Discover Namibia - Lodges

Name: Discover Namibia - Lodges
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.7 (38 reviews)

13 Days Excluding Flights From

15 Days from

£ 3145

4.7/5 from

Culture

Activity Level

Easy & Moderate

Comfort Level

Classic

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Culture

Group Size :

4 - 12

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

AZNP

Carbon Footprint :

21kg CO2e per person per day

Safari in Etosha, climb desert dunes, and track rhinos in Africa’s most underrated destination

Vast, spectacular, diverse, Namibia is the best of Africa and more. The wildlife rivals any: spend two days spotting safari animals in Etosha National Park, track rhinos, and watch water holes for any welcome visitors. You’ll also climb a desert dune, hike to the ancient White Lady rock painting, and gaze into the Milky Way at night. Better yet, you’ll be joined by one of our expert tour leaders, eager to share their Namibia.

Highlights

Join our much-loved tour leaders to discover the best of Namibia
Spend two full days on safari in Etosha National Park
Climb the highest dunes in the world in the early morning light
Track rhinos with the help of an expert local guide
Hike to the ancient White Lady rock painting, created by San people
Watch over water holes and stargaze from our welcoming lodges

Key Information

Accommodation: 12 Classic nights (lodges, chalets or hotels)
Travel by purpose-built overland truck
Group normally 4 to 12, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Itinerary also available as Discover Namibia - Camping

Countries visited: Namibia

What's Included

All breakfasts, two lunches, four dinners
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Arrival and departure transfers

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

You’ll also find Thriving Nature, Thriving People moments across our trips. These experiences are often a highlight of your adventure, while also benefiting the natural world or local communities.

On this trip, we:

Spot cheetahs in the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre, a research and educational project that works to return rescued animals to the wild
Track wild rhinos on foot with an expert guide who teaches you about the vital rhino conservation efforts and anti-poaching initiatives
Can join an optional township tour in Windhoek for an educational insight into the daily lives of the residents

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

Regional flights available

Competitive flight prices

Specialist Flight Support

ATOL protected

Itinerary

Windhoek Windhoek

Begin your adventure at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Spend the afternoon exploring or relaxing, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or watching the many native birds that swoop overhead.

Around 6pm, say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Namibian welcome by arranging a group dinner.

Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Want more time in Windhoek? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park towards the Sesriem/Solitaire area.

This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on Earth. It also has towering, jagged rock formations and an incredible lunar landscape, so be prepared for great photo stops.

Driving: 186mi-217mi (300km-350km); seven hours

Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we spend much of our time in the Namib Desert. Rising early, we visit the tallest dunes in the world and climb one of them in the early morning light for spectacular views.

We can then either walk to Hiddenvlei as a group (a round journey of 1hr 45min) or catch a 4×4 transfer (optional extra) to Deadvlei, where ancient acacia trees form an eerie desert scene. If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok or ostrich among the dunes. In the afternoon, join a guide to see the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre; depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning.

Driving: 124mi (200km); three hours

Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

We take a long but very scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. En route, we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see flamingos. Swakopmund is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses and a centre for adrenaline activities.

Driving: 186mi (300km); 5hr 30min

Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Today is free to enjoy one of the many optional activities here. On the water, go deep-sea fishing; in the desert, try sandboarding and quad-biking; and in the sky, fly over the Skeleton Coast. Or spend the day enjoying the fantastic local Viennese-style cakes, walk along the beach or nearby dunes, or just watch the world pass in this town which seems strangely out of place in Africa.

Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

After a relaxing start, we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean behind and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, in Damaraland. The Damaraland area is best-known as being home to desert elephants that roam in the Ugab River. Depending on our arrival time, there may be the option of a 4×4 game drive looking for desert elephants.

In the evening, we can normally enjoy spectacular stargazing.

Driving: 149mi (240km); 3hr 30min

Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We begin our day with a short drive to Brandberg, where we enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we view beautiful, granite formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley takes us to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by San hunter-gatherers at least 2,000 years ago (please note that if elephants walk into this area then it might be too dangerous to do the walk – in this case we will typically go on a game drive looking for elephants). After, we drive towards the Khorixas area, where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling crafts from the roadside. We may also spot desert elephants and meerkats on the way.

Driving: 155mi (250km); 4hr 30min

Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

We begin with a short drive to Etosha, a huge national park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large salt pan. We should arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive before reaching our accommodation for the night. The itinerary allows plenty of time to really enjoy this fabulous game park.

Driving: 125mi (200km); three hours

Accommodation: Lodge in/near Etosha (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Etosha is home to a great variety of species, which are generally easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbucks, kudus, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Bring plenty of camera memory and patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place to spot birds, with plenty of water birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. In Etosha, we typically stay within the park on some or all the nights (subject to availability) and the camps are next to waterholes. These accommodations also offer optional night drives, which you can book and pay for on arrival.

Accommodation: Camps in/near Etosha (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1)

Leaving Etosha behind, we head towards the Waterberg Plateau. This 656ft (200m) high plateau topped by bushveld is one of the most fertile areas in Namibia. There are several walking trails, including one leading to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau. You can also take an optional 4×4 game drive.

Driving: 186mi (300km); five hours

Accommodation: Waterberg Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Start early today to see rhinos up close! We drive around 1hr 30min from Waterberg to Otijwa where we’re led by a well-trained guide who tracks the rhinos by vehicle; once they’re spotted, we carefully get closer to the rhinos on foot. This is an incredible experience, allowing the group to admire rhinos from a safe distance. Later, we head back to Windhoek, stopping at a crafts market on the way.

Driving: 199mi (320km); 4hr 30min

Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

You’ve camped under the Namibian sky, spotted iconic safari animals and seen the largest dunes in the world; but today, the trip ends after breakfast. Spend any free time before your flight relaxing at the accommodation or exploring Windhoek, where there are museums and shops. Alternatively, arrange a township tour of Windhoek or visit the nearby Daan Viljoen game reserve (see Optional Excursions section).

If you’d like to extend your adventure, speak to your sales representative about booking additional nights.

Meals included: Breakfast

Itinerary

Windhoek Windhoek

Begin your adventure at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Spend the afternoon exploring or relaxing, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or watching the many native birds that swoop overhead.

Around 6pm, say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big Namibian welcome by arranging a group dinner.

Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Want more time in Windhoek? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals included: Dinner

Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park towards the Sesriem/Solitaire area.

Driving: 186mi-217mi (300km-350km); seven hours

Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we spend much of our time in the Namib Desert. Rising early, we visit the tallest dunes in the world and climb one of them in the early morning light for spectacular views.

Driving: 124mi (200km); three hours

Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Driving: 186mi (300km); 5hr 30min

Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

In the evening, we can normally enjoy spectacular stargazing.

Driving: 149mi (240km); 3hr 30min

Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Driving: 155mi (250km); 4hr 30min

Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Driving: 125mi (200km); three hours

Accommodation: Lodge in/near Etosha (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Camps in/near Etosha (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1), Dinner (x2)

Leaving Etosha, we head to Otjiwa Safari Lodge, which is ideally placed for our rhino-tracking tomorrow.

Today, you have several optional activities you can join at Otjiwa, including cycling, a night drive, cooking and spa.

Driving: 205mi (330km); 3hr 30min

Accommodation: Otjiwa Safari Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Start early today to see rhinos up close! We’re led by a well-trained guide who tracks the rhinos by vehicle; once they’re spotted, we carefully get closer to the rhinos on foot. This is an incredible experience, allowing the group to admire rhinos from a safe distance. Later, we head back to Windhoek, stopping at a crafts market on the way.

Driving: 199mi (320km); 4hr 30min

Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

If you’d like to extend your adventure, speak to your sales representative about booking additional nights.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

This trip has been rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip, please contact us.

Most walks are of a Moderate difficulty, such as climbing Dune 45 and visiting the White Lady rock painting at Brandberg.

Travel: Transport is in a specially modified safari truck with 10 to 12 seats for group members. There is plenty of legroom and packing space plus a reference library, fridge and/or icebox. Smaller groups may be in a Toyota Hilux/Land Cruiser. By keeping the group size small, we maximise the exposure to the great African wilderness.

Road conditions: Eighty percent of Namibian roads are good gravel roads. However, road conditions are dependent on maintenance, so can be poor on occasions. This can have an impact on journey times and comfort and can be punishing on the vehicles. Drive times on this trip are moderate, and we normally arrive at our destination in the afternoon. The total distance covered is about 1,740mi (2,800km). Drive times below are approximations and do vary according to road conditions and the number of stops. We rarely exceed six hours of driving in one day.

Difficulty: There are some days where we have to get up before sunrise, but this allows us to get the most from our activities (for example, the game drives in Etosha where we are more likely to see wildlife in the early mornings before it gets too hot).

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Joining Instructions

Key information

Start hotel: Arebbusch Lodge, Corner of Golf & Auas Rd, Olympia, Windhoek, Namibia
Phone: +264 61 252 255
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing around 6pm in the evening.
Airport: Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately 45 minutes’ drive from the airport. Exodus provides free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers.

Catching your return flight

Exodus provides free departure transfers for all customers to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) from the end hotel.

Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Windhoek
Location end: Windhoek

Vaccinations and Health

Namibia

There are no required vaccinations. However, recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, typhoid, cholera, rabies and tuberculosis. Malaria prophylaxis is essential, seek advice from your doctor about which malaria tablets to take. You will also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you’re arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting for more than 12 hours through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Please confirm all requirements and recommendations with your doctor or travel clinic.

Passport

Remember to check the expiration date of your passport if travelling internationally. Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after the date of your scheduled return.

Visa

Namibia

Travellers from the UK, US, Canada, and some EU states need a visa to enter Namibia (see the full list here).

Visas can be obtained online (https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/) and you should apply for the Visa on Arrival option. Please check all visa requirements.

Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/namibia
Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/namibia
United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/entry-requirements
USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Namibia.html

If you are transiting through South Africa and are a non-UK passport holder you may require a transit visa. Please check before travelling. Please note that if flying via South Africa you will probably have to pass immigration there.

Passports: To enter Namibia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least six months after the date you arrive. It must also have at least one blank page. If you’re travelling to South Africa, you will need an additional two blank pages.

Travelling with children: In addition to valid passports, parents travelling with children (under 18) should always carry the original or certified copy of the unabridged birth certificate (listing the child’s and both parents’ details). Adults travelling with children where they are not the biological or legal guardians of those children, should be in possession of an affidavit statement from the child’s parents giving consent for their travel. If a child is travelling with only one parent, the other parent should give consent for travel in the form of an affidavit.

Food & Drink

For meals not included, allow approximately 250-350 Namibian dollars (US$15-US$20) per person for dinner and 250 Namibian dollars (US$15) for lunch. Meals are in restaurants or at the lodges.

Meat plays a big part in Namibian cuisine. However, lodges/restaurants can cater for vegetarians if notified in advance. Please make let us know before departure if you have any dietary requests.

Weather

June to August: Clear and warm during the day, but temperatures can near freezing point at night.
September to May: Considerably warmer; October to March is the hottest, reaching the high 30Cs (around 100F). However, it is always a dry heat and the temperature drops at night. The wet season is between November and February, but this is not a bad time to go as the desert blooms after rainfall, there is plenty of birdlife to see and it never rains for very long.

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Trip Notes

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Note: these can vary by departure; you can check out the specific Trip Notes for your chosen adventure on the dates & prices page.

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Guesthouses and lodges

Throughout this adventure in Namibia, we mostly stay in two- and three-star lodges and occasionally in permanent tented camps. Most properties have swimming pools, so don’t forget your swimwear.

Below are a few of the standout accommodations.

Arebbusch Lodge

Discover Namibia – Lodges

Our guesthouse is only a 10-minute drive from the city centre yet is spacious with two swimming pools and one of the best pizzerias in the capital. It also has a beautiful garden enlivened with indigenous trees, which provide a habitat for a wealth of birdlife, including black-throated canaries, laughing doves and red-headed finches.

Brandberg White Lady Lodge

Discover Namibia – Lodges

Our Brandberg stay is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. There’s a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools.

Lodges in/near Etosha National Park

Discover Namibia – Lodges

In Etosha, some departures stay within the national park itself. The lodges we use, either Okaukuejo or Namutoni, are government run and are more basic. Each has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar, but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where the wildlife regularly stops to drink. Other departures stay just outside the park in Etosha Safari Camp. This is a quirky property themed on a ‘shebeen’, a much-loved informal bar with local colour and bric-a-brac feel.

Worth knowing

Wifi is available in several properties but not everywhere, notably not in Sesriem or Etosha.
Our rooms in Etosha are the only accommodation where mosquito nets are provided, as the park is in a low-risk malaria area.
Additional game drives may be available at the Etosha sites, which can be booked on arrival for an extra cost.

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AZNP - Discover Namibia – Lodges

Departure Date

Number Of Passengers*

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First Name *

Last Name *

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Phone *

Keep me up to date with news and offers from Exodus by email.

Thank you for contacting Exodus Travels.

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Trip Notes

Click on the button below for detailed Trip Notes containing all the particulars about this trip, including kit lists and practical information.

Note: these can vary by departure; you can check out the specific Trip Notes for your chosen adventure on the dates & prices page.

View Trip Notes For Discover Namibia - Lodges (2025)View Trip Notes For Discover Namibia - Lodges (2026)

Simone Pfluegl

Reviewed June 2025

Best trip ever!

I really enjoyed getting to see all the animals you usually only see in books or Disney movies: Lions, meerkats, elephants, mongoose… the list goes forever. As if this wasn’t enough, the Namibian landscape is varied and impressive with sand dunes, mountains and the ocean. This trip takes you to all of these, and offers unforgettable adventures, such as tracking rhinos on foot or flying over the desert in a helicopter!

The pace of this trip is gentle enough that you will get some R&R in besides all the action, but is never boring – how could it be when there’s so much to see and do?

Most Inspirational Moment

I loved tracking the rhinos on foot, as it gave us a chance to experience these wonderful creatures in their natural environment without anyone else around.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I will nominate Shane as leader of the year! He was the most up-beat, fun guide with extensive knowledge on pretty much anything under the sun. No matter what we asked him (astronomy, flora, fauna, geography), he was ready with a detailed answer. He always took us to the best restaurants and made sure we had everything we needed. Intelligent and sunny, he's the ideal guide. Thank you for helping us have the best time, Shane! I miss you!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be sure to bring your malaria pills as it can be tricky to get them in Namibia outside the bigger cities. It's best to buy your anti-mosquito spray in Namibia as a higher concentration of Deet is necessary than what is typically sold in North America and Europe. Also be sure to make loads of space on your photo-taking device of choice, as you will have plenty to take photos of! :)

Michael Nutt

Reviewed June 2025

A country of stunning diverse landscapes

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Discover Namibia - Lodges

4.7/5 from

13 Days Excluding Flights From

15 Days from

£ 3145

Discover Namibia - Lodges

Safari in Etosha, climb desert dunes, and track rhinos in Africa’s most underrated destination

Sustainability and Impact

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Your Group, Your Adventure

Itinerary

Itinerary

Windhoek Windhoek

Itinerary

Windhoek Windhoek

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

Joining Instructions

Key information

Getting to the start hotel

Catching your return flight

Vaccinations and Health

Namibia

Passport

Visa

Namibia

Food & Drink

Weather

Thank you for contacting Exodus Travels.

Guesthouses and lodges

Thank you for contacting Exodus Travels.

Reviews

Best trip ever!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

A country of stunning diverse landscapes

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Great trip to a fascinating country

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Stunning scenery and Amazing Wildlife

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

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Amazing Holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

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An excellent and most fascinating holiday

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Amazing Namibia!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Fabulous Namibian Adventure

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Beautiful Scenery and Fantastic Wildlife

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Fantastic trip

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