Classic Namibia Scheduled Tour

Classic Namibian Group Tour - Standard package

Roncook Safaris

Classic Namibian Group Tour - Standard package

Otjiwarongo - Etosha South - Twyfelfontein - Swakopmund - Namib - Naukluft Mountains - Solitaire - Sossusvlei - Windhoek
10 Days / 9 Nights
0 Persons
Date of Issue: 10 June 2025

Introduction

Accommodation

Destination

Basis

Duration

Village Boutique Hotel

Otjiwarongo

B&B

1 Night

Toshari Lodge

Etosha South

B&B

2 Nights

Madisa Camp

Twyfelfontein

D,B&B

1 Night

Swakopmund Sands Hotel

Swakopmund

B&B

2 Nights

Agama Lodge

Naukluft Mountains

D,B&B

2 Nights

The Elegant Guesthouse

Windhoek

B&B

1 Night

Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Price

Price on request

Included

9 night’s accommodation as per tour summary

All services as listed above

English speaking guide

Suitable vehicle as above or Similar including Fuel

Porterages

Water on board the vehicle

Passenger Liability insurance

Entrance fees and activities as listed above

15% VAT

Tourism Levy

Excluded

All other flights and flight related taxes and levies

All expenses of a personal nature

All other Activities, Entry Fees & Dinners

All other services not listed above

Travel Insurances.

Day 1: Village Boutique Hotel, Otjiwarongo

Otjiwarongo

Set on the TransNamib railway in central-north Namibia, near Etosha National Park, Otjiwarongo, meaning ‘the place of fat cattle’, is an affluent town with a suburban feel and numerous attractions. The town is known for its excellent conservation projects, which include several parks protecting large wild cats, such as the famous Cheetah Conservation Fund, and the Crocodile Ranch, where visitors can view and learn about these fascinating creatures. Hiking, guided nature walks, and safaris are popular activities. The lively, traditional craft market adds appeal. History enthusiasts should make sure to visit the Locomotive No 41 monument, and the culturally significant site of the Battle of Waterberg on the Waterberg Mountain.

Day Itinerary

On arrival at Hosea Kutako International airport the group is met by a respective language guide who will brief them about the tour before driving via Windhoek to Otjiwarango. On your way you will stop over in Okahandja and visit a local craft market.

Overnight: Village Boutique Hotel

The Village Boutique Hotel (which is the newest and most modern in Otjiwarongo) is a perfect stop over on the way to Etosha and other Northern tourist sites or as the ideal weekend retreat while you visit the Cheetah Conservation, the Waterberg Plateau and other nearby attractions.

Activities

Morning

Okahandja Craft Market - South

Okahandja Craft Market - South

This craft market is Okahandja’s best known tourist attraction. Woodcarvers from all over, and as far as the Kavango Region of north-eastern Namibia, who practice their ancient skills come here to sell their goods. Since wood is not resistant to the wear and tear of time, wood sculptures survive less well than other forms of art and are therefore an important hidden element in the art history of many cultures. The wood-and-thatch market is situated next to the main road at the town’s entrance and exit. Choose from a wide variety of hand-carved wooden artifacts such as animals, bowls or jewelry boxes.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Toshari Lodge, Etosha South

Etosha South

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full day game drive.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast we drive towards Etosha National park. Before reaching Etosha National park we make a detour and visit Omapaha Himba Village. Omapaha Himba Village is a link to Otjikandero Himba Village. The two villages are working together to support and maintain the Ovahimba culture so they can continue living the original life of the tribe and support the orphans in the tribe. ( Clients to pay cash to Roncook Safaris guide on arrival)

Afterthe village we travel towards the Etosha National Park, famous for its vast amount of wildlife. Once we have reached our camp located just outside of the National Park, we head onto our first safari into the National Park. Together with our guide we explore the various waterholes located close to Okaukuejo and the Anderson gate. Optional and time permitting open vehicle game drives can be booked with the lodge.

Overnight: Toshari Lodge

Nestled on an outcrop of Dolomite Rocks under a canopy of Mopane and White Seringa Trees, Toshari Lodge is just a 20-minute drive from the Andersson Gate, on the edge of the magnificent Etosha National Park. This makes it the perfect destination for day trips into Etosha, whether on your own or expertly guided by us.

Our rooms offer comfort and convenience, equipped with mosquito nets, air-conditioning, coffee/tea stations, and outdoor sitting areas. Enjoy delicious meals served from our Buffet and Grill area, featuring a variety of local Game Meats. Relax at our Bar with an extensive wine list, and local Wines, Gins, and Beers.

For a rejuvenating experience, guests can indulge in relaxing massage sessions offered onsite. Explore our short walking trail to immerse yourself in nature, and take advantage of our guided trips to a local Himba village for a cultural encounter.

With free WiFi across the property and three beautifully located swimming pools, Toshari Lodge promises an unforgettable stay in Namibia's breathtaking wilderness.

Activities

Morning

Omapha Himba Village

Optional

Afternoon

Etosha Game Drive

Omapha Himba Village

Omapha Himba Village in Etosha South, Namibia, is home to the indigenous Himba tribe, who are half-nomadic people. The people are famous for maintaining the traditional way of life of their ancestors up to recent times. External influences have not polluted them, and this reflects in the way they dress, cook, trade, interact and live. An array of wildlife can be seen roaming freely close to the village. Guided tours are offered, and guests can look forward to exploring the village in its natural environment.

Etosha Game Drive

Game drive through Etosha National Park searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds.
Game drives are conducted in custom built safari vehicles with a pop-up roof and large opening windows to maximize photographic opportunities.

Depending on the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife taking the chance to get a drink and swim.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 3: Toshari Lodge, Etosha South

Day Itinerary

The day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to 4 of the Big Five - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino. The Park was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 by the then Governor, von Lindequist. Despite the size of the Etosha National Park, only the southern edge of the pan is accessible to visitors. Game viewing in the park is largely focussed around the waterholes, some of which are spring fed and some supplied from a borehole, ideal places to sit and watch over 114 different game species, or for an avid birder, in excess of 340 bird species. Popular game species such as giraffe, blue wildebeest, plains and mountain zebra, hyena, lion, leopard, antelopes such as kudu, oryx, eland, as well as some of the endangered species such as Black rhino, cheetah and the black-faced impala are all found here. An extensive network of roads link the over 30 water holes allowing visitors the opportunity of an extensive game viewing safari over the stretch of the park as each different area will provide different encounters.

Activities

Morning

Etosha Game Drive

Etosha Game Drive

Game drive through Etosha National Park searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds.
Game drives are conducted in custom built safari vehicles with a pop-up roof and large opening windows to maximize photographic opportunities.

Depending on the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife taking the chance to get a drink and swim.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 4: Madisa Camp, Twyfelfontein

Twyfelfontein

Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa. The name ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab Valley flanked by the slopes of a sandstone table mountain. It was this spring that attracted Stone Age hunters over six thousand years ago, and it was during this time that the extensive group of rock engravings and paintings were produced. Visitors can look forward to basing themselves at some wonderfully shady campsites along the Aba-Huab riverbed, while exploring over thirty different sacred ritual sites of the traditional hunter-gatherer communities.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast you depart Etosha and drive to Damaraland which is the geological heaven of Namibia. On your way you will stop at Petrified Forest and later visit the World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein.

Overnight: Madisa Camp

Madisa Camp is situated on the D2612 road to Twyfelfontein, a very popular route. The camp is hidden between amazing rock formations which are scattered with Bushman Paintings and has privy to an ancient Desert Elephant route that often gets visited by these beautiful giants.

Each spacious campsite has an exquisite view of the Gauntegab River bed and rock formations. The campsites have individual ablution facilities situated on stilts hidden in the tree tops. The braai facilities also double up as a heater (donkey system) for hot running water at each open air shower.

Activities

Morning

Petrified Forest

Afternoon

Twyfelfontein Rock Art

Optional

Morning

Damara Living Museum

Petrified Forest

The Petrified Forest, located in the Kunene Region, showcases 280-million-year-old petrified trees from the Permian period. This remarkable site offers guided tours along a marked trail to view the stone-encased trees while interpretive signs explain its geological history. Visitors must preserve this national monument, making it a unique destination for those interested in Earth's ancient history and geology. Its arid desert location near Damaraland also provides opportunities for wildlife sightings, including desert-adapted elephants and oryx.

Twyfelfontein Rock Art

Twyfelfontein is a World Heritage Site boasting one of the richest rock art concentrations in Africa. Thousands of tourists come to this site each year to view some 2, 500 Stone Age rock engravings. The area is home to 17 rock art sites, which collectively encompass 212 engraved stone slabs. There are an additional 13 sites displaying rock paintings.

Damara Living Museum

Observe and experience the traditional Damara way of life right in the heart of their traditional homelands. A unique opportunity to see a way of life that is slowly dying out.

Open daily.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 5: Swakopmund Sands Hotel, Swakopmund

Swakopmund

Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.

Day Itinerary

Today we depart Damaraland and drive to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Our drive is via Uis and a detour to visit the Seals at Cape Cross Seal colony. Arrival in Swakopmund in the afternoon. On this tour experience the adventure and beauty of exploring the Namib desert with your guide. There are many interesting sights to see, including desert fauna and flora, and giant sand dunes that run straight into the ocean. Your will not be rushed as our tour can last a bit longer when possible at no extra cost to you. The typical duration of this tour is 5 hours :). The tour is a perfect blend of photography, wildlife, culture and history. You will also experience dune driving in our 4x4 vehicle, performed by our experienced guide. This is certainly the best way to spend half a day when you are visiting the coast.

Overnight: Swakopmund Sands Hotel

Located on Swakopmund’s Platinum Mile, Swakopmund Sands Hotel boasts a prime location within walking distance of the city centre, tourist attractions, restaurants, Jetty and the beach. Our accommodation offers great views, stylish comfort, top-class amenities, and warm Namibian hospitality.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast and exceptional coffee from local Namibian roasters. Our rooms range from Classic, Luxury Rooms, Luxury Suites and Family Rooms, catering to all types of travelers. For small groups or self-drive clients, the Swakopmund Sands Cottage provides a cozy alternative with an amazing view of the Jetty.

Our newest addition is an intimate in-house bar area, perfect for pre-dinner or sundowner drinks. Guests can also enjoy relaxing on-site massage treatments, ensuring a rejuvenating stay. Experience the best of Swakopmund with comfort and convenience at Swakopmund Sands Hotel.

Activities

Afternoon

Cape Cross Seal Colony

Cape Cross Seal Colony

This colony of Cape Fur Seals is one of the largest in the world, home to approximately 80 000 to 100 000 of these so-called 'seals', which are in fact a species of sea lion. Day trips to the colony are offered and the seals can be viewed from a walkway at a distance of roughly 200 metres.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 6: Swakopmund Sands Hotel, Swakopmund

Day Itinerary

Today you have the day at leisure or you can book any of the optional activities available in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

Optional

Morning

Catamaran Charters

Afternoon

Sandwich Harbour

Afternoon

Sossusfly Scenic Flight

Catamaran Charters

Catamaran Charters, located in Walvis Bay, Namibia, offers an unforgettable marine adventure. Visitors can enjoy educational dolphin and seal cruises, where they might spot dolphins, seals, sunfish, and even whales during the season. Notably, the cruises provide a chance to experience true sailing on luxurious catamarans, with opportunities to partake in the sailing process.

Sandwich Harbour

Sandwich Harbour is an important wetland and ecosystem on the Atlantic coast of Namibia, located between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. It is an important wildlife habitat for fish, shorebirds, and other seabirds, as well as a variety of migratory species. The area includes a bay in the north and a lagoon at the southern end, providing a tranquil environment for various aquatic creatures. The lagoon is home to several endangered species and is an important breeding ground for thousands of migratory birds, making it a unique and important area to be protected. The area also provides necessary resources for local communities, including a fishing industry and sea salt production.

Sossusfly Scenic Flight

The Sossusfly Scenic Flight is a flight that gives visitors the opportunity to experience a birds-eye view of the most spectacular scenery of the Namib Desert. The flight covers the desert and the Southern Skeleton Coast from the air. The flight includes a low-level flight along the green Kuiseb to the Kuiseb Canyon, as well as the coastline. Highlights of the flight include Tsondablei, Sossusvlei area, diamond camps, shipwrecks, Sandwich Harbour, salt works, Walvis Bay, Longbeach, and Swakopmund.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 7: Agama Lodge, Naukluft Mountains

Naukluft Mountains

Located in Central Namibia, the Naukluft Mountains cut a fine silhouette against the vast open skies of this incredibly beautiful country. Private farms occupy the northern reaches and to the south, the range falls within the spectacular Namib-Naukluft National Park. Rising steeply from the vast plains of Central Namibia, the rugged landscape holds a fascinating history, interesting geology and a boasts a variety of deep gorges, caves, small streams and beautiful waterfalls. These mountains support an array of wildlife including over 50 mammal species such as leopard, mountain zebra; various antelope species and almost 200 species of bird. Popular activities include: game viewing, hiking, bird watching, camping, off-roading in a four-wheel drive and swimming in the spectacular rock pools at the Kudusrus campsite.

Day Itinerary

After an early morning breakfast you drive to Sossusvlei. Your drive is via the scenic route which passes through the Namib Nauklfut park.

Overnight: Agama Lodge

The name ‘Agama” is derived from the colourful family of lizards that frequent the drier savannah regions of Africa. This was the first creature that the original owners saw when they entered the farm gate and celebrating this inquisitive reptile seemed a fitting tribute!

Agama Lodge is situated on the southern banks of the Diep Rivier, with superb facilities and splendid north-facing views of the Naukluft Mountains.

The unique design of the chalets offers ALL guests the unprecedented luxury of sleeping under the stars, if they want to.

The Deluxe chalets at Agama Lodge boast air conditioning, a writing desk, pull out sofa, marble clad bathroom, rain drop wet room, separate wc, safe, wardrobe and a private veranda with shaded outdoor seating.
The Standard chalets at Agama Lodge boast air conditioning, a writing desk, sofa, bathroom with a private shower, wardrobe and a private veranda with seating.

Agama Lodge offers guests a bar as well as a restaurant which serves outstanding food whilst the infinity swimming pool and the viewing deck offers uninterrupted views of the central Namib Desert.

Activities

Morning

Welwitschia

Morning

The Moon Landscape

Morning

Kuiseb Pass

Recommended

Lunch

Solitaire

Welwitschia

Found in the Namib Desert, Welwitschia is a remarkable plant known for its longevity, with some living for over a thousand years. Visitors can marvel at these unique plants in their natural habitat, taking guided tours to learn about their adaptation to extreme desert conditions.

The Moon Landscape

This area is traversed by the Tropic of Capricorn and is mostly flat, although some scenic canyons and elevations are found in some areas, for example in the Moon Valley system. While most of the soil is rocky, sand dunes are still occasionally found in this region; for example, sand dunes occupy much of the coastline between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.

The location can be accessed via a picturesque drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park. An eerie mysterious landscape has been constructed through years of erosion of soft layers of earth that were deposited in this area over 450 million years ago.

Kuiseb Pass

Kuiseb Pass takes you through the Kuiseb Canyon, the watercourse of which only flows occasionally but often enough to halt the advance of the red sands of the Namib.

Solitaire

Situated in the Khomas region of Central Namibia, the desert town of Solitaire serves as an oasis in the Namib Desert. The town provides an important stop on the way to the ancient dunes of Sossusvlei, allowing travellers to stock up on essentials as they make their way further into the wilderness. Solitaire also has a small bar and is renowned for its famous apple pie - said to be the best in the country. Enjoy a scenic sundowner with views of the spectacular Namib desert, hike and bike through the unspoilt natural surroundings, or visit the wonderful local Cheetah Sanctuary.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 8: Agama Lodge, Naukluft Mountains

Day Itinerary

Today requires an early morning wake up to visit the dunes of Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon. Returning to the lodge in the late afternoon.

Activities

Morning

Dune 45

Morning

Dead Vlei

Afternoon

Sesriem Canyon

Dune 45

Named for its location 45 kilometres past the town of Sesriem, Dune 45 is renowned for its elegant shape, which – along with its position close to the road – have earned it the distinction of ‘most photographed dune in the world’. If you’re not keen for the strenuous hike to the top of Big Daddy, Dune 45 is a more forgiving alternative, standing at only 80 metres and featuring a much gentler gradient.

Dead Vlei

This ancient clay pan was once an oasis, studded with acacias and fed by a river that suddenly changed course, leaving the earth to dry up along with the trees it previously supported. So dry were the climatic conditions that the trees never decomposed – instead they were entirely leached of moisture so that today, 900 years later, they remain as desiccated, blackened sentinels dotting the pan’s cracked surface. Surrounded by the red-pink dunes of the Namibia Desert, they create a surreal spectacle that is a photographer's dream.

Sesriem Canyon

Sesriem Canyon is a captivating natural wonder located in the heart of the Namib Desert in Namibia. Carved over millions of years by the Tsauchab River, this narrow gorge is a testament to the power of erosion. The name Sesriem comes from the Afrikaans and Dutch words for six leather straps, which early pioneers used tied together to draw water from the deep pools within the canyon. Sesriem Canyon is not only a geological marvel but also a haven for unique desert flora and fauna, making it a popular stop for tourists exploring the surreal landscapes of the Namib Desert.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 9: The Elegant Guesthouse, Windhoek

Windhoek

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.

Day Itinerary

After a late breakfast you drive back to Windhoek. On arrival in Windhoek, you embark on a Windhoek City and township tour.

We will have a "Farewell Dinner" at the famous Joee's beerhouse where one of our snior Managers will join you.

Overnight: The Elegant Guesthouse

Located on the corner of "von Eckenbrecher - Ziegler Street" in Klein Windhoek - the heart of Windhoek’s oldest suburb lies our sophisticated yet simple and modern Guesthouse, which places its architectural and decorative accent on elegance and the comfort of our guests. It was our dream to create a boutique offering in Windhoek which would be the benchmark for comfort and style.

The chic, boutique guesthouse is totally different in look and feel to its contemporaries in Namibia. We have aimed to combine what is popular and sleek with what is authentic in Namibia. A fusion of Namibian chic with modern creature comforts has resulted in a truly unique Namibian guesthouse. This dynamic fusion will appeal to both the leisure traveller as well as the executive on business.
The Guesthouse offers 17 Luxury en-suite rooms.

With our vision encompassing conservation, we have created a drought resistant garden with open spaces, spacious seating areas, a refreshing pool with a wooden deck, a comfortable lounge and an African fire pit to end the day - combining to ensure a unique experience – creating memories of your stay.

In the open plan kitchen, the smiling Namibian staff will prepare your scrumptious buffet breakfast to the strains of soft music and the smell of freshly baked bread.

Activities

Afternoon

Windhoek City Tour

Afternoon

The Diamond Works

Dinner

Joe's Beerhouse

Windhoek City Tour

City Tour of Windhoek’s historical buildings & monuments as well as the suburbs of Khomasdal, Katutura & Ludwigsdorf.

The Diamond Works

At The Diamond Works visitors can learn more about the history of diamond mining in Namibia and how this gemstone is processed. The store boasts the largest display of diamonds, semi-precious stones, jewellery and many more in Windhoek.

Joe's Beerhouse

The legendary Joe's Beerhouse in Windhoek is a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. Founded in 1991, this quirky restaurant offers a lively atmosphere and an extensive menu featuring a delicious fusion of Namibian and German cuisine. The walls are adorned with founder Joe Gross's travel memorabilia, creating a unique and inviting ambiance. Don't miss the opportunity to savour game meat options like springbok or crocodile, paired with a refreshing Namibian beer. Joe's Beerhouse promises a memorable dining experience that will leave you wanting to return.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 10: End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

Today you bid farewell to your guide at Hosea Kutako International airport and fly back home.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast