The Kalahari, the Fish River Canyon, the ghost town of Kolmanskop and the dunes of Sossusvlei, in seven days.
The south of Namibia is quieter and more dramatic than the usual northern circuit. You start in the red dunes of the Kalahari, see the Fish River Canyon, the largest in Africa, at sunset, walk through the sand-filled ghost town of Kolmanskop and the old German port of Luderitz, and finish at the red dunes of Sossusvlei.
It is a road trip with long distances, with lodges that reward the drive: the canyon rim, the sea and the stars.
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
Active, fitness: moderate.
Drive south from Windhoek to Kalahari Anib Lodge, near Mariental, arriving in time for a sunset drive among the red dunes and a night under a very dark sky.
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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, on the shore, 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, in the early light, then spend the afternoon on a boat trip to see penguins and seals, or in the old town.
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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 and a night under the stars.
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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.
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.
After breakfast, drive back to Windhoek, arriving in the afternoon, in time for onward flights.
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
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$5,250 | US$4,450 | US$4,183 | US$4,183 | US$4,183 | US$4,183 | Get quote |
| Low season (Oct to Apr) | US$4,600 | US$3,900 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | US$3,666 | 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.
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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