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

  • A Windhoek city tour (Day 3)
  • Deadvlei and a dune dinner (Day 4)
  • A Walvis Bay cruise (Day 6)
  • Damaraland (Day 7)
  • A Himba village (Day 8)
  • An Etosha safari (Day 9)

Your route

12 stops from Windhoek to Windhoek

12-day route: Windhoek – Namib Desert – Sossusvlei – Swakopmund – Walvis Bay – Damaraland – Etosha – Windhoek
  1. Windhoek Days 1–2
  2. Namib Desert Lodge Days 3–4
  3. Sossusvlei Day 4
  4. Swakopmund Days 5–6
  5. Walvis Bay Day 6
  6. Brandberg Mountain Day 7
  7. Damaraland Day 7
  8. Toshari Lodge Days 8–9
  9. Etosha National Park Day 9
  10. Okahandja Day 10
  11. Okapuka Safari Lodge Day 10
  12. 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
Dead camelthorn trees and red dunes at Deadvlei

Day-by-day itinerary

12 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Namibia

    Depart for Windhoek.

    Hotel
    Overnight flight
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Windhoek Windhoek

    Arrive in Namibia.

    Hotel
    Avani Windhoek Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Windhoek, Namib Desert Namib Desert

    A city tour.

    Hotel
    Namib Desert Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Sossusvlei, Deadvlei Sossusvlei

    A dune dinner.

    Hotel
    Namib Desert Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Swakopmund Swakopmund

    To the coast.

    Hotel
    Swakop Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Walvis Bay Walvis Bay

    A bay cruise.

    Hotel
    Swakop Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  7. Day 7 · Damaraland Damaraland

    Into Damaraland.

    Hotel
    Lodge Damaraland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Himba village, Etosha National Park Etosha

    A Himba village.

    Hotel
    Toshari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Etosha National Park Etosha

    A full-day safari.

    Hotel
    Toshari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Okahandja, Windhoek Windhoek

    Back to Windhoek.

    Hotel
    Okapuka Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Windhoek Fly home

    Fly to the UK.

    Hotel
    Overnight flight
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12 · United Kingdom Arrive home

    Land in the UK.

A Himba woman with traditional braided hair

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
An oryx among red dunes in Namibia

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

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 3–11 · Lunch: Days 3–10 · Dinner: Days 1–4 and 7–10
Flamingos at Walvis Bay

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £4,590 per person, including flights. 9 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

24 Oct 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,590pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £5,160
15 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £5,540
12 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £5,540
25 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £5,540
02 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£4,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £5,540
08 May 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£5,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,760
10 Jun 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£5,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,760
23 Sept 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£5,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,760
30 Sept 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£5,890pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £6,760

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.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
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.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
From, incl. flights £4,590
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