12-Day Namibia Explorer Lodge Overland Tour
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Namibia Explorer Lodge Overland Tour, an immersive safari through one of Southern Africa’s most dramatic and rewarding landscapes. This guided tour takes you from the windswept dunes of the Namib Desert to the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park, blending unforgettable desert scenery, cultural landmarks, and game viewing across Namibia.
Quick Tour Overview
Experience the raw beauty and vastness of Namibia. Explore iconic destinations including the Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, and Etosha. Along the way, stay at hand-picked lodges that provide comfort and great value, making this Namibia Explorer Lodge Overland Tour both affordable and unforgettable.
Namibia Explorer Lodge Overland Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to Keetmanshoop
Begin your Namibia safari in Windhoek before heading south into the Kalahari Desert. Explore the ancient Quiver Tree Forest and enjoy sunset among rare aloe trees. Overnight in a lodge near Keetmanshoop.
- Included Activity: Quiver Tree Forest Sunset Walk
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 2: Keetmanshoop to Giant’s Playground & Ais-Ais Hot Springs
Visit the surreal Giant’s Playground and travel to the majestic Fish River Canyon. End the day soaking in the mineral-rich Ais-Ais hot springs at your lodge.
- Included Activity: Giants Playground, Ais-Ais Hot Springs
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Fish River Canyon to Luderitz
Marvel at the stunning Fish River Canyon at sunrise before continuing to the coastal town of Luderitz. Stay overnight in a local guesthouse.
- Included Activity: Fish River Canyon Visit
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Luderitz to Sesriem (Namib Desert)
Tour the ghost town of Kolmanskop before venturing into the heart of the Namib Desert. Stay at a peaceful desert lodge near Sesriem.
- Included Activity: Kolmanskop Ghost Town Visit
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Sossusvlei & Deadvlei – Namib-Naukluft National Park
Climb Dune 45 at sunrise and explore the famous Sossusvlei and Deadvlei by 4×4. Discover striking desert landscapes and ancient dead trees that attract photographers worldwide.
- Included Activity: Dune 45 Hike, 4×4 Sossusvlei Excursion
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Sesriem to Swakopmund
Cross the Tropic of Capricorn and pass through the Lunar Landscape. View the rare Welwitschia Mirabilis plants before arriving in the coastal town of Swakopmund.
- Included Activity: Tropic of Capricorn, Welwitschia & Moon Landscape
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7: Swakopmund to Skeleton Coast & Damaraland
Drive the Skeleton Coast, visiting Cape Cross Seal Colony and shipwreck-strewn beaches. Overnight at a scenic lodge in the heart of Damaraland.
- Included Activity: Cape Cross Seal Colony, Skeleton Coast National Park
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Damaraland to Khorixas
Explore UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein rock engravings and the ancient Petrified Forest. Continue to a lodge near Khorixas in Kunene Region.
- Included Activity: Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 & 10: Etosha National Park
Spend two days on safari in Etosha National Park. Go on game drives, visit Etosha Pan, and watch wildlife at floodlit waterholes. Option for a night drive with a local guide.
- Included Activity: Game Drives in Etosha
- Optional Activity: Night Game Drive (4×4)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner x2
Day 11: Etosha to Waterberg Plateau National Park
Depart Etosha and journey to Waterberg Plateau National Park. Enjoy a guided hike with panoramic views from the plateau before retiring to your lodge below.
- Included Activity: Waterberg Plateau Hike
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Waterberg to Windhoek
Return to Windhoek for a short city walking tour before ending your unforgettable Namibia Explorer Lodge Overland Tour.
- Included Activity: Windhoek City Walk
- Meals: Breakfast
Why Choose This Namibia Explorer Lodge Overland Tour?
- Explore iconic destinations like Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha
- Stay at comfortable and well-located lodges throughout the journey
- Experience the best of Namibia’s wildlife, deserts, and culture in one itinerary
- Enjoy a guided safari tour with included activities and meals
Book your Namibia Explorer Lodge Overland Tour today and discover the unforgettable wonders of Namibia on an affordable, lodge-based safari adventure.