The whole country in fourteen days: the Kalahari, the Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, the dunes, the coast, Damaraland and Etosha.
This is the grand tour of Namibia. It runs from the Kalahari in the south-east through the Fish River Canyon and Luderitz, then to the dunes of Sossusvlei, the coast at Swakopmund, the desert elephants of Damaraland, and finally Etosha.
It is a road trip of long distances, with a comfortable night at each end, and the final days at Etosha are a good reward for the drive.
Namibia
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: moderate.
Meet your driver at Windhoek airport and drive south to Kalahari Anib Lodge, near Mariental, arriving in time for a sunset drive among the red dunes.
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Kalahari Anib Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A lodge among red dunes near Mariental, with sunset drives and a pool.
Drive south to the Fish River Canyon and Fish River Lodge, on the rim, in time to watch the sunset over the gorge.
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A lodge of stone chalets on the rim of the Fish River Canyon, with sunset views.
Drive west across the desert to the old German port of Luderitz and the Luderitz Nest Hotel, with a stop to see the wild horses of the Namib at Garub.
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A waterfront hotel on the Luderitz shore, with sea-view rooms and a seafood restaurant.
Walk through the ghost town of Kolmanskop, half buried in sand, then take a boat trip to see penguins and seals.
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A waterfront hotel on the Luderitz shore, with sea-view rooms and a seafood restaurant.
Drive north through the desert to &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, arriving in time for a sundowner.
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&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Stone and glass villas in a private reserve, with skylights for stargazing from bed.
Visit the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei at sunrise, when the colour is deepest, and spend the afternoon at the lodge.
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&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Stone and glass villas in a private reserve, with skylights for stargazing from bed.
Drive north to the coast and The Strand Hotel, on the beach at Swakopmund, with a stop at Walvis Bay for the flamingos.
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The Strand Hotel Swakopmund (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A sea-facing hotel on the Mole, a short walk from the old town.
Take a boat trip at Walvis Bay, with seals and dolphins, and spend the afternoon among the dunes outside town.
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The Strand Hotel Swakopmund (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A sea-facing hotel on the Mole, a short walk from the old town.
Drive north past the Cape Cross seal colony to Damaraland and Damaraland Camp, with a first look for the desert-adapted elephants.
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Damaraland Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Community-owned camp in the Huab valley, known for desert elephants.
Follow the guides along the dry riverbeds in search of the elephants, and visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein and the petrified forest.
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Damaraland Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Community-owned camp in the Huab valley, known for desert elephants.
Drive east to Etosha and Onguma The Fort, in time for an evening at the waterhole.
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Onguma The Fort (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A Moorish-style hideaway overlooking a waterhole on Etosha's eastern edge.
Spend the day on game drives around the waterholes and along the edge of the pan, with long stops to watch the animals come to drink.
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Onguma The Fort (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A Moorish-style hideaway overlooking a waterhole on Etosha's eastern edge.
Take a last early game drive, then drive back to Windhoek and settle in at The Olive Exclusive for a farewell dinner.
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A small boutique hotel on a hill above Windhoek.
A slow breakfast, then the transfer to the airport for your flight.
Kalahari Anib Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A lodge among red dunes near Mariental, with sunset drives and a pool.
Lunch & dinner
A lodge of stone chalets on the rim of the Fish River Canyon, with sunset views.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
A waterfront hotel on the Luderitz shore, with sea-view rooms and a seafood restaurant.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Stone and glass villas in a private reserve, with skylights for stargazing from bed.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
The Strand Hotel Swakopmund (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A sea-facing hotel on the Mole, a short walk from the old town.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Damaraland Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Community-owned camp in the Huab valley, known for desert elephants.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Onguma The Fort (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A Moorish-style hideaway overlooking a waterhole on Etosha's eastern edge.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (May to Sep) | US$11,980 | US$10,150 | US$9,541 | US$9,541 | US$9,541 | US$9,541 | Get quote |
| Low season (Oct to Apr) | US$10,500 | US$8,900 | US$8,366 | US$8,366 | US$8,366 | US$8,366 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year. The Fish River Canyon is very hot from November to March. Elephant sightings in Damaraland cannot be guaranteed.
Best time for this trip Apr to Oct
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat, good sunscreen and insect repellent. Binoculars are provided in the vehicle, but bring your own if you are a keen birder or photographer.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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