Dunes & Dark Skies
A week across Namibia’s desert: red dunes at Sossusvlei, some of the darkest night skies on earth and Atlantic fog rolling into Swakopmund.
- Days
- 7
- Group
- 2 to 10
- Pace
- Moderate
- From
- Windhoek
- Best
- May to Oct
- Meals
- Breakfast & dinner
In pictures
6 photosDay by day
7 days · tap a dayWhere it goes
3 stops- 1WindhoekStart and end
- 2Sossusvlei3 nights
- 3Swakopmund2 nights
Where you’ll sleep
3 stays
Windhoek1 nightThe Olive Exclusive or similar
Seven suites on a hillside, ten minutes from town.Google reviews
Sossusvlei3 nightsSossus Dune Lodge or similar
Inside the park gates, so you reach the dunes before sunrise.Google reviews
Swakopmund2 nightsThe Delight or similar
Bright rooms and an oyster breakfast, a block from the sea.Google reviewsWhat you’ll do
4 experiences
IncludedSossusvleiSunrise at Sossusvlei
Climb the dunes as the light comes up.
IncludedSossusvleiDeadvlei walk
Among 900-year-old camel thorn trees on a white clay pan.
IncludedSossusvleiStargazing with an astronomer
Telescopes under an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Add-on · ₹28,000SwakopmundScenic flight over the dunes
The Skeleton Coast and the dune sea from the air.The small stuff
What’s included
- Airport transfers
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Guided dune excursions
- Desert lodge accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunches
- Tips and gratuities
Cancellation and changes
- More than 60 days before the start: Full refund, less ₹10,000.
- 30 to 60 days before the start: 50% of the trip cost is kept; the rest of what you’ve paid is refunded.
- Less than 30 days before the start: No refund.
- Date changes are free up to 60 days before the start, subject to availability.
Before you go
Indian passport holders need a Namibian visa. Desert days are hot and nights are cold, so pack for both.