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Discover Namibia by Lodge: Sossusvlei to Etosha – 13 Days
Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha by lodge, in a group of up to twelve.
13 days
From £2,843
Tour overview
This 13-day trip loops through Namibia's deserts and wildlife parks in a purpose-built overland vehicle. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between four and twelve. You stay twelve nights in lodges and guest farms, with one night at a lodge campsite near the Brandberg, with breakfast daily, two lunches and eight dinners.
From Windhoek you drive through the Namib-Naukluft to Sesriem, climb the world's tallest dunes at Sossusvlei and see cheetahs at a conservation centre, then head to the coast at Swakopmund via the flamingos of Walvis Bay.
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In Damaraland you walk to the ancient White Lady rock painting, then spend three days on game drives in Etosha National Park and finish with rhino tracking on foot with an expert guide.
The physical rating is medium, with long drives. This trip suits travellers who want Namibia's highlights in lodges at good value.
Trip highlights
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The dunes of Sossusvlei (Day 3)
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A cheetah conservation centre (Day 3)
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Walvis Bay flamingos (Day 4)
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The White Lady rock painting (Day 7)
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Etosha game drives (Days 8–10)
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Rhino tracking (Day 12)
Your route
11 stops from Windhoek to Windhoek
- Windhoek Day 1
- Weltevrede Guest Farm Days 2–3
- Deadvlei Day 3
- Walvis Bay Day 4
- Swakopmund Days 4–5
- Brandberg White Lady Lodge Day 6
- Damara Mopane Lodge Day 7
- Etosha National Park Days 8–10
- Otjiwa Safari Lodge Day 11
- Waterberg Plateau Day 12
- Windhoek Days 12–13
Why choose this tour
Namibia's highlights in lodges. Three days in Etosha and rhino tracking.
Best suited to
- Wildlife lovers
- Photographers
- First-time visitors to Namibia
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Windhoek, Namibia to Windhoek, Namibia
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Day 1 · Windhoek Windhoek
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Arebbusch Lodge
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Namib-Naukluft, Sesriem Sesriem
Into the desert.
- Hotel
- Weltevrede Guest Farm
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Sossusvlei, Deadvlei Sossusvlei
Giant dunes.
- Hotel
- Weltevrede Guest Farm
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Walvis Bay, Swakopmund Swakopmund
Flamingos.
- Hotel
- Prost Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Swakopmund Swakopmund
A free day.
- Hotel
- Prost Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Brandberg Brandberg
To Damaraland.
- Hotel
- Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · White Lady rock painting, Damaraland Damaraland
Rock art.
- Hotel
- Damara Mopane Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Etosha National Park Etosha
A first game drive.
- Hotel
- Lodge near Etosha
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 9 · Etosha National Park Etosha
A full day in Etosha.
- Hotel
- Camp in Etosha
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Etosha National Park Etosha
More wildlife.
- Hotel
- Camp in Etosha
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Otjiwa Otjiwa
A private reserve.
- Hotel
- Otjiwa Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 12 · Otjiwa, Windhoek Windhoek
Rhino tracking.
- Hotel
- Arebbusch Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Windhoek Windhoek
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Windhoek (1 night) Arebbusch Lodge
- Sesriem (2 nights) Weltevrede Guest Farm
- Swakopmund (2 nights) Prost Hotel
- Brandberg (1 night) Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite
- Damaraland (1 night) Damara Mopane Lodge
- Etosha (3 nights) Lodges and camps in or near Etosha
- Otjiwa (1 night) Otjiwa Safari Lodge
- Windhoek (1 night) Arebbusch Lodge
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 11 lodge nights and 1 lodge campsite night
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners
- Purpose-built overland vehicle and transfers
- Sossusvlei and the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre
- White Lady rock painting walk
- Etosha game drives and rhino tracking
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 2 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 3 dinners
- Optional activities in Swakopmund
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You dislike long drives
- You want luxury lodges
- You do not want any camping — there is one campsite night
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–7, 9–10 and 12–13 · Lunch: Days 6 and 9 · Dinner: Days 1–3 and 6–11
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Namibia
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Departures & prices
From £2,843 per person, twin share, tour only. 17 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £3,298 (single supplement from £440).
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Namibia?
Yes, UK citizens need a visa, available as an e-visa or on arrival; check gov.uk before travel.
Is there any camping?
One night at the Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite; all other nights are in lodges and guest farms.
Will I see the Big Five?
Etosha has elephants, lions, rhinos and leopards, though sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, two lunches and eight dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
Between four and twelve travellers, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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