Discover Namibia - Lodges

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Namibia with our "Discover Namibia - Lodges" tour. This adventure takes you from the vibrant city of Windhoek to the breathtaking landscapes of Namib-Naukluft National Park, where you'll climb the world's tallest dunes and explore the eerie beauty of Deadvlei. Experience the thrill of tracking rhinos with expert guides and enjoy two full days of safari in the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park. Marvel at the ancient White Lady rock painting and witness the majestic desert elephants of Damaraland. Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps, each offering unique experiences like stargazing and wildlife viewing at flood-lit waterholes. With a mix of included meals and free time to explore, this tour promises an immersive and diverse exploration of Namibia's natural wonders and cultural treasures. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Spend two full days on safari in Etosha National Park.

  • Climb the highest dunes in the world in the early morning light at Sossusvlei.

  • Track rhinos with the help of an expert local guide.

  • Hike to the ancient White Lady rock painting, created by San people.

  • Visit the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre to see cheetahs.

  • Explore the scenic landscapes of Namib-Naukluft National Park.

  • Enjoy the vibrant birdlife and flamingos at Walvis Bay.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

Accommodation Name: Arebbusch Lodge

The tour starts at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. The afternoon can be spent exploring or relaxing, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or watching the many native birds that swoop overhead. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening to discuss the adventures to come.



Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Day 2 : Drive through Namib Nuakluft to Sesriem

Aicha Dalsheimer Namib-Naukluft National Park
Gareth Rhys Namib-Naukluft National Park

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sesriem

Accommodation Name: Weltevrede Guest Farm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park towards the Sesriem/Solitaire area.



This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on Earth. It also has towering, jagged rock formations and an incredible lunar landscape, so be prepared for great photo stops.



Driving: 186mi-217mi (300km-350km); seven hours



Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Day 3 : Climb the world’s tallest dunes; see cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre

fotowelt-heise de Sossusvlei, Namibia
Uwe Affeldt Sossusvlei, Namibia
Jean Francois Badoc Sossusvlei, Namibia

Location: Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon, Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre

Accommodation Name: Weltevrede Guest Farm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we spend much of our time in the Namib Desert. Rising early, we visit the tallest dunes in the world and climb one of them in the early morning light for spectacular views.



We can then either walk to Hiddenvlei as a group (a round journey of 1hr 45min) or catch a 4x4 transfer (optional extra) to Deadvlei, where ancient acacia trees form an eerie desert scene. If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok or ostrich among the dunes. In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon before joining a guide to see the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre; depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning.



Driving: 124mi (200km); three hours



Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Day 4 : To Swakopmund via the flamingos at Walvis Bay

Olivier Armani Swakopmund, Namibia
Aicha Dalsheimer Namib-Naukluft National Park
Gareth Rhys Namib-Naukluft National Park
Wesley Rosenblum Swakopmund, Namibia

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund

Accommodation Name: Prost Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We take a long but very scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. En route, we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see flamingos. Swakopmund is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses and a centre for adrenaline activities.



Driving: 186mi (300km); 5hr 30min



Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 : Free day for optional activities

Gareth Rhys Namib-Naukluft National Park
Aicha Dalsheimer Namib-Naukluft National Park

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park

Accommodation Name: Prost Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free to enjoy one of the many optional activities here. On the water, go deep-sea fishing; in the desert, try sandboarding and quad-biking; and in the sky, fly over the Skeleton Coast. Or spend the day enjoying the fantastic local Viennese-style cakes, walk along the beach or nearby dunes, or just watch the world pass in this town which seems strangely out of place in Africa.



Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 : To Brandberg mountain in Damaraland

Location: Brandberg

Accommodation Name: Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a relaxing start, we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean behind and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, in Damaraland. The Damaraland area is best-known as being home to desert elephants that roam in the Ugab River. Depending on our arrival time, there may be the option of a 4x4 game drive looking for desert elephants.



In the evening, we can normally enjoy spectacular stargazing.



Driving: 149mi (240km); 3hr 30min



Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite (or similar)

Day 7 : Walk through Valley 45 to the ancient White Lady rock painting

Location: Brandberg, Khorixas

Accommodation Name: Damara Mopane Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We begin our day with a short drive to Brandberg, where we enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we view beautiful, granite formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley takes us to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by San hunter-gatherers at least 2,000 years ago (please note that if elephants walk into this area then it might be too dangerous to do the walk - in this case we will typically go on a game drive looking for elephants). After, we drive towards the Khorixas area, where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling crafts from the roadside. We may also spot desert elephants and meerkats on the way.



Driving: 155mi (250km); 4hr 30min



Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge (or similar)

Day 8 : To Etosha National Park

Peter Schmid Etosha National Park
Nrupesh Soni Etosha National Park
András Szőllősy Etosha National Park

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: Okaukuejo Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

We begin with a short drive to Etosha, a huge national park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large salt pan. We should arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive before reaching our accommodation for the night. The itinerary allows plenty of time to really enjoy this fabulous game park.



Driving: 125mi (200km); three hours



Accommodation: Okaukuejo Lodge (or similar)

Day 9 - 10 : Two days game viewing in Etosha

Nrupesh Soni Etosha National Park
Peter Schmid Etosha National Park
András Szőllősy Etosha National Park

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: Namutoni Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Etosha is home to a great variety of species, which are generally easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbucks, kudus, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Bring plenty of camera memory and patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place to spot birds, with plenty of water birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. In Etosha, we typically stay within the park on some or all the nights (subject to availability) and the camps are next to waterholes. These accommodations also offer optional night drives, which you can book and pay for on arrival.



Accommodation: Namutoni Lodge (or similar)



Meals included: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1)

Day 11 : To the Waterberg Plateau; optional 4x4 game drive

Nrupesh Soni Etosha National Park
András Szőllősy Etosha National Park
Peter Schmid Etosha National Park

Location: Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau

Accommodation Name: Waterberg Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving Etosha behind, we head towards the Waterberg Plateau. This 656ft (200m) high plateau topped by bushveld is one of the most fertile areas in Namibia. There are several walking trails, including one leading to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau. You can also take an optional 4x4 game drive.



Driving: 186mi (300km); five hours



Accommodation: Waterberg Lodge (or similar)

Day 12 : Rhino tracking; to Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

Accommodation Name: Arebbusch Lodge

Start early today to see rhinos up close! We’re led by a well-trained guide who tracks the rhinos by vehicle; once they’re spotted, we carefully get closer to the rhinos on foot. This is an incredible experience, allowing the group to admire rhinos from a safe distance. Later, we head back to Windhoek, stopping at a crafts market on the way. The drive to Windhoek will last about 1.5 hours from Waterberg to Otijwa for the rhino tracking.Driving: 199mi (320km); 4hr 30minAccommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Day 13 : End Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

Meals Included: Breakfast

The trip ends after breakfast. Free time before your flight can be spent relaxing at the accommodation or exploring Windhoek, where there are museums and shops. Alternatively, arrange a township tour of Windhoek or visit the nearby Daan Viljoen game reserve (see Optional Excursions section).

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, two lunches, four dinners

    The tour includes all breakfasts, two lunches, and four dinners.

  • All accommodation

    All accommodation during the tour is included.

  • All transport and listed activities

    All transport and the activities listed in the itinerary are included.

  • Tour leader throughout

    A tour leader will accompany the group throughout the journey.

  • Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)

    Transfers from and to Windhoek upon arrival and departure are included.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

    Single accommodation is not included but can be requested at an additional cost.

  • Visas or vaccinations

    Visas and vaccinations are not included and must be arranged by the traveler.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities such as additional game drives and excursions are not included and can be booked at an extra cost.

Food

All breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners are included. In the itinerary, we state which meals are included on which day.



For meals not included, allow approximately 250 - 350 Namibian dollars (US$15-20) per person for dinner and 250 Namibian dollars (US$ 15) for lunch. Meals are in restaurants or at the lodges.



Meat plays a big part in Namibian cuisine. However, lodges
estaurants can cater for vegetarians if notified in advance. Please make let us know before departure if you have any dietary requests.
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Accommodation

Throughout this adventure in Namibia, we mostly stay in two- and three-star lodges and occasionally in permanent tented camps. Most properties have swimming pools, so don’t forget your swimwear. Highlights include Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Brandberg White Lady Lodge, and lodges within Etosha National Park.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes all transport and listed activities, with arrival and departure transfers from Windhoek. Travel involves scenic drives through Namib-Naukluft Park, visits to various national parks, and optional 4x4 game drives, ensuring a comfortable and adventurous journey through Namibia.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    Throughout the adventure in Namibia, you will mostly stay in two- and three-star lodges and occasionally in permanent tented camps. Most properties have swimming pools, so it's recommended to bring swimwear. Some standout accommodations include Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Brandberg White Lady Lodge, and lodges within Etosha National Park. ...more ...less

  • Are there any additional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, additional game drives may be available at the Etosha sites, which can be booked on arrival for an extra cost. In Swakopmund, you can enjoy optional activities such as deep-sea fishing, sandboarding, quad-biking, and flying over the Skeleton Coast.

  • Will there be opportunities to see wildlife during the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes two full days of safari in Etosha National Park, where you can see a variety of species such as wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbucks, kudus, elephants, giraffes, lions, and rhinos. Additionally, you may spot desert elephants in Damaraland and have the chance to track rhinos with an expert local guide. ...more ...less

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes all breakfasts, two lunches, and four dinners. For meals not included, you should allow approximately 250 - 350 Namibian dollars (US$15-20) per person for dinner and 250 Namibian dollars (US$15) for lunch.

  • Is there internet access available during the tour?

    Wifi is available in several properties but not everywhere, notably not in Sesriem, Etosha, or Waterberg.

  • What should I know about the climate and environment during the tour?

    The tour takes you through some of the driest and oldest deserts on Earth, including the Namib Desert. You will experience towering dunes, jagged rock formations, and a lunar landscape. It's important to be prepared for varying temperatures and conditions.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Discover Namibia

A fascinating kaleidoscope of scenery, climate and nature. From daunting, towering sand dunes, long desert roads, breezy Atlantic coast to exciting, animal filled plains. Always something to watch and thrill!

photography paradise

The country is large, the roads are long and bumpy, however not an inch should be missed. Etosha and the dunes are particularly magnificent.

Beautiful Namibia

This was a wonderful holiday in a beautiful country. Having been to South Africa and Kenya before, we had some idea what to expect from a holiday in Southern Africa, but if anything Namibia exceeded our expectations. The country is, of course, very dry and the land is beautiful in a stark, rather than a pretty, way. The holiday in general was well planned, with the first part concentrating on the deserts in the south, a break in Swakopmund on the coast, and a final few days on safari in Etosha. This gave a variety of environments and activities. ...more ...less

Discover Namibia - camping - AZN

This trip highlights many geographical areas of Namibia from huge sand dunes, to the west coast, to Etosha, and the Waterburg Plateau. It's a full but not grueling schedule with a little bit of down time built in. Namibia's landscape is amazing during the dry season when we travelled and it would be fascinating to see how it's different in the rainy season when the riverbeds have water and the Etosha Pan is full. It's a well thought out itinerary with clean camping facilities and a couple of hotel nights thrown in. Namibia is well set up for a self-drive vacation, but the tour provides experiences that are slightly off the beaten track and informative. Every day was interesting - and not to worry - you'll get to see plenty of wildlife at Etosha! The staff was knowledgeable, super outgoing, attentive to individual needs and generally very enthusiastic as well as proud of the country. Overall a great trip - absolutely recommended! ...more ...less

namibia lodge safari

this was about my 10th. adventure holiday with Exodus and just as rewarding as the past ones. You will cover a lot of miles, travelling on most of the time bumpy un-maid up and dusty roads. During that time you will see and visit many interesting things. Varying terrain, cultures and a wide variety of the countries wild life. You will hear about the history of the country, from its early inhabitants through its colonial period to its more modern period when independence was granted from South Africa. You will travel aboard a custom vehicle for 16 people and get to know you fellow travellers/adventures. Enjoy some fantastic road side meals. Every day brings something different. ...more ...less

Fantastic trip

A well paced trip through Namibia taking in the main highlights.

WONDERFUL NAMIBIA

What a fantastic trip. Our wonderful guide Ronney and his assistant Jonas who both knew all the best spots to spot wildlife (leopard inside a roadside sign) (Pride of 10 lions at a kill) but could also produce 5 star lunches at the roadside under the shade of a tree, effortlessly change rooms to suit my disabled husband, drive with the utmost skill on bumpy roads and have none of us complain and generally do their job at 110% Highly recommend a trip to this most interesting country. ...more ...less

Great trip, poor company service

The trip itself was excellent. Run by a local company (Malabiu) the guide (Shaun) worked extremely hard and his side kick cook (Jona) were both very profesional and knowledgeable. Geology information was a bit sparse, but customs and culture info was very good. The small group gelled together well. Be warned they is a lot of travelling with many miles on Namibia style roads - basically very dusty and stoney dirt tracks. Food and drink is cheap in Namibia and the lodges are comfortable if basic. The main down side was the company (Exodus) which did not respond effectively to queries asked. Also did not pass on important information to the group guide which meant that arrangement were compromised. For 10 of us in the party there were five different group flights - not their finest hour. Overall, I would certainly recommend this trip to others. ...more ...less

Great trip to a fascinating country

From sand dunes to rock piles to boat trips to game safaris, there is so much to see in Namibia, albeit separated by several hours of less interesting drives through desert scrub. But this trip managed to make it all interesting, splitting the longer drives up with short stops. The converted truck/bus ("Gogga") was comfortable enough, even though the AC had problems coping with the 35°C + heat. Accommodations were good, and vegetarians were accommodated well enough. ...more ...less

Beautiful Scenery and Fantastic Wildlife

This was a great trip overall. You really got to see the country, including the amazing red sand dunes, the Skelton coast and of course wildlife in Etosha National Park. This did mean that there were some long drives, but this all felt part of the adventure. We had a fantastic group and the accommodation was spot on in all places. ...more ...less

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Discover Namibia - Lodges

13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek, Namibia

Visiting: Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sesriem, Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon, Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Brandberg, Khorixas, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

AZNP

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 12

Physical rating:

Easy & Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

Hiking, Walking

From: $3148 $3000 (USD) Operator discount: -$148

NB: Prices correct on 16-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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