Namibia Adventure with Flights: Sossusvlei to Etosha – 12 Days
Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha in comfortable lodges, with flights.
Tour overview
This 12-day tour explores Namibia's deserts, coast and wildlife in comfortable lodges, with flights included. A tour director escorts the group, which numbers between twelve and twenty-eight. You stay nine nights in three-plus and four-star lodges and hotels, with most meals, including a dinner in the dunes.
After a city tour of Windhoek you spend two nights at Namib Desert Lodge, exploring Sossusvlei with a picnic lunch at Deadvlei and a special dinner among the dunes.
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You head to Swakopmund for a cruise on Walvis Bay among seals and dolphins, travel into Damaraland and visit a Himba village, then spend a full day on safari in Etosha National Park before returning to Windhoek.
The physical rating is medium. This tour suits travellers who want Namibia in comfort, with flights and most meals included.
Trip highlights
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A Windhoek city tour (Day 3)
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Deadvlei and a dune dinner (Day 4)
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A Walvis Bay cruise (Day 6)
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Damaraland (Day 7)
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A Himba village (Day 8)
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An Etosha safari (Day 9)
Your route
12 stops from Windhoek to Windhoek
- Windhoek Days 1–2
- Namib Desert Lodge Days 3–4
- Sossusvlei Day 4
- Swakopmund Days 5–6
- Walvis Bay Day 6
- Brandberg Mountain Day 7
- Damaraland Day 7
- Toshari Lodge Days 8–9
- Etosha National Park Day 9
- Okahandja Day 10
- Okapuka Safari Lodge Day 10
- Windhoek Days 11–12
Why choose this tour
Namibia with flights and most meals. Comfortable lodges throughout.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- Wildlife lovers
- First-time visitors to Namibia
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Namibia
Depart for Windhoek.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Windhoek Windhoek
Arrive in Namibia.
- Hotel
- Avani Windhoek Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 3 · Windhoek, Namib Desert Namib Desert
A city tour.
- Hotel
- Namib Desert Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Sossusvlei, Deadvlei Sossusvlei
A dune dinner.
- Hotel
- Namib Desert Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Swakopmund Swakopmund
To the coast.
- Hotel
- Swakop Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 6 · Walvis Bay Walvis Bay
A bay cruise.
- Hotel
- Swakop Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Damaraland Damaraland
Into Damaraland.
- Hotel
- Lodge Damaraland
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Himba village, Etosha National Park Etosha
A Himba village.
- Hotel
- Toshari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Etosha National Park Etosha
A full-day safari.
- Hotel
- Toshari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Okahandja, Windhoek Windhoek
Back to Windhoek.
- Hotel
- Okapuka Safari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Windhoek Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · United Kingdom Arrive home
Land in the UK.
Where you stay
- Windhoek (1 night) Avani Windhoek Hotel
- Namib Desert (2 nights) Namib Desert Lodge
- Swakopmund (2 nights) Swakop Hotel
- Damaraland (1 night) Lodge Damaraland
- Etosha (2 nights) Toshari Lodge
- Windhoek (1 night) Okapuka Safari Lodge
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights to Windhoek
- Accommodation 9 nights in lodges and hotels
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners
- Coach travel and transfers
- Deadvlei picnic and dune dinner
- Walvis Bay cruise, Himba village and Etosha safari
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Namibia visa
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You dislike long drives
- You want an active holiday
- You want to arrange your own flights
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Departures & prices
From £4,590 per person, including flights. 9 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
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.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights to Windhoek.
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.
Which meals are included?
Most meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners.
How long are the drives?
Some days include several hours on gravel roads.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts the group throughout.
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.
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.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary