Secret Namibia

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$6,737 to $7,157 pp (USD)
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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • Clients collect their self-drive vehicle at the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Start Your Journey in the Kalahari Desert, Only a Couple of Hours From Windhoek

Start Your Journey in the Kalahari Desert, Only a Couple of Hours From Windhoek

A warm welcome to Namibia, the soul of Africa! Once you’ve touched down in Windhoek and collected all your belongings, you will be met by one of our reps who will guide you to your rental vehicle, talk you through any paperwork, and answer any questions you may have.

Once you’ve collected your car and set up the sat-nav, it’s time to begin your road trip across stunning Namibia. Your first stop will be the magnificent Kalahari, a region renowned for its otherworldly landscapes and intriguing wildlife.

Spend your first day embarking on an unforgettable hike, encountering some of Namibia’s native wildlife, including cheetahs, as you wander the scorched earth. You’ll also be invited to head out on a fascinating Bushmen walk where you learn all about the fascinating San people and enjoy demonstrations of their ancient traditions.

Main Destination:
Kalahari Region
Accommodation:
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
  • Luxury lodge located near Kalahari Region
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2-3

Sand Dunes, Canyons, Vistas and Stars Awaits in Sossusvlei

Sand Dunes, Canyons, Vistas and Stars Awaits in Sossusvlei

During your 2-night stay, you will discover the best Sossusvlei has to offer. Experience mountain biking and watch the desert come alive on immersive nature walks and game drives. You will also visit Deadvlei, Dune 45, and Sesriem Canyon. At night, relax and unwind in your luxury suite before you enjoy an unforgettable stargazing experience.

Main Destination:
Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)
High Season July to November (Busy; high-season rates apply)
Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

CheetahVery Rare
ZebraRare
HyenaRare
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LionNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Kulala Desert Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-5

Retreat to the Town of Swakopmund for Some Adventurous Coastal Excursions Like Sandwich Harbour

Retreat to the Town of Swakopmund for Some Adventurous Coastal Excursions Like Sandwich Harbour

Charming Swakopmund, Namibia’s largest coastal town, awaits on the next leg of your luxury trip. Arriving at the magnificent Strand Hotel, you’ll find the town’s best attractions on your doorstep. During your 2-night stay, you’ll embark on a special tour of Sandwich Harbour, best known for its abundant birds and stunning dune scenery.

Additionally, brace yourself for an incredible Living Desert experience. You will be taken through barren landscapes as you track chameleons, lizards, geckos, and other small creatures. When you’re not on an exciting excursion, relax at the Strand, a social epicentre and destination in itself. Your luxury hotel comprises restaurants, bars, a deli, a lobby lounge, and sea-facing terraces.

Main Destination:
Swakopmund (City)
Accommodation:
Strand Hotel Swakopmund
  • Luxury hotel located in Swakopmund (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Search for the Famous Desert Adapted Elephants in Damaraland

Search for the Famous Desert Adapted Elephants in Damaraland

The astonishing mountainous region of Damaraland is up next, an area home to a spectacular assortment of desert-adapted wildlife, ancient rock engravings, and surreal terrain.

During your 2-day stay, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the region’s rugged beauty on an immersive nature drive and walk, stopping to admire desert-adapted elephant, rhino, giraffe, springbok and ostrich, whilst learning about their unique survival skills.

The magnificent Wilderness Doro Nawas Camp will serve as your accommodation, a camp surrounded by sweeping plains scattered with welwitschia, Namibia’s fascinating national plant.

Your Meru-style tent boasts all the luxury amenities you require and is the perfect place to drink sundowners with the endless view of rocky plains.

Main Destination:
Damaraland
Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals are easier to see)
High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Damaraland

ElephantOccasional
GiraffeOccasional
LionRare
LeopardVery Rare
ZebraRare
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CheetahVery Rare
HyenaVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Doro Nawas Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside Damaraland
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-8

An Abundance of Wildlife Encounters Awaits in Etosha, One of Africa's Famous Game Parks

An Abundance of Wildlife Encounters Awaits in Etosha, One of Africa's Famous Game Parks

By now you’re well in truly in the middle of your luxury safari adventure, but we promise you that the excitement and surprises don’t end in Damaraland!

Next, you’ll make your first stop at the phenomenal Etosha region, spending one night in the exclusive Ongava Lodge, which is situated in the privately-owned Ongava Game Reserve along the Southern boundary of Etosha National Park.

The choice of what to do is yours. You could head out on a fascinating game drive or embrace Mother Nature in its purest form on a nature walk. You can even approach rhinos, or how about a spot of bird watching? You’ll have to be quick to keep up with the number of incredible avian species that roam these parts, though!

Cap off a special day with a romantic sunset drive through Ongava and relax in your luxury en-suite chalet at Ongava Lodge.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals come to water)
High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Ongava Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering Etosha NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Spend Your Last Night in Central Namibia, Doing a Nocturnal Game Drive and More

Spend Your Last Night in Central Namibia, Doing a Nocturnal Game Drive and More

You could be forgiven for thinking that you’ve seen it all. Far from it! Next up, you’ll spend an action-packed day in Central Namibia.

You’ll stay at the wonderful Otjiwa Safari Lodge, one of the oldest private game farms in Namibia, which offers about 25 different game species such as giraffe, zebra, springbuck, and mainly the white rhino.

With so much surrounding wildlife to meet, it’s little wonder you can choose to head out on a game drive or a nature walk here. You’ll even get the chance to experience a nocturnal drive, hoping to spot some of the elusive creatures that may not conduct their business by daylight.

Complement your stay here with a visit to the fascinating AfriCat Foundation, where you can learn more about Namibia’s conservation and sustainable tourism efforts.

Main Destination:
Otjiwa Game Farm
Accommodation:
Otjiwa Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Okonjima NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Make Your Way Back to Windhoek After Visiting Namibia's Most Famous Destinations

Make Your Way Back to Windhoek After Visiting Namibia's Most Famous Destinations

This marks the end of your luxury safari in Namibia. Take the 3-hour drive back to Windhoek where you will be met by one of our representatives to return your vehicle before departing Namibia.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Clients return their self-drive vehicle at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Secret Namibia, not SafariBookings.
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