encounters await

  • Safari in Etosha National Park, with two full days searching for elephants, lions and more

  • Admire the world’s highest dunes at sunrise – the most beautiful time to visit

  • Step back 2,000 years and see the White Lady rock painting made by San hunter-gatherers

  • Camp under the starry Namibian sky, visiting floodlit waterholes where wildlife gathers

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Windhoek

The tour starts at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. The afternoon can be spent exploring or relaxing, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or watching the many native birds that swoop overhead. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening to discuss the adventures to come.



Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Day 2 : Drive Through Namib Nuakluft To Sesriem

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park to Sesriem. This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on Earth. It also has towering, jagged rock formations and an incredible lunar landscape, so be prepared for great photo stops.



Driving: 186mi-217mi (300km-350km); seven hours



Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite (or similar)

Day 3 : Sossusvlei And The Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we spend much of our time in the Namib Desert. Rising early, we catch the tallest dunes in the world in the best light and can climb one as the sun rises. We can either walk to Hiddenvlei or catch a transfer (optional extra) to Deadvlei, where ancient acacia trees form an eerie desert scene. If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok or ostrich among the dunes. In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon before joining a guide to see the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre (please see Responsible Travel section); depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning. We then continue to our next camp approximately one-hour away.



Driving: 124mi (200km); three hours



Accommodation: Solitaire Guest Farm Campsite (or similar)

Day 4 : To Swakopmund Via Walvis Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast

We take a long but very scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. En route, we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see flamingos. Swakopmund is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses and a centre for adrenaline activities.



Driving: 186mi (300km); 5hr 30min



Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 : Free Day For Optional Activities

Today is free to enjoy one of the many optional activities here. On the water, go deep-sea fishing; in the desert, try sandboarding and quad-biking; and in the sky, fly over the skeleton coast. Or spend the day enjoying the fantastic local Viennese-style cakes, walk along the beach or nearby dunes, or just watch the world pass in this town which seems strangely out of place in Africa.



Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)



Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6 : Brandberg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a relaxing start, we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean behind and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, in Damaraland. The Damaraland area is best-known as being home to desert elephants that roam in the Ugab River. Star gazing is normally spectacular from this remote area.



Driving: 149mi (240km); 3hr 30min



Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite (or similar)

Day 7 : Walk Through Valley 45 To The White Lady Painting

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We begin our day with a short drive to Brandberg, where we enjoy a walk through a valley for approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we view beautiful, granite formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley takes us to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by San hunter-gatherers at least 2,000 years ago (please note that if elephants walk into this area then it might be too dangerous to do the walk- in this case we will typically go on a game drive looking for elephants). After, we drive towards the Khorixas area, where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling crafts from the roadside. We may also spot desert elephants and meerkats on the way.



Driving: 155mi (250km); 4hr 30min



Accommodation: Sophienhof camp (or similar)

Day 8 : To Etosha National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We begin with a short drive to Etosha, a huge national park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large salt pan. We should arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive before setting up camp. Our itinerary allows plenty of time to enjoy this fabulous wildlife-watching destination.



Driving: 93mi (150km); two hours



Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp (or similar)

Day 9 - 10 : Two Days Game Viewing In Etosha

Etosha is home to a great variety of species, which are generally easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbucks, kudus, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Bring plenty of camera memory and patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place to spot birds, with plenty of water birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. In Etosha, we typically stay within the park on some or all the nights (subject to availability) and the camps are next to waterholes. These camps also offer optional night drives, which you can book and pay for on arrival.



Accommodation: Namutoni Camp (or similar)



Meals included: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1), Dinner (x1)

Day 11 : On To The Waterberg Plateau. Optional 4X4 Game Drive

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving Etosha behind, we head towards the Waterberg Plateau. This 656ft (200m) high plateau topped by bushveld is one of the most fertile areas in Namibia. There are several walking trails, including one leading to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau. You can also take an optional 4x4 game drive.



Driving: 186mi (300km); five hours



Accommodation: Waterberg Camp (or similar)

Day 12 : Waterberg Plateau And On To Windhoek

Meals Included: Breakfast

We have free time this morning to relax or explore the Waterberg Plateau a little further. Later, we head back to Windhoek stopping at a crafts market on the way.



Driving: 199mi (320km); 4hr 30min



Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Day 13 : End Windhoek

Meals Included: Breakfast

The trip ends after breakfast. Free time before your flight can be spent relaxing at the accommodation or exploring Windhoek, where there are museums and shops. Alternatively, arrange a township tour of Windhoek or visit the nearby Daan Viljoen game reserve (see Optional Excursions section).

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners

  • All accommodation

  • All transport and listed activities

  • Tour leader throughout

  • Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Visas or vaccinations

Food

All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners included.



For each meal not included, allow approximately 225 Namibian dollars (US$15) per person. Some meals are in restaurants, while others will be prepared by the tour leader and assistants. Camp meals are cooked over the campfire. They are wholesome and plentiful, but do not expect cordon bleu cuisine; please note, it is not always easy to get fresh meat.



Below is what you can typically expect from the included meals:



Breakfasts: Cereals, coffee, yoghurt, muesli, fresh fruit or the occasional fried breakfast

Lunches: Cheese, cold meats, pasta, salads, bread or rolls

Dinners: Potjie (stew), braai (barbecue) or stir fries



Vegetarians are well catered for on this trip though sometimes options might be more limited.

Accommodation

Namibia is a fantastic destination for camping. The landscapes are grand and unpopulated, wildlife is widespread plus the campsites are clean and well maintained. We spend eight nights full-service camping and four nights in guesthouses. We sleep in spacious, two-person tents fitted with thick foam mattresses. Properties are either well located for our activities or to break up the long drives that are necessary to explore the highlights of Namibia. Below are some of the places we stay:



Arebbusch Lodge







Our guesthouse in Windhoek is only a 10-minute drive from the city centre yet is spacious with two swimming pools and one of the best pizzerias in the capital. It also has a beautiful garden enlivened with indigenous trees, which provide a habitat for a wealth of birdlife, including black-throated canaries, laughing doves and red-headed finches.



Brandberg White Lady Lodge







Our Brandberg stay is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint at our campsite, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. There’s a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools.



Camping in Etosha National Park







In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself – a huge plus for any animal lover. The resorts we use are either Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni. Each location has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe.



Worth knowing



Wi-fi is available in several properties but not everywhere, notably it is not available in Sesriem, Etosha or Waterberg.

Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it is sometimes necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. However, this is rare. Where we stay will not impact on the number of game drives we have within the park.

All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags and pillows.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes, Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    There are no mandatory vaccination requirements.

    Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Minimum age

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Visas for Namibia are not required for UK or Commonwealth passport holders. Other nationalities should check before travelling.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Excellent trip

There are quite a lot of long drives on bumpy dusty roads but this is unavoidable with a trip that takes in so much of the country. The itinerary keeps you busy with a good mixture of culture and wildlife. Camp sites all had excellent facilities and toilets were first class. Tents were comfortable

Discover Namibia - Camping Trip

What a fantastic trip in an amazing country! This is my eighth Exodus adventure in the last 6 years, and again, I wasn’t disappointed. From start to finish it was an exemplary journey. The trip itself was very comprehensive, from walking through a gorge at sunset to climbing a sand dune at sunrise; to dolphin watching in the morning and quad biking in the dunes in the afternoon. Both the wildlife viewing and the variation in geomorphology were outstanding across this beautiful county.

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

Great trip, wonderful group and marvelous guides. Be prepared for early mornings and long drives but the pace of the trip is about right with plenty to see and do with "down time" when you need it.

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

Really excellent tour of a fascinating country for people, history and wildlife. Very different from East Africa in all respects so well worth exploring if you are used to safari in Kenya, Uganda etc.

Absolutely amazing!!!

A brilliant trip. So much diversity, so many animals, this is right up there as one of the trips I am recommending!

Discover Namibia - there's more than you expect!

My brother asked me (before the trip) "what's there?". I mentioned desert and sand dunes and Etosha and wildlife and long journeys, but although I've been to Africa a number of times I was still unprepared for the vastness of the Namib desert, the beauty of the light on the dunes at dawn, the colours, the history, the expanse of Etosha, etc. What there was NOT was also memorable: no light pollution so magical starry skies and beautiful sunsets; hardly any traffic on long straight roads; very few people. Those we did meet in the few towns, in the tiny hamlets and on the campsites were all very pleasant and helpful.

Action packed

Very good ,well organised holiday. Enjoyed the hotel and camping food . No day was boring.

DISCOVER NAMIBIA

This is a trip which has its highs and lows (and not exclusively in a Cessna flying over the Namib desert).

DISCOVER NAMIBIA Lodge trip

A journey that takes one through mountain landscapes to gigantic sand dunes and then on to one of Africa's best game parks. A photographer's delight! 

Namibia -The best of Africa

A great trip showing the best of Namibia in just 2 weeks. The landscape is amazing and so different in each location. The animals are abundant and everywhere - watching at the camp waterholes is just brilliant - not knowing what might arrive next. Everyday is different and everything spectacular.

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