5 Days Sossusvlei and Swakopmund

  • 5 days
  • Namibia
  • Luxury
  • Private

From the red dunes of the Namib to the cool Atlantic: dunes, dolphins and seaside dinners.

From US$3,384 per person

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Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Route
Windhoek to Swakopmund
Comfort
Luxury lodges
Group
Private, 1 to 6 travellers
Best time
All year

Overview

Two nights among the dunes at Sossusvlei, then a spectacular drive through the Kuiseb and Gaub canyons to the coast.

In Swakopmund you kayak among seals in Walvis Bay, drive into Sandwich Harbour where dunes meet the ocean and eat very fresh oysters.

Highlights

  • Sunrise at Sossusvlei
  • Kayaking with Cape fur seals
  • Sandwich Harbour by 4x4
  • Namibia's desert-to-ocean drive

Route

ZAMBIAANGOLABOTSWANANAMIBIASOUTH AFRICA 1 Windhoek 1-2 Sossusvlei and the Namib 3 Swakopmund

Namibia

  1. StartWindhoek (Day 1)
  2. Days 1 to 2Sossusvlei and the Namib
  3. Day 3Swakopmund
  4. EndSwakopmund (Day 5)

What to expect

  • 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.

Activities
Boat Safaris, Canoeing & Kayaking, Game Drives, Hiking & Walking
Getting around
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide

Day by day

Days 1 to 2 The Namib dunes Sossusvlei and the Namib

Drive into the desert and settle into your villa. The next morning is for the dunes and Deadvlei at sunrise, the afternoon for a nature drive.

  • Travel 5 hr drive from Windhoek
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Game Drives

Overnight

&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.

Day 3 Through the canyons to the coast Swakopmund

Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and the Kuiseb Canyon, arriving in Swakopmund for dinner by the sea.

  • Travel 5 hr drive
  • Meals Breakfast

Overnight

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.

Day 4 Walvis Bay and Sandwich Harbour Swakopmund

Kayak among seals and dolphins in the bay, then a 4×4 trip to Sandwich Harbour where the dunes fall into the Atlantic.

  • Travel 40 min drive
  • Meals Breakfast & lunch
  • Canoeing & Kayaking
  • Boat Safaris

Overnight

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.

Day 5 Depart Swakopmund

Transfer to Walvis Bay airport for your onward flight.

  • Travel 40 min to Walvis Bay airport
  • Meals Breakfast

Where you stay

DaysAccommodation & meals
Days 1 to 2

&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

Days 3 to 4

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

Rates

Important to know

  • Rates are per person, shown in USD, and do not include international flights to and from your home country.
  • The price per person depends on how many travellers share the vehicle and guide.

Rates per person

Price per person by number of travellers
SeasonSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
High seasonUS$5,100US$4,200US$3,948US$3,948US$3,948US$3,948Get quote
Low seasonUS$4,500US$3,600US$3,384US$3,384US$3,384US$3,384Get quote
Deposit to confirm
30%

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, flight and park prices change each year.

  • Rates can change when lodge, permit and park fees are updated, and are confirmed when you enquire.
  • The order and content of the safari can be adjusted to suit you, and a change may affect the price.
  • If a lodge is fully booked, we will offer a comparable one.
  • This safari is subject to our terms and conditions.

Best time to go

Best time for this trip All year

  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: best
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: best

What is included

Included

  • Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each stay
  • Private guide or lodge guides as described in the itinerary
  • Park, conservancy and activity fees for the activities listed
  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights and road transfers where shown
  • Airport meet and greet on arrival
  • 24-hour support from the Uwera team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • Premium drinks and personal spending
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Good to know

Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 15 kg per person including hand luggage.

Made to measure

Make this safari your own

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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