7-Day Sossusvlei - Etosha Safari: Namibia’s Desert-to-Wildlife Adventure

Meerkat Safaris
Jul 16
3 min read

Updated: Aug 4

From the silent majesty of the Namib Desert to the roaring wildlife of Etosha National Park, this 7-day guided safari by Meerkat Safaris delivers Namibia’s greatest highlights in one scenic journey.

🧭 Tour Overview

Route: Windhoek – Sossusvlei – Solitaire – Swakopmund – Etosha – Windhoek

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Distance: ±2000 km round trip

Group Size: 2–18 persons

Departure: Any day with 2 pax minimum guaranteed | Camping option available (6 pax minimum)

Accommodation:

Dead Valley Lodge (2 nights, FB)
Swakopmund Beach Hotel (2 nights, B&B)
Okaukuejo Resort (1 night, HB)
Namutoni Resort (1 night, HB)

🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek → Sossusvlei (FB)

Depart Windhoek between 08:00 and 08:30, traveling through the majestic Spreetshoogte Pass and across open plains toward the legendary dunes of Sossusvlei. Along the way, enjoy scenic stops at Rehoboth and Solitaire.

Evening Activity: Sundowner drive to Elim Dune

Overnight: Dead Valley Lodge

Meals: Full Board (Dinner, Bed, Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 2: Explore Sossusvlei & Deadvlei (FB)

Begin before dawn for magical morning light across Big Daddy, Dune 45, and Deadvlei - a surreal, cracked claypan scattered with ancient black trees.

Return for lunch at the lodge, then venture to Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon.

Included Activities:

Dune 45
Deadvlei
Big Daddy (optional hike)
Sesriem Canyon

Overnight: Dead Valley Lodge

Meals: Full Board

Day 3: Sossusvlei → Swakopmund via Walvis Bay (B&B)

Drive north via Walvis Bay Lagoon, where flamingos wade and pelicans soar. Continue along the Atlantic coast to Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital.

Dinner is at your own leisure—your guide will recommend top-rated seafood restaurants.

Overnight: Swakopmund Beach Hotel

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Stopover Highlights:

Walvis Bay Lagoon
Flamingos Viewing
Explore Swakopmund on foot

Day 4: Free Day in Swakopmund (B&B)

Today is yours to relax or explore. Browse shops, visit the aquarium or museum - or dive into adrenaline with optional excursions:

Optional Activities (at own cost):

Catamaran dolphin cruise
Living Desert tour
Quad biking, sandboarding
Scenic flights over dunes
Skydiving, fishing, surfing

Overnight: Swakopmund Beach Hotel

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Day 5: Swakopmund → Etosha South (Okaukuejo) (HB)

Depart after breakfast toward Etosha National Park, via Usakos, Omaruru, and Outjo. Reach Okaukuejo Resort by late afternoon for your first glimpse of Africa’s big game.

Spend the evening at the famous floodlit waterhole, often visited by rhinos, lions, and elephants.

Overnight: Okaukuejo Resort

Meals: Half Board (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Included: Self-guided Game drive with your guide, or optional game drive with the Safari cruiser open jeep.

Day 6: Etosha Game Drive – East to Namutoni (HB)

A full day of game driving through the park. Stop midday at Halali Camp for lunch and relaxation before continuing to Namutoni, located near the hauntingly beautiful Etosha Pan.

Wildlife Viewing: Elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, leopards

Overnight: Namutoni Resort

Meals: Half Board