The coast at Swakopmund and the red dunes of Sossusvlei, in four days from Windhoek.
This short route shows you two sides of the Namib: the cool, foggy coast at Swakopmund, with its seals and flamingos, and the huge red dunes of Sossusvlei inland.
You spend two nights at The Strand Hotel on the beach, with a day among the dunes and the lagoon at Walvis Bay, then a night among the stars at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
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.
Drive west from Windhoek across the desert to the coast and The Strand Hotel, on the beach in Swakopmund, with an evening walk along the shore.
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.
Take a boat trip at Walvis Bay, with seals, flamingos and dolphins, and spend the afternoon among the dunes outside town.
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.
Drive south through the desert to &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, arriving in time for a sundowner and a night under a very dark sky.
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.
Walk the dunes at sunrise, when the colour is deepest and the sand is cool, then drive back to Windhoek, arriving in the evening.
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
&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
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct) | US$4,310 | US$3,650 | US$3,431 | US$3,431 | US$3,431 | US$3,431 | Get quote |
| Low season (Nov to May) | US$3,780 | US$3,200 | US$3,008 | US$3,008 | US$3,008 | US$3,008 | 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.
Best time for this trip Apr to Nov
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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