4 Days Namibia Safari to Sossusvlei
On this 4 Days Namibia Safari to Sossusvlei, you will be transferred to the Namib Desert, renowned for its majestic sand dunes, some of the world’s highest. As the oldest desert on Earth, the Namib boasts a rich tapestry of wonders, including fossilized dunes, the iconic red dunes adorning the plateau, and countless other enchanting attractions. For your final evening, you will stay at a camp nestled atop the dunes, offering the extraordinary experience of sleeping under the starlit expanse. We call it "sleep under a billion stars".
Your Namibia Safari explores the breathtaking beauty of Sossusvlei, home to some of the world's highest sand dunes, including the famous Dune 45 and the hauntingly beautiful Deadvlei. Throughout your journey, expert guides enhance your Namibia Safari experience with their deep knowledge of this fragile desert ecosystem, bringing the seemingly lifeless landscape to vibrant reality.
This Namibia Safari offers the perfect balance of guided exploration and leisure time, culminating in an unforgettable night under the dazzling Namibian stars. From the fossilized dunes of the Gondwana Namib Park to the surreal landscapes of Sossusvlei, each moment of this Namibia Safari presents extraordinary opportunities for photography and personal reflection in one of Earth's most ancient environments.
Tour highlights
Visit the 20-million-year-old fossilized dunes at Gondwana Namib Park
Climb the iconic Dune 45 (approximately 80 meters high)
Visit the surreal landscape of Deadvlei with its 900-year-old dead camel thorn trees
Experience authentic Namibian hospitality at a Desert Lodge
Photograph the world-famous red dunes of Sossusvlei
Spend a magical night stargazing at the Namib Dune Star Camp
Travel through the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Africa's largest conservation area
Witness desert-adapted wildlife in their natural habitat
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle
- Bottled water during drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Namibia Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages apart from water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick up and Visit the Fossilized Dunes
Your Namibia Safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Windhoek accommodation for the scenic 330 km (approximately 5-hour) drive southwest to the Namib Desert. This Namibia Safari transfer takes you through changing landscapes, arriving at Namib Desert Lodge, situated at the foot of ancient fossilized dunes near the local area known as "Gondwana Namib Park." Your Namibia Safari experience continues with an evening sundowner drive, where you'll witness the spectacular colors of the fossilized dunes that are estimated to be over 20 million years old.
- Day2Guided Sossusvlei, Dune 45 & Deadvlei Visit
The highlight of your Namibia Safari awaits as you depart pre-dawn for the 60 km drive to Sesriem Gate, the entrance to Namib-Naukluft National Park. Your Namibia Safari guide will lead you to Dune 45, named for its location 45 km from Sesriem, where you'll have the opportunity to climb this iconic 80-meter-high star dune. The Namibia Safari adventure continues to the surreal landscape of Deadvlei (meaning "dead marsh" in Afrikaans), where 900-year-old camel thorn trees stand preserved on a white clay pan, creating one of the most photographed scenes in Namibia.
- Day3Sleep Under a Billion Stars
Enjoy a leisurely morning on your Namibia Safari with time to relax at the lodge or take a gentle nature walk along marked trails around the property. Your Namibia Safari experience transforms in the afternoon as you check out and transfer the short 5 km to the exclusive Namib Dune Star Camp, perched atop a red sand dune. The unique highlight of your Namibia Safari unfolds this evening as your bed rolls out onto a private balcony, allowing you to sleep under the spectacular Namibian night sky, where the Milky Way stretches in breathtaking clarity across the unpolluted desert atmosphere.
- Day4Departure
The final day of your Namibia Safari begins with a stunning desert sunrise viewed directly from your bed at the Dune Star Camp. After breakfast, your Namibia Safari journey continues with a transfer back to the main Namib Desert Lodge, where you can enjoy the facilities until your midday departure. Your Namibia Safari concludes with the return journey to Windhoek, covering approximately 330 km in about 5 hours, with arrival in the capital city scheduled for late afternoon, allowing connections to onward travel arrangements.