Best of Namibia Safari – Camping & Lodge Tour

Quick Itinerary Overview

Embark on the Best of Namibia Safari (Camping & Lodge Tour) for a perfect blend of northern Namibia’s scenic, cultural, and wildlife highlights. This adventure includes the dramatic Skeleton Coast, the towering ochre dunes of the south, and thrilling encounters with African wildlife at Okonjima Nature Reserve and Etosha National Park.

Experience the stunning landscapes of Namibia as you explore the remote Kunene Region and the traditional culture of the Himba tribe. Visit Cape Cross to see seals and enjoy the vibrant town of Swakopmund. End your journey with a visit to Sossusvlei, home to some of the world’s highest sand dunes in the Namib Desert. This affordable Budget Namibia Safari combines camping and lodge accommodation, showcasing the best of Namibia’s highlights.

Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1: Windhoek to Okonjima Nature Reserve & AfriCat Foundation
Day 2: Etosha National Park (Okaukeujo Camp)
Day 3: Etosha National Park (Okaukeujo Camp)
Day 4: Hoada Camp and Himba village
Day 5: Skeleton Coast National Park and Cape Cross
Day 6: Cape Cross Seal Reserve and Swakopmund
Day 7: Desert Camp, near Sesriem
Day 8: Namib Desert (Dune 45, Sossusvlei & Deadvlei)
Day 9: Windhoek – End of Safari

Day 1: Windhoek to Okonjima Nature Reserve – Namibia

Your Namibia Safari begins in Windhoek with a pre-tour briefing. Afterward, we head to Okonjima Nature Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation. The reserve is known for its predators, including leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and visit the AfriCat rehabilitation program, aimed at reintroducing big cats to the wild.

Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Distance traveled: about 200km

Day 2: Okonjima to Etosha National Park – Namibia

After breakfast, we travel to Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa’s premier wildlife reserves. Begin your game drive at Okaukuejo, where you can watch elephants, giraffes, lions, and rhinos at the floodlit waterhole. This is the perfect spot to witness Etosha’s abundant wildlife.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance traveled: about 200km

Day 3: Etosha National Park & Okaukuejo Camp – Namibia

Start your day early with a full day game drive, visiting waterholes and watching for predators. At Halali Camp, take a break, enjoy lunch, and swim in the pool. Explore the Etosha Pan, a vast saline desert that can be seen from space. Return to Okaukuejo Camp for a final night in Etosha.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance traveled: about 200km

Day 4: Hoada Campsite, Kunene Region – Namibia

Today, we drive into the remote Kunene Region. Visit the Otjikandero Himba Village, home to the Himba tribe, one of Namibia’s last indigenous groups. Learn about their ancient culture before heading to Hoada Campsite, nestled between granite boulders and Mopane trees, for a peaceful night under the stars.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance traveled: about 300km

Day 5: Cape Cross Campsite, Skeleton Coast – Namibia

Explore the Skeleton Coast National Park and see its fascinating and hostile landscape. Visit the iconic skull and crossbones gate and Cape Cross to see one of the world’s largest Cape Fur seal colonies. Enjoy a sunset walk along the beach and relax at camp with another delicious meal cooked over the campfire.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance traveled: about 350km

Day 6: Cape Cross & Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund – Namibia

After a hearty breakfast, visit the Cape Cross Reserve to witness the seal colony. Continue your journey along the Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund, where you can relax and explore the town. Optional activities include skydiving, quad biking, and dolphin cruises, making Swakopmund Namibia’s adventure capital.

Meals included: Breakfast

Distance traveled: about 130km

Day 7: Desert Camp, near Sesriem – Namibia

Leave Swakopmund and head into the Namib Desert. Drive through the scenic Kuiseb Pass and arrive at Desert Camp, where you can relax and enjoy stunning views of the Naukluft mountain range.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance traveled: about 350km

Day 8: Sossusvlei & Sesriem Canyon, Namib Desert – Namibia

Catch the sunrise over the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, then explore Dead Vlei with its skeleton-like trees against the backdrop of massive dunes. Visit Dune 45 for panoramic views and the nearby Sesriem Canyon before heading back to camp.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Distance traveled: about 150km