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11 Days / 10 Nights
Namibia Desert, Canyon & Coast — 11 Days
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Fish River Canyon; Ai-Ais hot springs; the Aus wild desert horses; Kolmanskop ghost town; Lüderitz and Diaz Point; NamibRand Dark Sky Reserve stargazing; Sossusvlei and Deadvlei; Walvis Bay and the Living Desert.
11 Days / 10 Nights. Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz, Kolmanskop, Aus and the wild horses, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund.
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Why this one is worth your time
You see the full price upfront, talk to a real person before paying, and reschedule free if your plans shift. The team running this trip lives in Victoria Falls.
Traveler note
This one is for travellers who want a real guide, real flexibility on the dates, and a real person to call if anything changes.
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$12,175.00
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Experience overview
What to expect
11 Days / 10 Nights. Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz, Kolmanskop, Aus and the wild horses, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund.
Quick facts
Destination
Fish River Canyon; Ai-Ais hot springs; the Aus wild desert horses; Kolmanskop ghost town; Lüderitz and Diaz Point; NamibRand Dark Sky Reserve stargazing; Sossusvlei and Deadvlei; Walvis Bay and the Living Desert.
Ideal for
Couples, groups, and custom itineraries
Support level
Local operator assistance
Route confidence
How this trip fits into a real itinerary
We check pickup timing, border movement, accommodation fit, activity order, and backup contact before confirming the final plan.
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Start point
Fish River Canyon; Ai-Ais hot springs; the Aus wild desert horses; Kolmanskop ghost town; Lüderitz and Diaz Point; NamibRand Dark Sky Reserve stargazing; Sossusvlei and Deadvlei; Walvis Bay and the Living Desert.
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Route timing
Transfers, borders, and activity order checked locally
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Stay level
Budget, mid-range, lodge, camp, or premium pairing
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On-trip support
WhatsApp, phone, and local supplier coordination
Trip breakdown
What's included
Accommodation as per tier; all meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on the final day; twice-daily game activities with a licensed guide; park and conservation fees; road transfers; bottled water in the vehicle; airport meet-and-greet.
Best season: Apr–Oct. Southern Namibia is bitterly cold on winter nights (below freezing Jun–Aug) and extremely hot Dec–Feb.
Pace and grading: Moderate. Very long driving distances in the south.
Ideal for: Photographers (Kolmanskop is a bucket-list location), landscape enthusiasts, astronomers and stargazers, second-time Namibia visitors.
Accommodation tiers: CLASSIC: clean 3-star town hotels and rest camps. COMFORT: 4-star lodges and safari camps with pool and en-suite. LUXURY: 5-star boutique lodges, premium tented suites, private guide and vehicle.
International and domestic airfare; visas and border fees; travel and medical insurance; gratuities to guides and camp staff; premium and imported drinks; optional activities (helicopter flips, rafting, spa, balloon); laundry unless stated; items of a personal nature.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 — Windhoek south to a Kalahari reserve
Windhoek south to a Kalahari reserve. Afternoon red-dune drive and a San walk.
1 day
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Day 2 — Continue south to the Fish River Canyon
Continue south to the Fish River Canyon. Afternoon at the main viewpoints of the second-largest canyon on earth, 160 km long and up to 550 m deep.
1 day
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Day 3 — Sunrise at the canyon rim;
Sunrise at the canyon rim; morning rim walk. Afternoon at the Ai-Ais hot springs or a canyon-edge sundowner drive.
1 day
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Day 4 — Drive west to Aus
Drive west to Aus. Afternoon searching for the feral desert horses of the Namib at the Garub waterhole — a population that has survived in the desert for over a century.
1 day
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Day 5 — Continue to Lüderitz
Continue to Lüderitz. Morning at Kolmanskop, the diamond-rush ghost town being swallowed by the dunes — one of the great photographic locations in Africa. Afternoon Lüderitz town, Diaz Point and a peninsula drive; optional boat trip to the Halifax Island penguin colony.
1 day
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Day 6 — Drive north via the Tiras Mountains and the Namib Rand
Drive north via the Tiras Mountains and the Namib Rand Nature Reserve. Afternoon nature drive on one of the world's largest private reserves and an International Dark Sky Reserve — the stargazing is exceptional.
1 day
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Day 7 — Continue to Sesriem
Continue to Sesriem. Afternoon Sesriem Canyon and dune sundowners.
1 day
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Day 8 — Pre-dawn Dune 45, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Big Daddy
Pre-dawn Dune 45, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Big Daddy. Afternoon nature drive.
1 day
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Day 9 — North via Solitaire and Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund
North via Solitaire and Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Afternoon town walk.
1 day
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Day 10 — Walvis Bay catamaran cruise;
Walvis Bay catamaran cruise; afternoon Living Desert tour.
1 day
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Day 11 — Drive inland via the moon landscape and welwitschia plains
Drive inland via the moon landscape and welwitschia plains to Windhoek for evening departure.
1 day
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
February has maximum water flow: The falls are at their most powerful with incredible spray (the "smoke that thunders"). Views may be obscured by mist, but the experience is dramatic. Temperatures are warm (25-30°C) with occasional rain.
Yes, bridge tours are available including: Historical tours explaining construction, engineering tours, and bridge walks. Some include bungee jumping or bridge swinging. Tours typically cost $15-$30 and require booking in advance. Safety equipment is provided.
The bridge was built from both sides simultaneously, meeting perfectly in the middle. Construction took 14 months (1904-1905) using steel shipped from England. The arch was assembled on falsework and then dropped into place - a remarkable engineering feat for its time.
Victoria Falls Bridge was completed in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes' Cape to Cairo railway vision. It spans 198 meters across the Zambezi Gorge, 128 meters above the river. Designed by Sir Ralph Freeman, it's a steel arch bridge used for rail, road, and foot traffic.
Zimbabwe side weather: Similar to Zambia but slightly hotter in summer. January-March: 25-30°C with rain. April-June: 15-25°C, dry. July-September: 10-25°C, cool nights. October-December: 25-35°C, becoming rainy. The microclimate near the falls is always humid.
It depends: Zimbabwe has more viewpoints and better overall views. Zambia offers unique experiences like Devil's Pool and closer waterfall access. Most visitors recommend seeing both sides if possible. Zimbabwe is better for first-time visitors wanting comprehensive views.
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