Namibia Safaris — the 6 We Would Book

1.6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $2,127Our pick

Travel Namibia’s greatest natural sights in six days with a small group of up to 12. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned safari vehicle, track wildlife in Etosha, meet local communities, walk through Dead Vlei, and visit a cheetah conservation project. Twin-share lodging, most meals, park fees, and a professional English-speaking guide are included.

“Very professional tour. Pre-tour information was clearence and accurate. Pick up on time. Kind, experienced guide who delivered throughout; working non-stop to ensure we got the best experience from early morning til late night, always witRead more”

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2.ETOSHA PARK SAFARI with local guides in 9-seater 4x4s

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $127Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring Etosha National Park in a raised 9-seat 4x4 with a local guide. Pickup is offered from your lodge or campsite, and guides such as Lazarus, Ben, and Benhard know the park’s animal areas. Expect long drives, rough roads, picnic or restaurant breaks, and a good chance of seeing elephants, lions, rhinos, zebra, oryx, and more.

“Great game drive in Etosha, highly recommend it. Ben was a great guide who made sure we saw as a many animals as possible.”

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3.12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $3,071

Follow a 12-day route from Windhoek through Etosha, the Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Kolmanskop, Fish River Canyon, and the Quiver Tree Forest. You camp for 10 nights, sleep indoors once, and travel in a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Tulimo and Gregory handle the driving, meals, and daily camp routine.

“Had an awesome time! The itinerary was great with the dunes hike, Etosha, and Kolmanskop being the highlights. Tulimo and Gregory were excellent guides (and chefs!). Fully recommended this excursion for anyone looking to tour around Namibia.”

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4.3 Day Sossusvlei Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $632

Join Chameleon Safaris for two nights of camping in Namibia’s Namib Desert, traveling from Windhoek to Swakopmund with a small group and local guide. You’ll see Dune 45 at sunrise, walk through Dead Vlei, visit Sesriem Canyon, cross the Tropic of Capricorn, and stop at Solitaire. Meals are included, but bring drinks, snacks, and a sleeping bag.

“Great tour if you want to see Sossusvlei on a budget with a good guide. We were a group of 9 tourists from different countries, some travelling solo like me. Camping, good schedule (the afternoon is free, as it is too hot), dinner was good (lunch could have been better), and there is a transfer to/from the airport included.”

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5.6 Day Sand, Sea & Etosha Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,355

Travel from Windhoek through Sossusvlei’s red dunes, the Tropic of Capricorn, Swakopmund, and Etosha National Park. You’ll camp with equipment supplied, share a Chameleon Safaris vehicle with up to eight other people, and make repeated waterhole stops for wildlife. Guide Raymond has earned special praise for helping first-time campers settle in.

“As someone who has never camped I was a little nervous, I shouldn’t have been. Raymond our guide is simply excellent at his job and made us feel very comfortable. Nothing felt budget. He showed us how to put up the tents which is super qRead more”

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6.Okapuka Safari Lodge Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $170

Leave your Windhoek hotel at noon for Okapuka Safari Lodge, a 7,300-hectare ranch about 30 minutes from the city. A guide such as Presley leads the game drive, with snacks and a picnic stop included. Expect savannah scenery, mountain views, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, ostriches, and many antelope species before returning around 5 p.m.

“Everything went really well. The Guide Presley was awesome. The Tour was very nice. He explained everything very well and we saw many nice animals. It couldn't be better.”

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