Namibia's Red Desert & Wildlife Safari — Sossusvlei, Etosha & Skeleton Coast
A 12-day journey through Namibia's most extraordinary landscapes — from the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei to Etosha's teeming waterholes and the haunting Skeleton Coast, with desert-adapted elephants in between.
About This Safari
Namibia is Africa's most visually stunning country, and this 12-day expedition takes you through every jaw-dropping landscape it offers. Begin in Windhoek before driving into the heart of the Namib Desert — the world's oldest at 55 million years. Climb Big Daddy, one of Earth's tallest dunes, at sunrise as the sand glows electric orange against a cobalt sky. Walk among the 900-year-old petrified trees of Deadvlei. Continue to the Atlantic coast at Swakopmund for adrenaline adventures and fresh oysters, then venture north into the forbidden Skeleton Coast — a graveyard of ships where the desert meets the ocean in walls of fog. In Damaraland, track desert-adapted elephants with expert guides through ancient riverbeds, and visit the 6,000-year-old rock engravings at Twyfelfontein. The journey culminates at Etosha National Park, where floodlit waterholes create front-row seats to Africa's greatest wildlife show — elephants, lions, rhinos, and giraffes all visiting through the night. This is a safari for photographers, adventurers, and anyone who wants to see a side of Africa that few others will ever experience.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Namibia! Private transfer from Hosea Kutako International Airport to your boutique hotel in the capital. Orientation briefing and welcome dinner showcasing Namibian cuisine — game biltong, potjiekos, and local wines.
Meals: Welcome dinner
Activities
Route Map
Where You'll Stay
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Activities & Experiences
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What's Included & Not Included
Included
- All accommodation (11 nights)
- All internal flights & charter transfers
- All meals as specified
- Private guide & 4x4 vehicle throughout
- Sossusvlei & Deadvlei excursions
- Skeleton Coast scenic flights
- Desert elephant tracking
- Twyfelfontein UNESCO site entrance
- Etosha National Park game drives
- All park & conservation fees
- 24/7 on-ground concierge
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel & medical insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Optional adventure activities in Swakopmund
- Personal expenses & gratuities
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure for a full refund. 30–59 days: 50% refund. Less than 30 days: non-refundable. Trip postponement available at no charge up to 45 days before departure (subject to availability).
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