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Many visitors to Namibia start their adventure in Windhoek, the capital and largest city of this South African country. Nama, Herero, German, Afrikaans, and British cultures have influenced the growth and development of Windhoek. Visit the statue of Hosea Kutako, a nationalist hero, in the gardens surrounding the Tintenpalast, the seat of the Namibian legislature, or chow down on ostrich kebab or zebra steak at Joe’s Beerhouse before leaving on a safari into the Namibian wilderness.
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1. 8-Day Sossusvlei, Swakopmund & Etosha National Park (Camping)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The most popular option, this 8-day safari includes the best of Namibia, with 1 night in Windhoek, 2 nights in Sossusvlei, 2 nights in Swakopmund and 2 nights in Etosha National Park for game viewing.
Inclusions: A professional driver/guide, All Taxes/VAT,Roundtrip airport transfer, All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade), All activities (Unless labeled as optional), All transportation (Unless labeled as optional), Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section), Park fees (For non-residents)
Exclusions: Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour, Drinks, Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees, International flights (From/to home), Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc., Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section), Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
2. 19-Day Desert Tracker Adventure Camping Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This 19-day overland safari will take you through the diverse landscapes of southern Africa. From Cape Town to rolling sand dunes in ancient deserts; from the calm waters of the Okavango Delta to the thundering Victoria Falls, the contrasting game viewing experiences of Etosha and Chobe National Parks. This tour will leave you with unforgettable memories of this diverse continent.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Fully equipped safari vehicle, Camping and cooking equipment, All road tolls and vehicle taxes, All ground transportation, Sleeping mattress, Meals as indicated, Services of two crew, Cape Town Township Tour*, Sesriem Canyon, Sossusvlei shuttle & guided walk*, Dune 45, Spitzkoppe, Bushman Paintings, Etosha NP, Game Drives, Kalahari Bushman Walk, Okavango Delta Wilderness Excursion, Mokoro/Walking Safari*, Chobe NP, Fish Eagle Boat Cruise*, Chobe NP Open Vehicle Game Drive with Resident Guide*, Mosi Oa Tunya NP, Victoria Falls Visit, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 450.00pp)*, Visas, Flights, Travel insurance, Departure taxes, Airport transfers, Sleeping bag, Optional activities, Drinks, tips and Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
3. Atutanga Tours and Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Comfortably navigate the wild with our tour guide as we invade the natural inhabitants of the top big four (4s) animals in Africa. Enjoy the scenery and explore the wilderness of Waterberg Plateu National Park.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, 4 nights’ accommodation ,Tour Guide, Game drive, Meals (B, L, D) Airport transfer
Exclusions: Optional Activities , Drinks and Snacks in lodges,visa, flights
4. Best of Namibia Vacation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Overview This is the best tour for Namibia as it combines Cultural, Wildlife and Historical aspects of this ancient country. From the desert dunes to the wildlife haven of Etosha national park and the diversity of cultures, languages as well as desert coastal and savanna landscapes in this country is a bucket list. This is a private tour and can be tailored to suit your traveling needs and budget as well as particular places of interest. Why book this trip This adventure is perfect for families who want to discover an African country that is off the beaten track. The trip offers a fascinating journey through Namibia offering an inspiring landscape of the oldest desert on the planet. The Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast are worth a visit by themselves and by combining this with a living desert and National parks, this is an incredible adventure
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Park fees, All activities,All accommodation
Exclusions: International flights,Tips(US$10.00 pp per day) ,Personal items ,Some meals,Drinks
Reviewed By OpulentTourAndTravel
This is a very good tour especially if you need nature and wildlife pictures. Highly recommended anytime
5. Transfer Shuttle from Windhoek to Sossusvlei (Vise Versa)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
From Windhoek : Clients are picked up from their accommodation in Windhoek and they are transferred to any lodge in Sossusvlei. From Sossusvlei: They are picked up from any lodge in sossusvle/ Sesriem area and brought back to Windhoek
Inclusions: Vehicle, Professional Driver/ Guide
Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks
Reviewed By sumit k
I booked the 3 hour game drive through Isabella from Safari World Tours, this was a fun and exciting drive and I could see animals from a close range. I have quality pictures for my Blog. Thanks Safari World
6. 9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This 9 day tour is the perfect overview of Namibia’s highlights. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings in Etosha National Park before immersing ourselves into the rich culture of the Himba tribe and spending time on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast with a 1 nights stay in Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital. Here we can enjoy any number of adrenaline inducing optional activities before starting our journey south. From Swakopmunnd, we cross the Tropic of Capricorn, and then spend 2 nights in the Namib Desert, exploring Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and climbing Dune 45. We then continue to Namibia's deep south with visits to the ghost town of Kolmansop and Luderitz as well as the impressive Fish River Canyon and Quiver Tree Forest. This tour is a combination of camping and lodging, and the ultimate Namibian adventure for those looking for a combination of an affordable and comfortable safari!
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation & 5 nights camping - twin share basis, Camping equipment excluding sleeping bag, 1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park, 1hr Himba Village experience, 1 day exploring Sossusvlei region including Sesriem Canyon , Guided tour of Kolmanskop Ghost Town, Visit to Fish River Canyon Viewpoint, Visit to Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground, Professional English speaking driver & guide , Pick-up and drop-off within Windhoek city limits, Transport in custom built safari vehicle with pop up roof , Tap Water
Exclusions: Sleeping bag, Drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol, Snacks, Gratuities, Optional activities, Personal Travel Insurance, Airport transfers
Reviewed By mehruw2021
Certainly the best trip of my life. Chameleon ensured that we saw the best of Namibia. I was personally in awe of Namibia's astonishing and mesmerising beauty. We had the best guide 'Tulimo with the best smile' who became a dear friend by the end. Effortlessly, he would find us the big5 on game drives, would take us through the beautiful history of Himba a people and climb with us to big daddy dune. Not just that but he was also a great cook and so fun to be around. Surprisingly, the camps and lodges were so luxurious and comfy. The transport was big and spacious for our group of 7-8 people, and in them I Met the most amazing group of people and made best friends for life. I am coming back for sure and I highly recommend Chameleon. They are the best! ????
7. 4-Day Etosha And Swakopmund Accommodated Adventure from Windhoek
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
This budget accommodated Namibian wildlife safari provides a great opportunity to witness Namibia's wildlife up close in Etosha National Park. Ideal for wildlife & nature lovers, this lodging tour includes 2 nights in the Etosha area, and 1 night in the adventure capital of Namibia, Swakopmund. Optional activities here include quad-biking and sandboarding or instead visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a RAMSAR listed wetland, home to many bird species including the greater and lesser flamingo, endemic Damara Tern, pelicans and more.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation as per itinerary - twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom , 1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park, 1hr Himba Village experience, Professional English speaking driver & guide , Pick-up and drop-off within Windhoek city limits, Transport in custom built air-conditioned safari vehicle with pop up roof , Tap water
Exclusions: Drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol, Snacks, Gratuities, Optional activities, Personal Travel Insurance, Airport transfers
Reviewed By szywaw
it was amazing trip, starting with our guide Tulimo who was very knowlegable and friendly. the views in Namibia are unforgetable- the Dunnes, desserts and Etosha. I would definately recommend this tour to everyone who wants to visit Namibia in only 9 days as you have chance to visit the most intresting places in the country :). we were also impressed with service provided by Jessica in Windhoek. she went extra mile every time we needed something, starting with PCR test booking ending on booking restuarant and taxi on our last night in Namibia.
8. 6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 19 reviews
For those with limited time available, this fully accommodated combination of Sossusvlei & Etosha is the perfect choice. Overnight in well located lodges in and near Etosha National Park and outside Namib Naukluft National Park and includes 1 night at Swakopmund in between. You will be able to experience the amazing sand dune sea of the Namib and Sossusvlei region as well as Etosha National Park, renowned as one of the best game reserves in Africa.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation as per itinerary - twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom, 1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive, 1hr Himba Village experience, 1 day exploring Sossusvlei region including Sesriem Canyon , 1hr cheetah experience, Professional English speaking driver & guide , Pick-up and drop-off within Windhoek city limits , Transport in custom built air-conditioned safari vehicle with pop up roof , Tap water
Exclusions: Drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol, Snacks, Gratuities, Optional activities, Personal Travel Insurance, Airport transfers
Reviewed By szywaw
it was amazing trip, starting with our guide Tulimo who was very knowlegable and friendly. the views in Namibia are unforgetable- the Dunnes, desserts and Etosha. I would definately recommend this tour to everyone who wants to visit Namibia in only 9 days as you have chance to visit the most intresting places in the country :). we were also impressed with service provided by Jessica in Windhoek. she went extra mile every time we needed something, starting with PCR test booking ending on booking restuarant and taxi on our last night in Namibia.
9. Half-Day Windhoek City and Township Cultural Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 37 reviews
This 3-hour tour will give you a stunning view over Windhoek from the famous Lover’s Hill while you get to know the comprehensive history of Windhoek and Namibia from colonial era to modern day. Visit the Christ Church, Ink Palace, Parliament Gardens, and the Old Fort before heading into the township of Katutura to meet the people, taste of local delicacies and learn the history of Windhoek and it's people.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Food tasting, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By szywaw
it was amazing trip, starting with our guide Tulimo who was very knowlegable and friendly. the views in Namibia are unforgetable- the Dunnes, desserts and Etosha. I would definately recommend this tour to everyone who wants to visit Namibia in only 9 days as you have chance to visit the most intresting places in the country :). we were also impressed with service provided by Jessica in Windhoek. she went extra mile every time we needed something, starting with PCR test booking ending on booking restuarant and taxi on our last night in Namibia.
10. Cats Unlimited & Game Drive
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
This half day excursion combines 2 activites, the Cats Unlimited and the late afternoon game drive, to give you an opportunity to see everything from leopard and cheetah, to giraffe, antelope, and hippo (a rarity in the Windhoek area). Durstenbrook Guest Farm is the 1st guestfarm in Namibia, and an excellent place to escape to for the afternoon, just a 1hour drive from the city centre.
Inclusions: All activities including Cat's Unlimited cheetah & leopard feeding & game drive, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By szywaw
it was amazing trip, starting with our guide Tulimo who was very knowlegable and friendly. the views in Namibia are unforgetable- the Dunnes, desserts and Etosha. I would definately recommend this tour to everyone who wants to visit Namibia in only 9 days as you have chance to visit the most intresting places in the country :). we were also impressed with service provided by Jessica in Windhoek. she went extra mile every time we needed something, starting with PCR test booking ending on booking restuarant and taxi on our last night in Namibia.
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