NAMIBIA – DESERT & WILDLIFE
Space, Silence & Scale • Expedition Style
9 Days / 8 Nights
₹
3,85,000
/ Person*
Quick Overview
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Destinations: Windhoek • Sossusvlei • Swakopmund • Etosha
- Category: Scenic Expedition • Wildlife • Photography
- Starting Price: ₹3,85,000 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Return international flights from Mumbai included
- Dramatic Namib Desert & Sossusvlei sand dunes
- Deadvlei sunrise experience (photography highlight)
- Atlantic coast town of Swakopmund
- Etosha National Park safari — unique salt-pan ecosystem
- Long scenic drives through vast, empty landscapes
- Fewer crowds than East Africa
- One of Africa’s most visually striking countries
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Namibia – Desert & Wildlife Expedition is a journey defined by space, silence, and scale. Unlike classic savannah safaris, Namibia offers stark deserts, skeletal trees, endless horizons, and wildlife adapted to extreme environments.
This itinerary blends guided self-drive–style exploration with structured safaris, allowing travellers to experience Namibia’s landscapes without rushing. Distances are long, but scenery is constant — making this ideal for travellers who enjoy road journeys, photography, and a sense of true expedition.
This is not a “sit-in-one-lodge” safari — it’s Africa as a vast, cinematic canvas.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹3,85,000 – ₹4,20,000
Standard Expedition
- Return economy flights (Mumbai → Windhoek)
- Comfortable 3 ★ lodges & desert camps
- Daily breakfast + safari meals
- Shared safari drives in Etosha
- Best for adventure-focused travellers
₹4,60,000 – ₹5,15,000
Deluxe Expedition
- Return economy flights
- Premium desert lodges (4 ★) with better locations
- Upgraded safari lodges in Etosha
- Most meals included
- Enhanced comfort on long drives
- Recommended Option
₹6,10,000 – ₹7,00,000
Premium Expedition
- Flights included (Business upgrade avail)
- Luxury desert lodges (5 ★) near Sossusvlei gates
- High-end safari lodges in Etosha
- Private-guided excursions
- Designed for photographers & milestone trips
ACCOMMODATION & LODGES
- Standard: Comfortable desert lodges & safari camps
- Deluxe: Premium desert lodges + upgraded Etosha stays
- Premium: Luxury lodges with top locations near gates
Lodges are selected for location and landscape access, not just brand names.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Mumbai → Windhoek (International Flight)
- Departure from Mumbai (BOM)
- Overnight international flight via Middle East / Africa hub
✈️ Overnight: On Flight
Day 2: Arrival in Windhoek
- Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
- Meet & greet and transfer to hotel
- Rest after long flight
Evening:
- Brief city orientation
- Early dinner
🏨 Overnight: Windhoek
Day 3: Windhoek → Sossusvlei (Namib Desert)
⚠️ Long Scenic Drive Day
- Early breakfast
- Drive through dramatic desert landscapes
- Arrival at lodge near Namib-Naukluft Park
Evening:
- Sunset views over dunes
🏨 Overnight: Sossusvlei Area
Day 4: Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
⚠️ Very Early Start
- Pre-dawn departure
- Sunrise at Dune 45
- Visit Deadvlei & Sossusvlei (Photography highlight)
Afternoon:
- Return to lodge & rest
🏨 Overnight: Sossusvlei Area
Day 5: Sossusvlei → Swakopmund
- Breakfast
- Scenic drive via Solitaire & desert plains
- Arrival at Atlantic coast
Evening:
- Leisure walk in Swakopmund
- Dinner at local restaurant
🏨 Overnight: Swakopmund
Day 6: Swakopmund → Etosha National Park
⚠️ Long Drive Day
- Early breakfast
- Drive north towards Etosha
- Arrival at safari lodge
Evening:
- Optional night-time waterhole viewing
🏨 Overnight: Etosha Area
Day 7: Etosha National Park Safari
⚠️ Early Start
- Morning game drive
- Breakfast
Afternoon:
- Rest / lodge leisure
Evening:
- Sunset game drive
🏨 Overnight: Etosha Area
Day 8: Etosha → Windhoek → Return Flight
- Early breakfast
- Drive back to Windhoek
- Evening international flight to Mumbai
✈️ Overnight: On Flight
Day 9: Arrival in Mumbai
- Arrival in Mumbai
- Tour concludes with memories of the desert expedition
SAFARI & TRANSPORT
Long-distance scenic road travel (comfortable vehicles).
- Professional driver-guides
- Open safari vehicles in Etosha
- Fuel, park fees & permits included
Note: Long driving days are unavoidable but scenic.
FLIGHTS FROM INDIA (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
- Mumbai → Windhoek → Mumbai
- Economy class included
- Business class upgrade available
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Return international flights from Mumbai
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Safari meals as specified
- Etosha game drives & park fees
- Private guided excursions
- All transfers & permits
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Visa fees
- Optional adventure activities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal For
Photographers
Adventure & landscape lovers
Repeat Africa travellers
Couples & small groups
Not ideal for travellers who dislike long drives.
Best Time To Visit
May–October: Best for wildlife & cooler temperatures.
November–March: Hotter, dramatic desert colours.
Important Notes
- Long driving days are unavoidable (but scenic)
- Early starts required for desert photography
- Wildlife density differs from East Africa
- This is a landscape-first destination
❌ CANCELLATION
Safari lodge and airline policies apply. Premium lodges require longer cancellation windows.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Is Namibia better than Kenya/Tanzania?
Different. Namibia is about landscapes, not migration volume.
Is this suitable for first-time Africa travellers?
Yes, if you enjoy road journeys and scenic drives.
Are flights included?
Yes, return economy flights from Mumbai are included in the package.
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