Discover Namibia: 10-Day Small-Group Safari from Windhoek
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended: able to handle several hours of walking over sand and uneven ground and long drives between destinations.
Overview
Ten days across Namibia from Windhoek to Etosha, combining the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, the fog-shrouded Skeleton Coast, desert elephant tracking in Damaraland, and game drives across Etosha. This lodge-based small-group safari blends geology, culture and wildlife with practical logistics handled by local guides.
Discover Namibia: 10-Day Small-Group Safari from Windhoek
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The bus kicks up a fine red dust as it leaves Windhoek behind, the city shrinking into a grid of tin roofs and jacaranda shade. By midmorning the landscape has changed to a hard, bleached plain; later still the road climbs and the compact mountains of the Naukluft push out of the horizon like an idea taking form. Over ten days, the itinerary moves with purpose — dunes that shift color by the hour, a wind-scoured coast where wrecks slump on the sand, and the cracked white bowl of Etosha where life concentrates around waterholes.
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Adventure Tips
Start early for Sossusvlei
Pre-dawn departures let you climb Big Daddy in cooler temperatures and catch the dunes as they shift from blue-gray to gold.
Hydration and sun protection
Carry at least 1–2 liters of water in your daypack and use a wide-brim hat and high-SPF sunscreen; the desert sun is intense even on cool mornings.
Bring a good pair of walking shoes
Trails to Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon are short but can be uneven; sturdy shoes with traction make climbs and sandy walks easier.
Binoculars and patience on game drives
Wildlife viewing is best from the vehicle and around waterholes—bring binoculars and be ready to sit quietly for the best sightings.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert-adapted elephants
- Oryx (gemsbok)
History
Twyfelfontein’s rock engravings record thousands of years of hunter-gatherer presence; later colonial routes shaped many current settlements like Swakopmund and Rehoboth.
Conservation
Community conservancies in Damaraland support coexistence between people and wildlife, and responsible tourism contributes via park fees and local partnerships.
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Adventure Hotspots in Windhoek
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wide-brim sun hat
Protects from intense solar radiation in the desert and on exposed savanna.
summer specific
Sturdy walking shoes
Needed for dune climbs, rocky outcrops and canyon paths.
Light layers and wind shell
Mornings and nights can be cool, especially in winter; pack layers that breathe.
winter specific
Binoculars (8x–10x)
Improves distant wildlife viewing at Etosha waterholes and along the Skeleton Coast.