10 Days Etosha, Himba Culture , Swakopmund & Sesriem

By Cultural Vibes

The best of Namibia tour will give you a chance to explore both parks, desert and the diverse culture. The tour will include guided tour of himba culture, Etosha national park in Namibia. Other places of interest to be visited are Kamanjap for the himba culture, Twyfelfontein for the bushman engravings, Sesriem for dunes, Swakopmund for quad biking, sand surfing, dolphin cruise and township tour.

PLACES

  • Etosha
  • Swakopmund
  • LENGTH

    10 Days

  • GUIDE PRICE RANGE

    $3950.00

  • BEST MONTHS TO GO

    July to October

TOP EXPERIENCES

Itinerary Highlights

10 Days Etosha, Himba Culture , Swakopmund & Sesriem

Etosha Spectacle

Witness the abundance of wildlife in Etosha National Park on exciting game drives. Spot iconic animals like lions, elephants, and giraffes at waterholes.

10 Days Etosha, Himba Culture , Swakopmund & Sesriem

Himba Encounter

Immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Himba people, known for their traditional attire and fascinating way of life.

10 Days Etosha, Himba Culture , Swakopmund & Sesriem

Swakopmund Charm

Explore the delightful coastal town of Swakopmund. Discover its German colonial architecture, enjoy fresh seafood, and consider optional activities like dolphin cruises or sandboarding adventures.

DAY BY DAY

Itinerary in detail

  • 1

    Day 1: Arrival in windhoek Namibia

    Guests will arrive at windhoek international airport be met by a guide who will take them to the hotel or lodge for check-in. Depending on the time they will arrive, in most cases the tour will begin the next day as most international flights arrive early morning.

    Main Destination:
    Windhoek (City)

    Accommodation:
    Arebbusch Travel Lodge
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Windhoek

    Meals & Drinks:
    All meals included
    Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  • 2

    Day 2-3: Game drives at Etosha National park

    At 8 am will drive to Namutoni which is the eastern point to Etosha national park, the activity at Etosha national park will include game drives and game walks where possible depending on the guide's recommendation.

    Mammals that are common to Etosha National Park include the African bush elephant, the southern white rhino, the southwestern black rhino, the African buffalo, the Angolan giraffe, the southwest African lion, the African leopard, the South African cheetah, servals, caracals, African wildcats, black footed cats, black backed jackals, Cape foxes, brown hyenas, spotted hyenas, a variety of mongooses, meerkats, warthogs, zebras, hartebeests, wildebeests, and common elands, among many other species. There is a very large and diverse bird population in Etosha National Park and species include vultures, storks, hornbills, waterfowl, falcons, bustards, herons, owls, and many more. Lunch is served at the lodge the rest of the afternoon guests will do the activities.

    Main Destination:
    Western Etosha National Park

    Accommodation:
    Etosha Village
    Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP

    Meals & Drinks:
    All meals included
    Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  • 3

    Day 4: Brandberg white lady tour and desert elephant drive

    We will drive from Etosha national park in the after break fast at 08:00 am, on the way we will stop by at Kamajap where we will do a cultural experience tour of the Himba culture. The tour takes about one hour. The trip will continue after the Himba culture experience going to Brandberg. On arrival we will check-in for one night at Brandberg white lady lodge. The activities on our schedule in Brandberg is the tour of the white lady picture and a desert nature drive where we will be able to see wildlife which live in the desert adaptation.

    Main Destination:
    Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art)

    Accommodation:
    Brandberg White Lady Lodge
    Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland without fences

    Meals & Drinks:
    All meals included
    Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  • 4

    Day 5-6: Swakopmund township tour

    Swakopmund township tour, dolphin cruise, quad bikes, sand surfing & flight over dunes
    We depart Brandberg at 8:00 am after breakfast, after having experienced the etosha game drives and himba cultural tour our main focus will now be on the Sesriem dunes and swakopmund township tour that we will experience as we continue with our tour. The activities in Swakopmund include township tour, dolphin cruise, quad biking and 30 minutes scenic flight tour over dunes.

    Main Destination:
    Swakopmund (City)

    Accommodation:
    Beach Lodge Swakopmund
    Mid-range lodge located in or near Swakopmund

    Meals & Drinks:
    All meals included
    Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  • 5

    Day 7 - 8: Tour of Dune 45 Dead vlei, Sesriem canyon and sunset tour of Dune Elim

    In the morning after breakfast we will depart Swakopmund going to Sesriem the activities to be done include tour of Dune 45, Dead vlei, sesriem canyon and Dune Elim for the sunset tour.

    Sesriem is also known for Sesriem Canyon, about 4 km from Sesriem itself, which is the second most important tourist attraction in the area after Sossusvlei. It is a natural canyon carved by the Tsauchab River in the local sedimentary rock, about a kilometre (0.6 mile) long and up to 30 meters (100 feet) deep.

    Dune 45 is a star dune in the Sossusvlei area of the Namib Desert in Namibia. Its name comes from the fact that it is at the 45th kilometre of the road that connects the Sesriem gate and Sossusvlei. Standing over 170 m,[1] it is composed of 5-million-year-old sand that is detritus accumulated by the Orange River from the Kalahari Desert and then blown here.

    Main Destination:
    Sesriem (Town)

    Accommodation:
    Sossusvlei Lodge
    Mid-range lodge bordering Namib-Naukluft NP without fences

    Meals & Drinks:
    All meals included
    Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  • 6

    Day 9: Departure to Windhoek from Sesriem

    We will depart Sesrium after breakfast at 08:00 am driving to windhoek. On arrival we will check-in and lunch will be served at the hotel. Guests will have the rest of the afternoon to tour the city markets or relax and enjoy the ambience at the hotel.

    Main Destination:
    Windhoek (City)

    Accommodation:
    Safari Court Hotel
    Luxury hotel located in or near Windhoek

    Meals & Drinks:
    All meals included
    Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

  • 7

    Day 10: End of tour & departure

    On this last day all guests will be transferred to the airport for their onward travel. Check-out from the hotel is done at 10 am or earlier depending on your departure time. This will mark the end of the tour.

    Main Destination:
    Windhoek Airport (Airport/Airstrip)

    Accommodation:
    No accommodation (End of tour)

    Meals & Drinks:
    Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
    Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

HOLIDAY BUDGET

Guide price information

Peak Season

FROM $3950.00 PP


Children 4-11 Years

FROM $1975.00 PP

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

ACCOMMODATION

All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)

MEALS

Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

LAUNDRY

Laundry

TRANSFER

Roundtrip airport transfer

All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)

DRINKS

Drinking water(On all days)

TAX

All Taxes/VAT

SAFARI

All activities(Unless labeled as optional)

Guide

A professional driver/guide

Fees

Park fees(For non-residents)

WHAT'S EXCLUDE?

Accommodation

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips

Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day) Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

FLIGHT

International flights(From/to home)

Taxes

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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