Namibia's Etosha, Damaraland rock art and colonial Swakopmund in 8 days (7 nights)

8 days · Namibia · Windhoek → Swakopmund

A northern Namibia loop that mixes wildlife with history. The first day is a long drive from Windhoek to Etosha, where three nights move between rest camps, including one built around an old German fort, and on to Halali. The route then crosses Damaraland to Khorixas for two nights, with the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and a day out towards Palmwag to look for desert-adapted elephants. The last two nights are in Swakopmund on the coast, with time for the old town or a Living Desert tour.

The route, stop by stop

1. Etosha, Namibia · 3 nights

Arrive by drive — Long drive north from Windhoek

Three nights move across the park between rest camps, combining waterhole game viewing with a visit to the old German fort.

2. Damaraland, Namibia · 2 nights

Arrive by drive — Drive west from Etosha into Damaraland

The Twyfelfontein rock engravings are the main heritage site of the trip, and a day trip towards Palmwag looks for desert-adapted elephants.

3. Swakopmund, Namibia · 2 nights

Arrive by drive — Drive southwest from Damaraland to the coast

A free day for the old town and jetty, or a tour into the Namib, before the drive back inland.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Namibia.

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