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Quintessential Namibia

12 days
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Start and end in Windhoek
4.4
76 traveler reviews
Quintessential Namibia - MW Tours

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MW Tours
Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Windhoek to Kalahari Desert

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Nature drive in Kalahari Desert
    Landmarks
    Kalahari Desert
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Kalahari Desert to Fish River Canyon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided nature drive in the afternoon highlighting Quiver trees, rugged landscape and rock formations
    Landmarks
    Garas Quiver Tree Forest (Giant's Playground)
    Fish River Canyon
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Fish River Canyon to Lüderitz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Typical Namibian homestay feeling and atmosphere)

    Optional Activities

    • Taste unique liquors at Naute Kristall Cellar and Distillery (own account)
    • Fresh and delicious seafood snack at Diaz Café
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
    Naute Dam
    Naute Kristall Cellar and Distillery
    Garub Wild Horses Viewpoint
    Diaz Point
  4. Day 4

    Lüderitz to Namib Desert (Sossusvlei)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kolmanskop ghost town

    Optional Activities

    • Light lunch in Helmeringhausen
    • Relax at lodge pool
    • Optional activities offered at the lodge
    Landmarks
    Kolmanskop Ghost Town
    Sperrgebiet National Park
    Tiras Mountain Range
    Sesriem
    Sossusvlei
    Dead Vlei
  5. Day 5

    Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise entrance to Namib-Naukluft National Park
    • Visit Dead Vlei
    • Visit Sossusvlei
    • Visit Sesriem Canyon
    Landmarks
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Dead Vlei
    Sossusvlei
    Tsauchab River
    Sesriem Canyon
  6. Day 6

    Namib Desert to Swakopmund

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Walvis Bay lagoon

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee and apple-pie at Solitaire
    Landmarks
    Solitaire
    Kuiseb Valley
    Walvis Bay Lagoon
    Swakopmund
  7. Day 7

    Swakopmund

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Day tour exploring the rugged desert
    • Scenic flight over the Namib Desert
    • Skydiving over the desert
    • Quad biking on the dunes
    • Sand boarding on the dunes
    • Explore historic buildings
    • Visit museums
    • Browse shopping arcades
    • Visit beach bars
    Landmarks
    Swakopmund
    Namib Desert
  8. Day 8

    Swakopmund to Damaraland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short informative bush walk with local Bushmen
    Landmarks
    Erongo Mountain Range
    Uis
    Brandberg
    Damaraland
  9. Day 9

    Damaraland to Etosha National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Twyfelfontein UNESCO heritage site with local Damara guide
    • Visit Living Museum of the Damara
    • Visit Petrified Forest
    Landmarks
    Twyfelfontein
    Living Museum of the Damara
    Petrified Forest
    Welwitschia mirabilis
    Etosha National Park
    Etosha Pan
  10. Day 10

    Etosha National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Etosha National Park
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
    Etosha Pan
  11. Day 11

    Etosha National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Etosha National Park
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
    Etosha Pan
  12. Day 12

    Etosha to Windhoek

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit woodcarvers' market in Okahandja
    • Browse craft market in Windhoek's main street
    Landmarks
    Okahandja Woodcarvers' Market
    Windhoek

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Rating
4.4(76 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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    Victoria

    Asked on March 18th, 2026

    I am interested in this tour departing on 19 May. It is possible that I may have to go solo, but hope to talk a friend into going with me. Could you please provide me with a quote for: Single adult, & Two adults. Also, can you please tell me whether you can book flights for me, or whether I need to book flights myself?

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    Price / Availability
    • MW ToursOperator•Written March 2026

      Please note that space of Classic Namibia is currently still available; however, I am not holding any space at the moment. All bookings will be subject to availability at the time of confirmation.

    • V

      Victoria

      Traveler•Written March 2026

      I did ask for the cost of the tour on 19 May 2026. Is there somewhere that this is available online?

    • MW ToursOperator•Written March 2026

      Please find the detailed itinerary with the cost.

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    James

    Asked on February 10th, 2026

    Is this tour available in September

    Price / Availability
    • MW ToursOperator•Written February 2026

      We only have Classic Namibia this year. We guaranteed departure for two people. Departure dates in September: 1Sep, 8Sep, 15Sep, 22Sep, 29Sep

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    Natasha

    Asked on October 29th, 2024

    Can you please give me the dates for this tour in May 2025

    Tour Details
    • MW ToursOperator•Written October 2024

      Departure dates in May 2025: 27May - English Speaking tour guide

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    Carl

    Asked on June 22nd, 2024

    Enquiring re this tour availability for 2025 - August or September Also the accommodation details please

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    • MW ToursOperator•Written June 2024

      Departure dates for Aug and Sep 2025: August: Bilingual -German/English commentary: 12, 19, 26 English: 5 September: Bilingual - German/English commentary: 9, 16, 23 English: 30. Accommodation used: Intu Africa Collection or similar x 1 night, Cañon Village or similar x 1 night, Nest Hotel or similar x 1 night, Elegant Desert Lodge or similar x 2 nights, Hansa Hotel or similar x 2 nights, Ondjamba Hills or similar x 2 nights, Etosha Safari Camp or similar x 2 nights, La Rochelle Lodge or similar x 1 night

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      Carl

      Traveler•Written June 2024

      What would be the cost of this tour

    • MW ToursOperator•Written June 2024

      Could you please advise your preferred travel date?

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    Zoe

    Asked on July 20th, 2023

    I am wondering about details for this trip next year.

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      Zoe

      Traveler•Written July 2023

      Dates for next year please.

    • MW ToursOperator•Written July 2023

      We haven't released the prices and dates for next year yet, also we require minimum of two people to guarantee departure. Will keep you updated once we have all information.

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

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2026

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Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
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