Namibia Private Safari – Sossusvlei, Etosha & Damaraland
Explore the Spirit of Namibia in Full Color
From glowing red dunes to wildlife-rich savannahs, this 9-day private Namibia safari journey brings you deep into Namibia’s most unforgettable landscapes. Watch sunrise over Sossusvlei, cruise alongside dolphins in Walvis Bay, walk among ancient rock engravings in Twyfelfontein, and track leopards in Okonjima. This is Namibia in full color – raw beauty, rare wildlife and surreal surroundings – wrapped in comfort, guided with care, and designed to give back to nature.
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Wildlife Encounters and Unreal Landscapes
Start in the Namib Desert, where sunrise lights up the dunes and the ghostly trees of Dead Vlei stand frozen in time. Explore Sossusvlei and climb Dune 45 before stepping into Sesriem Canyon.
Then it’s off to the coast – flamingos gather in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund offers charm, cafés and optional thrills like quad biking, skydiving and scenic flights over shipwrecks and seal colonies.
Travel the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross, home to one of the world’s largest seal colonies, before heading inland to Damaraland for ancient rock art and desert elephant sightings. In Etosha, lions, giraffes and rhinos gather at glowing waterholes. Our private Namibia safari ends in Okonjima, where leopard tracking and conservation stories take center stage.
If you want to explore further options to discover Namibia, please check out our 12 Days of Namibia Private Safari – Cats, Dunes & Desert or our Unforgettable Namibia Classic Camping Safari and more! And don’t forget – with World Adventure Tours, the possibilities to completely tailor you dream journey are totally limitless! Just contact us to make that dream come true!
Best Time to Go
Dry Season (May–Oct): Clear skies, cool nights, best wildlife viewing
Wet Season (Nov–Apr): Lush landscapes, fewer visitors, great for photography
Popular Attractions
Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Okonjima, Sossusvlei & Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings
Weather
May–Oct: 18–30 °C, dry & sunny | Nov–Apr: 25–35 °C, warm with showers
Highlights
Catch sunrise over the red dunes of Sossusvlei
Search for wild leopards at Okonjima Reserve
Explore ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein
Watch flamingos and seals along the Skeleton Coast
Etosha’s waterholes bring rhinos and elephants at dusk
“More than excellent !! Quick response and very good value for money. Our tour guide Stefanus was excellent and an amazing multitasker. He took great care of us and accommodated all of our needs. Would repeat in a heartbeat!!”
– Yanica Vella, Tourradar
Why Book with World Adventure Tours?
Customize Your Trip
Tailor every inch of your journey to suit your preferences, from destinations to accommodations, ensuring a personalized dream-come-true travel experience.
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Multilingual Guides
Enjoy authentic experiences with guides who speak English, French, Spanish and German – ensuring clear communication and enriched explorations.
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Travel Plan
Day-to-Day Program – 9 Days
Journey to the Namib Desert
Your private guide meets you at 08:15 in Windhoek. We drive southwest into the Namib Desert, pausing en route. Check in at your lodge beside Sesriem with time to relax before sunset, watch the changing colours of the nearby mountains and listen to the calls of barking geckos as night falls.
🍽 Meals: Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dead Valley Lodge or Similar
Sossusvlei & Dead Vlei Exploration
Depart before dawn for a private excursion deep into Namib Naukluft National Park. Visit iconic Dune 45, climb a dune, and wander the bleached clay pan of Dead Vlei amid towering red dunes. Sossusvlei is where the clear blue skies contrast with red sand dunes to create one of Africa’s most iconic sights – a photographer’s dream. Dead Vlei’s ancient camel-thorn trees stand like blackened skeletons against the bright white pan, surrounded by apricot-coloured dunes. In the afternoon, explore Sesriem Canyon, carved over millions of years by the Tsauchab River.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Dead Valley Lodge or Similar
The Coastline of Swakopmund
After breakfast, journey to the coast via Walvis Bay’s flamingo-filled lagoon, where pelicans and other aquatic birds gather. A scenic flight over the dunes of Sossusvlei (optional) offers a bird’s-eye view of this surreal desert. Afternoon arrival in Swakopmund opens optional thrills: sandboarding, quad biking, tandem skydiving, or more scenic flights over shipwrecks and seal colonies. Evening at your leisure.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Cornerstone Guesthouse or Similar
Walvis Bay Lagoon & Namib Gravel Plains
A full day to choose your own coastal adventure: optional marine cruises, optional Sandwich Harbour tours, or exploring town’s German colonial charm. Stroll cafés, visit museums, or book extra activities. A leisurely day beside the Atlantic winds.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Cornerstone Guesthouse or Similar
Rock Engravings & Desert Elephants in Damaraland
Head north along the Skeleton Coast, stopping at the Henties Bay shipwreck and Cape Cross seal colony. Continue inland past the Brandberg Mountain to Damaraland. Late afternoon, walk among the rock etchings, one of the largest collections in southern Africa, while learning about this ancient region. Watch for desert elephants wandering the dry riverbeds.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or Similar
Into Etosha National Park
Depart after breakfast toward Etosha, one of Southern Africa’s best game reserves. It’s home to lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, hyena, giraffe, and many types of antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. Enter through Andersson’s Gate and enjoy your first game drive en route to your safari lodge at Okaukuejo.
The benefit of staying inside the park is the chance to view the floodlit waterhole in the evening, where black rhinos, lions, elephants, and countless plains game gather, especially during dry winter months.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Okaukuejo Campsite or Similar
Game Drives & Waterholes of Etosha
A full day of private guided game drives across Etosha. Spot predators and plains game at waterholes, and explore the mix of savannah, woodland, and the immense salt pan. Days are spent with your guide tracking animals and soaking in the wild atmosphere.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Okaukuejo Campsite or Similar
Day 8
Tracking Leopards at Okonjima
After a morning game drive, depart for Okonjima. In the afternoon, join a shared leopard-tracking activity with the AfriCat Foundation. This 20,000 ha reserve is home to collared leopards, and you may also track cheetahs or wild dogs with expert guides dedicated to conservation.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp or Similar
Day 9
Return to Windhoek
This morning you may choose to enjoy an optional activity (if time permits), before returning south through the rolling highlands to Windhoek. Your guide will drop you off at the airport in time for onward connections. We recommend no flights before mid-afternoon, or why not add an overnight stay in the capital to extend your journey (own expense).
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Accommodation: None (end of safari)
Why Pick This Travel Plan?
Explore Namibia’s top sites from Sossusvlei to Etosha in one seamless route
Add optional extras like Sandwich Harbour tours, marine cruises and scenic flights
Travel consciously – each lodge, guide and activity supports nature and local livelihoods
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Meaningful Traveling Through Desert Icons and Wildlife Drama
This 9-day private Namibia safari adventure is all about meaningful travel. From the otherworldly dunes of the Namib to the wildlife drama of Etosha and the conservation work at Okonjima, it’s a journey designed for both discovery and impact.
You’ll stay in locally run, eco-conscious lodges, meet experienced guides who know these lands inside out, and support wildlife protection and cultural heritage at every stop. Whether you’re floating past dolphins in Walvis Bay or watching elephants gather at dusk in Etosha, your trip helps protect what makes Namibia so special—for the next traveller, and the next generation.
Included in the Price
- Services of an English speaking guide and related costs day 1-9 inclusive
- 4×4 safari vehicle as indicated day 1-9 inclusive & fuel
- Accommodation and meals as stated in itinerary;
- 2night Dead Valley Lodge FB (3.5*)
- 2nights Cornerstone Guesthouse BB (3*)
- 1night Twyfelfontein Country lodge DBB (3*)
- 2nights Okaukuejo (2-2.5*)/Etosha Safari Lodge DBB (3-3.5*)
- 1night Okonjima Plains Camp DBB (4*) & 1 shared activity – leopard tracking (or same value) & levies
- Park entry fees to Namib Naukluft Park, Cape Cross and Etosha National Park
- Twyfelfontein rock art excursion
- Private excursion to Sossusvlei & surrounds excursion with Chameleon guide/vehicle
- Private game drives in Etosha conducted with Chameleon vehicle/guide
- Airport transfers (arriving/departing together on days 1&9 only)
- VAT & tourism levy
- Indicated daily meals
- Travel Guarantee with the Swedish Kammarkollegiet »
Price Does Not Cover *
- International or Domestic flights
- Visas
- Health and Travel Insurance are excluded, but we highly recommend getting insurance from your home country before your trip.
- Meals not stated; snacks and drinks including bottled water
- Alcoholic and Non Alcoholic Drinks during the Safari
- Optional activities and entry fees not stated
- Additional accommodation before and after safari
- Items of a personal nature
- Phone calls and internet services
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters – Find guidelines in our Help Center »
* Rest assured, we’re here to assist with anything not covered in the price. Your convenience is our priority.
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Accommodation
Dead Valley Lodge
Cornerstone Guesthouse
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Okaukejo Campsite
Etosha Safari Lodge
Okonjima Plains Camp
Klein-Aus Vista
Add-ons
Discover Africa with Our Exhilarating Activities. Pick and choose from our handpicked collection of activities and day trips to enrich your African travel plan with that special touch.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Set in the heart of the Twyfelfontein Conservancy, this lodge blends into its rocky surroundings. It offers en-suite rooms, a pool, bar, restaurant, and game-viewing waterhole.
Activities include guided visits to ancient rock engravings, star gazing, nature drives, and cultural encounters at the Damara Living Museum.
Cornerstone Guesthouse
This peaceful B&B in central Swakopmund is just a short walk from the beach, cafés, and town attractions.
There are 7 en-suite rooms and family units, each with TV, Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee station, plus laundry and off-street parking. A great 3* base with optional self-catering apartments available.
Klein-Aus Vista
Located in the Aus Mountains above the plains of the Namib Desert, this tiny community offers diverse accommodations like the Desert Horse Inn, Eagle’s Nest Chalets, a campsite, and the ‘Geisterschlucht’ Cabin, with amenities ranging from self-catering facilities to private toilet and shower, and access to dining at the Inn.
Perfect for adventurers looking to explore the Sossusvlei dunes or enjoy the tranquil Aus Mountains.
Sesirem Oshana Campsite
Luxurious self-catering camping facilities, each featuring a private toilet and shower, a kitchenette with hot and cold water, 220V electricity, and a BBQ area. Designed to blend with the desert, a wooden pergola provides shade for tents and caravans.
Enjoy access to amenities at Sesriem, including a swimming pool, a bar, a restaurant, and a shop.
Naankuse @ Utopia (Windhoek)
Set in a lush garden with a sparkling pool and cozy common areas, Naankuse provides easy access to Windhoek’s shops, restaurants and sights.
Rooms are comfortable with private bathrooms, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. Utopia forms part of the Naankuse Collection, known for its commitment to conservation and responsible tourism.
Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel
A family-owned hotel located in the heart of Swakopmund, just minutes from the oceanfront promenade, featuring sleek, comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a peaceful garden courtyard.
Breakfast is served daily, and the staff is happy to help arrange coastal activities or dining. Perfect for travelers looking to unwind after time in the desert.
Dead Valley Lodge
Dead Valley Lodge lies inside Namib-Naukluft National Park near Sesriem, offering direct access to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei.
Its 20 luxury tented chalets feature climate control, private patios, and open-air views of the desert. A restaurant, bar, and swimming pool overlook Elim Dune.
Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge
Set among granite hills in the Erongo Mountains, this lodge offers sweeping views and striking sunsets.
Thatched chalets feature en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and patios. Guided walks lead to rock art and the nearby San Living Museum.
Grootberg Lodge
Built on the edge of a dramatic plateau, this community-run lodge blends natural charm with warm hospitality.
Stone chalets have en-suite bathrooms and private decks, and guests enjoy a pool, restaurant, and wildlife experiences with local guides.
Etosha Safari Lodge
Close Etosha National Park’s central entrance, this lodge offers spacious rooms with private verandas, a large deck and dining area from which you can watch the sunset and gaze at the star sprinkled skies, and amazing views.
Relax by the pool, enjoy quality food and wine, and take part in game drives led by knowledgeable guides providing the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Okonjima Plains Camp
A conservation lodge and base for the AfriCat Foundation’s work with leopards and cheetahs.
Guests can join guided tracking experiences or visit the Carnivore Care Centre. Rooms reflect the area’s farming history, and facilities include a pool, curio shop, walking trails, and a waterhole.
Hilton Windhoek
This 5-star hotel features a rooftop pool, a spa, and panoramic city views, and 24-hour fitness and business center. Enjoy Namibian specialties at one restaurant, wine and sushi at another, and/or snacks at any of the three bars.
Rooms comes with AC, rainfall shower, city views, and some with private gardens or lounges.
Halali Resort & Campsite
Located in Etosha National Park, this camp offers a variety of accommodations suitable for all types of travelers including 2 Family Chalets, 20 Bush Chalets where the larger units have a kitchen and lounge area, and 39 Double Rooms – all featuring en-suite bathrooms.
Enjoy the largest pool in the park and the nearby waterholes for excellent wildlife spotting. This is the ideal base for exploring Etosha.
Etosha Village
An affordable yet luxurious gateway to Etosha National Park, offering 55 air-conditioned accommodation units with modern amenities, camping facilities, dining areas, a pool, a bar and a utility and curio shop.
Enjoy activities as guided game drives in Etosha, walking tours, sundowner driver, stargazing sessions and a special Boma Dinner – perfect for both relaxation and adventure.
Desert Camp
Located near Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, this camp offers 28 self-catering units with stunning views and en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes, BBQs, and can accommodate up to two adults and two children under 12 for free.
Facilites include a bar, pool, and communal bomas. There is no shuttle service, but you can enjoy meals and activities at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge and find supplies at the Sossus Oasis Service Station.
Mount Etjo Campsite
The campsites near Mount Etjo Safari Lodge offer privacy, shade, and views over a waterhole, featuring amenities like hot/cold water, private bathroom, electricity, and a fireplace. Fresh meat can be ordered in advance.
Enjoy lodge activities and meals, with a maximum of four per site and extra charges for additional campers. The luxury option includes extra outdoor facilities.
Palmwag Campsite
With a unique blend of comfort and wilderness, this campsite offers 13 equipped sites featuring essentials like power and wash basin. Enjoy modern conveniences, a swimming pool, bar while surrounded by the beauty of Damaraland.
This campsite’s location offers possibility of nighttime elephant visits, making it an ideal spot for adventurers who wish to connect with nature.
Hotel a la Mer
Located in Swakopmund’s center and only seconds from the beach, this welcoming hotel provides 46 en-sutie bedrooms with a variety of amenities, including a generous breakfast, security and free Wi-Fi
Rooms offers a teracce or balony, a seating area, and are all equipped with private bathrooms and showers.
Okaukuejo Campsite
Renowned for its flood-lit waterhole where you can observe a variety of wildlife up-close, this resort offers a range of accommodations from Waterhole Chalets with patios or balconies for wildlife viewing, spacious Bush Chalets with lounges, and comfortable Double Rooms with essential amenities.
Enjoy a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a shop, a kiosk, and camping facilities.
Cape Cross Campsite
The Lodge features 18 standard suites and 2 semi-suites with sea views, all equipped with en-suite bathrooms. First-floor rooms have private balconies and ground-floor ones offer beach access.
Four bedrooms can form a family suite, and six rooms are wheelchair-accessible. The self-catering Whalers Cottage accommodates 4 people, with an indoor “braai” kitchen, living/dining area, and en-suite bathroom.
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