Namibia Tours & Itineraries

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Aerial view of the Kuiseb Canyon in Namib desert at sunset
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 14 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 14 Days

Take two weeks to check out Namibia and Botswana's varied landscapes and the many creatures they contain on this itinerary. You'll travel up sand dunes, down into caves, out into the salt pans, and more as you watch for the region's many wildlife residents.

Desert adventures are plentiful in Namibia
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 8 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 8 Days

Often called "Africa for beginners," this eight-day road trip is a great introduction to the otherworldly landscapes, activities, and culture of Namibia. Kick off the trip in Windhoek, the modern capital, before delving into the Namib Desert for massive dunes, rivers, canyons, and gorges. From here, continue west toward the Atlantic coast for two nights of seaside splendor. Circle back to Windhoek by way of Spitzkoppe—the "Matterhorn" of Namibia—for some hiking and rock art to finish the adventure.

Local wildlife
Map of Highlights of Namibia - 10 Days
Highlights of Namibia - 10 Days

Seeing the top highlights of otherworldly Namibia on this guided 10-day tour. Climb ancient dunes at dawn in Sossusvlei, see German-colonial architecture in coastal Swakopmund, and visit rescued cheetahs at the AfriCat Foundation. And, of course, enjoy two days of safari in Etosha National Park—the best place in the world to see an endangered black rhino.

Grazing giraffes in Namibia's Hardap Region
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 14 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 14 Days

Perfect for first-timers to Africa, this two-week road trip explores Namibia's wild, beautiful, and safe environs. The adventure kicks off in Windhoek, where you'll drive through two deserts (Kalahari and Namib) known for epic dunes, rivers, canyons, and gorges. From here, continue west toward the Atlantic coast before heading north to meet nomadic tribes. Finish with several days at Etosha National Park—as well as a private reserve—for the ultimate game-viewing experience.

Namibia From North to South
Map of Namibia North to South: Etosha, Sossusvlei & More - 14 Days
Namibia North to South: Etosha, Sossusvlei & More - 14 Days

On this self-guided tour of Namibia, you'll encounter the country's most breathtaking sights. Begin your journey at the vast Fish River Canyon and travel to coastal Luderitz for ocean views and fresh seafood. A trip to Sossusvlei will reveal the world's most captivating dunes, while a safari in Etosha National Park will be an excursion to remember. Your journey concludes in Okonjima, known as a hotspot for cheetahs and leopards.

Deadvlei, Namibia
Map of Self-Drive Namibia Exploration - 11 Days
Self-Drive Namibia Exploration - 11 Days

Take a road trip through Namibia, seeing the country's top highlights along the way. Climb ancient dunes at dawn in Sossusvlei, see German-colonial architecture in coastal Swakopmund, and hike the vast landscapes of Damaraland before two incredible days of safari in Etosha National Park—the best place in the world to see an endangered black rhino.

Get into nature on this epic road trip in West Africa
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 10 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 10 Days

Enjoy the highlights of Namibia at your own pace with this 10-day loop. Starting from the capital, you'll early drive along the path of the ancient Tsauchab River into the Namib Sand Sea, with a visit to the famed Sossusvlei Desert, Dune 45, and Dead Vlei. From here, continue west toward the Atlantic coast for two nights of seaside splendor, followed by several days of rich flora and fauna, including a petrified forest, lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, and springbok, to name a few.

View of the desert in Namibia
Map of Namibia Desert Road Trip  - 7 Days
Namibia Desert Road Trip - 7 Days

See the highlights of Namibia on a weeklong road trip that offers you plenty of freedom and flexibility. You'll take a sunset safari drive on the Intu Afrika Kalahari Game Reserve, see the famous Red Dunes of Sossusvlei, go on a sunrise hike through Sesriem Canyon, see German-colonial architecture in the oceanside town of Swakopmund, and more.

Botswana Landscape view before rain at Kalahari Desert
Self-drive Adventure: Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe - 15 Days

This self-drive journey takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Southern Africa. Come in close contact with rare African wild cats on safari and experience the diversity of Nambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Go on a daring adventure, rafting on the Zambezi River, and walk through African deserts and rainforests. You'll experience the mighty Victoria Falls, see the salt pans in Etosha, and set out on a sunset cruise in the wild.

Impressive Fish River Canyon
Map of Pride of Namibia: Etosha, Swakopmund & Namib Desert - 7 Days
Pride of Namibia: Etosha, Swakopmund & Namib Desert - 7 Days

With one week in Namibia, travelers can safari through world-renowned Etosha National Park, visit coastal Swakopmund, and marvel at otherworldly Namib Naukluft Park—part of the oldest desert in the world. Hike some of Africa's highest dunes, check out the iconic petrified trees of Sossusvlei, and spot wildlife uniquely adapted to survival in Namibia's otherworldly ecosystems. 

Dramatic dunes
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 10 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 10 Days

Take a 10-day road trip to Namibia and Botswana's top parks on this itinerary. You'll drive through landscapes of all varieties as you scope out the wildlife and natural attractions along the way, including the dunes of Sossuvlei, the rock formations of Damaraland, and the expanse of the Okavango Delta.

Leopard lurk
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 21 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 21 Days

Whether you're hoping to spot some hippos in the Okavango Delta, scope out seals at Cape Cross, or eye the elephants in Etosha National Park, you're sure to get in some quality animal viewing on this three-week trip. The self-drive safari route takes you across the wide range of terrain in Namibia and Botswana to visit multiple protected areas and introduce you to just some of the many flora and fauna that southern Africa has to offer.

Lions in Etosha National Park
Map of An Epic African Road Trip: Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls – 14 Days
An Epic African Road Trip: Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls – 14 Days

Visit three of Africa's top destinations on this epic, two-week road trip. Start in Namibia for towering dunes, salt pans, and a self-drive safari in Etosha National Park. Head north to the lesser-visited Zambezi region next before exploring the wildlife-studded wonders of Botswana's Chobe National Park. Finally, end your adventure in Zimbabwe, overlooking "the smoke that thunders" at Victoria Falls.

Deadvlei
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Explorer:  Sossusvlei, Etosha, Swakopmund, & More - 11 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Explorer: Sossusvlei, Etosha, Swakopmund, & More - 11 Days

This exciting trip through Namibia brings you a lot of adventure with activities such as African wild cat encounters, game drives, and unique safaris. You'll explore the variety of Namibia's wildlife in Etosha, drive through the Namib Desert, and walk to the top of the famous Dune 45. You'll enjoy a scenic drive on Etendeka Plateau with spectacular views and rest your head in carefully selected accommodations with wild surroundings. It is the perfect trip for the explorer, nature lover, and the adventurous traveler,

Swim class
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 15 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 15 Days

Botswana is home to the world's largest concentration of African elephants, so you should be able to see plenty of them and their friends on this 15-day tour.  You travel through both Botswana and neighboring Namibia on a landscape-laden road trip across ecosystems, keeping an eye for the elephants and other wildlife along the way.

Springing springbok
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 12 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 12 Days

More than 42% of Namibia’s surface area is under some form of conservation management; appreciate the country's investment into its wildlife with this 12-day itinerary. You'll scope out animals across varying ecosystems as you make your way across multiple national parks in both Namibia and neighboring Botswana.

Capture the moment on a photography tour of Namibia
Map of Namibia Photography Tour: Windhoek, Sossusvlei Dunes & Etosha Game Reserve - 10 Days
Namibia Photography Tour: Windhoek, Sossusvlei Dunes & Etosha Game Reserve - 10 Days

"Chasing the light," a photographer's true calling, has never been this invigorating as you explore mesmerizing dunes, rivers, coastlines, and rocky plateaus across the sandy lands of Namibia. Flexible for all budgets and skill levels, start with an urban exploration of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, before capturing sunrises and sunsets in front of quiver trees and deep in canyons. Explore eerie ghost towns, enjoy several safaris, photograph rhinos, and discover your inner child as you roll down the tallest dunes in Sossusvlei.

Zebras often roam through the NamibRand Nature Reserve
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 16 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 16 Days

Chock-full of otherworldly landscapes, exotic wildlife, starry skies, and friendly locals, make the most of Namibia's vastness and spend at least two weeks exploring the country at a slower pace. This epic 16-day road trip kicks off in the capital and works its way to Gamsberg, the Atlantic coast, the Namib Desert, the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Naukluft Park, and the Kalahari Desert before returning to Windhoek.

View of Dune 45 in the Namib Desert
Map of Explore South Africa & Namibia: Cape Town, Fish River Canyon & Sossusvlei Dunes  - 7 Days
Explore South Africa & Namibia: Cape Town, Fish River Canyon & Sossusvlei Dunes - 7 Days

Big open skies, panoramic views, and spectacular sceneries make this a one-of-a-kind journey through South Africa and Namibia. You'll paddle the Orange River and climb the famous Dune 45, then head out toward one of the largest canyons in the world—Fish River Canyon. Colorful flamingoes will welcome you to the famous Walvis Bay Lagoon, and you'll see where the world-known Rooibos tea originates.

Himba woman near Epupa Falls in Namibia
Map of Off-the-Beaten-Track Namibia Adventure - 14 Days
Off-the-Beaten-Track Namibia Adventure - 14 Days

Veer off Namibia's tourist trail on this two-week adventure safari. You'll track rhinos, discover prehistoric rock paintings, and embark upon a six-night wild camping adventure in the remote Kunene region. Next, tackle Namibia's infamous Van Zyl's Pass by 4WD to discover hidden valleys inhabited by the Himba people and go on a safari in Etosha National Park. End with a visit to the AfriCat Foundation, where you'll spot endangered leopards and cheetahs.

Sunset over Sossusvlei
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Luxury Safari - 14 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Luxury Safari - 14 Days

Discover Namibia's natural wonders on this 14-day luxury safari. Start by driving from the rugged Tiras Mountains to star-studded NamibRand and Sossusvlei's world-famous dunes. 4WD adventures and geological wonders await along the eerie Skeleton Coast, followed by a luxury safari in Etosha National Park. Finish with a trip to the AfriCat Foundation, where you'll take part in leopard conservation work.

Erongo region outside Swakopmund
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 20 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 20 Days

Travel through 20 days of animal-spotting on this safari trip. You'll make your own way through the widely varying landscapes of Namibia and Botswana in search of their wildlife residents, ranging in size from the African elephant down to the elephant shrew, with three separate national parks and even more game reserves and conservation areas on the itinerary.

Camelthorn trees in Sossuvlei
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 16 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 16 Days

Tourists have been undertaking the classic safari journey for more than 100 years, and you can join their ranks in a more modern, ethical fashion on this 16-day expedition. Drive yourself through the many natural attractions of Namibia and Botswana, watching for wildlife  in multiple national parks and conservation areas along the way.

A flamboyance of flamingoes
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 13 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 13 Days

Namibia has the world’s largest populations of cheetah and of black rhinos living outside of protected areas, and if you're lucky you may be able to spot some of them on this 13-day trip. Drive yourself across the country's extensive parks, through neighboring Botswana, in search of wildlife both secretive and easily spotted.

See elephants of Namibia on a safari tour
Namibia Self-Guided Safari Tour: Etosha, Swakopmund, & More - 13 Days

On this 13-day journey through Namibia, embark on a self-guided tour by car. You will spend time among the ancient sand dunes in Sossusvlei and experience the timeless coast of Swakopmund with its fusion of African and German influences. Ultimately, you will have access to exceptional game viewing, from the cozy Hobatere Lodge to the world-famous Etosha National Park.

Female kudus visit a watering hole in Etosha National Park
Map of Discover Namibia's Dunes, Coast & Wildlife – 5 Days
Discover Namibia's Dunes, Coast & Wildlife – 5 Days

Explore Namibia's wildlife-filled parks and dune-swept coastline on this compact tour. Start in the historic capital, Windhoek, then escape south to Etosha National Park to spot a kaleidoscope of African wildlife on safari. Continue along the remote Skeleton Coast to discover shipwrecks and German seaside towns, finishing in Sesriem for desert sunsets and cheetah sightings.

Spitzkoppe scenery
Map of Namibia Off-the-Beaten-Track Safari – 10 Days
Namibia Off-the-Beaten-Track Safari – 10 Days

Step off the tourist trail and discover Namibia's lesser-visited treasures on this 10-day safari. Witness Spitzkoppe's ancient rock art and track endangered rhinos in Palmwag, then head to the wild northwest to bathe in crashing waterfalls and meet Namibia's Indigenous communities. The adventure ends with a wildlife-studded safari in Etosha, followed by a hike up Waterberg Mountain.

Golden dunes of the Skeleton Coast fall into the Atlantic Coast
Map of Namibia Desert & Dune Luxury Fly-In Safari: Sossusvlei & Skeleton Coast – 5 Days
Namibia Desert & Dune Luxury Fly-In Safari: Sossusvlei & Skeleton Coast – 5 Days

Take to the skies on this luxury, five-day Namibia sky safari. Touchdown in the Namib Desert, exploring Sossusvlei's famous salt pan and towering dunes, then fly to the wind-battered Skeleton Coast. Here, you'll discover eerie shipwrecks and geological marvels, then spot desert-adapted wildlife on a game drive. The trip ends with a fishing expedition in the marine-rich waters off this torrid coastline.

Springbok in Etosha
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 11 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 11 Days

Drive through an entire spectrum of landscapes on this 11-day trip. Whether you're staring up at the Sossusvlei  sand dune, down into the rock caves of Damaraland, or out across the salt pans at Makgadikgadi, you're sure to find a new scene around every corner.

Sand patterns in Namibia's Kalahari Desert
Map of Namibia Desert & Dune Safari Adventure: Kalahari Desert & NamibRand Nature Reserve – 5 Days
Namibia Desert & Dune Safari Adventure: Kalahari Desert & NamibRand Nature Reserve – 5 Days

Experience Namibia's vast, ancient deserts on this five-day adventure tour. Drive yourself to the Kalahari Desert, where you'll meet the Indigenous San people and take wildlife-filled game drives with an expert guide. Next, hike the epic three-day Tok Tokkie Trail through the NamibRand Nature Reserve, trekking over dunes, sipping desert sundowners, and camping under star-studded night skies.

A lodge and its infinity pool overlook Grootberg Canyon
Map of Namibia Luxury Fly-In Safari: Etosha, Damaraland & Sossuvlei – 7 Days
Namibia Luxury Fly-In Safari: Etosha, Damaraland & Sossuvlei – 7 Days

Travel Namibia in style on this luxury, seven-day fly-in safari. Touchdown in Etosha National Park for a wildlife-studded game drive where you'll traverse Africa's largest salt pan before flying on to remote Damaraland. Here, you'll marvel at prehistoric rock art and wander petrified forests before ending in the Namib Desert, where Sossusvlei's towering dunes await.

Damaraland rock formations
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 17 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 17 Days

See all the ways natural forces have shaped the African landscape over the centuries on this 17-day trip. You'll drive through the sweeping sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib desert, rock formations in Damaraland, savannah salt pans at Makgadikgadi Pans, and more, keeping an eye out for both the perfect vantage point and plenty of wildlife along the way.

Sossuvlei snacking
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 19 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 19 Days

The Namib desert is more than 55 million years old, so give yourself plenty of time to contemplate the vastness of existence from atop its sand dunes on this 19-day itinerary. The desert is just one of the many dramatic landscapes you'll encounter as you seek out the wildlife of southern Africa, from ancient caves to lagoons and river deltas.

Follow me
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 18 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Road Trip - 18 Days

Take in the diversity of life in southern Africa on this 18-day journey.  Traverse the terrain of Namibia and Botswana, surrounded by a variety of landscapes and animal life, on a self-drive itinerary. There are more than 500 recorded species of birds in the Okavango Delta alone, so don't forget to look up.

Damaraland landscape
Map of Namibia Luxury Safari: NamibRand, Swakopmund, Damaraland & Etosha South - 10 Days
Namibia Luxury Safari: NamibRand, Swakopmund, Damaraland & Etosha South - 10 Days

Explore Namibia's wild coastline, deserts, and national parks on this luxury 10-day tour. Start in the Namib Desert, where you'll sip sundowners, stargaze and discover mammoth dunes and salt pans. 4WD adventures and German seaside towns await along the bird-spotted Skeleton Coast, followed by prehistoric rock art in remote Damaraland. Finish your adventure with a wildlife-studded safari in Etosha National Park.

Experience Namibia's remote Skeleton Coast on this epic trip across southern Africa
Map of Great Southern Africa Adventure: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa- 21 Days
Great Southern Africa Adventure: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa- 21 Days

Go beyond the typical safari holiday in Africa as you explore the southern half of the continent over three action-packed weeks. Marvel at the largest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls, then hop over to Botswana to experience its majesty in the form of river cruises and safari game drives. The latter half of the adventure will see you exploring Namibia's Skeleton Coast, snapping pics of ancient rock art, visiting penguin colonies in South Africa, and enjoying a glass or two in the famed Cape Winelands region.