Duration
6 Days
Starts / ends
Windhoek → Windhoek
Departs
Thursday · 7:00 am
Price
Until 31 Mar 2027 — $46,600Apr '27 to Mar '28 — $50,000
Accommodation
5 room nights
Pace
Moderate pace
This 6 day lodge tour starts and ends in Windhoek and focuses on Namibia’s coast and desert. The route includes Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Sandwich Harbour and Sossusvlei, with time for a dolphin cruise, coastal dunes, Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon. It suits travellers who want scenery, photography and specialist coastal excursions with en-suite rooms
Route map
Windhoek → Swakopmund → Walvis Bay Dolphin Cruise → Sandwich Harbour → Sesriem Area → Sesriem Canyon → Windhoek
Day 1: Windhoek – Swakopmund • 380 km
Swakopmund
Hotel Al la Mer • Lunch
Hotel Al la Mer • Lunch
Day 2: Walvis Bay Dolphin Cruise • 90 km
Walvis Bay Lagoon · Dolphin cruise · Pelican Point · Cape fur seals
Room • Breakfast & Lunch
Room • Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Sandwich Harbour • 200 km
Walvis Bay Lagoon · Sandwich Harbour · Namib dunes · Atlantic coastline
Room • Breakfast
Room • Breakfast
Day 4: Swakopmund – Lodge near Sesriem • 350 km
Namib Desert · Solitaire · Tropic of Capricorn · Red dunes
Room • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Room • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Sossusvlei • 220 km
Dune 45 sunrise · Sossusvlei · Dead Vlei · Sesriem Canyon
Room • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Room • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Namib Desert Lodge – Windhoek • 320 km
Solitaire · Namib Desert · Windhoek
Breakfast
Breakfast
Day 1: Thursday – Windhoek to Swakopmund • 380 km
We leave Windhoek and travel west towards the coast, with our destination the town of Swakopmund. After check-in, the rest of the day is free to explore the town or book an optional activity.
Twin share rooms, en-suite bathroom (Centrally located Hotel).
Meals: Lunch.
Twin share rooms, en-suite bathroom (Centrally located Hotel).
Meals: Lunch.
Day 2: Friday – Walvis Bay Dolphin Cruise • 90 km
We travel to Walvis Bay for a dolphin cruise on the lagoon and along the sheltered coastline. The cruise offers chances to see dolphins, seals and seabirds, with a light lunch served on board before we return to Swakopmund.
Twin share, en-suite bathroom (Centrally located Hotel).
Meals: Breakfast, light lunch as provided on board the dolphin cruise.
Twin share, en-suite bathroom (Centrally located Hotel).
Meals: Breakfast, light lunch as provided on board the dolphin cruise.
Day 3: Saturday – Sandwich Harbour • 200 km
Today is dedicated to Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the Atlantic coast. The excursion is operated by specialist local guides in 4x4 vehicles and includes sand driving, coastal scenery and time for photos before returning to Swakopmund.
Twin-share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast, snacks as provided on the Sandwich Harbour excursion.
Twin-share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Meals: Breakfast, snacks as provided on the Sandwich Harbour excursion.
Day 4: Sunday – Swakopmund to Sesriem Area • 350 km
We leave Swakopmund and travel east across the Namib Desert, stopping at the Tropic of Capricorn before continuing to our accommodation near Sesriem.
Twin share, en-suite bathroom (Desert Camp, Desert Quiver Camp).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Twin share, en-suite bathroom (Desert Camp, Desert Quiver Camp).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5: Monday – Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon • 220 km
We enter Namib-Naukluft National Park before sunrise and visit Dune 45, Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, using the 4x4 shuttle for the final sandy section. There is time to explore the vlei area and visit Sesriem Canyon before returning to our accommodation in the late afternoon.
Twin share, en-suite bathroom (Desert Camp, Desert Quiver Camp).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Twin share, en-suite bathroom (Desert Camp, Desert Quiver Camp).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6: Tuesday – Namib Desert to Windhoek • 320 km
We leave the Namib Desert after breakfast and travel through the central highlands to Windhoek. Arrival is in the afternoon, with drop-off at your accommodation in central Windhoek. We do not recommend booking a departure flight for today.
Meals: Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast.
- Free airport shuttle from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport, provided flight arrival details are supplied in advance.
- Transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with air-conditioning and USB charging ports for 3 days
- Professional English-speaking guide for 3 days
- 5 nights accommodation in twin-share rooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Meals as per itinerary
- National park entry fees (1 day Sossusvlei)
- Scheduled activities and excursions as per itinerary
- Tap water
- Drinks
- Snacks between meals
- Tips
- Items of a personal nature
- Lunch and Dinner for the days in Swakopmund
- Any additional optional activities
- Pick-up starts from accommodation within Windhoek city limits at 07:15 on the morning of departure. Drop-off is at accommodation within Windhoek city limits at the end of the tour.
Bookings are made on a twin-share basis. A single supplement is available for solo travellers who prefer their own room
No children under 5 years, unless it is a private tour
