Desert, coast and Etosha

Things to do in Namibia

Namibia pairs the oldest desert on earth with a cold Atlantic coastline and the waterholes of Etosha, on roads built for self-drive and small-group touring.

Most Namibia itineraries run Sossusvlei for the dunes, Swakopmund for the coast, Damaraland for desert-adapted elephant and rock art, and Etosha for classic game viewing.

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Sossusvlei dunes Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast Damaraland rock art Etosha waterholes

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Namibia pairs the oldest desert on earth with a cold Atlantic coastline and the waterholes of Etosha, on roads built for self-drive and small-group touring.

Most Namibia itineraries run Sossusvlei for the dunes, Swakopmund for the coast, Damaraland for desert-adapted elephant and rock art, and Etosha for classic game viewing.

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Long driving days between highlights
Cool coastal mornings, hot inland afternoons
Excellent for photography and stargazing

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Five-Country Southern Africa Ultimate — 19 Days
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Five-Country Southern Africa Ultimate — 19 Days

19 Days / 18 Nights. Cape Town, Winelands, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Victoria Fa…

★ 0.0 19 Days / 18 Nights
$30325.00
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Etosha Express Safari — 5 Days
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Etosha Express Safari — 5 Days

5 Days / 4 Nights. Etosha National Park — Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni sectors, Etosha Pan, Waterberg or Ot…

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$5525.00
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Central Namibia Highlights — 9 Days
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Central Namibia Highlights — 9 Days

9 Days / 8 Nights. Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Spitzkoppe, Erongo Mountains…

★ 0.0 9 Days / 8 Nights
$9950.00
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