13 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Namibia Lodge Safari – 12 Days
Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the Brandberg and Etosha, staying in lodges throughout.
12 days
From £3,620
Tour overview
This 12-day safari loops through Namibia’s deserts, coast and national parks, staying in lodges throughout. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, by overland truck and 4WD. You stay eleven nights in hotels and lodges, with breakfast daily, nine lunches and four dinners.
From Windhoek you cross the Namib Desert to Sesriem for two nights, exploring the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, among the highest in the world. Passing Solitaire and the Kuiseb Canyon, you reach Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, a German colonial town on the Atlantic, with a free day for optional activities.
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Heading north, you visit the Cape Cross seal colony and stay below the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. Three nights near Etosha National Park bring game drives around its waterholes in search of elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes. On the way back to Windhoek you visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund and stay at Otjiwa, where antelope and warthogs roam the grounds.
The physical rating is medium. This safari suits travellers who want to see the best of Namibia without camping.
Trip highlights
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The dunes of Sossusvlei (Day 3)
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Kuiseb Canyon and Walvis Bay (Day 4)
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Swakopmund (Day 5)
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The Cape Cross seal colony (Day 6)
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Game drives in Etosha (Days 8–9)
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The Cheetah Conservation Fund (Day 10)
Your route
14 stops from Windhoek to Windhoek
- Windhoek Day 1
- Hammerstein Lodge Days 2–3
- Sossusvlei Day 3
- Solitaire Day 4
- Kuiseb Canyon Day 4
- Walvis Bay Day 4
- Swakopmund Days 4–5
- Cape Cross Seal Colony Day 6
- Brandberg White Lady Lodge Day 6
- Toshari Lodge Days 7–9
- Etosha National Park Day 8
- Otjiwa Lodge Day 10
- Okahandja Day 11
- Windhoek Days 11–12
Why choose this tour
Namibia’s highlights without camping. Three nights near Etosha.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Namibia
- Wildlife lovers
- Photographers
- Solo travellers and couples
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from Windhoek, Namibia to Windhoek, Namibia
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Day 1 · Windhoek Windhoek
The tour begins.
- Hotel
- Town Lodge Windhoek
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Day 2 · Namib Desert, Sesriem Sesriem
Across the Namib.
- Hotel
- Hammerstein Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Sossusvlei Sossusvlei
The highest dunes.
- Hotel
- Hammerstein Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Solitaire, Kuiseb Canyon, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund Swakopmund
To the coast.
- Hotel
- Prost Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 5 · Swakopmund Swakopmund
A free day.
- Hotel
- Prost Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Cape Cross, Uis Brandberg
Seals and the Brandberg.
- Hotel
- Brandberg White Lady Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Etosha Etosha
North to Etosha.
- Hotel
- Toshari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Etosha National Park Etosha
Game drives.
- Hotel
- Toshari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9 · Etosha National Park Etosha
More waterholes.
- Hotel
- Toshari Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Cheetah Conservation Fund, Otjiwa Otjiwa
Cheetahs.
- Hotel
- Otjiwa Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 11 · Otjiwa, Windhoek Windhoek
A morning walk.
- Hotel
- Town Lodge Windhoek
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 12 · Windhoek Windhoek
The tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Windhoek (1 night) Town Lodge Windhoek
- Sesriem (2 nights) Hammerstein Lodge
- Swakopmund (2 nights) Prost Hotel
- Brandberg (1 night) Brandberg White Lady Lodge
- Etosha (3 nights) Toshari Lodge
- Otjiwarongo (1 night) Otjiwa Lodge
- Windhoek (1 night) Town Lodge Windhoek
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 11 nights in hotels and lodges
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 4 dinners
- Overland truck and 4WD transport
- Sossusvlei and Kuiseb Canyon
- Cape Cross seal colony
- Etosha game drives and Cheetah Conservation Fund
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 lunch and 7 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury lodges
- You dislike long drives
- You want a short trip
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–12 · Lunch: Days 2–4 and 6–11 · Dinner: Days 2–3 and 6–7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Namibia
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Departures & prices
From £3,620 per person, twin share, tour only. 16 upcoming departures.
13 Apr 2027
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21 Dec 2027
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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.
Is there any camping?
No, you stay in hotels and lodges throughout.
What vehicle do you travel in?
An overland truck, with 4WD vehicles where needed.
Do I need a visa?
UK citizens can get a visa on arrival in Namibia. Check the latest advice before travel.
What can I do in Swakopmund?
Optional quad biking, sandboarding or a dolphin cruise.
Is there a single supplement?
Yes, single rooms are available for a supplement.
How many people travel together?
No more than sixteen 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.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary