4 Days Best of Namibia Safari in Naukluft National Park
This 4 Days Best of Namibia Safari in Naukluft National Park allows you to escape to a land of stunning beauty with magnificent panoramas of natural habitats and silky, smooth dunes. On this guided tour, you will immerse yourself in the Namibian Desert to visit some of its renowned treasures such as the Dead Vlei and Dune 45 as well as an extended day to visit the Moringa Forest. You will also have the opportunity to spot herds of springbok, oryx, and other wildlife that call the desert their home.
Your Namibia Safari adventure balances thrilling exploration with peaceful moments of desert solitude, allowing you to connect deeply with this 55-million-year-old landscape. From sunrise over star-shaped dunes to sunset among marble mountains, each moment of your Namibia Safari offers breathtaking vistas and opportunities to witness desert-adapted wildlife in their natural habitat.
This intimate Namibia Safari experience includes comfortable lodge accommodation at the Nam Nau Habitat Private Nature Reserve, where expansive views of the plains complement the warm Namibian hospitality. Guided by experienced naturalists who share their profound knowledge of this delicate ecosystem, you'll discover the surprising biodiversity and resilience of life in what appears to be one of Earth's most challenging environments.
Tour highlights
Witness sunrise over the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei
Climb the famous Dune 45 for panoramic desert views
Explore the haunting landscape of Dead Vlei with its ancient camel thorn trees
Discover the 30-meter-deep Sesriem Canyon carved by the Tsauchab River
Experience a sundowner drive to natural marble mountains
Guided nature walks in the Naukluft Mountains
Visit the hidden Moringa Forest in Tsondab
Spot desert-adapted wildlife including oryx, springbok, and ostrich
Traverse scenic mountain passes including Spreetshoogte and Remhoogte
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in 4WD safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and activities
- Full board accommodation at Nam Nau Habitat Lodge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
Price Excludes:
- Namibia Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages beyond water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft National Park
Your Namibia Safari begins with an afternoon departure from Windhoek, traveling approximately 270 km southwest through the dramatic Kupferberg Pass. During this 4-hour Namibia Safari drive, you'll witness the landscape transform from cattle farmlands to the arid sheep country of the Namib. Your Namibia Safari adventure continues with a stop at the spectacular Spreetshoogte Pass, offering breathtaking views before arriving at your lodge in the Nam Nau Habitat Private Nature Reserve just as the desert sun sets over the ancient landscape.
- Day2Namib Desert and Marble Mountain Sundowner
Rise early for a pre-dawn start to your Namibia Safari Day, arriving at Sesriem gate (45 minutes from the lodge) as it opens to experience the magic of sunrise in the desert. Your full-day Namibia Safari exploration includes climbing the 170-meter-high Dune 45 and visiting the surreal landscape of Dead Vlei, where 900-year-old camel thorn skeletons stand frozen in time. The afternoon Namibia Safari activity features a 2-hour sundowner drive through the private reserve's marble mountains, where you'll likely encounter oryx (locally known as gemsbok) and other desert-adapted wildlife while enjoying refreshments as the setting sun transforms the landscape.
- Day3NamNau Nature Walk and Moringa Forest
Your morning Namibia Safari activity begins with a guided 2-hour nature walk through the ancient Naukluft Mountains, learning about the region's unique flora and geological features. After a relaxing midday break at the lodge, your afternoon Namibia Safari drive takes you deep into the 25,000-hectare private reserve to discover the hidden Moringa Forest along the dry Tsondab riverbed. This extended Namibia Safari excursion culminates at a remote viewpoint offering 360-degree vistas of the Namib wilderness, before returning along game-viewing routes where springbok and oryx gather in the golden afternoon light.
- Day4Return to Windhoek
The final morning of your Namibia Safari starts with a leisurely breakfast before departing the lodge for the 250 km journey back to Windhoek. Your return Namibia Safari route traverses the scenic Remhoogte Pass, offering different perspectives of the transitional zone between desert and highlands. As your Namibia Safari concludes, you'll arrive in Windhoek around midday, carrying with your unforgettable memories of ancient landscapes, desert wildlife, and the profound silence of one of Africa's most captivating wilderness areas.