Gravel road crossing an arid plain, rocky mountains in the background under a blue sky

Spellbound by Namibia

A tour with charming accommodation that includes all the must-sees and a few ‘extras’: Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s largest wildlife parks, Damaraland and its rock formations, the small seaside town of Swakopmund and the majestic dunes of Sossusvlei. All that’s left is to sit back and be guided...

Dates and prices

Fixed departure dates (see Services)

Dates

Price from, in CHF p.p.

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2027

CHF p.p. 5,075

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Coach/minibus tour

French-speaking guide

Itinerary
Spellbound by Namibia

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Day 1 Windhoek (approx. 40 km) Arrival in Windhoek and English-speaking transfer (not private) to your accommodation. Free afternoon. Overnight at Hotel Heinitzburg or similar.

Day 2 Otjiwarongo (approx. 320 km) This morning you meet your French-speaking guide (who also speaks a second language depending on the composition of the group). Start of the tour towards Otjiwarongo. Check in at the lodge, then set off in search of leopards in the lodge’s private reserve (non-private activity). Overnight at Okonjima Plains Camp.

Day 3 Etosha National Park (approx. 400 km) This morning, a safari in the lodge’s reserve (non-private) is planned. Then depart for Etosha National Park, stopping for lunch at a wine farm. Continue to the northern gate of Etosha National Park and check in at your lodge outside the park. Overnight at Etosha King Nehale Lodge or similar.

Day 4 Etosha National Park (200 km) You spend the day on safari in the tour’s off-road vehicle with its pop-up roof. You discover the fantastic Etosha National Park, where no fewer than 114 species of mammals have been recorded. Overnight as on the previous night.

Day 5 Etosha National Park (300 km) Your safari in Etosha National Park continues as you cross the park heading west. Drive to the park’s southern exit and check in at the lodge in the late afternoon. Overnight at Etosha Safari Lodge or similar.

Day 6 Twyfelfontein (approx. 360 km) Early departure for the Damaraland region and Twyfelfontein. On the way, stop at the Petrified Forest. In the afternoon, set off with your guide in search of desert elephants (sightings not guaranteed, weather permitting). Overnight at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp or similar.

Day 7 Spitzkoppe (approx. 250 km) This morning, visit to the famous site of Twyfelfontein to discover its rock engravings and paintings. Continue to the Spitzkoppe massif. Check in at the lodge in the afternoon. Overnight at Spitzkoppe Lodge or similar.

Day 8 Swakopmund (approx. 200 km) Early departure to visit the Spitzkoppe. You then drive on to Swakopmund, a small seaside resort much loved by Namibians. Here you can still sense the German colonial influence. Overnight at Divine Sands Beach Villa or similar.

Day 9 Walvis Bay (approx. 35 km) and Sesriem (1 hr 15 min flight) Early departure for Walvis Bay, Namibia’s main port. A 4x4 excursion with an English-speaking guide takes you to Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the sea (non-private activity). Your guide does not accompany you on this activity but drives to Sesriem with the 4x4 and the luggage. English-speaking transfer to Walvis Bay or Swakopmund airport. Flight south by Cessna (air taxi or private flight depending on the number of participants). Transfer and check-in at the lodge. Overnight at Desert Hills Lodge or similar.

Day 10 Sossusvlei (approx. 220 km) Departure around an hour before dawn to enjoy the early-morning colours of the Namib Desert, whose dunes are among the highest in the world (non-private excursion). Visit to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei. Discovery of Sesriem Canyon. Return to the lodge in the afternoon. Overnight as on the previous night.

Day 11 Windhoek (approx. 310 km) Free morning with the option of a hot-air balloon flight (at extra cost), then drive back to Windhoek. Overnight at Hotel Heinitzburg or similar.

Day 12 Windhoek (approx. 40 km) Transfer to the airport with an English-speaking driver (not private). End of the programme or individual extension.

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Route map: Spellbound by Namibia

Services

Departure dates

2026: 22.11.
2027: on request

Included in the price

French-speaking guide (bilingual Ger./Eng./Ital. depending on group composition)
Accommodation in superior-category hotels/lodges
Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day
Transfers
Excursions, visits and safaris as per programme
Park entrance fees

Not included in the price

Services of the French-speaking guide from day 9 (around midday) to day 11
Meals and activities not mentioned
Tips, drinks and personal expenses

Important

Owing to certain unforeseen circumstances inherent in this type of trip (rain, impassable roads, safety, etc.), the itinerary may be changed.
Changes of this kind do not entitle you to any refund.

Prices in CHF per person