10-Day Epic Mid-Range Explore Namibia Guided Tour

10 Days

The 10-Day Epic Mid-Range Explore Namibia Guided Tour is an extraordinary journey that blends wildlife encounters, dramatic desert scenery, and rich cultural heritage across Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. The adventure begins at Okonjima Nature Reserve, home to the renowned AfriCat Foundation, where you enjoy an exciting rhino tracking experience and learn about important wildlife conservation efforts.

From here, the journey continues to the vast wilderness of Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Game drives across its shimmering salt pans and wildlife-rich waterholes offer unforgettable sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and diverse birdlife in their natural habitat.

The adventure then leads to the ancient cultural landscapes of Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its remarkable rock engravings that reveal thousands of years of early human history. Nearby, explore the dramatic granite peaks of Spitzkoppe, often called the “Matterhorn of Namibia,” where striking rock formations create breathtaking photographic scenes.

Your journey continues to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where German colonial heritage meets the Atlantic Ocean. Here you can enjoy the relaxed seaside atmosphere and optional adventure activities before heading south into the legendary Namib Desert.

The tour concludes with a visit to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei, where towering red sand dunes and surreal desert landscapes create one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Africa. Sunrise over the dunes offers unforgettable views and extraordinary photographic moments.

This 10-Day Epic Mid-Range Explore Namibia Guided Tour is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive blend of wildlife safaris, ancient culture, coastal charm, and awe-inspiring desert scenery—delivering a truly unforgettable exploration of Namibia.

Cost per person:

Starting from: $5500 (Mid-range Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing

 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People
Jan-April$7500$5500$5300$5200$5100$5000
May- August$7700$5700$5500$5400$5300$5200
Sept- Dec$7600$5600$5400$5300$5200$5100

Cost Per Child (Discount)

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  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Mid-Range Lodges
  • English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
  • Safari Van/ 4X4 Landcruiser
  • 1-100 people
  • 1-90 years old
  • January - December
  • Hosea Kutako International Airport
  • Hosea Kutako International Airport

Why This Tour?

10-Day Epic Mid-Range Explore Namibia Guided Tour

The 10-Day Epic Mid-Range Explore Namibia Guided Tour unfolds as an expertly crafted journey through Namibia’s most captivating landscapes, combining wildlife encounters, cultural heritage, and spectacular desert scenery. The adventure begins at Okonjima Nature Reserve with thrilling rhino tracking, followed by exciting game drives in the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park. Continue to the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein and the dramatic granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. Relax along the Atlantic coast in Swakopmund before concluding in the breathtaking dunes of Sossusvlei. This well-balanced tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Namibia’s diverse beauty and remarkable wildlife.

Namibia Tours

You will visit Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein, Spitzkoppen, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Sossuslvei.

Experience the ultimate Namibian escape on our 10-Day Epic Mid-Range Explore Namibia Guided Tour! From the towering dunes of Namib Desert to Etosha's Big Five safaris, adventure-seeker's paradise, and the red dunes of Sossusvlei, we've crafted this epic trip for those craving Namibia's untamed landscapes, wildlife, and star-filled nights.

Visit Okonjima Nature Reserve for an unforgettable rhino tracking experience, where you follow expert guides across the reserve to observe these magnificent animals in their natural habitat while learning about vital conservation efforts. Continue to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a world-renowned center dedicated to protecting cheetahs. Here, gain insight into cheetah research, rehabilitation, and education programs, and discover how conservationists are working to ensure the long-term survival of Africa’s fastest land animal.

Another iconic destination during this safari is Twyfelfontein. Twyfelfontein is one of Africa’s most remarkable archaeological sites and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient valley is home to more than 2,500 rock engravings created thousands of years ago by early hunter-gatherer communities. As you explore the sandstone formations with a guide, discover fascinating depictions of animals, hunting scenes, and symbolic patterns that reveal stories of Namibia’s earliest inhabitants and their deep connection with the land. The dramatic desert scenery surrounding the site makes the experience even more memorable.

We also have Spitzkoppen. Discover the dramatic beauty of Spitzkoppe, often called the “Matterhorn of Namibia.” These towering granite peaks rise abruptly from the desert plains, creating one of the country’s most striking landscapes. Explore the area on guided walks, admire ancient rock paintings left by the San people, and enjoy incredible panoramic views of the surrounding desert. Spitzkoppe is also a photographer’s paradise, especially at sunrise and sunset when the granite formations glow in warm, golden hues against Namibia’s vast open skies

This tour climaxes at Sossusvlei, which is widely known as the home of the world’s tallest sand dunes and one of Namibia’s most iconic natural landmarks. Experience the otherworldly beauty of Sossusvlei, famous for its towering red sand dunes. Wander across the vast desert plains, marvel at the surreal white clay pan, and explore the iconic dead camel thorn trees of Deadvlei. Sunrise and sunset bring dramatic colors, making it a photographer’s paradise. Sossusvlei offers a breathtaking glimpse into Namibia’s striking desert landscapes and timeless natural beauty.

This 10-Day Epic Mid-Range Explore Namibia Guided Tour offers an unforgettable journey through some of Namibia’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife destinations. Over ten immersive days, explore the vast plains of Okonjima Nature Reserve, witness abundant wildlife on game drives in Etosha National Park, and marvel at the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein. Discover the dramatic granite peaks of Spitzkoppe, soak in the coastal charm of Swakopmund, and end with the towering dunes of Sossusvlei. Expert guides reveal fascinating insights into Namibia’s wildlife, history, and culture, making this journey truly epic and you would not want to miss out!

Highlights

  • Game Drive
  • Rhino Tracking
  • Visit Walvis Bay
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Visit Swakopmund
  • Marine Cruise
  • Birding
  • Nature Drive
  • Climb Tune 5
  • Visit The Himba
  • Visit The Burnt Mountain
  • Scenic Drive
  • Visit Organ Pipe
  • Sandwich Harbour
  • Visit Sesriem Canyon

Tour Plan

  • Day
    1

    Arrival in Namibia | Transfer to Okonjima Plains Camp | Guided Game Drive

    Upon arrival in Namibia, you will be picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris representative and guide with your name printed on it an A4 paper from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport.

    You will have a short time to change money, if necessary, before departing on your safari. We will provide a Ford Ranger vehicle and guide services from day 1 to day 10, a cooler box, and a local sim card with 3G Wifi. You will receive your tour documents and briefing just before heading to Okonjima Private Nature Reserve. 

    An afternoon game drive is included.

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    It's time to get your Namibian safari underway. There are just a few formalities before you get started, and we'll have you out on the road and exploring in no time. The wildlife and landscapes that lie just over the horizon mean you have so much to look forward to, and it all starts here.

    Today's journey is about 263.1km (about a 3-and-a-half-hour drive).

    Meals and overnight at Okonjima Lodge.

  • Day
    2

    Morning Rhino Tracking At Okonjima Plains | Visit The Cheetah Conservation Fund | Travel To Mount Etjo

    After breakfast, you will have morning rhino tracking at Okonjima Plains.

    After the rhino tracking, you will be transferred to the Cheetah Conservation Foundation for the cheetah drive and feeding tour.

    After, you will be driven to Mount Etjo or have rhino tracking at Mount Etjo in the morning on day 3. This will depend on the availability of the guide at these locations.

    Rhino tracking in Namibia is an exciting and informative experience that allows people to see these iconic animals in their natural environment. Namibia has both black and white rhinoceros populations.

    Meals and overnight at Mount Etjo Lodge.

  • Day
    3

    Travel To Etosha National Park | Evening Game Drive

    After an early breakfast, you travel to Etosha National Park. You will have an evening game drive. During this activity, you will see various animals inside Etosha National Park. Finally, in the evening, you will depart for your accommodation at a lodge outside the national park. 

    The park cannot support the large herds of game found in East Africa, but it has a diverse and haunting quality that few parks can match. Etosha or “the great white place,” owes its unique landscape to the Etosha Pan, a vast shallow depression of approximately 4800
    sq km.

    A series of waterholes along the southern edge of the pan attract game into this area. While anywhere in Etosha National Park is guaranteed to be a fantastic safari experience, we think you'll particularly enjoy Eastern Etosha National Park.

    It has all the usual Etosha features, from the iconic salt pans to the fantastic wildlife. But its safari trails are less crowded because the camps out here are smaller and more exclusive.

    Meals and overnight at Okaukuejo Resort/ Etosha Safari Lodge/ Etosha Safari Camp.

  • Day
    4

    Travel to Twyfelfontein | Visit Twyfelfontein

    Start your day with a mouthwatering breakfast. You will later depart to your lodge in Damaraland. The afternoon is spent visiting Twyfelfontein rock art, and the evening is spent at leisure.

    Discover an ancient world and its story as told through the more than 2500 rock engravings or petroglyphs at Twyfelfontein. This remarkable Unesco World Heritage–listed site, at the end of the Aba Huab Valley, is an extraordinary open-air gallery and it often ends up being many traveler's favorite place in Namibia.

    As you explore the rock art of Twyfelfontein, you're taking a journey back to the Stone Age and through more than 6000 years of history. The rock engravings here show elephants, rhinos, giraffes and lions. There are even petroglyphs (rock engravings) of sea lions, even though Twyfelfontein is more than 100km from the sea.

    Meals and overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge / Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp.

  • Day
    5

    Travel To Spitzkoppen | Visit Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes | Visit Spitzkoppe and the Himba village

    After breakfast, you will visit Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes before heading to Spitzkoppe. Enjoy lunch, and later in the afternoon, visit Spitzkoppe and the Himba village. The evening is spent engaging in different leisure activities.

    Meals and overnight at Spitzkoppen Lodge / Spitzkoppen Tented Camp.

  • Day
    6

    Travel To Swakopmund | Day Tour In Swakopmund

    Today's journey requires an early start with an early morning breakfast. Then, you will depart for the coastal town of Swakopmund. First, explore the beach, followed by a 30-minute camel ride and a 90-minute sundowner quad biking tour.

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    Your dinner will be at The Tug Restaurant.

    We know you'll love Swakopmund as much as we do. It's one of Namibia's prettiest towns, with German colonial-era buildings, from churches and half-timbered houses to the remains of a formidable fortress. You can see the sand dunes of the Namib from some points in town, and there are so many activities on offer while you're here.

    Overnight at Swakopund Guesthouse / Swakopmund Sands / The Delight Swakopmund.

  • Day
    7

    Marine Cruise In Walvis Bay | Adventure In The Namib Desert Up To Sandwich Harbour

    Start the day with huge excitement! After breakfast, you will go for an early morning drive to Walvis Bay, a marine cruise, followed by an adventure in the Namib Desert up to Sandwich Harbour.

    You'll enjoy Walvis Bay, with its sand dunes close to town and good birding – this is a great place to see flamingos. It's right by the Atlantic Ocean and is nice and relaxed.

    Meals and overnight at at Swakopund Guesthouse / Swakopmund Sands / The Delight Swakopmund.

  • Day
    8

    Travel To Sossusvlei | Photography

    After breakfast, depart to Sossusvlei. Take advantage of the photographic opportunity en route at the Tropic of Capricorn sign and stop at Solitaire to taste Africa's best apple pies. At 4:30pm, embark on a scenic nature drive to the lodge and enjoy still mineral water, a sundowner drink, and a snack platter en route.

    Explore Sossusvlei, along its beautiful path through the Namib Sand Sea.

    Meals and overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge / Sossus Dune Lodge / Little Sossus Lodge & Campsite.

  • Day
    09

    Visit Sossusvlei | Hot Air Balloon Safari (Optional Activity | Explore The Dune Fields | Visit Sesriem Canyon | Visit Deadvlei

    This morning requires an early start, around 7:00am. You will visit Sossusvlei (Dune 45), Deadvlei, and Sesriem Canyon in your rented vehicle. Park fees are
    included, and the evening is spent at leisure.

    You'll spend the morning exploring the dune fields. The Namib Sand Sea is the second UNESCO World Heritage Site for Namibia (2013). One of the oldest, driest and most pristine areas on Earth, the Namib Desert is a world of vast spaces, endless horizons, dramatic deserts capes and jagged mountain heights. The best
    time for photography in the dunes is early in the morning when the rising sun still casts shadows that give depth and contrast to the dunes.

    You'll drive along the ancient Tsauchab riverbed until the tar road ends, the last few kilometres of thick sand to reach Sossusvlei: "the gathering place of the water." Sossusvlei is a striking white pan surrounded by ancient Camelthorn trees and the towering orange dunes of Namib. You'll visit Sesriem Canyon, a 30-meter deep gauge incised into the desert floor by the Tsauchab River. You'll rest in the afternoon and relax.

    The sand dunes of Sossusvlei are one of the greatest natural wonders of southern Africa, and you'll get to see it all. Access to this remarkable place is along a long sand valley lined with dunes of seemingly impossible size and beauty. Climb one for incredible views, and then enjoy the warm and softening colors of the sand near sunrise and sunset.

    Climb to the top of Dune 45, one of the most shapely and accessible of the dunes in Sossusvlei. The dune gets its name from the location (it's 45km from Sesriem). It's a challenging climb in the soft sand, but you can take your time and your reward is fantastic views from the summit. There are some good trees nearby for photos with dunes in the background.

    You may decide on an optional activity. Why not? For sunrise, a trip in a hot air balloon. You will float in the air while admiring one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. You will be served a glass of champagne and a full breakfast at the landing. This activity is not included in the price and will be charged at ZAR 11352 per person (which is equivalent to US $615 per person).

    Meals and overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge / Sossus Dune Lodge / Little Sossus Lodge & Campsite.

  • Day
    10

    Final Day in Namibia | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

    You will have an early morning breakfast before departing from Sossusvlei to Hosea Kutako International Airport. Then, say goodbye to your guide and do some shopping as you await your flight back home or to any other African country.

    The journey to Hosea Kutako International Airport is about 361.4km (about a 4-and-a-half-hour drive).

Inclusions

  • Services of an expert guide
  • Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Ground transportation (4×4 safari Land Cruiser / minivan with pop-up tops)
  • Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park fees and relevant government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
  • Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary

Accommodation

Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.

The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.

Please see the list below for more information on the safari lodges in each national park/destination included in this tour package.

How to Get There

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport. Transfer from the airport is included. Kubwa Five Safaris will pick you up from Hosea Kutako International Airport.

After your thrilling vacation in Namibia, Kubwa Five Safaris will drop you off at Hosea Kutako International Airport for your scheduled flight back home. Airport transfer is included.

Visa Applications and Flight bookings

Please write to us for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is included in the safari package cost?

The cost covers all accommodations, meals as specified, park entrance fees, game drives, boat cruises, guide services, and ground transportation throughout the safari.

3. What should I pack for this 10-day safari?

Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking boots, a jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.

4. Is this safari suitable for families with children?

Yes it is.

5. What type of accommodations are provided?

We use clean, safe, and comfortable lodges. All accommodations have private self-contained rooms; bathrooms are inside the rooms/tents.

6. Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.

7. How physically demanding is the safari?

While most of the safari involves vehicle-based game drives and scenic travel, hiking and walking on the dunes requires moderate physical fitness due to the sandy uneven terrain.

8. Is travel insurance required?

Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

9. What is the group size?

Our private safari is tailored to provide an intimate and immersive experience for small groups. We accommodate groups of 4 to 24 travelers, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and a unique safari experience.

10. Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.

11. Why should you visit Namibia?

  • Namibia

Namibia is one of those places that quietly blows your mind — vast, wild, and beautifully uncrowded. If you love dramatic landscapes, wildlife, and a sense of real adventure, Namibia delivers in a big way.

From the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert to the eerie, photogenic Deadvlei, Namibia looks like another planet. Add the rugged Skeleton Coast, deep Fish River Canyon (Africa’s largest), and endless open horizons — it’s a dream for nature lovers and photographers.

Namibia offers unique desert-adapted wildlife you won’t easily see elsewhere — elephants, lions, rhinos, and giraffes thriving in arid landscapes. Etosha National Park is a standout, with salt pans and waterholes that make game viewing spectacular, especially in the dry season.

12. Is Namibia safe to visit?

Namibia is one of Africa’s safest and easiest countries for self-drive travel. Excellent road infrastructure, wide-open spaces, and clear signage make road trips incredibly rewarding — think freedom, solitude, and epic scenery at every turn.

If you’re tired of busy destinations, Namibia is refreshingly quiet. Even at famous sights, you’ll often feel like you have the place to yourself — rare and special in today’s travel world.