7 day Luxury Namibia Safaris

A 6 day luxury safari is a good way to discover some of Namibia’s iconic places.

Namibia is the heart of Africa. This huge desert country with rolling dunes and whirling mists stirs the spirit and moves the heart. It has wide open spaces, beautiful scenery, and a lot of contrasts, like the ocean, dunes, mountains, and deserts.

Namibia is so big and has so few people that you can find huge open spaces where there are no roads, towns, trees, or even rocks. Just the lonely desert wind blowing through one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Namib-Naukluft Park, which is Africa’s biggest game park, is a must-see when you go on a safari in Namibia. At Sossusvlei, you can see a beautiful sea of rolling red dunes.

Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s best parks in terms of size and variety of wildlife. The Caprivi Strip is a beautiful and largely untapped area in the far northeast corner of the country.

There may not be as many luxury safari hotels and camps in Namibia as in other countries, but the ones that are there are very unique and luxurious.

Some of the well-known ultra-luxury lodges are:

  • Zannier Hotels Omaanda in the Zannier Reserve near Windhoek.
  • AndBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
  • Namib Dune Star Camp in the Namib desert.
  • Desert Whisper, in the midst of the Namib desert
  • Wolwedans Dunes Lodge in Namib Rand Nature Reserve
  • Kwessi Dunes, located in the Namib Rand Nature Reserve
  • The Beach Hotel in Swakopmund
  • The Delight Boutique Hotel in Swakopmund
  • Cape Cross Lodge on the Skeleton Coast
  • Shipwreck Lodge in the Skeleton Coast National Park
  • Hoanib Valley Camp in Kaokoland

What to Expect on a 7 day Luxury Safari in Namibia

On a 7 day luxury safari in Namibia, you can visit a few of the country’s unique tourist spots and see some of its breath-taking scenery and wildlife.

Among the most popular safari destinations in Namibia count:

  • Etosha National Park as one of the most famous game reserves in Africa. There are lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, cats, and zebras, among other animals.
  • The Namib-Naukluft National Park, a huge protected place with beautiful scenery covering a big chunk of the Namib Desert. Tourists can see the desert-adapted animals and they can also sandboard, ride quad bikes, and go on 4×4 drives.
  • Sossusvlei is a very large clay pan surrounded by very large sand dunes in the Namib Desert. Some of the tallest sand mounds in the world, these ones are over 350 metres high.
  • The Skeleton Coast National Park is one of the most beautiful and remote places in the world. It has a long stretch of desert and a lonely coastline. You can see animals like seals, jackals, and flamingos here.
  • Fish River Canyon is the second largest natural canyon in the world and the biggest in Africa, with natural streams, gorges, and sandstone walls as interesting geological features.
  • Henties Bay, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay are popular vacation spots.
  • Damaraland and Kaokoland are in the northwest of Namibia and known for their rocky mountainous land and dry savannahs, as well as their wildlife, such as elephants and lions that have adapted to living in the desert, old sites, and rock art.
  • The Zambezi Region, which used to be called the Caprivi Strip, is in the northeast part of Namibia. The Zambezi and Okavango rivers flow through this area.

A safari trip through Namibia usually starts in Windhoek and highlights may include a visit to German colonial town of Swakopmund, where you can browse for souvenirs, and enjoy classic architecture, the dunes and Deadvlei at Sossusvlei, and the ancient beauty of the Skeleton Coast. Here you can enjoy a 4×4 tour along a wild coast with rocky sandstone rocks and look for Cape fur seals.

Further north awaits a tour of Etosha National Park to see lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and other unusual animals or a visit to the Zambezi region with the Okavango and Zambezi rivers.

Best Time for a 7 day Luxury Safari in Namibia

Winter is the best time to visit Namibia due to the excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities that the season offers.

The majority of the wildlife in the drier regions congregates around waterholes, allowing visitors to observe many species, even from the protection of hides at lodges and campsites.

What to Pack for a 7 day Luxury Safari in Namibia

As a general rule, you should wear clothes that are comfortable and easy to clean while on vacation. For watching games, muted shades are best. Most game drives happen early in the morning or late in the afternoon, which can be cold, especially in the winter. During the day, it usually gets warmer, so it’s best to dress in layers.

For a 7 day luxury safari in Namibia, the most useful things to bring are:

  • Khaki, green, brown, and neutral-coloured clothes
  • Long-sleeved shirts that block the sun and keep bugs away
  • T-shirts, shorts or a light skirt.
  • Jeans or safari pants for cooler days and nights.
  • Jackets and sweaters for game drives in the early morning and late afternoon
  • Swimsuits
  • Shoes that are good for walking
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, bug spray, moisturising cream, and lip balm.
  • Binoculars and camera

Selecting a Tour Operator for a 7 day Luxury Safari in Namibia

When planning a safari in Namibia lasting five days, picking the best tour operator is important.

When picking a safari tour company consider the following:

  • Make sure they have a licence and insurance from an organisation you can trust.
  • Find out what kinds of adventure trips they offer and what kinds of activities and places are part of each one.
  • Make sure they offer customised service and qualified guides who know what they’re doing.
  • Compare prices to choose those that are fair and beware of any hidden costs.
  • Find out how good their accommodation options, transport, and other services are.

Popular Itineraries for a 7 day 6 Night Luxury Safari in Namibia

Itinerary 1 – Southern Namibia with a Namib Desert excursion

  • Day 1 – Spend the day in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, with a strong German influence, probably the strongest felt in the excellent Namibian beer.
  • Day 2 – Travel from Windhoek to The Desert Grace or AndBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge.
  • Day 3 – Your guide will take you on a magical trip into Namib Naukluft National Park. You will visit Sossusvlei and the Deadvlei and admire (or climb) some of the world’s tallest sand dunes that stand alone.
  • You can also go on a hot air balloon ride, helicopter flips, scenic flights over the beautiful desert scenery, and horseback riding adventures.
  • Day 4 – Travel to and overnight at the Desert Whisper Lodge.
  • Day 5 – Travel to Swakopmund, via Walvis Bay. Overnight in the Beach Hotel or The Delight.
  • Day 6 – Spend time exploring the historical town, go quad biking, skydiving or on a hot air balloon ride over the Namib.
  • Day 7 – Travel back to Windhoek.

 

Itinerary 2 – Northern Nambia and an Etosha Safari

  • Day 1 – Travel from Windhoek to Cape Cross Lodge on the Skeleton Coast
  • Day 2 – Travel further past Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain, with its thousands of old rock paintings, the most famous of which is The White Lady, to Damaraland where you can see the Petrified Forest, which is one of the region’s odd habitats.
  • Overnight at the Hoanib Skeleton Coast or Hoanib Valley Camp in Kaokoland
  • Day 3 – Travel to the unique Shipwreck Lodge in the Skeleton Coast National Park
  • Day 4 – Spend a leisurely day at this exotic destination
  • Day 5 – Leave for a full day game viewing safari through Etosha and visit the Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni rest camps and several water holes. Overnight at Etosha King Nehale Lodge on the Andoni plains
  • Day 6 – Experience more of the Etosha and overnight at Onguma The Fort, near Namutoni.
  • Day 7 – Travel back to Windhoek. Do a short detour to the Waterberg Plateau Park on your way back.

FAQ

Why should one go on a 7 day safari to Namibia?

Namibia is characterised by vast open spaces, breath-taking scenery and great contrasts which makes for exciting and memorable safaris.

What should I bring with me to Namibia?

As a general rule, you should bring clothes that are comfortable and easy to clean while on vacation. For watching games, muted shades are best. Don’t forget cameras and binoculars.

What is the best time of year to go on a 7 day luxury safari in Namibia?

The best time to go on a 7 day luxury safari in Namibia is during the dry winter season, from the month of May through to September, as many animals congregate near water sources during this period and the bush is less dense, so animals can be spotted easily.

What type of accommodation can you expect on a 7 day luxury safari in Namibia?

Most luxury safaris in Namibia include accommodation in exclusive luxury lodges or tented camps located to experience some unique landscape to its best.

Will I be able to customise my 7 day luxury safari in Namibia?

Yes, you can usually customise your luxury safari in Namibia to suit your specific goals, providing you have enough time and the budget at hand.

Is it worthwhile to visit Etosha National Park?

Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife parks and Namibia’s prime wilderness conservation area.

7 day Luxury Namibia Safaris
7 day Luxury Namibia Safaris