Nomadic Namibia | 2025

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • FAQ
  • Dates

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Namibia with the "Nomadic Namibia | 2025" tour. This wildlife adventure begins in Windhoek, where you'll savor local cuisine at Joe's Beerhouse. Travel through stunning landscapes to Sossusvlei, home to towering dunes and breathtaking desert vistas. Explore the Namib-Naukluft National Park and the coastal charm of Swakopmund, where you can kayak with seals or delve into local culture with a township tour. Experience the rich traditions of the San Bushmen in the Erongo Mountains before heading to Etosha National Park for thrilling game drives. With comfortable accommodations and included meals, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and cultural immersion, ensuring a memorable African experience.

Highlights
  • Experience life in an African bushman village in Etosha National Park.
  • Explore the iconic Sossusvlei with its enormous dunes and the stunning Deadvlei.
  • Enjoy a seal kayaking adventure at Pelican Point, spotting dolphins and whales.
  • Visit the San Bushmen of Omandumba and learn about their desert survival skills.
  • Embark on a thrilling game drive in Etosha National Park, home to diverse wildlife.
  • Take a historic and cultural tour of Mondesa Township in Swakopmund.
  • Admire the breathtaking desert scenery and historical stops on the way to Sossusvlei.
International Flights
International flights to and from Windhoek are not included.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as quad biking or sand boarding in the Namib Desert are not included.
Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Dining Summary
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
  • Sossusvlei: Explore Sossusvlei, snap shots of Deadvlei and wander around Big Daddy sand dune
  • Etosha National Park: Experience life in an African bushman village, as the local people give you a snapshot of their desert lifestyle.
FAQs
  • Marrakesh: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
Destinations
  • Africa
  • Namibia
Tour Types
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Cultural
  • Walking
  • Adventure Tours
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Safari Tours

Location: Windhoek

Your trip starts in Namibia's capital, Windhoek. After meeting the group at the start hotel we’ll go out into town for our first dinner together at the legendary Joe's Beerhouse, sampling some of Namibia's cusine.<br/>

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Town Lodge, Windhoek (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Sossusvlei

After breakfast, we'll hit the road together to admire the beautiful countryside. Namibia's main attractions are spaced far apart so expect some long drives with jaw-dropping views along the way. Beautiful desert scenery, as well as historical and cultural stops on the route - we promise the drives won't be a bore. Our first stop will be for lunch near the Nauklauft Mountain Range on a vineyard, in the middle of the desert. Wine tasting anyone? This evening, we arrive at our accommodation near one of Namibia's most iconic attractions: Sossusvlei, a huge salt and clay pan framed by enormous dunes (some of the highest in the world). We'll Check in to our lodge and then get ready for a morning’s exploration with a big ol’ buffet dinner.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Weltevrede Guesthouse (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Swakopmund

We're up early today – let’s get exploring the desert before it’s too hot! We start out at the Namib-Naukluft National Park, keeping our eyes open for Oryx and other desert-dwelling wildlife. Soon we'll jump off the vehicles and take a mesmerising walk into the sand dunes (barefoot of course) with cameras ready for 360 degrees views. Wandering along Big Daddy sand dune and down into Deadvlei, admiring the views, you’ll finally realise where your desktop background images come from. We'll hit the long road again, admiring more scenery on our way to the coastal town of Swakopmund. After checking into our hotel take yourself for a sunset stroll and enjoy some of the local delicacies here.

Accommodation Name: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Swakopmund

Welcome to Swakopmund, AKA adventurer's paradise as we explore the ocean and the surrounding desert. Wanna catch glimpses of dolphins, whales and seals (and other fascinating marine life)? Then join us for a morning seal kayaking experience at Pelican point. This afternoon, you have free time to explore this quaint German Town as you please. So, go for a beer in a Brauhaus, grab lunch on the pier, or even better - head to the dunes for a dose of adventure. And if you're more about those chill vibes, you'll love the tour of Mondesa Township this evening, where you'll meet the locals and feast on a home-made dinner in a traditional restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Etosha National Park

Today we head back inland for our Namibian safari destination of choice – Etosha. Before we arrive, we’ll stop off in the Erongo Mountains to visit the San Bushmen of Omandumba. Here, we’ll learn some of their language and be wowed at their skills and crafts as they educate us on how to survive and thrive in harsh desert conditions. Then we're headed to our accommodation near Etosha (a pan so large it can be seen from space!). But it's the natural waterholes lining the edge that interests the wildlife, and that's why it interests us. Enjoy sundowners at the lodge while the excitement builds for tomorrow's game drive.

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Ijaba Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Etosha National Park

We're up early for our first Namibian game drive in Etosha! From big cats to desert-savvy antelope, the wildlife viewing experience here is like nowhere else on Earth. At midday we'll head back to the lodge for lunch and siesta by the pool. Tonight, on our last night together, we’ll treat ourselves to one last buffet dinner.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Ijaba Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Windhoek

After breakfast, we drive back down to Windhoek to catch the afternoon flights back home, saying goodbye to new friends but cherishing our lifelong memories.   Please Note: Do not book flights that depart before 14:30pm on the last day of the trip.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Meals
    -Breakfasts and dinners as specified in the itinerary.
  • Activities
    -Activities including exploring Sossusvlei, visiting the Nauklauft mountain range, taking a Township Tour in Swakopmund, seal kayaking at Pelican Point, visiting the San Bushmen of Omandumba, and game drives in Etosha National Park.
  • Guided Tours
    -Guided tours and experiences as specified in the itinerary.
  • Transportation
    -Transportation includes road travel between Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha, with scenic stops along the way.
  • Accommodation
    -Accommodation at Klein Windhoek Guesthouse, Hammerstein Lodge, Prost Hotel, and Mondijla Lodge (or similar).

Not Included
  • International Flights
    -International flights to and from Windhoek are not included.
  • Travel Insurance
    -Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
  • Optional Activities
    -Optional activities such as quad biking or sand boarding in the Namib Desert are not included.
  • Personal Expenses
    -Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
Yes, the tour includes cultural experiences such as visiting a bushman village in Etosha National Park and taking a historic and cultural tour of Mondesa Township in Swakopmund.
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
Yes, there is an opportunity to interact with local communities, such as visiting the San Bushmen of Omandumba and taking a cultural tour of Mondesa Township.
The tour includes activities such as exploring Sossusvlei, visiting the Nauklauft mountain range, taking a Township Tour in Swakopmund, seal kayaking at Pelican Point, visiting the San Bushmen of Omandumba, and game drives in Etosha National Park.
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Transportation during the tour includes road travel between Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha, with scenic stops along the way.
Accommodation on this tour includes stays at Klein Windhoek Guesthouse, Hammerstein Lodge, Prost Hotel, and Mondijla Lodge, or similar accommodations.
During the game drives in Etosha National Park, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including big cats and desert-savvy antelope. The park offers a unique wildlife viewing experience.
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

Dates Price Availability
03-Aug-2025
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03-Aug-2025
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03-Aug-2025
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17-Aug-2025
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17-Aug-2025
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17-Aug-2025
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14-Sep-2025
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14-Sep-2025
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14-Sep-2025
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28-Sep-2025
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28-Sep-2025
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28-Sep-2025
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05-Oct-2025
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05-Oct-2025
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12-Oct-2025
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12-Oct-2025
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12-Oct-2025
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26-Oct-2025
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26-Oct-2025
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26-Oct-2025
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09-Nov-2025
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09-Nov-2025
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09-Nov-2025
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23-Nov-2025
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23-Nov-2025
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23-Nov-2025
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07-Dec-2025
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07-Dec-2025
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07-Dec-2025
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21-Dec-2025
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21-Dec-2025
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21-Dec-2025
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04-Jan-2026
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04-Jan-2026
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04-Jan-2026
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This tour is operated by Contiki

7 days from £1108 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Windhoek, Namibia
Finish:Windhoek, Namibia
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Medium
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: AANNMP20
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