12 Day Classic Namibia Camping Safari

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Windhoek, Namibia

12 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you're travelling to Namibia on a budget, a camping tour is a great way to see the sights up close, immerse yourself in nature, and save some money. This tour takes care of the meals and the major equipment for you, so the only camping gear you need to bring is a sleeping bag. The small group size also lets you meet like-minded adventurous travelers.

Get an overview of Namibia's major highlights in under two weeks
See local wildlife at the Okonjima Nature Reserve and Etosha National Park
Learn about the culture and customs of the Himba tribe
See a variety of landscapes, such as the Namib Desert’s towering sand dunes

What's Included

10 nights camping + 1 night accommodation
Camping equipment
Lunch (11)

Lunch
Breakfast (11)

Breakfast
Dinner (10)

Dinner

Sleeping bag

ZAR480.00 per person
Meals

All snack, drinks and dinner in Swakopmund
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Chameleon Safaris
Ferry Street, Windhoek, Namibia
Meeting point is in the lounge at Chameleon Safaris Headquarters

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Mount Etjo Game Reserve

3 Stops

Chameleon Safaris

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Okahandja Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Etjo

18 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Mount Etjo campsite

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Etosha National Park

2 Stops

Otjiwarongo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Etosha National Park

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Okaukuejo campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Etosha National Park

3 Stops

Etosha Pan

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Moringa Waterhole

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Okaukuejo

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Okaukuejo campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Palmwag Campsite, Kunene Region

3 Stops

Etosha National Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Palmwag

12 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Palmwag campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Spitzkoppe Damaraland

3 Stops

Skeleton Coast National Park

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Cross

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Spitzkoppe

12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Spitzkoppe campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast

3 Stops

Spitzkoppe

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Zeila Shipwreck

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Swakopmund

18 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight in twin share rooms at Hotel A La Mer

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Namib Desert

3 Stops

Swakopmund

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Solitaire

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sesriem

14 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Sesriem campsite in the Namib Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert

5 Stops

Dune 45

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sossusvlei

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Deadvlei

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sesriem

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Sesriem Canyon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Sesriem campsite in the Namib Desert

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Klein Aus Vista, Namib Desert

2 Stops

Sesriem

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Gondwana-Desert-Collection Klein-Aus Vista

18 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Klein Aus Vista - Geisterschlucht Cabin / Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

Kolmanskop & Luderitz

5 Stops

Kolmanskop Ghost Town

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Luderitz

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Dias Cross (1488)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wild Horses of Aus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite

18 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at Klein Aus Vista - Geisterschlucht Cabin / Camping

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11

Fish River Canyon & Quiver Tree Forest

2 Stops

Fish-River-Canyon Lookout

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Garas Park Camp

12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight camping at Quiver Tree Forest campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12

Windhoek

2 Stops

Garas Park Camp

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Windhoek

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 83 reviews

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Fully Recommend!

Rachel_W, Jul 2022

Had an awesome time! The itinerary was great with the dunes hike, Etosha, and Kolmanskop being the highlights. Tulimo and Gregory were excellent guides (and chefs!). Fully recommended this excursion for anyone looking to tour around Namibia.

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