5 Days Namibia Tour to Sossusvlei and Swakopmund from Windhoek
This 5 Days Namibia Tour to Sossusvlei and Swakopmund from Windhoek takes you to Namib-Naukluft habitat, a unique 25,000-ha private desert which stretches from the Namib Desert to the Naukluft Mountains, bordering the Namib-Naukluft Park on both sides. Spend 2 days exploring the desert and its silky dunes before traveling to the coastal town of Swakopmund. This holiday town with its distinctly German character, offers some popular activities including sandboarding, fishing, quad biking and tours to the Cape Cross seal colony, to name a few.
Our carefully crafted Namibia Tour provides the perfect balance of guided exploration and personal discovery, with comfortable accommodations in strategically located lodges. The itinerary includes the iconic Sossusvlei dunes, the mysterious Dead Vlei, and the adventure-filled coastal town of Swakopmund, offering a comprehensive introduction to Namibia's most celebrated destinations.
Throughout this Namibia Tour, you'll benefit from knowledgeable local guides who share insights into the region's fascinating ecology, geology, and cultural heritage. From sunrise over the world's tallest sand dunes to sunset across marble mountains, each day brings new perspectives on this extraordinary corner of Africa, creating memories that will last long after your journey ends.
Tour highlights
Drive through the steep and scenic Spreetshoogte Pass with panoramic desert views
Explore the world-famous red dunes of Sossusvlei at sunrise
Visit the surreal landscape of Dead Vlei with its ancient camel thorn trees
Experience the 30-meter-deep Sesriem Canyon carved by the Tsauchab River
Enjoy a sundowner drive on a 25,000-hectare private nature reserve
Discover the coastal charm of Swakopmund, Namibia's adventure capital
Optional activities include catamaran cruises, quad biking, and scenic flights
Comfortable journey through diverse landscapes in custom 4x4 vehicles
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Bottled water during transfers and activities
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and fees
- All entrance fees to sites mentioned
Price Excludes:
- Namibian Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities in Swakopmund
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic and additional beverages
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival at Windhoek and Transfer to Namib-Naukluft
Your Namibia Tour begins with a mid-afternoon pickup from your Windhoek accommodation, departing on a 325 km journey southwest toward the Namib Desert. This scenic Namibia Tour route takes you through the Kupferberg Pass and gradually changing landscapes from cattle farmlands to arid sheep country. The highlight of your Namibia Tour today is traversing the spectacular Spreetshoogte Pass, one of Namibia's steepest mountain passes, offering breathtaking views across the desert plains below before arriving at your lodge on the private NamNau Habitat Reserve after approximately 5 hours.
- Day2Tour of the Namib Desert
Today's Namibia Tour adventure starts before dawn with a light snack before the 70 km drive to Sesriem gate, arriving as the park opens at sunrise. The early morning Namibia Tour to Sossusvlei showcases the magical desert colors, with stops at iconic Dune 45 and the main Sossusvlei dune field. Your Namibia Tour guide will lead you across the sand to the haunting Dead Vlei with its 900-year-old petrified trees, followed by exploration of the 30-meter deep Sesriem Canyon, returning to your lodge for lunch and concluding with a sundowner drive through the reserve's natural marble mountains.
- Day3Transfer to Swakopmund
After breakfast, your Namibia Tour continues with a 350 km journey northwest through remarkable desert landscapes. The scenic Namibia Tour route passes through the dramatic Gaub and Kuiseb canyons and skirts the edge of the massive Namib-Naukluft National Park. Your Namibia Tour drive takes approximately 4 hours, passing the distinctive Vogelfederberg mountain and briefly visiting Walvis Bay's flamingo-lined lagoon before arriving in the charming German colonial town of Swakopmund by early afternoon, where you'll have free time to explore this coastal resort at your leisure.
- Day4Tour Swakopmund
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Swakopmund, the adventure capital of your Namibia Tour. This coastal segment of your Namibia Tour offers numerous optional activities (not included) from morning catamaran cruises in Walvis Bay to exhilarating quad biking adventures in the nearby dunes. Your Namibia Tour experience can be further enhanced with afternoon excursions to the lunar-like landscapes outside town, where you can witness the ancient Welwitschia plants that have survived for thousands of years or opt for a spectacular scenic flight along the Skeleton Coast for a different perspective of this remarkable region.
- Day5Return to Windhoek
The final day of your Namibia Tour begins with an early morning departure from Swakopmund. Your scheduled Namibia Tour transfer covers the 360 km journey back across the central plateau, climbing from sea level to over 1,650 meters elevation. The comfortable Namibia Tour bus service takes approximately 6 hours, offering final views of the changing Namibian landscapes before arriving in Windhoek by early afternoon, concluding your unforgettable desert and coastal adventure.