Namibia: Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Damaraland

Unique Namibia - 13-Day Safari

WHEN

January to April / May to October

PRICE

from £13,250 per person

HOW LONG

13 nights / 14 days
Unique Namibia - 13-Day Safari

The highlights that will leave a lasting  impression on you

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  • Climb the world’s highest red dunes at Sossusvlei
  • Sleep under the stars at Wilderness Little Kulala
  • Explore the Skeleton Coast by 4x4 and air
  • Meet the semi-nomadic Himba people
  • Cruise the Kunene River through desert oases
  • Track rhinos and lions at Ongava Private Reserve

The schedule and route of your  dream trip

Every Martin`s trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.

Day 1-4
Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek – Fly to Wilderness Little Kulala

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you’ll be met by a Wilderness representative and transferred by light aircraft to Wilderness Little Kulala. Settle into your luxurious twin suite and enjoy a serene evening in the vast Namib Desert. Dinner and overnight at Little Kulala.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 2

Explore Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

Begin your day with an early morning excursion to the iconic Sossusvlei dunes, where you can climb the world’s tallest sand dunes. Continue to Dead Vlei, a clay pan surrounded by dramatic dunes, where the stark landscape offers incredible photo opportunities. Return to Little Kulala for an afternoon of relaxation or an optional nature drive.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 3

Nature Drives and Desert Wildlife

Spend your day on a guided nature drive, exploring the desert’s unique wildlife, including oryx, springbok, and the elusive brown hyena. Enjoy a sundowner excursion in the evening, witnessing the breathtaking desert sunset before returning to camp for dinner.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 4

Fly to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

After breakfast, board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast, heading to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. This remote camp offers extraordinary opportunities to explore one of the world’s last untouched wilderness areas. Settle into your twin suite and enjoy dinner in the heart of the desert.

3-night stay at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 1-4
Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek – Fly to Wilderness Little Kulala

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you’ll be met by a Wilderness representative and transferred by light aircraft to Wilderness Little Kulala. Settle into your luxurious twin suite and enjoy a serene evening in the vast Namib Desert. Dinner and overnight at Little Kulala.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 1-4
Day 2

Explore Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei

Begin your day with an early morning excursion to the iconic Sossusvlei dunes, where you can climb the world’s tallest sand dunes. Continue to Dead Vlei, a clay pan surrounded by dramatic dunes, where the stark landscape offers incredible photo opportunities. Return to Little Kulala for an afternoon of relaxation or an optional nature drive.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 1-4
Day 3

Nature Drives and Desert Wildlife

Spend your day on a guided nature drive, exploring the desert’s unique wildlife, including oryx, springbok, and the elusive brown hyena. Enjoy a sundowner excursion in the evening, witnessing the breathtaking desert sunset before returning to camp for dinner.

3-night stay at Wilderness Little Kulala
Day 1-4
Day 4

Fly to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

After breakfast, board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast, heading to Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. This remote camp offers extraordinary opportunities to explore one of the world’s last untouched wilderness areas. Settle into your twin suite and enjoy dinner in the heart of the desert.

3-night stay at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

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Additional Experiences

Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Day 5
Day 5

Skeleton Coast Adventure

Today, embark on a thrilling adventure along the Skeleton Coast, including a coastal excursion to view shipwrecks and unique desert fauna. In the afternoon, you may choose to participate in a game drive to track desert-adapted elephants.

3-night stay at Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 6

Scenic Flight to Wilderness Serra Cafema

Depart Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp by light aircraft and fly to Wilderness Serra Cafema, one of the most remote camps in Southern Africa, located on the Kunene River. This evening, enjoy dinner under the stars and the sounds of the African wilderness.

3-night stay at Wilderness Serra Cafema
Day 7

Kunene River and Desert Exploration

Spend the day exploring the Kunene River by boat (subject to water levels) and take a 4x4 drive to experience the stunning desert landscape. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Himba village for a unique cultural interaction.

3-night stay at Wilderness Serra Cafema

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Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


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Day 8

Fly to Little Ongava

Today, take a light aircraft flight from Wilderness Serra Cafema to Little Ongava, an exclusive luxury camp located in Etosha National Park. Settle into your suite and enjoy a guided afternoon safari.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 9

Etosha National Park Safari

Spend your day exploring Etosha National Park on guided safaris, encountering elephants, lions, rhinos, and other iconic African wildlife. Return to Little Ongava for dinner and an evening under the stars.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 10

Departure from Windhoek

After a morning safari, take a light aircraft back to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unique Namibian safari adventure.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 11

Departure from Windhoek

After a morning safari, take a light aircraft back to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unique Namibian safari adventure.

3-night stay at Little Ongava
Day 12

Departure from Windhoek

After a morning safari, take a light aircraft back to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unique Namibian safari adventure.

Make It Mine

Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Gornergrat Railway experience

The steep Gornergrat Railway is the highest open-air railway in Europe, offering fantastic sweeping views of Zermatt. After the Riffelberg stop, where there’s an amazing view of the Matterhorn, you can see Monte Rosa and its glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the numerous tongues of ice and the Valais.


Day 1

Desert Arrival & Stargazing Retreat

Arrive in Sossusvlei via Geluk Airstrip and transfer to Wilderness Little Kulala. Enjoy a scenic sundowner drive with gin and tonics at sunset, followed by an optional guided scorpion walk and a sleep-out experience under the stars on the lodge`s open-air rooftop. Relax and immerse yourself in the Namib Desert`s tranquil beauty.

4 nights stay at
Wilderness Little Kulala
Arrive in Sossusvlei via Geluk Airstrip and transfer to Wilderness Little Kulala. Enjoy a scenic sundowner drive with gin and tonics at sunset, followed by an optional guided scorpion walk and a sleep-out experience under the stars on the lodge`s open-air rooftop. Relax and immerse yourself in the Namib Desert`s tranquil beauty.
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Day 2

Climbing Dunes & Celestial Skies

Venture out to the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei and explore Deadvlei`s haunting clay pan and camelthorn trees. As night falls, take in spectacular star-filled skies in one of the world's darkest certified Dark Sky Reserves. Enjoy stargazing with expert guidance to uncover constellations and planetary wonders.

4 nights stay at
Wilderness Little Kulala
Venture out to the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei and explore Deadvlei`s haunting clay pan and camelthorn trees. As night falls, take in spectacular star-filled skies in one of the world's darkest certified Dark Sky Reserves. Enjoy stargazing with expert guidance to uncover constellations and planetary wonders.
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Day 3

Desert Wildlife & Thrilling Rides

Set out on a guided nature drive through Kulala Wilderness Reserve to view desert-adapted wildlife. Choose between thrilling quad bike adventures or eco-friendly electric fat-bike rides across the plains. Spot oryx, springbok, bat-eared foxes, and unique desert birdlife as you explore this vast and hauntingly beautiful landscape.

4 nights stay at
Wilderness Little Kulala
Set out on a guided nature drive through Kulala Wilderness Reserve to view desert-adapted wildlife. Choose between thrilling quad bike adventures or eco-friendly electric fat-bike rides across the plains. Spot oryx, springbok, bat-eared foxes, and unique desert birdlife as you explore this vast and hauntingly beautiful landscape.
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Soar above the dramatic Namib Desert with a hot air balloon safari, ending with a champagne breakfast on the dunes.
Observe constellations in one of the darkest skies on Earth, certified as a Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve.
Day 4

Canyon Secrets & Scenic Walks

Hike through Sesriem Canyon`s layered rock formations or explore scenic viewpoints via self-guided trails. Guided nature walks introduce you to fascinating desert species. Discover the Tsauchab River Trail and other spectacular vistas around the Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Unwind with panoramic desert views.

4 nights stay at
Wilderness Little Kulala
Hike through Sesriem Canyon`s layered rock formations or explore scenic viewpoints via self-guided trails. Guided nature walks introduce you to fascinating desert species. Discover the Tsauchab River Trail and other spectacular vistas around the Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Unwind with panoramic desert views.
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Day 5

Remote Wilderness & Arrival in the Wild

Fly to the Hoanib River and settle into Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Begin your exploration with a guided drive through dramatic desert scenery. Encounter desert-adapted wildlife, including giraffes and springboks, and enjoy your first evening in this remote and pristine landscape.

3 nights stay at
Wilderness Hoanib Valley
Fly to the Hoanib River and settle into Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Begin your exploration with a guided drive through dramatic desert scenery. Encounter desert-adapted wildlife, including giraffes and springboks, and enjoy your first evening in this remote and pristine landscape.
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Day 6

Shipwreck Coast & Scenic Flight

Embark on a full-day Skeleton Coast excursion via 4x4 and return flight. Travel across sand dunes and oases, past seal colonies and eerie shipwrecks. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Weather permitting, the flight back reveals breathtaking views of Namibia`s coastal and desert landscapes.

3 nights stay at
Wilderness Hoanib Valley
Embark on a full-day Skeleton Coast excursion via 4x4 and return flight. Travel across sand dunes and oases, past seal colonies and eerie shipwrecks. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Weather permitting, the flight back reveals breathtaking views of Namibia`s coastal and desert landscapes.
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Additional experiences
Return by scenic flight from the Skeleton Coast, offering unmatched views of Namibia`s remote landscapes.
Join wildlife researchers to learn about desert-adapted lions and the Vanishing Kings project.
Day 7

Walking Ancient Paths & Desert Birding

Join a guided walk to explore Strandloper relics and the desert`s smaller marvels. Discover birdlife from raptors to endemic sandgrouse on a morning birdwatching tour. Attend a wildlife conservation talk at the Hoanib Research Centre, meeting researchers studying desert-adapted lions.

3 nights stay at
Wilderness Hoanib Valley
Join a guided walk to explore Strandloper relics and the desert`s smaller marvels. Discover birdlife from raptors to endemic sandgrouse on a morning birdwatching tour. Attend a wildlife conservation talk at the Hoanib Research Centre, meeting researchers studying desert-adapted lions.
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Day 8

Into Namibia`s Last Frontier

Fly to Hartmann Valley and transfer to Wilderness Serra Cafema. Settle in and enjoy nature drives or walking tours through desert landscapes. Look out for mountain zebras, springboks, and mysterious fairy circles. End your day along the lush banks of the Kunene River.

3 nights stay at
Wilderness Serra Cafema
Fly to Hartmann Valley and transfer to Wilderness Serra Cafema. Settle in and enjoy nature drives or walking tours through desert landscapes. Look out for mountain zebras, springboks, and mysterious fairy circles. End your day along the lush banks of the Kunene River.
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Day 9

Himba Culture & River Safari

Meet members of the Himba community and learn about their semi-nomadic traditions. Glide through river oases on a serene boat ride along the Kunene River. Spot Nile crocodiles and a variety of birdlife in this unique desert-meets-river ecosystem. Activities are seasonal and water-dependent.

3 nights stay at
Wilderness Serra Cafema
Meet members of the Himba community and learn about their semi-nomadic traditions. Glide through river oases on a serene boat ride along the Kunene River. Spot Nile crocodiles and a variety of birdlife in this unique desert-meets-river ecosystem. Activities are seasonal and water-dependent.
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Day 10

Marienfluss Magic & Dune Adventures

Take a full-day safari into the remote Marienfluss Valley with a packed picnic lunch. Marvel at the vast, untouched desert beauty. In the afternoon, set out on guided quad bike excursions, designed to minimize environmental impact while offering thrilling access to dramatic dune landscapes.

3 nights stay at
Wilderness Serra Cafema
Take a full-day safari into the remote Marienfluss Valley with a packed picnic lunch. Marvel at the vast, untouched desert beauty. In the afternoon, set out on guided quad bike excursions, designed to minimize environmental impact while offering thrilling access to dramatic dune landscapes.
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Day 11

From Rivers to Rhino Territory

Fly to Ongava Airstrip and settle into Little Ongava. Enjoy a guided nature walk or relax at the wildlife hide. Spot animals gathering at the waterhole and get close to rhinos and plains game. The lodge`s hilltop views and intimate setting make for a peaceful retreat.

3 nights stay at
Little Ongava
Fly to Ongava Airstrip and settle into Little Ongava. Enjoy a guided nature walk or relax at the wildlife hide. Spot animals gathering at the waterhole and get close to rhinos and plains game. The lodge`s hilltop views and intimate setting make for a peaceful retreat.
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Day 12

Etosha Safari - Big Game Encounters

Join a guided safari in Etosha National Park, Namibia`s top wildlife area. See the salt pans, big game, and waterholes frequented by elephants, lions, and antelope. Choose between a half-day or full-day drive with picnic lunch.

3 nights stay at
Little Ongava
Join a guided safari in Etosha National Park, Namibia`s top wildlife area. See the salt pans, big game, and waterholes frequented by elephants, lions, and antelope. Choose between a half-day or full-day drive with picnic lunch.
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Day 13

Private Reserve Safari & Rhino Tracking

Enjoy game drives through Ongava`s private reserve, rich in rhino and big cats. Visit the Ongava Visitor Centre to learn about geology, wildlife, and conservation in the region. Explore walking trails or relax in your luxury villa with views over the waterhole below.

3 nights stay at
Little Ongava
Enjoy game drives through Ongava`s private reserve, rich in rhino and big cats. Visit the Ongava Visitor Centre to learn about geology, wildlife, and conservation in the region. Explore walking trails or relax in your luxury villa with views over the waterhole below.
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Day 14

Farewell to Namibia`s Wild Beauty

After breakfast, transfer to Ongava Airstrip for your departing flight. Reflect on your extraordinary Namibian adventure, from dunes and deserts to river valleys and wildlife. Say farewell to the wilderness and the memories created in one of Africa`s most captivating landscapes.

After breakfast, transfer to Ongava Airstrip for your departing flight. Reflect on your extraordinary Namibian adventure, from dunes and deserts to river valleys and wildlife. Say farewell to the wilderness and the memories created in one of Africa`s most captivating landscapes.
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