6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Safari from Windhoek — Sossusvlei to Etosha

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6 days

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness: able to walk on sand, stand for game drives and climb short dunes.

Overview

A six-day loop from Windhoek that stitches Sossusvlei’s towering dunes to Etosha’s wildlife-rich pans. Expect red sand, coastal fog, Himba village visits and game drives with professionally guided accommodation each night.

6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Safari from Windhoek — Sossusvlei to Etosha

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

A low-slung dawn spreads over the Namib as the convoy slips out of camp and the driver eases the Toyota onto hardpan. Red dunes flare to life like a slow fire; camel-thorn silhouettes cut dark against the rising sun. For six days the landscape keeps changing—coastal fog and shipwreck bones, lunar pans, the salt-flat glare of Etosha, and sand seas that shift with each wind. This is a safari that pairs big-sky wildlife with desert geology, run from a base in Windhoek and threaded through Swakopmund, Damaraland, the Naukluft and Etosha.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Start before sunrise

Dawn is the best time for Sossusvlei and Etosha—arrive at park gates early to beat heat and crowds.

Hydrate and filter

Carry a 1–2L reusable water bottle and use provided tap water or purification for refills.

Layer for temperature swings

Desert days are hot and nights are cold—pack light layers and a warm jacket for early-morning drives.

Cash for communities

Bring small notes for market purchases and tipping when visiting Himba and roadside craft stalls.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Black rhino (in Damaraland/Etosha fringes)
Gemsbok (oryx) and springbok herds

History

The route follows paths used by pastoral communities and colonial-era trade routes; Sesriem was a key watering spot for ox-wagons in the 19th century.

Conservation

Many lodges and projects on this itinerary support local conservation and anti-poaching; visitors are encouraged to buy local crafts and follow guide advice to minimize disturbance.