11-day Best of Namibia Camping Group Safari
€1.880,00
This is a starting price
- incl. 11-day camping safari through Namibia as described
- Use of camping equipment (two-person tent, camping chairs, tables, etc. (excluding sleeping bag and pillow, which you need to bring yourself))
- Entrance fees for the mentioned National Parks and the mentioned excursions and game drives
- transport during the journey in a special overland adventure safari truck
- all meals from the first day's lunch to the last day's lunch
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide and driver
- digital information booklet
Travel code AOL 502
Description
In short
An adventurous Camping safari in an international setting by South Africa Okay Namibia. Introduction to Cape Town and the West Coast of South Africa.
In Namibia, the following excursions are included: Cultural experience at the !Khwa ttu San People, swimming in the Orange River, visit to the Fish River Canyon, guided walk on Dune 45 and visit to Sossusvlei, visit to Spitzkoppe A walk in search of Bushman paintings.
In the Etosha National Park game drives looking for the Big Five.
Programme
Day 1: Cape Town – Cederberg Mountain Region
Departing Cape Town on time (08:00) from the Double Tree Hilton Upper Eastside hotel and a brief stop at Blouberg Beach, offering a magnificent view of Table Mountain.
The journey continues northwards to the spectacular Cederberg Mountains, an area of dramatic mountains, orange groves and the renowned South African rooibos tea.
A stop at a “Padstal” is a must on a road trip through South Africa; here, you can buy local and homemade products and "padkos" snacks for the journey.
On this first afternoon, we'll spend some time with a briefing on our itinerary, our vehicle, and the equipment.
Overnight stay at the Marcuskraal campsite. (campsite)
- Accommodation: camping in a two-person tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals: dinner
- For more information: www.marcuskraal.co.za
Day 2: Cederberg Mountain Region - Namaqualand Orange Gariep River
Today we travel north through Namaqualand to the Orange/Gariep River, which forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.
In the spring (July to September) there is a riot of colour here from wild “field flowers”.
A stop is made in the town of Springbok for supplies, then on to the Vioolsdrift/Noordoever border post to enter Namibia.
We'll spend the night relaxing around the campfire, getting to know each other better. The Orange / Gariep River forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.
Overnight stay at Felix Unite campsite or the campsite at Norotshama Resort. (campsite)
- Accommodation: camping in a two-person tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Activity includes: beautiful route through Namaqualand (wildflowers in spring)
- For more information: www.felixunite.com or www.norotshamaresort.com
Day 3: Namaqualand - Orange Gariep River - Fish River Canyon - Keetmanshoop
’In the morning, there is the opportunity to explore the river by canoe.
Choose between a relaxed morning on the banks of the Orange River or a half-day canoe trip (at an additional cost).
After lunch, we drive to the Fish River Canyon where we will stop at a viewpoint for a walk. Afterwards, we drive towards the town of Keetmanshoop.
Overnight stay at the Schützenhaus guesthouse.
- Accommodation: Schützenhaus guesthouse or equivalent in a twin room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Activities include: Fish River Canyon viewpoint, easy walk along the Fish River Canyon
- Optional activity: Half-day guided canoe excursion on the Orange/Gariep River (book in advance when reserving)
- For more information: www.schuetzenhaus-namibia.com
Day 4: Keetmanshoop - Namib-Naukluft National Park
In the morning, a visit to the Quiver Tree Forest and the Giants Playground, a collection of large boulders that sometimes perch on top of each other and sometimes form a maze.
After the visit, we depart from Keetmanshoop and drive through the deserted Namibian interior. We arrive at the camp in the late afternoon.
The desert night sky is very clear and many people enjoy spotting the unique southern constellations, including the well-known Southern Cross.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Sesriem and Sossusvlei. (campsite)
- Accommodation: camping in a two-person tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Activity includes: visit Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground
- For more information: www.hammersteinlodge.com.na of www.weltevredeguestfarm.com of www.gondwana-collection.com/accommodation/namib-desert-campsite
Day 5: Naukluft National Park (Sossusvlei Dunes)
Getting up before sunrise this morning and driving to the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Here we climb Dune 45 where we see the sunrise.
Then it's back to the camp for a delightful breakfast. After breakfast, a transfer by 4x4 vehicle to Sossusvlei.
Time for a walk to visit Sossusvlei and Dead Pan.
Overnight stay at Boesman's Camp campsite.
- Accommodation: camping in a two-person tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Activity includes: sunrise hike to Dune 45, 4x4 shuttle to Sossusvlei and visit to Sossusvlei and Dead Pan
- For more information: www.bushmansdesertcamp-sossus.com of www.solitairenamibia.com/#roadhouse of www.weltevredeguestfarm.com
Day 6 - 7: Naukluft National Park - Swakopmund
This morning, we got up before sunrise and climbed Dune 45 where we watched the sun rise. Afterwards, we returned to camp for a delicious breakfast. After
A magnificent drive through the desert-like Namib-Naukluft National Park, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, brings us to Walvis Bay.
We'll stop to look at flamingos (if we're lucky) before we head to the seaside town of Swakopmund.
Information is provided here about the many activities you can participate in the following day, and there is time to explore the centre of Swakopmund.
Overnight stays at Amampuri guesthouse.
- Accommodation: Amanpuri Lodge or equivalent in a double room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals: breakfast and lunch on day 6, breakfast on day 7
- Activity includes: desert guided tour, Tropic of Capricorn
- Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sandboarding, Skydiving, Dolphin cruise, Living desert tour, Sandwich Harbour tour
- For more information: www.amanpurinamibia.com of www.hausgarnison.com of www.daosa.com.na/ocean-house
Day 8: Swakopmund – Brandberg
We leave Swakopmund and the coast behind us and drive to Wlotskabaken, a settlement between Swakopmund and Henties Bay, known for, among other things, sea fishing and the “Lichenfields”, a type of algae that grows on land in areas with a lot of fog, a peculiar phenomenon. We visit the Lichenfields near Wlotskabaken with a local guide.
Then we travel inland towards the mysterious Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia and a sacred place for the San people.
In the afternoon, there will be a guided walk around the rock formation and a visit to the White Lady rock painting and other rock paintings estimated to be approximately 2000 years old.
Overnight stay at the campsite of the Brandberg Rest Camp. (camping)
- Accommodation: camping in a two-person tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Activity includes: hike with rock climbing on Brandberg and visit to a White Lady rock painting with a guide.
- For more information: www.brandbergrestcamp.com of www.igowaticountryhotel.com
Day 9: Brandberg – Etosha National Park area
Depart from Brandberg and drive north through Damaraland towards the Etosha National Park area.
Arrival at the accommodation and rest of the afternoon at your leisure to enjoy the surroundings.
Overnight stay at the campsite of the Okaukuejo resort or equivalent accommodation. (camping)
- Accommodation: camping in a two-person tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- For more information: www.nwr.com.na/resorts/okaukuejo-resort of www.etosha-village.com
Day 10: Etosha National Park
An early start takes us to Etosha National Park for a full day game drive in the park with the safari truck.
Watering holes are visited so that you can take beautiful photos of the different animals and, of course, the vast salt pans.
Overnight stay at the campsite of the Okaukuejo resort. (campsite)
- Accommodation: camping in a two-person tent with shared shower and toilet facilities
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Activities include: full-day game drives in the park with the safari truck
- Optional activities: full-day game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle in Etosha National Park (approx. €77.50 p.p.)
Day 11: Etosha National Park - Windhoek
The morning is at your leisure in the camp and between 11:00 and 12:00 you will be driven back to Windhoek by shuttle service.
Upon arrival in Windhoek, the tour concludes at the Arebbusch Lodge. End of package.
Accommodation: none
- Meals: breakfast and lunch
- Optional: extra overnight stay at Arebbusch Lodge
- For more information: www.arebbusch.com
Reisom
11-DAY “BEST OF NAMIBIA” CAMPING GROUP SAFARI
- €1880 per person (valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-12-2026)
- €2025 per person (valid from 01-01-2027 to 31-12-2027)
This price is based on two travellers per room/tent. For a solo traveller, there is a surcharge of €65 (2026) and €102 (2027) per person for a single room/tent during the safari.
Optional extras:
- Extra overnight stay at the Double Tree Hilton Upper Eastside in Cape Town at the start of the trip: €78 (2026) and €83 (2027) per person per night in a twin room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Single room supplement €48 (2026) and €48 (2027) per person per night.
- Extra overnight stay at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek at the end of the trip: €58 (2026) and €60 (2027) per person in a twin standard room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Single room supplement €30 (2026) and €32 (2027) per person per night. Arrival transfer Cape Town optional to book €30 (2026) and €30 (2027) per person per one-way trip (if 2 or more people are travelling), single supplement transfer €23 (2026) and €30 (2027).
- Departure transfer Windhoek optional to book at €32 (2026) and €35 (2027) per person per one-way trip.
Prices for departures after 31-12-2027 are not yet available. If you are interested, please send us an email. Contact form.
Flight
The stated travel sum excludes international flights. However, we can offer you flights from all airlines connected to IATA BSP.
Upon request, we can provide you with a price quotation for different airlines. Flight price indication for this trip: KLM flight Amsterdam to Cape Town and back from Windhoek via Johannesburg to Amsterdam from EUR 875,- per person including airport taxes.
Extension of the journey
If you prefer a longer or shorter stay, that is possible. A tailor-made journey to your personal wishes is also, of course, possible.
If you let us know your requirements, we would be happy to provide you with an attractive quote.
Comfort safari:
For those with a slightly larger budget, this trip is also offered as a comfort trip, known as AOL 513 Best of Namibia comfort group safari, where you will stay in lodges, guesthouses, and B&Bs.
More holiday days?
That's wonderful, of course! This trip works on the Hop on Hop off principle.
The journey can therefore be made in stages. Travellers can start in Cape Town and finish at Victoria Falls after 20 days (or, in other words, “disembark in Windhoek on day 11").
Prices for the 20-day Cape to Victoria Falls camping group tour can be found on our website under tour code AOL 507-DE. Cape to Victoria Falls group camping safari or the AOL 515 the Cape to Victoria Falls Comfort Group Safari.
Departure dates 2026:
June: 02, 06, 09*, 16, 20, 23, 27
July: 04*, 14, 18, 25
August: 01, 11, 15*, 22, 29
September: 1, 5, 8*, 12, 15, 19, 26, 29
October: 03*, 06, 10, 17, 20*, 24, 27, 31
November: 03, 07, 14*, 17, 21, 24
December: 01, 05, 08*, 15, 19, 22
Departure dates 2027:
January 02*, 05, 09, 12, 16, 19*, 23, 26, 30
February: 02, 06, 09, 13*, 16, 20, 23, 27*
March: 02, 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27*, 30
April: 03, 06, 10, 13*, 17, 20, 24, 27
May: 01, 04, 08*, 11, 15, 18, 22*, 25, 29
June: 01, 05, 08, 12, 15, 19*, 22, 26, 29
July: 03, 06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24*, 27, 31
August: 03, 10, 14*, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
September: 04, 07, 11*, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28*
October: 02, 05, 09, 12, 16, 19, 23*, 26, 30
November: 02, 06*, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
December: 04, 07, 11, 14, 18, 21*, 25, 28
This journey can also be made in reverse, from Windhoek to Cape Town.
Departure dates 2026:
June: 24*
July: 22
September 16
October: 14
November 11*
December: 09
Departure dates 2027:
February: 03*
March: 03, 31*
28 April
Mei: 26
June: 23*
July: 21
September 15*
October: 13
November 10
December: 08*
Data in bold= The tour is guaranteed to go ahead regardless of the number of participants; there is no minimum number of participants
*On this date, the tour will be conducted with a German-speaking tour leader. As a matter of course, the vast majority of travellers will be German-speaking.
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Number of participants:
Our camping group safaris are run in small groups to offer the best possible and most flexible itinerary.
Small groups mean more time for the traveller, shorter waiting times and a cosy, personal atmosphere during the trip.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people / maximum 20 participants.
Language
Since the participants on the above trip come from different countries, English will be spoken by the guide during the trip.
The tour is led by one certified guide and an English-speaking driver for optimal knowledge, information, and individual attention.
On departure dates that are in bold or marked with an *, the trip will also be accompanied by a German-speaking guide.
The language of communication during the trip will still be English.
Visa
If you hold a Dutch passport, you will need a passport for South Africa that is valid for at least 90 days from the date of arrival and has at least three blank pages.
For Namibia, a visa has been required since 1 April 2025, in addition to a passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Namibia.
Also for Namibia, at least 3 blank pages are required in the passport for the necessary stamps.
The visa can be applied for online via the following link. https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/holidayvisa-services.
If you hold a nationality other than Dutch, please contact the consulate of the relevant country. AfrikaOnline does not issue visas.
For further information, please visit the website of the www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl.
Should you not possess a valid passport and/or travel documents during your journey, any consequences arising from this will be your own responsibility. (subject to change).
If you are travelling to South Africa or Namibia with children under the age of 18, you may need to provide a copy of their international birth certificate.
If you are travelling as a single parent or alone with your minor child, you must also be in possession of a consent form from the other parent.
Enquire with Afrika Online for comprehensive information on this.
Highlights of the trip:
Visit to Padstal, Orange River, Fish River Canyon – hikes, Namib Desert, Namib-Naukluft Park – hike Sossusvlei dunes, Swakopmund – dune surfing and quad biking (not included), Brandberg – rock paintings, Etosha National Park – game drives.
Naturally, during the trip, an effort will be made to visit villages and make contact with the local inhabitants.
Transport
Transport during the trip is by a special 20-seater safari truck. Comfortable for travel and excellent for game drives. Large windows provide everyone with a good view. A roof rack and/or trailer is available for luggage and camping equipment.
Travel – Cancellation Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is compulsory. It is recommended to take out cancellation insurance. AfrikaOnline does not provide insurance.
We kindly request that you provide the name of the insurer and the policy numbers for both insurances to AfrikaOnline via email as soon as possible and well in advance of your departure.
Participation
From 10 years old (depending on the trip), no maximum age. However, at least one adult must accompany each child under 18 years old. Children between 8 and 10 years old upon request.
For travellers over 65 years of age, a health declaration is requested in response to questions from the GP. During the trip, walks will be undertaken that require a certain level of stamina.
The walks are rated as easy to moderate and are always optional. Participation in camping and cooking duties is requested on all camping trips.
Overnight stays
Camping: 8 nights camping in National Parks or cities. The campsites are generally excellent with good facilities such as hot and cold showers, restaurants, washing machines, post office/phone booths, and a souvenir shop.
Some campsites have a swimming pool.
Sometimes a campsite may be beautifully located but the disadvantage is that there are fewer facilities. The camping equipment; A spacious and comfortable igloo tent measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.5 metres, which is easy to set up and take down.
The tents have “built-in” mosquito nets. Furthermore, there are mattresses approximately 5 cm thick and comfortable camping chairs with backrests.
Guesthouse 2 nights in a comfortable hotel in Swakopmund. All rooms are twin rooms with separate beds and a private bathroom, usually with a shower and toilet.
Meals:
During the trip, good and healthy meals are prepared using mostly local produce.
To give you an idea of what the meals will be like: breakfast will consist of cornflakes with milk, toast with jam, and a regular English breakfast with eggs and bacon, fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
Lunch will mostly consist of cheese, cold cuts, salads and bread (picnic style). Dinner will be the most elaborate with regular BBQs, stir-fries and the typically South African Potjiekos (an all-in-one pot dish, delicious!!!!) prepared over the campfire.
If there are special dietary requirements (due to vegetarian preference and/or allergies), please state them when booking the trip so that they can be taken into account in advance.
Coffee and tea will also be served during dinner.
Other drinks are not included and must be purchased separately. During this trip, 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners are included.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health can participate in this trip.
Luggage
Travel bag (due to space in the car, it is only possible to bring luggage in a travel bag or backpack) with a maximum of 20 kg p.p.
For daytime car trips, it's easy to have a small backpack for usual items like sunscreen, water bottles, sunglasses, etc. Bring your own (warm) sleeping bag and a small pillow.
Reservations
The agent reserves the right to amend a programme if the agent deems it necessary due to certain conditions, force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
The agent asks for a compensation form to be signed upon arrival and before departure of the trip.
AfrikaOnline – Tel: 070 401 4092
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