Comfort
Overland
Namibia Discovery
14 Days | Explore the coastlines, sand dunes and wildlife-filled savannas of Namibia
4.8
Excellent
61 reviews
14 days
Start
Cape Town, South Africa
Finish
Windhoek, Namibia
Trip Code
UBKN
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 13
Physical Rating
Meals
13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Overland Vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle
Accommodation
Lodge (9 nights), Hotel (4 nights)
From £2,302(14 days)
Trip Informations
Take a wildlife-fueled adventure through Namibia – one of the most sparsely populated countries on earth! Crossing the border from South Africa, you’ll travel along Namibia's beautiful coastline, to sand dunes, moonscapes and savanna grasslands teeming with wildlife. This is a country of contrasts and a paradise for nature lovers! Walk through the desert, savour local dishes and relax on seldom-visited beaches. Soak up African sunsets, birdwatch and go on game drives through Etosha National Park – all with a local leader who’s armed with fascinating insights.
Why you’ll love this trip
Set off on a full day of game drives through Etosha National Park – one of the best places in Africa for wildlife spotting.
Go birdwatching in Fish River Canyon and see the African sunset that makes this place so much more than just one of the world's largest gorges.
Enjoy plenty of free time in Swakopmund, amid the dramatic breakers of the Atlantic Ocean. Maybe visit the local markets or relax on the beach in your free time.
Take in the panoramic views over Cape Town and the surrounding ocean at sunset hike to Signal Hill in Table Mountain National Park.
Dine in Lambert's Bay in the open-air restaurant, Muisbosskerm. National Geographic rated this spot as having one of the top ten sea views!
Is this trip right for you?
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities and getting the best possible views of Africa's iconic wildlife. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows that let in the breeze and make it even easier to take photos of the local wildlife. The driving days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland
Namibian summer (November to March) can be very hot and humid with maximum temperatures around 30 to 35°C and peaks of over 40°C in the desert.
There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
This trip can be partnered with other adventures into a combo, which means that some of your fellow travellers may carry on to further destinations at the end of this trip. If you’d like to spend more time in Africa, have a look at the combo itinerary: Amazing Southern Africa (UBKEC).
Itinerary
Explore the coastlines, sand dunes and wildlife-filled savannas of Namibia
Inclusions
Meals
13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Overland Vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle
Accommodation
Lodge (9 nights), Hotel (4 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary arrival transfer
Cape Town - Signal Hill Sunset Hike (weather dependent)
Fish River Canyon - Canyon Entry
Sesriem - Sesriem Canyon Visit
Sossusvlei - Dune 45
Damaraland - Petrified Forest
Damaraland - Twyfelfontein Bushman Paintings
Damaraland - Burnt Mountain
Damaraland - Living Museum
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drives
Etosha National Park - 4WD Safari
Optional activities
Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2800
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2500
Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR1300
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR1250
Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1450
Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1550
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1500
Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR490
Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Robben Island Tour - ZAR600
Orange River - Guided Canoe Excursion - NAD585
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - NAD45
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
3. This trip finishes on arrival in Windhoek on Day 14. We typically make it back to the hotel in Windhoek by approximately 1pm and the airport is approximately one hour’s drive from the city. Please keep this in mind when arranging your departure flights.
4. The weight of baggage that can be brought on this tour is limited by the packing space and weight restrictions of the truck. The weight limit for luggage on all of our trucks is a maximum of 15-20kgs per person, plus a maximum of 5kgs for your day pack. Backpacks shouldn’t have an external frame unless it can easily be removed and stored separately to avoid damaging other people’s luggage. We strongly advise passengers to travel with a backpack or a duffel bag, and it is essential that no hard suitcases be brought on tour. For valuables, like passports, we offer a safe on each vehicle that is shared by all passengers to keep their documentation safe during their journey.
5. The minimum age for this trip is 15 at the time of travel. Any travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 day to day’s care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document to delegate their authority.
6. Border crossing delays in the region are sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.
Reviews (60)
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Barbara
Oct 06, 2026
Namibia Discovery is a great way to see the highlights of this amazing, vast country. There are long days travelling on unsealed road, however, the ever changing scenery, especially in the south is captivating. The accommodation & food on the comfort trip was excellent, even as two coeliacs, one also vegetarian, we were well catered for at the lodges (except for bread- we stocked up in Cape Town, found wraps in the supermarket in Springbok & sourced some bread at a gluten free cafe in Swakopmund). The activities are nicely placed and very enjoyable with a reasonable level of fitness. I would recommend buying any souvenirs/carvings at the Damaraland Living Museum, we regretted buying them at an earlier stop & would have much prefered to purchased them here. It does get warmer the further north you go & I imagine it would get very hot in summer; we greatly appreciated the swimming pools at the more northern lodges. We had some sightings of animals along the way and the safari drives at Etosha certainly delivered with many wonderful animal & birds. As the information says, this trip does continue on, so if you only do Namibian Discovery be prepared to say goodbye to your group at the (very nice hotel) in Windhoek.
Sally
Oct 03, 2026
This was our first, and will certainly not be our last, Intrepid trip. The itinerary was excellent and allowed us to see an amazing amount of this astounding and beautiful country. The tour leader, driver, accomodation and meals were excellent and we had a great group. Highly recommend this tour, 5 stars.
Clara
Oct 02, 2026
A great trip that packs a lot into a short time but still manages to give some rest time inbetween. I would recommend this trip to anyone as the variety of landscape and options as you travel is incredible
Ricdard
Oct 02, 2026
Must do for Namibia.
Kath & Kev
Sep 04, 2026
What a dream come true! Namibia…a land of diverse & spectacular landscapes & stunning views. Travelling with Intrepid was a breeze. They took the worry out of travelling and showed us places of such beauty & cultural significance, We will definitely use Intrepid again. Thanks for the memories.
Taylor
Aug 29, 2026
Shimane and Shardrack were fantastic guides/ driver. Super knowledgable and organised. Made the trip run smoothly. Namibia was also not to be missed, absolutely beautiful country!
Donna
Aug 09, 2026
I had no idea what a special country Namibia was. From Canyons, to Deserts and our first animal encounter in Etosha, every day was a wonder and the scenery is nothing like I've seen before, what a special country!
Zoe
Aug 03, 2026
Incredible, jam packed highlights of Namibia with beautiful and changing landscapes during drives. Very comfortable accommodation.
Lorena
Jul 21, 2026
I really enjoyed this tour and can definitely recommend it. Siya and Abel were fantastic! They made sure everything was perfectly organized, so we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. The other participants were also great, which made the tour even more enjoyable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would happily do it again.
Maria
Jul 02, 2026
Superb trip from Capetown to Windhoek with Intrepid. Great guide, driver and accommodation. Food was outstanding. Surpassed expectations. Would definitely go Intrepid again.
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