Tour Introduction
Welcome to the Wild Horizons of Namibia, an unforgettable journey through one of Africa’s most spectacular and wonderfully untamed destinations. From the sweeping red sands of the Kalahari and the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to the rugged landscapes of Damaraland and the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park, this adventure showcases the incredible diversity and natural beauty of Namibia. Along the way, we’ll stand amongst the ancient trees of Deadvlei, cruise the wildlife-rich waters of Walvis Bay, tackle the spectacular dunes of Sandwich Harbour by 4WD, discover the traditions of the Damara people and head out on safari in search of elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and more. Add beautiful lodges, special bush dining experiences and sundowners beneath vast African skies, and you have an extraordinary adventure filled with breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences – all shared in the wonderful company and spirit of Sisterhood.Itinerary Map
Highlights
Half-day Windhoek city tour & Welcome Dinner
Experience the spectacular red dunes and landscapes of the Kalahari
Stay in the heart of the Namib Desert
Explore spectacular Sossusvlei & Deadvlei, surrounded by some of the world's highest sand dunes
Optional hot-air balloon flight over the Namib Desert
Discover the coastal town of Swakopmund
Catamaran cruise on Walvis Bay with opportunities to spot seals, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life
Thrilling 4WD adventure through the dunes of Sandwich Harbour, where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean
Journey through the dramatic wilderness of Damaraland
Cultural experience at the Living Museum of the Damara
Guided Damara bushwalk, discovering traditional uses of native plants, foods and medicines
Special Sky Boma bush dining experience under the Namibian night sky
Game Drives in Etosha National Park
Inclusions
Personally Escorted Tour - Your Sisterhood Tour Hostess is on hand to help make your holiday experience memorable!
Return Economy Airfares ex Melbourne (other cities and classes available upon request)
All Transportation as detailed in itinerary
All sightseeing including entrance fees as detailed in itinerary
Variety of Accommodation Styles as per itineary eg. Hotel, Lodge, Guest House
Meals as detailed in itinerary
Willing to Share Option
Meet and Greet via Zoom
Friends For Company
Notice
Additional Meal Allowance:
Breakfast is included daily, together with the majority of dinners . As a general guide, allow approximately NAD150–300 (AUD15–25) for a casual lunch and NAD250–500 (AUD25–45) for dinner. Meals at more upmarket restaurants and hotels, together with alcoholic beverages and imported wines, will naturally cost a little more. For comfortable budgeting, we recommend allowing approximately AUD350 per person for meals not included, together with coffees, drinks, snacks.
Tipping:
Tipping is customary throughout Africa and forms an important part of recognising the service provided by local guides, drivers, hotel staff, porters and other tourism professionals. To make things simple and stress-free, Sisterhood Womens Travel operates a group tipping kitty. At the beginning of the tour, each traveller contributes to the kitty, which is managed by your Sisterhood Tour Hostess. Tips are then distributed throughout the journey to service providers on your behalf. This means you won’t need to worry about carrying cash or deciding when and how much to tip, allowing you to simply relax and enjoy your holiday. The estimated contribution to the Sisterhood tipping kitty for this tour is USD 250 per person. The final amount will be confirmed in your final travel documentation.
Visa Information and Travel Advice:
Australian passport holders will need to apply for a 'Visa on Arrival' for Namibia.
Please apply prior to travelling click here cost of NAD1600 per person
Accommodation:
Please be advised that the standard of accommodation will vary on this itinerary.
Transport
Throughout the tour, we’ll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus. For adventures requiring access to more remote terrain, we’ll switch to specialist 4WD vehicles, while our game drives will be enjoyed in open safari vehicles.
As Namibia is a vast country, travel distances will vary from day to day, with driving times generally ranging from approximately 4–7 hours on travelling days. The journeys are all part of the Namibian experience, taking us through spectacular and ever-changing landscapes, with comfort stops and sightseeing along the way.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Thursday 19 August 2027
Melbourne - Namibia (Meals Inflight)
Welcome to Sisterhood Womens Travel! Meet your Sisterhood Tour Hostess and fellow travellers at the Melbourne Airport for our flight to Namibia.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the inflight entertainment of our airlines as we head towards Windhoek - Namibia.
Namibia is a vast, sparsely populated country offering a deep sense of peace and solitude. Its ancient landscapes—featuring rock art and a 280-million-year-old petrified forest—create a powerful feeling of history and wilderness. It is also home to remarkable wildlife, including desert-adapted elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos, and vast herds of antelope. The climate is semi-desert, with warm to hot days, cool nights, and generally dry conditions, influenced by its high plateau and the cold Atlantic Benguela Current.
Day 2 - Friday 20 August 2027
Windhoek
Welcome to Namibia!
Arriving into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport in the late afternoon, we will be met by our private Meet & Greet representative, who will assist us through immigration and arrival formalities, helping make our arrival into Namibia as smooth as possible.
Once through the airport, we'll be transferred to our hotel in Windhoek and settle in for the evening.
After our long journey from Australia, the remainder of the evening is ours to relax and get a good night's rest.
Overnight - Avani Windhoek Hotel (or similar)
Day 3 - Saturday 21 August 2027
Windhoek (B,D)
Enjoy a leisurely morning to relax, sleep in and recover from our journey.
This afternoon, we'll head out with our local guide for a half-day introduction to Windhoek, Namibia's relaxed and fascinating capital.
Set amongst rolling hills, Windhoek is a city where Namibia's African heritage and German colonial influences sit side by side. During our tour, we'll discover some of the city's important landmarks and learn more about Namibia's history, culture and everyday life.
Tonight, we'll come together for a welcome Dinner. It's the perfect opportunity to get to know our fellow travellers and toast to the adventure ahead.
Overnight - Avani Windhoek Hotel (or similar)
Day 4 - Sunday 22 August 2027
Windhoek - Kalahari (B,D)
After breakfast, we'll leave Windhoek behind and begin our journey south towards the Kalahari.
As we travel, the city gradually gives way to the enormous landscapes for which Namibia is famous. We will make stops at places of interest along the way, giving us opportunities to stretch our legs, take photographs and enjoy our first real taste of the Namibian countryside.
The Kalahari is instantly recognisable for its rolling red dunes, golden grasses and vast open skies. Unlike a true desert, the Kalahari receives enough rainfall to support grasses, shrubs and wildlife, creating a beautiful landscape that stretches across several southern African countries.
Overnight - Kalahari Anib Lodge (or similar)
Day 5 - Monday 23 August 2027
Kalahari - Sossusvlei (B,D)
After breakfast, we farewell the Kalahari and continue deeper into Namibia's spectacular desert landscapes.
Today's journey takes us towards Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert, travelling through an ever-changing landscape of mountains, desert plains and dramatic rock formations. Along the way, our driver-guide will make stops at interesting viewpoints and places of interest as time permits.
After checking in, enjoy some time to relax and take in the extraordinary desert surroundings before we gather for dinner.
Overnight - Le Mirage Resort & Spa (or similar)
Day 6 - Tuesday 24 August 2027
Sossusvlei (B, D)
Today promises to be one of the great highlights of our Namibian adventure as we venture into the spectacular landscapes of Sossusvlei.
Located within the Namib-Naukluft National Park, this extraordinary area is home to some of the highest and most spectacular sand dunes in the world. The colours change throughout the day, from soft apricot and orange to brilliant shades of red.
Our excursion includes a visit to Deadvlei, one of Namibia's most photographed landscapes. Surrounded by towering red dunes, the stark white clay pan is dotted with the dark skeletons of ancient camel thorn trees, some believed to have stood here for hundreds of years.
We'll travel into the desert landscape, with time to experience the dunes, enjoy the magnificent scenery and capture some wonderful photographs.
Those wanting an unforgettable perspective over the Namib Desert may choose to take an optional hot-air balloon flight . (Contact SWT for further information and pricing)
After our desert adventure, we'll return to Le Mirage to relax and enjoy dinner.
Overnight - Le Mirage Resort & Spa (or similar)
Day 7 - Wednesday 25 August 2027
Sossusvlei - Swakopmund (B)
After breakfast, we'll leave the desert behind and make our way towards Namibia's Atlantic coast and the charming seaside town of Swakopmund.
This is another wonderful journey through Namibia's vast and sparsely populated landscapes. We will make stops at interesting places and viewpoints along the way, giving us plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery and break up the journey.
Eventually, we'll feel the influence of the cool Atlantic Ocean as we arrive in Swakopmund, a fascinating coastal town known for its German-influenced architecture, seaside promenades, cafés and adventure activities.
This evening is at leisure. There are local markets near the hotel that you may like to wander through, or simply enjoy a stroll along the waterfront before regrouping for dinner at own expense (your hostess will suggest a venue)
Overnight - Strand Hotel Swakopmund (or similar)
Day 8 - Thursday 26 August 2027
Swakopmund (B)
Today is going to be another memorable one as we experience Namibia from both the ocean and the desert.
We'll travel to nearby Walvis Bay and board our comfortable catamaran for a cruise through this wildlife-rich marine environment.
As we cruise, keep watch for Cape fur seals, bottlenose and Heaviside's dolphins and an incredible variety of seabirds. Depending on the season and a little luck, we may also encounter whales, turtles and other marine life.
Our cruise takes us past Pelican Point, oyster farms, fishing vessels, Bird Island and the lighthouse. Along the way we'll enjoy a light brunch/lunch.
Then it's time to swap the water for the dunes!
We'll climb aboard our 4WD vehicles for an exhilarating Sandwich Harbour adventure, travelling through the towering dunes of the Namib Desert where they dramatically meet the Atlantic Ocean.
Sandwich Harbour is part of the Namib Sand Sea and an internationally important wetland area attracting flamingos, migratory shorebirds and other wildlife. Our experienced drivers will navigate the spectacular dune landscape, with the exact route determined by tides and conditions on the day.
It's a remarkable landscape and one of Namibia's signature experiences.
After our adventure, we'll return to Swakopmund with the evening free to relax and enjoy dinner at own expense at a local restaurant (your hostess will suggest a venue)
Overnight - Strand Hotel Swakopmund (or similar)
Day 9 - Friday 27 August 2027
Swakopmund - Twyfelfontein (B,D)
After breakfast, we'll farewell the Atlantic coast and journey inland towards the rugged landscapes of Damaraland and Twyfelfontein.
This region feels wonderfully remote, with dramatic mountains, enormous valleys, ancient geological formations and wide-open desert landscapes.
We will make stops at interesting places and viewpoints along our route as we journey through this fascinating part of Namibia.
Settle into our surroundings and enjoy dinner together this evening.
Overnight - Twyfelfontein Country Lodge (or similar)
Day 10 - Saturday 28 August 2027
Twyfelfontein (B,D)
Today we'll gain a fascinating insight into the traditions and culture of Namibia's Damara people with a visit to the Living Museum of the Damara.
This community-based cultural experience provides an opportunity to learn about traditional Damara life, skills and customs. We'll see demonstrations of traditional blacksmithing and learn about the production of leather, clothing, jewellery and crafts, along with traditional music, dancing and singing.
We'll also head into the surrounding bush for a guided walk, learning how local plants have traditionally been collected and used for food, medicine and perfume, as well as discovering some of the hunting techniques and survival skills traditionally used by the Damara people.
It's a wonderful opportunity to learn about a very different side of Namibia and the traditions that have been passed down through generations.
After our experience, we'll return to our lodge and enjoy the remainder of the day surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland.
Overnight - Twyfelfontein Country Lodge (or similar)
Day 11 - Sunday 29 August 2027
Twyfelfontein - Etosha East (B,D)
After breakfast, we'll leave Damaraland and continue north towards one of Africa's great wildlife destinations – Etosha National Park.
Today's journey takes us through more of Namibia's vast landscapes, with stops at interesting places along the way.
By late afternoon we'll arrive at Mokuti Etosha, situated on the eastern side of Etosha National Park.
After checking in, enjoy some time at leisure to settle into our beautiful surroundings and perhaps keep an eye out for some of the wildlife that frequents the lodge grounds.
Tonight, something special awaits us we'll enjoy an elevated bush dining experience at Sky Boma, where we'll dine beneath Namibia's enormous night sky.
Overnight - Mokuti Etosha (or similar)
Day 12 - Monday 30 August 2027
Etosha East (B,D)
Today is all about wildlife!
We'll head into magnificent Etosha National Park in private open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced lodge guides.
We will enjoy a morning game drive, giving us plenty of time to explore the park and search for its remarkable wildlife.
Etosha is famous for its enormous salt pan and waterholes, which attract an extraordinary variety of animals. Keep your cameras ready as we search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, springbok, oryx and many other species. Namibia is also one of Africa's great strongholds for both black and white rhinoceros.
After our morning safari, we'll return to Mokuti for a break and some time to relax.
Later this afternoon, we'll climb back into our open safari vehicles for another game drive. The changing light and cooler afternoon temperatures bring another opportunity for wildlife encounters as animals move towards the waterholes.
Overnight - Mokuti Etosha (or similar)
Day 13 - Tuesday 31 August 2027
Etosha East - Okahandja (B,D)
After breakfast, we'll farewell Etosha and begin our journey south towards Okahandja and Midgard.
We'll travel through the Namibian countryside, making stops at places of interest along the way before arriving at our final lodge.
Later this afternoon, we'll head out on a Hilltop Sundowner Drive, sit back and watch the colours change across the landscape as the African sun begins to set. What a fitting way to spend our final evening in Namibia – good company, beautiful scenery and one last African sunset.
Tonight, we'll come together for our final dinner and reminisce about the many wonderful experiences we've shared along the way.
Overnight - Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek (or similar)
Day 14 - Wednesday 1 September 2027
Okahandja- Windhoek - Home (B, Meals in Flight)
Today, we farewell Namibia as we head towards home. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the in-flight entertainment on our flight as we begin our journey back to Melbourne.
Day 15 - Thursday 2 September 2027
Welcome Home
Thank you for joining Sisterhood Womens Travel for your latest adventure, and we look forward to welcoming you to your next adventure.