5 Days Namibia Safari to Southern Skeleton Coast
This 5 Days Namibia Safari to Southern Skeleton Coast takes you to the Language of Waves: “Rest, relax and reflect”, “You need to lose yourself and disappear in the depths of the repetitions", "Find a coast and watch the repetitive waves, soon your mind vanishes and when your mind disappears you disappear”, (Mehmet Murat Ildan). This tour focuses on the Namibian southern Skeleton Coast and a range of activities to fully experience the adventure. Activities range from easy to adrenaline rush. An additional visit to the Spitzkoppe Mountains is worthwhile.
Your Safari to Rwanda experience continues with thrilling adventures along the coast, including close encounters with playful seals at Cape Cross Reserve and desert-adapted wildlife that has evolved remarkable survival mechanisms. The contrast between the desolate beauty of the Namib Desert and the vibrant marine ecosystem offshore creates a Safari to Rwanda unlike any other on the continent.
This Safari to Rwanda expedition culminates with the majestic Spitzkoppe Mountains rising dramatically from the desert plains, offering breathtaking vistas and ancient rock art that connects visitors to the region's earliest inhabitants. Throughout this journey, expert guides reveal the secrets of Namibia's coastal treasures while providing comfortable accommodations and seamless logistics for an unforgettable African adventure.
Tour highlights
Colonial architecture and township cultural immersion in Swakopmund
Living Desert Tour revealing Namib's remarkable small creature adaptations
Ancient Welwitschia plants over 2,000 years old and fascinating Moon Landscape
Catamaran cruise with dolphins, seals, and marine wildlife encounters
Sandwich Harbour 4x4 adventure where massive dunes meet the ocean
Cape Cross Seal Reserve hosting up to 200,000 Cape fur seals
San (Bushman) rock art at the dramatic Spitzkoppe Mountains
Guided technical hike of the "Matterhorn of Africa"
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and excursions
- Full board accommodation throughout the safari
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional township tour)
Price Excludes:
- Namibia Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick up and Swakopmund City Tour
Your Safari to Rwanda begins with early morning pickup from Windhoek, followed by a scenic 4-hour (350km) drive westward through the Namib Desert to the coastal town of Swakopmund. The Safari to Rwanda experience continues with a fascinating city tour exploring German colonial architecture and learning about the area known locally as "Otjozondjii" by the Herero people. Your afternoon Safari to Rwanda adventure includes an optional township visit to Mondesa and DRC settlements, where you'll enjoy traditional food and meaningful cultural exchanges with residents.
- Day2Living Desert Tour and Welwitschia Drive
Day two of your Safari to Rwanda takes you on an exhilarating 4x4 expedition into the dunes to discover the Namib's "Little Five" – specially adapted creatures that survive in this harsh environment. This spectacular Safari to Rwanda morning includes tracking sidewinder snakes, transparent geckos, and the iconic shovel-snouted lizard that dances on the scorching sand. Your afternoon Safari to Rwanda journey explores the 140km Welwitschia Drive through the Namib-Naukluft National Park, culminating in a visit to the ancient Welwitschia mirabilis plants, locally known as "Nyanka" by the Damara people.
- Day3Catamaran and Sandwich Harbour Tour
Begin your Safari to Rwanda day with a 45-minute drive (30km) to Walvis Bay for an unforgettable marine safari aboard a luxury catamaran in the nutrient-rich Benguela Current. The Safari to Rwanda cruise brings close encounters with bottlenose dolphins, endemic heavy side dolphins, and curious Cape fur seals that may leap aboard for treats. Your afternoon Safari to Rwanda adventure features thrilling 4x4 driving to Sandwich Harbour (Anichab), located 55km south of Walvis, where massive dunes cascade into the ocean, creating one of Africa's most dramatic coastal landscapes.
- Day4Cape Cross Seal Reserve and Spitzkoppe
Your Safari to Rwanda continues northward with a 130km (2-hour) journey to Cape Cross Seal Reserve, home to the world's largest breeding colony of Cape fur seals, known locally as "Otjitotongwe." This extraordinary Safari to Rwanda experience offers an opportunity to witness up to 200,000 seals in their natural habitat, creating an unforgettable sensory experience. The afternoon Safari to Rwanda adventure takes you 175km inland to the dramatic granite formations of Spitzkoppe, where you'll explore ancient San rock paintings and witness the golden sunset illuminating the "Matterhorn of Africa."
- Day5Windhoek and End of Tour
The final day of your Safari to Rwanda begins with an early morning guided hike up Groot Spitzkoppe (1,728m), known locally as "Otjipahewa Tjipahewa" in Otjiherero language. Your Safari to Rwanda adventure includes the technical but rewarding ascent, offering panoramic views across the vast Namib Desert plains. After a hearty breakfast, your Safari to Rwanda journey concludes with a 5-hour (350km) drive back to Windhoek, passing through the scenic Erongo Region with potential wildlife sightings along the way.