Upgraded - Discover Namibia

Upgraded - Discover Namibia

14 Days
From

$8170

Upgraded - Discover Namibia

14 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek, Namibia

Visiting: Windhoek, Mariental, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Palmwag, Etosha National Park, Otjiwa

Tour operator:

Explore!

Tour code:

DNL

Physical rating:

Moderate

Age range:

16-

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $8170

NB: Prices correct on 19-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Embark on an captivating journey through Namibia visiting some of the most famous landmarks this incredible country has to offer; from the red sands of the Kalahari Desert to the vast plains of Etosha National Park.

Sossusvlei - Explore the world's highest sand dunes and take in their vibrant colours as the early morning sun rises over the horizon.

Visit Etosha - one of the largest national parks in Africa and home to over 110 different species of mammal including the big-5

Rhino tracking -Track the critically endangered desert-adapted black rhino on a walking safari in the vast Palmwag Nature Reserve

Upgraded - Immerse yourself in Namibia's and beautiful landscapes whilst staying in our selection of upgraded hotels and lodges.

Highlights

  • Climb the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib desert

  • Experience world-class safari in Etosha National Park - one of Africa's greatest wildlife parks

  • Uncover the ancient San Bushman rock paintings and engravings of Damaraland

  • Sossusvlei - Explore the world's highest sand dunes and take in their vibrant colours as the early morning sun rises over the horizon.

  • Visit Etosha - one of the largest national parks in Africa and home to over 110 different species of mammal including the big-5

  • Rhino tracking -Track the critically endangered desert-adapted black rhino on a walking safari in the vast Palmwag Nature Reserve

  • Upgraded - Immerse yourself in Namibia's and beautiful landscapes whilst staying in our selection of upgraded hotels and lodges.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Join Tour In Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

Accommodation Name: Na'ankuse Lodge

Day 2: Drive To Mariental In Kalahari South, Game Drives In The Afternoon

Location: Mariental

Accommodation Name: Lapa Lange Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Travel To Sossusvlei, Free Evening

Jean Francois Badoc
Uwe Affeldt
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Location: Sossusvlei

Accommodation Name: Dead Valley Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Explore Sossusvlei And Deadvlei

Jean Francois Badoc
Uwe Affeldt
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Location: Sossusvlei

Accommodation Name: Dead Valley Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Drive To Swakopmund, Free Afternoon To Participate In Optional Activities

Wesley Rosenblum
Olivier Armani

Location: Swakopmund

Accommodation Name: Organic stay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Free Morning To Explore Historical Swakopmund And Historical Guided Walking Tour

Wesley Rosenblum
Olivier Armani

Location: Swakopmund

Accommodation Name: Organic stay

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Drive To Damaraland Via Cape Cross Seal Colony

Location: Damaraland

Accommodation Name: Palmwag Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Walking Safari And Rhino Tracking

Location: Palmwag

Accommodation Name: Palmwag Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Travel Towards Etosha National Park

Nrupesh Soni
Peter Schmid
András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: Etosha Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Enter Etosha National Park, Game Drives

Nrupesh Soni
Peter Schmid
András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: Etosha Safarihoek Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Game Drives In Etosha National Park

Nrupesh Soni
Peter Schmid
András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: Etosha Safarihoek Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Early Game Drive In Etosha National Park, And Visit The Cheetah Conservation Foundation

Nrupesh Soni
Peter Schmid
András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: Otjiwa Thorn Bush Tented Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Guided Nature Walk And Afternoon At Own Leisure

Location: Otjiwa

Accommodation Name: Otjiwa Thorn Bush Tented Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Drive To Windhoek, Tour Ends

Location: Windhoek

Meals Included: Breakfast

What's Included

  • Pick-up Location

    The tour includes a pick-up from the hotel reception at 17:00.

  • Guided Walking Tour

    A historical guided walking tour in Swakopmund is included.

  • Game Drives

    Game drives in Etosha National Park are included.

  • Visit to Cheetah Conservation Foundation

    The tour includes a visit to the Cheetah Conservation Foundation.

  • Guided Nature Walk

    A guided nature walk is included in the tour.

What's Not Included

Optional activities in Swakopmund are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Namibia with ease, starting from Windhoek and visiting key locations such as Mariental, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park, with convenient pick-up and drop-off times.

Accommodation

Experience the comfort of Na'ankuse Lodge, Lapa Lange Lodge, Dead Valley Lodge, Organic Stay, Palmwag Lodge, Etosha Village, Etosha Safarihoek Lodge, and Otjiwa Thorn Bush Tented Camp throughout your journey in Namibia.

Meals

Breakfasts: 13
Lunches: 11
Dinners: 10

Check out our Q&As

  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts in Windhoek, Namibia, and ends in Windhoek, Namibia.

  • What is the pick-up location and time for the tour?

    The pick-up location is at the hotel reception, and the pick-up time is at 17:00.

  • What is the drop-off time at the end of the tour?

    The drop-off time at the end of the tour is 14:00.

  • What type of activities are included in the tour?

    The tour includes activities such as game drives, a walking safari, rhino tracking, exploring Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, and a historical guided walking tour in Swakopmund.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there is a free afternoon in Swakopmund to participate in optional activities.

  • How many meals are provided during the tour?

    The tour provides 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 10 dinners.

  • Will there be any guided tours during the trip?

    Yes, there is a historical guided walking tour in Swakopmund and a guided nature walk on Day 13.

  • I'm going on a walking/cycling trip-do I need to train?

    It will depend on the grade and how fit you already are. Check the trip page for details of the walking or cycling grade and how far you’ll be walking/cycling each day. For moderate or challenging trips in particular we’d recommend doing some walks or cycles before you leave to build up your fitness and prepare you for the distances being covered.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    We have a wide range of ages nationalities on our small group trips and they come from all walks of life.

  • Should I get travel insurance?

    Yes–it is a condition of booking that you are fully insured when travelling with us

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    At Explore, we're the experts in adventure travel. Our small group adventure holidays have been running since 1981. Today, Explore is one of the most trusted travel companies in the UK with over 500 trips to more than 120 countries.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but there are no concessions for doing so, and we must have a record in your booking advising as such before the trip departs.

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    Being a responsible company is a large statement, something that has to be entwined within the very fibre of a company. Discover the charities and partnerships we support as part of this at https://www.explore.co.uk/about/sustainability/charities-and-partners

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

    We want to be as clear as and as honest as possible about what happens if you decide to that you no longer wish to travel on your trip. Our booking conditions have details of the costs you’ll incur when you cancel-these charges depend on how long it is before your planned departure.

  • What is the accommodation like?

    We choose comfortable accommodation in the best locations possible. We opt for small, local and family-run accommodation where we can, as opposed to large chain hotels. We typically use hotels that are the equivalent of European 3-star, and you’ll usually have an en suite room. Occasionally, where we want to get off the beaten trail we may stay in more basic accommodation.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Sustainability is embedded within the fibre of Explore, it emanates from the inside out. But as we enter a new decade it is clearer than ever that our world needs help, and Explore has created a sustainability strategy based on the 2015 UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Our flexible booking and safety policies mean you're protected before and during your travels with us. Receive a full refund if your trip is cancelled, transfer your trip free of charge up to 10 days before departure minus any irrocoverable costs.

  • Do I need to be very fit to book with you?

    All our trips require some level of active participation. This could be on a cultural trip, trek, safari, expedition or voyage. It is in the interests of all members of the group that everyone should be capable of fully participating in the activities of their chosen trip.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Final documents will include a comprehensive trip itinerary, climate and country information, budgeting and packing advice visa and passport information and details on optional activities available.

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

    Yes on most of our trips. Most trips are based on customers sharing twin-bedded rooms. If you book a group trip as an individual, you will share a room with someone of the same sex. However, on many trips we offer the opportunity to pay a supplement to pre-book a single room, known as our single room option. On some trips a single room will be provided every night, on others it will be provided o

  • Do we have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel

    It’s now a condition of booking a trip with us that customers should have one of the following before they travel - — Be vaccinated against COVID, having received the full recommended course, and allowing enough time for immunity to take effect. Full vaccination includes any booster required to keep the vaccine valid. — Have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72hrs of departure.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Explore will only offer hotels that have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with local government guidelines. We will ensure these measures include; enhanced room cleaning, ventilation, social distancing, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in public areas, food safety, staff re-training and minimising contact within the properties.

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Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Explore! allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 70 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Explore! requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of explore! charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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