6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek
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144 hours
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For those with limited time available, this fully accommodated combination of Sossusvlei & Etosha is the perfect choice. Overnight in well located lodges in and near Etosha National Park and outside Namib Naukluft National Park and includes 1 night at Swakopmund in between. You will be able to experience the amazing sand dune sea of the Namib and Sossusvlei region as well as Etosha National Park, renowned as one of the best game reserves in Africa.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Pick-up and drop-off within Windhoek city limits
5 nights accommodation as per itinerary - twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
1hr cheetah experience
Professional English speaking driver & guide
1hr Himba Village experience
Tap water
Transport in custom built air-conditioned safari vehicle.
1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive
1 day exploring Sossusvlei region including Sesriem Canyon
All snack, drinks and dinner in Swakopmund
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
Accommodations
Overnight inside the Etosha in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Packed lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner at the restaurant of the Rest Camp
Pick up is from 7h15 and pre-departure meeting is at Chameleon Safaris office.
Arriving at Ombika Gate around 2pm, spend the rest of the afternoon game driving through to our accommodation inside the Etosha Accommodation is in twin share rooms, and we highly recommend spending time at the floodlit waterhole before and after dinner.
Full day game driving in Etosha National Park
Accommodations
Overnight at Etosha Village in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
LUNCH
Lunch
Picnic style lunch
DINNER
Dinner
A delicious buffet dinner offering a selection of meats, stirfries, salads, soups and desserts.
Etosha Pan
Morning game drives takes you out into the park searching for predators. A mid morning game drive takes you through to the Etosha Pan where we can see where the park gets it's name.
Okaukuejo waterhole
After a full day game driving, enjoy stop at Okaukuejo where you can stretch your legs, climb the tower, buy a cold drink and use the bathroom.
Exit the park just before sunset, driving through to our lodge for the evening, Etosha Village.
Travelling via Damaraland to Swakopmund
Accommodations
Overnight at Hotel A La Mer in luxury twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
LUNCH
Lunch
Picnic style lunch
Zeila Shipwreck
Today is a long day in the vehicle travelling through rural Namibia. Our journey takes us through Damaraland where we have the chance to meet the Herero, Damara and Himba people. These stops offer the perfect opportunity to support the local people at their small markets, as well as get to know them in their local environment. After a roadside lunch, we continue our journey through the the coast where we make a stop at the Zeila Shipwreck.
Swakopmund
On arrival in Swakopmund we check in to our accommodation. Enjoy a chance to explore the town on foot before dinner.
Swakopmund to Namib Desert
Accommodations
Overnight at Desert Camp in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
LUNCH
Lunch
Picnic style lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner at lodge
Tropic of Capricorn Sign
This morning after breakfast we can join an optional activity such as the sand boarding which takes us into the coastal dune fields. We will be picked up from our guesthouse/hotel in Swakopmund at 11:15, for a brief pre-departure talk before departing Swakopmund. Afterwards we depart, we travel via Kuiseb Pass and Gaub Pass to continue on to Solitaire and our camp.
We arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset overlooking the Naukluft Mountain range.
Sossusvlei
Accommodations
Overnight at Desert Camp in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Packed Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Picnic style lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Dinner at lodge
Deadvlei
We depart at dawn from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours.
Big Daddy Dune
For those that have plenty of energy, climb up big daddy dune, the highest in the area for spectacular views over the Namib Desert
Sossusvlei
From Deadvlei, we make our way over to Sossusvlei where we explore this vlei before enjoying brunch.
Dune 45
As we drive back to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 for photos.
Sesriem Canyon
We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, once a source of permanent water for the local wildlife. Climb down into the canyon and appreciate this small but interesting geological formation.
Return to Windhoek
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Breakfast at lodge
Early morning breakfast before heading to Solitaire where we jump onto an open vehicle and visit the local conservation project. Here they have a number of cheetah that are unable to be released for different reasons. This 1 hour activity allows us the chance to learn all about cheetah, the work done by local conservation projects, and get some incredible photos of the worlds fastest land mammal.
Options
Twin Room
Twin share: For 2 people travelling together enjoy a private room with en-suite bathroom.
Pickup included
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top notch experience, exceeding expectations.
Arian S,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised, a lot is packed in the tour but never do you feel it’s to short or to long. We had an a+-lvl guide Gregory who was efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and allround great guy. Accommodations, the vehicle we were traveling and all the diners were all great. Also all the other parties on our trip Chameleon worked with super friendly. All in all we had a very good experience and would not doubt going with Chameleon again.
Great experience with Cameleon Safaris
Explorer05156467748,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose this 6 day tour because it includes all the important places we wanted to see. On the way to Etosha National Park from Windhoek our guide Gregory told us about the history of the region, the diffent tribes and the apartheid regime. At Etosha we went on several game drives and we saw elephants, zebras, lions, springbok, an owl, oryx, giraffe, rhino and much more. It was amazing how Gregory and the other guide, Lazarus, could spot even an owl hidden in a tree while driving around. We could also see animals at the waterhole in Etosha village. At some point in Etosha park we lost electricity and water for a shot time, but that's part of the experience. We visited a himba tribe, went to Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and the dunes, climbed Big Daddy or went straight to the Dead vlei with the dead trees. We were lucky because it was not too crowded. At night we did some stargazing. The last day we went to Solitaire and saw cheetahs. We saw much more, but these were the highlights of this trip. But most importantly our guide Gregory took good care of us. On the way he would tell us about the places, geology and history. The lodges we stayed in were comfortable and the food was really good. If you see Taleni Africa, you know you will be staying at a nice lodge with really good food and friendly people. Expect to be on the road a lot, but the scenery and company was worth it.
Take this tour!
Happycamper652y,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour! What a great way to see the vastly different landscapes of Namibia! This country has everything! Began in Etosha park on game drives- granted the wildlife viewing maybe not as exceptional as in other countries but great just the same. The sand dunes were wonderfully overpowering, Walvis bay and the skeleton coast also awesome. What made the tour however was our guide Chimunya. He took care of everything and was a great guide. He went beyond the landscapes to explain to us the people and tribes, customs, advances and where Namibia can do better for their people. The visit to the Himba tribe became a constant source of reflection and discussion in the group. He was content to give us some time to draw our own conclusions and gather our thoughts on this incredible experience, then gave us time to talk through our ideas and impressions. Certainly this visit was the highlight, lowlight and the essence of this Namibian tour- and exactly the reason why I travel. The accommodations and meals were EXCEPTIONAL- beautiful places and a wonderful surprise. A very busy 6 days, all early mornings - but the bus rides were always split up by interesting visits which helped. Bus was comfortable but please get rid of the eye level emergency exit signs- they were annoying
A great tour operator for tailor made holidays
Traveler46230123241,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having discussed our wish list for our trip to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls), Tina, our Chameleon Safaris Representative put together an amazing trip. Everything we wanted to do was included, and in Namibia we had our own guide/driver which meant we had a flexibility that was really special. Gregory went out of his way to create unique and memorable moments, and every day brought something new. Every part of our trip was well organised and we felt really well looked after. We can’t recommend Chameleon highly enough. Than you Tina for creating a trip we will never forget!
Unforgettable Safari with an Incredible Guide, Kennedy !
Flyer13392512816,
May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cannot recommend our safari guide, Kennedy highly enough. From the moment we began our journey, it was clear we were in expert hands. Kennedy was knowledgeable, personable, passionate about wildlife and provided an excellent tour of Namibia. Thanks to Kennedy this safari was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re planning a safari, do yourself a favor and ask for Kennedy by name. You won’t regret it!
Thank you Chameleon!
CloopetteRich,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic time on the chameleon Safari! Our host/guide Anton was great, very knowledgeable and reliable and made us some delicious lunches. We got to see so much of Namibia in just six days, and the accommodation was really lovely. It was a trip full of variety, from the wildlife in Etosha to the urban landscape of Swakopmund - and all of it gorgeous. As a solo traveller, I felt very safe. The one thing I would mention is that there is a lot of driving, which I didn’t mind so much, but if you get carsick it might be one to reconsider… or bring your medicine so you don’t miss out! Finally, and I really want to stress this, chameleon have been absolutely amazing in communication and flexibility. Their customer service over the last year has been second to none and I would recommend them to absolutely anybody. Thank you so much for a brilliant tour!
Great overview of what Namibia has to offer
Kristi M,
May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just finished the Dunes and Wildlife Safari with Chameleon and Anton was our guide (great job, thank you). Overall I was pleasantly surprised by the accommodations, food, and balance of activities the tour offered. You definitely spend A LOT of time in the vehicle and the roads are super bumpy but it’s well worth it. I recommend if you have a bad back or get carsick to try and get a seat towards the front of the bus. Thanks also for the people in the booking office for being so responsive and answering all my questions promptly before the tour.
Awesome trip to Namibia!
Nat408,
May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous 6 Day Trip (Dunes and Wildlife) with Kennedy as our guide (and Lazarus and Matthias our guides in Etosha). The trip was brilliantly organised, covering long distances comfortably with just the right number of well positioned stops. Kennedy drove and guided us so safely and has a clear love and knowledge of his country. The accommodation and food were excellent, even when we had lunch on the way it was great. Namibia is a beautiful country with vast open spaces, and I am so pleased to have been able to experience a small part of it! An amazing trip and experience!
Safari so good
youngandsixty,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the safari very much. Our guide Tami and driver Michael were brilliant. Not being a camper, I got to grips with everything pretty well, a lot of early starts. My advice would be, pack light, sunscreen, binoculars,hat and good shoes are a must.
Meh
CRISTAL G,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I need a vacation from my vacation. It may have been my strict tour guide that affected my view of this experience but this tour was too regimented. The tour guide did nothing to accommodate different preferences. Also, Viator promised a 5% discount if two bookings were made and then failed to deliver.
From ZAR 37,000.00
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