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Red dunes, endless deserts and the wildlife of Etosha: Namibia, life-size.
Duration8 days
Best timeSept.–Oct.
FlightsAddis Ababa or Johannesburg
From1,410,000 FCFA
Namibia reveals extraordinary landscapes: the giant dunes of Sossusvlei, the lunar Namib Desert and the white plains of Etosha, where wildlife gathers around the waterholes. Empty roads, some of the clearest starry skies in the world and incredible light make this trip an unforgettable adventure.
Itinerary
- Day 1 — Flight Abidjan – Windhoek via Addis Ababa or Johannesburg
- Day 2 — Arrival in Windhoek, drive to the Namib Desert, overnight in a lodge
- Day 3 — Sossusvlei and Deadvlei at sunrise, Sesriem Canyon
- Day 4 — Drive to Swakopmund, free afternoon by the ocean
- Day 5 — Walvis Bay cruise in the morning, drive to Damaraland
- Day 6 — Twyfelfontein, then into Etosha National Park, late-afternoon safari
- Day 7 — Full day of safari in Etosha
- Day 8 — Return to Windhoek and flight back to Abidjan
Highlights
- Climb one of Sossusvlei's great dunes at sunrise
- Walk through Deadvlei and its petrified trees
- Safaris around the waterholes of Etosha National Park
- Stroll through the coastal town of Swakopmund and its colonial architecture
- Cruise on the Walvis Bay lagoon to meet seals and dolphins
- Stargazing in the Namib Desert
- Discover Damaraland and the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein
Our 4 packages
Découvertefrom 1,410,000 FCFAReturn flights, 2-3★ hotels and lodges, breakfasts, airport transfers, 1 group safari in Etosha, WhatsApp assistance
Essentielfrom 2,380,000 FCFAReturn flights, 3★ lodges, breakfasts, group tour with excursions to Sossusvlei and Etosha, French-speaking guide subject to availability
Confortfrom 3,230,000 FCFAReturn flights, 4★ lodges, half board, private 4x4 tour, Walvis Bay cruise, private safaris
Prestigefrom 5,410,000 FCFAReturn flights, 5★ luxury lodges in the desert and in Etosha, private driver-guide, light-aircraft flight over the dunes, dinner under the stars
Indicative prices, confirmed by a firm quote.
Practical information
- Flights
- Abidjan – Windhoek via Addis Ababa or Johannesburg, about 11 to 14 h of travel
- Climate
- Desert climate: hot days and cool nights; the dry season from May to October is ideal for Etosha
- Currency
- Namibian dollar (NAD), at par with the South African rand, which is also accepted
- Health
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required; antimalarials advised for the north (Etosha), consult your doctor
- Good to know
- Distances are long: bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a warm jacket for the desert nights