Namibia culture and wildlife from Windhoek to the coast in 8 days (7 nights)
Starts with a night in Windhoek and a short introduction to the capital. The drive north reaches Etosha for two nights and the first game drives. Leaving the park, the route heads southwest into Damaraland for two nights, with a Himba village visit on the way, rock engravings at Twyfelfontein and a search for desert-adapted elephants. It finishes with two nights in Swakopmund on the coast, with a free day for the town and nearby activities. The source tour's Sossusvlei leg is left out to keep to seven nights.
The route, stop by stop
1. Windhoek, Namibia · 1 night
An arrival night with time for a short look around the capital.
2. Etosha, Namibia · 2 nights
Two nights give an afternoon and a full day of game drives between the park's main waterholes.
3. Damaraland, Namibia · 2 nights
A Himba village visit, rock engravings and desert-adapted elephants make this the stop with the most cultural content.
4. Swakopmund, Namibia · 2 nights
A coastal town from the colonial era, with a free day for walks around the centre and local tours.
Experts who can arrange this trip
- The Safari Vibe, who works in Namibia.