Etosha, the rocky country of Damaraland, the Skeleton Coast and Swakopmund, then the dunes of Sossusvlei.
This route follows Namibia’s north-west and west in a loop, with two nights in each place. You begin at Etosha for the game, cross to Damaraland for the elephants and the rock art, drive to the Skeleton Coast and Swakopmund for the sea, and finish at the dunes of Sossusvlei.
It is a thorough route for travellers who want time at each stop, and the drives between them are scenic.
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 north from Windhoek to Etosha and Onguma The Fort, arriving in time for a late lunch and a first game drive.
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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.
Overnight
Onguma The Fort (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
A Moorish-style hideaway overlooking a waterhole on Etosha's eastern edge.
Drive west to Damaraland and Damaraland Camp, arriving in the afternoon, with a first look for the desert-adapted elephants.
Overnight
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 to the coast, stopping at the seal colony at Cape Cross, and settle in at The Strand Hotel, on the beach at Swakopmund.
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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 south through the desert to &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, arriving in time for a sundowner.
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.
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.
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
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
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$8,340 | US$7,070 | US$6,646 | US$6,646 | US$6,646 | US$6,646 | Get quote |
| Low season (Nov to May) | US$7,320 | US$6,200 | US$5,828 | US$5,828 | US$5,828 | US$5,828 | 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. Elephant sightings in Damaraland cannot be guaranteed.
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.
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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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