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Namibia Private Safari Tours
Namibia is an amazing safari destination, and it’s perfect for those looking for a memorable private safari. It’s a country that combines all the necessary ingredients for an incredible trip, ranging from charismatic wildlife and spectacular landscapes to the possibility of soulful encounters with local people. On a private safari (where you’ll have the guide, driver and vehicle all to yourself), your trip will be ideally suited to Namibia, a country with big, empty spaces that are best explored in small groups. Namibia’s safari operators are highly professional and this is one of the safest safari destinations anywhere in Africa, making it the ideal choice for your private safari.
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Top Rated Operator
14-Day Namibia Flying Safari
$18,723 to $27,520 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), N/a'an ku sê (Wildlife Sanctuary), Kulala, Skeleton Coast NP, Kaokoland, Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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Best Seller
14-Day Namibia Breathtaking Adventure Tour
$5,720 to $5,940 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Desert, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Damaraland, Kunene Region, Epupa Falls (Kaokoland), Western Etosha, Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Erindi GR, Hosea Kutako Airport (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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13-Day Namibia Popular Highlights Self-Drive Safari
$4,610 to $5,205 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Okonjima NR, Windhoek Airport (End)
Secret Namibia
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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15-Day Eco-Friendly Namibian Self-Drive Safari
$3,456 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range), Damaraland, Palmwag Concession (Damaraland), Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Windhoek (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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16-Day Camping Namibia Self Drive Safari
$1,458 to $1,720 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-driveBudgetCamping & Guest House
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Aus (Town), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Sesriem Canyon (Highlight), Swakopmund (City), Spitzkoppe (Damaraland), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP, Waterberg Plateau, Okonjima NR, Windhoek (End)
Great Explorations Namibia
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
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10-Day Namibia Popular Classic Self-Drive Safari
$1,873 to $2,282 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Otjiwa Game Farm, Etosha NP, Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Jangwa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Taste of Etosha
$2,401 to $2,640 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Windhoek (End)
Nature Travel Namibia
4.9/5 – 156 Reviews
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7-Day Self Drive - Etosha Animal Kingdom
$1,584 to $1,806 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Okonjima NR, Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Waterberg Plateau, Windhoek Airport (End)
Desert Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta & Chobe Safari
$4,220 to $7,900 pp (USD)
Botswana & Namibia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Zambezi Region, Chobe River, Kasane Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 420 Reviews
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2-Day Ichingo Chobe River Lodge - 1 Night
$8,221 to $8,885 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Kasane (End)
East Cape Tours
5.0/5 – 61 Reviews
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11-Day Zambezi Guided Group Namibia Safari
$6,481 to $8,005 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Okonjima NR, Etosha NP, Okavango River, Zambezi Region, Mudumu NP (Zambezi Region), Hosea Kutako Airport (End)
Southbound Tours
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Namibia Fly-in Safari
$12,843 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Skeleton Coast NP, Damaraland, Eastern Etosha, Windhoek Airport (End)
CrissCross Namibia Safaris
5.0/5 – 59 Reviews
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14-Day Namibia Classic
$3,256 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Auas Game Farm, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Damaraland, Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range), Swakopmund (City), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Kalahari Desert, Windhoek (City), Hosea Kutako Airport (End)
Gazzella Tours
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
19-Day Namibia Self Drive Adventure
$8,691 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Aus (Town), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range), Windhoek Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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9-Day Namibia Top Attractions Luxury Fly-in Safari
$9,619 to $10,868 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Ongava GR, Windhoek Airport (End)
Secret Namibia
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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14-Day Eco-Luxury Honeymoon in Namibia
$5,213 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Eastern Etosha, Western Etosha, Damaraland, Walvis Bay (City), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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10-Day Guided Tour Exploring Namibia
$4,290 to $4,510 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Okonjima NR, Onguma GR, Etosha NP, Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Spitzkoppe (Damaraland), Swakopmund (City), Sesriem (Town), Windhoek Airport (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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14-Day Highlights of Namibia
$2,793 to $2,963 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Otjiwa Game Farm, Eastern Etosha, Etosha NP, Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (City), Windhoek Airport (End)
Jangwa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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7-Day Namibia Sand to Sea Fly-in Safari
$5,753 to $7,101 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Lüderitz (Town), Swakopmund (City), Windhoek (End)
Desert Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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17-Day Northern Namibia & Botswana Combination
$3,691 to $4,702 pp (USD)
Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Okonjima NR, Onguma GR, Etosha NP, Rundu (City), Nkasa Rupara NP (Zambezi Region), Chobe NP, Kasane (Town), Nata (Town), Maun (City), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Ghanzi (Town), Windhoek (End)
Great Explorations Namibia
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
7 Questions About Namibia Private Safaris
Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony is a specialist writer about Africa, with extensive experience of safaris across the continent. He writes for Lonely Planet (including the ‘Botswana & Namibia’ guide), SafariBookings and other magazines and newspapers around the world. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’.› More about Anthony
7 Questions About Namibia Private Safaris
What are the pros and cons of a Namibia private safari?
“There are so many advantages to going on a private safari in Namibia, not least among them is that it’s a fantastic way to enjoy this remarkable country. For a start, a private safari means that your tour is all about you and the kind of safari you want. The guide, the vehicle and almost everything else about the trip is just for you. You don’t have to factor in anyone else when planning a private safari with the operator of your choice. There aren’t many downsides to a private safari. Cost may be one: private safaris are more expensive than group or self-drive safaris. And unlike on a group safari, you won’t share safari trails with anyone else, which means you don’t get the same camaraderie that you can enjoy on a group safari.”
1What is the recommended length of a Namibia private tour?
“Any time you spend on a Namibia private safari will be time well spent, and there is no set recommended length: it all depends on how much time you have. As a simple rule, the longer you spend on safari the better. Although you can travel for shorter periods (in which case you’ll want to zero in on just a handful of Namibian destinations), an ideal minimum length for your safari is 1 week. That should give you time to visit Etosha National Park and Sossusvlei, as well as perhaps one or two other places. Ten days would be even better, and 2 weeks in Namibia will mean you can really see the best of what the country has to offer. If your time is limited, consider flying between destinations. That way you can enjoy splendid views and cut the amount of time you spend traveling, leaving you more time to enjoy the wildlife and people.”
2Will we spend all our time with our guide on a private safari?
“If you’ve paid for a private safari, you will almost certainly have a guide who meets you at the beginning of your tour and stays with you until your safari is over. He or she may be joined by other local guides from time to time, but your guide will most likely be there throughout. Having this much time with a guide is one of the best things about a private safari, and it could end up being a real safari highlight. That’s because it allows you to form a relationship (possibly even a close friendship) with your guide. Such a relationship can be a precious gateway into a deeper understanding of local culture and will open many doors to meeting locals. It can also be a starting point for so many wonderful insights that you’ll gain about wildlife and Namibia in general.”
3Which parks should we visit in Namibia?
“Which parks you visit can depend on how long you plan to be on safari. Most packages for a Namibia private safari include a visit to Etosha National Park and this world-class wildlife destination should definitely be number one on your priority list. Namib-Naukluft National Park, which includes the renowned sand dunes of Sossusvlei, should also be at the top of your list. Other possible parks include Bwabwata and Nkasa Rupara National Parks in the far northeast, while some of the private reserves, such as Erindi, can also be fantastic for wildlife. Remember, too, that some of Namibia’s top attractions don’t fall within park boundaries. These include Damaraland; Fish River Canyon; parts of the Skeleton Coast with its shipwrecks and sand dunes overlooking the Atlantic; and the incredible rock art of Brandberg and Twyfelfontein.”
4How much do Namibia private safari packages cost?
“The cost of a private safari in Namibia can vary greatly. Partly that depends on the season in which you travel. In high season, which runs from July to October, prices can be almost double what you’ll pay in the low or shoulder seasons. Another consideration when it comes to the cost of your holiday is the level of luxury you plan to enjoy and can afford. Will you be flying between destinations or traveling by road? Will you be staying in luxury lodges and tented camps, or camping and staying in simple hotels? How you answer these questions will play a big role in determining the price you’ll pay. The number of people in your traveling party can also affect the per-person cost of your safari. As a general rule, expect the cost of your Namibia private safari to start at around US$200 per person per day, although it could go much higher if you opt for a top-end luxury experience.”
5What type of vehicle can I expect?
“For getting between your various safari destinations, you’ll either travel in a private vehicle or a small plane. If you’re traveling by road, the type of vehicle will depend on the level of comfort, luxury and cost of your safari. Most often it will be a modern 4x4. On game drives, you’ll probably be driven around (with a guide, driver and possibly an additional spotter) in an open-sided 4x4 vehicle with a canvas roof and tiered seating. The best seat is usually in the row just behind the driver. Game-drive vehicles can be very cold in the cooler months, but your safari operator or accommodation should provide blankets to ward off the early morning or early evening chill. If you’re flying between destinations, you’ll either have a small private plane, or you’ll be on a small plane that carries other travelers or safari workers to their destinations. Either way, try for a window seat when you board and enjoy the views.”
6Which animals are we likely to see?
“The animals you’ll see while on safari in Namibia will, of course, depend on where you go. In Etosha National Park, lions, elephants and black rhinos are the undoubted highlights. Other commonly seen animals include zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and brown hyena. In desert regions, the extravagantly horned gemsbok is an icon of the sands. Along the Skeleton Coast, watch for the Cape fur seal; there’s a loud, noisy and rather smelly colony. The birdlife is good across the country, with flamingo often seen near Walvis Bay. But the best birding is in the far northeastern Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip), which borders the northern edge of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.”
7Namibia Reviews
Christopher is a British travel writer and has contributed to various Fodor's guidebooks and a range of travel magazines.
Sand, salt pans and stars: Southern Africa’s wild west
With the exception of the verdant Zambezi Region, most of Namibia is comprised of harsh and inhospitable desert, but I’ve always found it staggeringly beautiful. Namibia was the first place I really travelled in Africa; I’ve been back...
Emma is an award-winning travel writer for Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, Travel Africa magazine and The Independent.
A place to bond with the desert and marvel at the stars
It’s rare for travellers to return from Namibia with anything other than glowing praise. I’m always impressed by the spacious drama of its desert landscapes, where oryx pick their way over towering, apricot-coloured dunes or stare out...
The most diverse scenery that still looks untouched by humans.
Arranged the Trip through Great Explorations. (Outstanding) Flew to Windhoek and hired a 4x4 from Namibia 2 Go. Drove down to Sesriem in the South where the magnificent red dunes then Deadvlei where the trees are frozen in time from a...
Beautiful country, people and nature!
We saw amazing sceneries, from deserts to ocean, from savanna to mountains, insane wildlife including rhinos fighting, leopards and all the expected animals and more! The roads were excellent, the lodges had character and luxury and the...
Excellen
Incredible trip of 10 days all around Namibia. The travel agency organised everything and personalised it. All the lodges were excellent. Can't decide what was better, the dunes in Sossusvlei, or the wildlife in the North.
Namibia was one of the most enchanting, fascinating, and beautiful countries I've ever been to!
My recent trip to Namibia was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I set foot in this captivating country, I was greeted by a landscape that seemed to stretch endlessly, offering a mesmerizing blend of natural wonders and...