Namibia Highlights Photographic Safari
- GoGo Tours
- Feb 14
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 18
Tour Details and Trip Summary
Tour Details | Trip Summary |
🗓 Duration: 11 Days | 📍 Day 1: Windhoek |
💰 Price: From ZAR 90,330 pps | 📍 Day 2 & 3: Sossusvlei |
🏨 Accommodation: Luxury / Standard | 📍 Day 4 & 5: Walvis Bay |
🚗 Tour Type: Private Guided | 📍 Day 6: Damaraland (Spitzkoppe) |
📍 Day 7 & 8: Etosha South | |
📍 Day 9: Etosha East | |
📍 Day 10: Central Namibia | |
📍 Day 11: Windhoek (Departure) |
Note: Meals and activities depend on the lodges you choose. Contact us for more details.
Tour Highlights
✅ Capture Dead Vlei and the sculpted dunes of Sossusvlei at sunrise and sunset.
✅ Visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon and photograph thousands of crimson flamingos against a clear blue sky.
✅ Explore Bushman engravings and enjoy Namibia's stunning sunset.
✅ Private guided game drives in Etosha National Park—camera and binos at the ready.
✅ Get up close with big cats at the AfriCat Foundation or Cheetah Conservation Fund.
Day 1: Windhoek
(1 Night)
Upon your arrival in Windhoek, you’ll be welcomed by your guide who will provide you with your travel package. This is the perfect time to chat with your guide, ask questions, and learn about the exciting journey ahead.
What to do: If time allows, explore Windhoek with a city tour led by your guide. Afterward, enjoy some leisure time to relax. If you need any assistance or have any special requests, your guide is happy to assist. For dinner, let your guide recommend their favorite restaurant, and they’ll even make the reservation for you.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: The Weinberg Windhoek
Standard: The Elegant Guesthouse
Day 2 & 3: Sossusvlei
(2 Nights)
After breakfast, you'll head south to the breathtaking Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert for two nights.
On the Road: As you drive south, observe the landscape changing from acacia savannah to desert shrub, with hills and passes forming dramatic scenery. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to spot wildlife such as baboons, springbok, oryx, and ostriches. The journey itself is full of moments that will make you want to pull out your camera.
What to do: Arrive early in Sossusvlei to capture the incredible dunes at sunrise. The Dead Vlei is a photographer’s paradise with its stark white floor, ancient petrified trees, and towering dunes. Take the opportunity to climb to the top of the dunes for panoramic views that will reward your effort.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury & Standard: Dead Valley Lodge
Day 4 & 5: Swakopmund
(2 Nights)
The drive to Swakopmund takes you through five hours of scenic terrain, transitioning from mountains and dunes to rolling hills and eventually reaching the coastal town of Walvis Bay.
On the Road: En route, stop to see the endemic Hartmann’s mountain zebra and visit Solitaire for fresh homemade bread and a cold drink. Take in the views over the Kuiseb Canyon and watch out for springbok and wild ostriches. Be sure to stop at the lunar landscape to see the ancient Welwitschia plant.
What to do: Once in Swakopmund, visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, a renowned RAMSAR wetlands site, where you can see flamingos, pelicans, and other bird species. Take your pick of activities including a boat cruise to meet dolphins and sea lions, paragliding, quad biking, or even a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast. For a truly unforgettable experience, take a tour of Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the sea.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Strand Hotel
Standard: Swakopmund Luxury Suites
Day 6: Damaraland - Spitzkoppe
(1 Night)
Damaraland is one of Namibia’s most visually stunning areas, offering panoramic views of granite outcrops, dolerite dykes, and endless skies.
On the Road: As you travel through Damaraland, keep your camera ready for photo opportunities along the Skeleton Coast, including Cape Cross, home to the world’s largest cape fur seal colony. You’ll also pass fascinating lichen fields and bird-watching spots at salt pans.
What to do: Explore the majestic mountains and landscapes of Spitzkoppe, and take a guided tour to see ancient Bushman rock art. Capture the beauty of the sunrise over this iconic location.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Spitzkoppen Lodge
Standard: Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge
Day 7 & 8: Etosha National Park - South
(2 Nights)
Enjoy the scenic drive to Etosha National Park, a few hours away, where the thrilling safari experience awaits.
On the Road: Stop by Omaruru and Outjo to stretch your legs and enjoy a delicious bakery stop. Arrive in Etosha in time for an afternoon game drive or enjoy a bit more time at Spitzkoppe before departing.
What to do: Etosha is home to a wealth of wildlife including lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and countless other species. Your stay inside the park allows you to visit the Okaukuejo waterhole, known for its amazing wildlife sightings at night. Your waterhole chalet puts you just steps away from the action.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury & Standard: Okaukuejo
Day 9: Etosha National Park - East
(1 Night)
Continue your journey to Etosha's eastern side for more thrilling game viewing.
On the Road: Your drive through the park is full of opportunities to spot wildlife, from elephants to predators, and everything in between.
What to do: Spend the day soaking in the beauty of Etosha’s diverse wildlife. Whether it’s a lion hunting or giraffes at a waterhole, there’s always something incredible happening in the wild.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Onguma The Fort
Standard: Onguma Bush Camp
Day 10: Waterberg
(1 Night)
The journey takes you to Central Namibia, where you’ll visit the renowned AfriCat Foundation or the historic Otjiwa Game Farm.
On the Road: Stop at the world’s largest meteorite and enjoy a picnic at one of Namibia’s stunning lakes.
What to do: Arrive by early afternoon to explore the AfriCat Foundation or Otjiwa and experience a close-up encounter with Namibia’s big cats. Don’t forget to bring your camera for some amazing wildlife shots.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp
Standard: Otjiwa Lodge
Day 11: Windhoek
(Departure / End of Tour)
On the final day of your adventure, rise early for a light breakfast before heading back to Windhoek.
On the Road: En route, stop at Okahandja, the largest wood carver’s market in Namibia, where you can pick up souvenirs for loved ones back home.
Say your goodbyes to your guide (now a friend) as you head to Windhoek Airport for your return flight, taking with you incredible memories and photos to cherish forever.
What is Included and Excluded
Includes | Excludes |
Accommodation | International flights |
Meals (details on request) | Personal travel insurance |
Vehicle and all vehicle costs including fuel | Visas and visa applications |
Professional guide and all guide costs | Staff gratuities |
Drinking water in the vehicle at all times | |
All activities as indicated and as can be done with NTS guide and vehicle | |
Park entry fees | |
Meet and Greet | |
Airport transfers | |
24/7 in-country support | |
Comprehensive travel diary with detailed itinerary, map, route descriptions, booking vouchers, contact numbers and useful information |
Pricing (2025)
Guests | 2 | 4 | 6 | Single Sup |
Luxury | ||||
Low Season | ZAR 138,945 | ZAR 105,675 | ZAR 94,050 | ZAR 25,410 |
High Season | ZAR 146,450 | ZAR 112,010 | ZAR 99,825 | ZAR 27,035 |
Standard | ||||
Low Season | ZAR 90,330 | ZAR 62,675 | ZAR 52,915 | ZAR 10,455 |
High Season | ZAR 103,500 | ZAR 73,170 | ZAR 62,355 | ZAR 13,145 |
Notes:
All prices are approximate.
Prices are in ZAR (South African Rands) for Namibia and South Africa and in USD (US Dollars) for Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
All prices are based on the per person sharing rates.
