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Namibia bite-sized trips

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In Namibia, you will find a wonderful mix of vast desert landscapes, incredible wildlife and game-viewing, rugged canyons and vibrant coastal towns. Hop in a hire car and explore the diverse country at your own pace, discovering Namibia’s unforgettable highlights along the way.

Choose your favourite bite-sized trips in the region from our selection below and your Namibia & Botswana specialist will piece them together to create a tailor-made holiday just for you.

If you want to explore more of Namibia & Botswana or are not sure where to start, take a look at our full itineraries. Or simply get in touch and our travel specialists will talk you through the options.

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“Namibia is such an incredible mix of landscapes—it’s where you’ll find towering red dunes, rugged coastlines, and endless savannahs all in one trip. If you love wide-open spaces, unique wildlife, and a bit of adventure without the crowds, this is the place to be. Whether you’re spotting desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland or lying under the stars in the Namib Desert, it’s the kind of experience you’ll never forget.”

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Namibie - Sossusvlei - deadvlei bomen

The towering dunes of Sossusvlei

Itinerary:
Sossusvlei
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 334.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Step onto the vast salt pans of Sossusvlei, and be wowed by the towering ‘red dunes of the Namib’. As the sun rises, climb to the peak of a dune and look out over the sea of sand that stretches to the horizon. It’s no surprise that this hauntingly beautiful landscape is one of the most photographed places in the world.

Step onto the vast salt pans of Sossusvlei, and be wowed by the towering ‘red dunes of the Namib’. As the sun rises, climb to the peak of a dune and look out over the sea of sand that stretches to the horizon. It’s no surprise that this hauntingly beautiful landscape is one of the most photographed places in the world.

Namibie - Sossusvlei - deadvlei bomen

Group of zebra

Thirsty zebras in Etosha National Park

Itinerary:
Etosha National Park
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 409.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

A trip to Namibia is not complete without a safari in Etosha. Etosha National Park is Namibia’s largest protected area, offering one of Africa’s greatest wildlife viewing opportunities. You’ll stay within the park where you can even spot wildlife at a floodlit waterhole beside your accommodation.

A trip to Namibia is not complete without a safari in Etosha. Etosha National Park is Namibia’s largest protected area, offering one of Africa’s greatest wildlife viewing opportunities. You’ll stay within the park where you can even spot wildlife at a floodlit waterhole beside your accommodation.

Group of zebra

The sandy ghost town of Kolmanskop

Itinerary:
Lüderitz - Kolmanskop - Tiras Mountains
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 254.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Explore the bizarre town of Kolmanskop that was once a booming diamond mining centre, and is now abandoned and half buried in sand. You’ll also stroll through the coastal colonial town of Lüderitz and spend a night in the Tiras Mountains.

Explore the bizarre town of Kolmanskop that was once a booming diamond mining centre, and is now abandoned and half buried in sand. You’ll also stroll through the coastal colonial town of Lüderitz and spend a night in the Tiras Mountains.

Meerkats in the Kalahari, Namibia

Kalahari desert experience

Itinerary:
Kalahari
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 354.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

The famous Kalahari Desert stretches over Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, making it the second largest desert on the continent. It’s well known for its iconic striking red sand dunes, incredible stargazing and remarkable flora and fauna. Stay in unique tented accommodation and fully immerse in this vast untouched desert.

The famous Kalahari Desert stretches over Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, making it the second largest desert on the continent. It’s well known for its iconic striking red sand dunes, incredible stargazing and remarkable flora and fauna. Stay in unique tented accommodation and fully immerse in this vast untouched desert.

Meerkats in the Kalahari, Namibia

Namibië zeerobben

Among the fur seals in Swakopmund

Itinerary:
Swakopmund
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 289.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Swakopmund’s charming coastal town has a unique blend of German-colonial influence and African culture and is known as Namibia’s hub for adventure activities. Paddle amongst playful seals on a sea kayak tour, spot dolphins from the comfort of a catamaran, or try sandboarding through the dunes.

Swakopmund’s charming coastal town has a unique blend of German-colonial influence and African culture and is known as Namibia’s hub for adventure activities. Paddle amongst playful seals on a sea kayak tour, spot dolphins from the comfort of a catamaran, or try sandboarding through the dunes.

Namibië zeerobben

Trekking with elephants in Damaraland

Itinerary:
Damaraland
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 524.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Go in search of the unique desert-adapted African elephants in their natural habitat in Damaraland. Local guides use their knowledge of these gentle giants to locate the herds, allowing you to observe the elephants up-close, with minimal disturbance.

Go in search of the unique desert-adapted African elephants in their natural habitat in Damaraland. Local guides use their knowledge of these gentle giants to locate the herds, allowing you to observe the elephants up-close, with minimal disturbance.

Namibië - Windhoek - kerk

Easy going Windhoek

Itinerary:
Windhoek
Duration:
2 days / 1 night (flexible)
Price:
From £ 114.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Windhoek, the bustling capital of Namibia, is a vibrant mix of African and European influence, with colonial buildings alongside Namibian culture. This overnight bite-sized trip is a leisurely introduction to Windhoek and Namibia.

Windhoek, the bustling capital of Namibia, is a vibrant mix of African and European influence, with colonial buildings alongside Namibian culture. This overnight bite-sized trip is a leisurely introduction to Windhoek and Namibia.

Namibië - Windhoek - kerk

Namibia -lion

Otjiwarongo Safari

Itinerary:
Private game reserve near Otjiwarongo
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 554.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Go on safari in one of the first private game reserves in Namibia, which is home to wild elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebra and the elusive black and white rhinos. You’ll stay in a comfortable lodge within the reserve, idyllically located in front of a waterhole where you can spot wildlife at any time of day.

Go on safari in one of the first private game reserves in Namibia, which is home to wild elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebra and the elusive black and white rhinos. You’ll stay in a comfortable lodge within the reserve, idyllically located in front of a waterhole where you can spot wildlife at any time of day.

Namibia -lion

Botswana - Popa Falls

The riverbanks of Rundu

Itinerary:
Rundu - Popa Falls
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 174.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

In Rundu you can experience authentic Namibia and discover the rivers and floodplains of the lush green north. You’ll stay in a riverside lodge, learn about traditional local life on a village walk, and witness the work of the region’s well-known wood carvers.

In Rundu you can experience authentic Namibia and discover the rivers and floodplains of the lush green north. You’ll stay in a riverside lodge, learn about traditional local life on a village walk, and witness the work of the region’s well-known wood carvers.

Botswana - Popa Falls

waterberg plateau

Walking in Waterberg

Itinerary:
Waterberg
Duration:
2 days / 1 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 129.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Hike through the unique landscapes and lush vegetation of the Waterberg Plateau and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the vast Namibian landscape. If you’re travelling between Windhoek and Etosha, Waterberg is an ideal stopover to break up the journey.

Hike through the unique landscapes and lush vegetation of the Waterberg Plateau and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the vast Namibian landscape. If you’re travelling between Windhoek and Etosha, Waterberg is an ideal stopover to break up the journey.

waterberg plateau

Fish River Canyon: Africa’s largest canyon

Itinerary:
Fish River Canyon - Aus
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 379.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Take a moment to absorb the peace and incredible panoramic views as you look out over Fish River Canyon – the largest canyon in Africa. This impressive natural wonder is the main reason most travellers visit the south of Namibia and the view never disappoints.

Take a moment to absorb the peace and incredible panoramic views as you look out over Fish River Canyon – the largest canyon in Africa. This impressive natural wonder is the main reason most travellers visit the south of Namibia and the view never disappoints.

Ondangwa local smiling

Namibian life in Ondangwa

Itinerary:
Ondangwa
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 289.- per person (excluding flights)
Transport:
Self-drive

Experience authentic Namibian culture on this bite-sized trip in Namibia’s far north. Stay in a local homestead with the Owambo people, helping out with their daily activities such as goat herding and basket weaving. This area is not usually visited by tourists and you’ll get a genuine insight into Namibian life.

Experience authentic Namibian culture on this bite-sized trip in Namibia’s far north. Stay in a local homestead with the Owambo people, helping out with their daily activities such as goat herding and basket weaving. This area is not usually visited by tourists and you’ll get a genuine insight into Namibian life.

Ondangwa local smiling