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Offered by - Motema Tours and Safaris
Tour Features
Experience the best of Namibia on this seven-day journey through its most iconic destinations. Begin in Windhoek before heading north to Etosha National Park, where vast salt pans and abundant waterholes provide thrilling wildlife encounters with elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. Travel west to Twyfelfontein, exploring ancient rock engravings and the surreal landscapes of Damaraland. Continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund, where desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, offering adventure activities, scenic beaches, and charming German colonial architecture. Journey south to the timeless Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, climbing towering dunes, visiting Deadvlei, and exploring Sesriem Canyon. Conclude in Windhoek, reflecting on a week filled with wildlife, desert, coast, and culture.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Namibia
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-2 | Okaukuejo Resort No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Twyfelfontein Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Bay View Resort Namibia No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 5-6 | Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 7 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | No meals selected |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Windhoek - Etosha | OKaukuejo
Depart Windhoek after breakfast and travel north toward Etosha National Park, passing scenic savannahs, farmland, and small towns along the way. Arrive at Okaukuejo Camp in the afternoon and check in.
Head out for your first game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelope at the park’s famous waterholes. In the evening, relax at the camp’s floodlit waterhole, where nocturnal animals come to drink under the African night sky.
Suggested Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp or similar
Highlights:
- Scenic drive from Windhoek to Etosha
- Afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
- Evening wildlife viewing at Okaukuejo floodlit waterhole
Main Destination: Windhoek
Accommodation: Okaukuejo Resort
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Etosha | OKaukuejo
Spend a full day exploring Etosha National Park from your base at Okaukuejo Camp. Embark on morning and afternoon game drives to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope species across the park’s salt pans and savannahs.
Relax between drives at the camp and take in wildlife activity at the floodlit waterhole, where nocturnal animals often gather. This day offers excellent opportunities for photography and unforgettable safari experiences.
Suggested Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp or similar
Highlights:
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Etosha
- Wildlife observation at Okaukuejo waterhole
- Photography opportunities of Namibia’s iconic animals
- Overnight at suggested accommodation
Main Destination: Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Okaukuejo Resort
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Etosha | OKaukuejo - Twyfelfontein
After breakfast, check out and depart Etosha National Park, heading southwest toward Twyfelfontein in Damaraland. Enjoy scenic drives through rugged landscapes, granite mountains, and dry riverbeds, with opportunities for photos and short stops along the way.
Arrive at your lodge in Twyfelfontein in the afternoon. Explore the ancient rock engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the region’s fascinating history and geology.
Suggested Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar
Highlights:
- Scenic drive from Etosha to Twyfelfontein
- Visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings
- Discover Damaraland’s unique landscapes
- Overnight at suggested accommodation
Main Destination: Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Twyfelfontein - Swakopmund
After breakfast, depart Twyfelfontein and drive west toward the coastal town of Swakopmund, passing the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland and the Namib Desert. Stop at notable sights such as the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain for photo opportunities and short explorations.
Arrive in Swakopmund in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Enjoy free time to explore the town’s German colonial architecture, beaches, and local markets, or simply relax at your accommodation.
Suggested Accommodation: Bay View Resort Namibia or similar
Highlights:
- Scenic drive through Damaraland to the Atlantic coast
- Stop at Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain
- Afternoon free to explore Swakopmund town
- Overnight at suggested accommodation
Main Destination: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Bay View Resort Namibia
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Swakopmund - Sossusvlei
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey south toward the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei. Travel through the vast desert landscapes, passing small towns like Solitaire and scenic spots such as the Naukluft Mountains. Stop for photos and refreshments along the way.
Arrive at your desert lodge in the late afternoon. Relax and enjoy the stunning sunset over the red dunes, preparing for the next day’s early desert exploration.
Suggested Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia or similar
Highlights:
- Scenic drive from Swakopmund to Sossusvlei
- Stopovers at Solitaire and Naukluft Mountains
- Sunset views over the Namib Desert
- Overnight at suggested accommodation
Main Destination: Sossusvlei
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Sossusvlei
Wake up early for a full day of exploration in the Namib Desert. Begin with a sunrise visit to Dune 45, climbing to the top for breathtaking panoramic views. Continue to Sossusvlei, the vast salt and clay pan surrounded by towering red dunes, and explore the striking Deadvlei with its ancient camel-thorn trees.
In the afternoon, visit Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved by the Tsauchab River, offering fascinating geological formations. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to relax and reflect on the day’s desert adventures.
Suggested Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia or similar
Highlights:
- Sunrise climb at Dune 45
- Explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
- Visit Sesriem Canyon
- Relax at the desert lodge
Main Destination: Sossusvlei
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
- Day 7 - Sossusvlei - Windhoek
After breakfast, check out from your lodge and embark on the scenic drive back to Windhoek. Travel through the vast Namib Desert, Naukluft Mountains, and central highlands, enjoying the striking landscapes and photo opportunities along the way.
Arrive in Windhoek in the afternoon for a transfer to your hotel or Hosea Kutako International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Namibian adventure.
Suggested Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Highlights:
- Scenic drive from Sossusvlei to Windhoek
- Final views of Namibia’s desert and highlands
- End of your 7-day highlights tour
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Nov 12, 2025 - Nov 12, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
The majority of international visitors arrive at Windhoek's international airport, Hosea Kutako, via Johannesburg, South Africa, or Frankfurt, Germany. You can self-drive or take a bus from Botswana, Zambia, or South Africa if you are already in the region.
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is Namibia's main airport, located 40 kilometres/25 miles east of the capital, Windhoek. Travel to the next destination is by small plane or car. Many people prefer self-drive because of Namibia's excellent roads and safety. In most cases, your local tour operator will arrange airport pickup and all additional transportation as part of the tour.
This tour starts in Windhoek and ends in Windhoek, Namibia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- A passport with a six-month validity period and at least six blank passport pages.
- Except for ordinary passport holders visiting Namibia from a visa-exempt jurisdiction, visitors must obtain a tourist visa. Check the visa exemption list to see if you need a visa.
- Visas can be obtained on arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport or Walvis Bay Airport for visitors from 41 countries.
- Visitors from endemic countries must be immunised against yellow fever and carry a yellow fever certificate for verification.
Getting There
The majority of international visitors arrive at Windhoek's international airport, Hosea Kutako, via Johannesburg, South Africa, or Frankfurt, Germany. You can self-drive or take a bus from Botswana, Zambia, or South Africa if you are already in the region.
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is Namibia's main airport, located 40 kilometres/25 miles east of the capital, Windhoek. Travel to the next destination is by small plane or car. Many people prefer self-drive because of Namibia's excellent roads and safety. In most cases, your local tour operator will arrange airport pickup and all additional transportation as part of the tour.
This tour starts in Windhoek and ends in Windhoek, Namibia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- A passport with a six-month validity period and at least six blank passport pages.
- Except for ordinary passport holders visiting Namibia from a visa-exempt jurisdiction, visitors must obtain a tourist visa. Check the visa exemption list to see if you need a visa.
- Visas can be obtained on arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport or Walvis Bay Airport for visitors from 41 countries.
- Visitors from endemic countries must be immunised against yellow fever and carry a yellow fever certificate for verification.
Offered By
Motema Tours and Safaris
Botswana
Namibia
South Africa
Tanzania
Zimbabwe
Motema Tours & Safaris is a leading Namibian tour operator offering tailor-made safaris, guided tours, and self-drive adventures across Namibia and Southern Africa. We specialize in creating personalized itineraries that combine wildlife safaris, desert and coastal explorations, cultural encounters, and adventure experiences. With our team of passionate local guides and travel experts, we ensure every journey is seamless, safe, and unforgettable, paying attention to every detail — from accommodations and transportation to activities and insider experiences. At Motema, we believe travel is about connecting with nature, discovering cultures, and creating lasting memories, delivering experiences that are immersive, authentic, and tailored to each traveler’s interests.
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