Tailor-made safaris that include Swakopmund.
Most requested
- 10 days
- Namibia
- 2 lodges
10 Day Namibia Must-See
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- Walking
- Ballooning
- Self-drive route from Windhoek through Damaraland to Sossusvlei
- 1 night at Okapuka Safari Lodge, then 2 at Okonjima Plains Camp
- Guided game drive at Okonjima, home to the AfriCat Foundation
- 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp tracking desert-adapted elephant and ancient rock art
- 2 nights in Swakopmund where the dunes meet the Atlantic
- 2 nights at Sossusvlei Lodge beneath Namibia's colossal red dunes
Per person, complete package, from
R 52 470
Most requested
- 10 days
- Namibia
- 5 lodges
10-Day Namibian Highlights Tour
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- Ballooning
- Overnights at Kalahari Anib, Namib Desert Lodge, The Delight, Damara Mopane and Etosha Safari Camp
- Climb Big Daddy and walk the camelthorns of Dead Vlei at Sossusvlei
- Free day in Swakopmund for kayaking, sandboarding or Walvis Bay excursions
- Twyfelfontein rock engravings, Organ Pipes and a Himba village visit
- Afternoon and full-day game drives at Etosha's waterholes
- Guided road tour from Windhoek with vehicle, fuel and English-speaking guide
Per person, complete package, from
R 63 720
Most requested
- 7 days
- 3 lodges
7-Day Northern Namibian Adventure Tour
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- 2 nights at The Delight in coastal Swakopmund
- 2 nights at Damara Mopane Lodge with visits to Twyfelfontein rock engravings and the Petrified Forest
- Himba village visit en route to Etosha National Park
- 2 nights at Etosha Safari Camp with afternoon and full-day game drives
- Stop at Okahandja woodcarvers' market on the return to Windhoek
- Round-trip airport transfers from Windhoek included
Per person, complete package, from
R 43 550
- 9 days
- Namibia
- 3 lodges
- All-inclusive
9 Day Diverse Namibia
- Family
- Child friendly
- Ballooning
- 2 nights at Kulala Adventurer Camp on the red dunes of Sossusvlei
- 2 nights at Hansa Hotel in Swakopmund with optional Walvis Bay catamaran cruise
- 2 nights at Damaraland Camp tracking desert-adapted wildlife near Brandberg Mountain
- 2 nights at Ongava Tented Camp with game drives in Etosha National Park
- Sunken waterhole hide at Ongava for close-up wildlife viewing
- Optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the Sossusvlei desert
Per person, complete package, from
R 113 430
- 10 days
- Namibia
- 2 lodges
10 day Namibia North (Bush & Beach)
- Family
- Children by arrangement
- 1 night at Okonjima Plains Camp with optional cheetah and leopard tracking
- 2 nights at Onguma The Fort in Etosha East with sundowner drive
- 2 nights at Ongava Lodge in Etosha West with twice-daily game drives
- 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp exploring Twyfelfontein rock art and Burnt Mountain
- 2 nights at Strand Hotel in Swakopmund with sea-view room
- Self-drive rental vehicle throughout the 10-day route
Per person, complete package, from
R 106 380
- 6 days
- Namibia
- All-inclusive
6-Day Swakopmund and Damaraland Experience
- 1 night at The Olive Exclusive in Windhoek to start
- 2 nights at Swakopmund Guesthouse on Namibia's Atlantic coast
- Free day in Swakopmund for optional boat cruises or sandboarding
- 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp in Damaraland
- Track desert-adapted elephants and visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings
- Light-aircraft flights between Windhoek, Swakopmund and Twyfelfontein
Per person, complete package, from
R 80 730
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Where to stay
Lodges in Swakopmund.
3 lodges across this destination, ordered by what guests pick most. Rates per person sharing, per night.
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01 PremiumThe Delight Hotel
Gondwana's Delight in Swakopmund emerges as a refreshing oasis in the desert. In the ideal location, positioned just a short stroll away from the 'Mole', the contemporary, uplifting, and hospitable hotel serves as the perfect hub for your getaway.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 1 980
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02 LuxStrand Hotel
The Strand Hotel is the ideal venue for travellers on a mission to explore Swakopmund. It has become a sought after destination resort for international, Namibian and SADC visitors.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 4 400
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03 AffordableSwakopmund Guesthouse
Swakopmund Guesthouse is a small owner-run bed and breakfast in the Namibian coastal town of Swakopmund, with 16 rooms and a suite a short walk from the Atlantic seafront. It is a practical and comfortable base for travellers exploring the Skeleton Coast, Walvis Bay and the dune fields south of the Kuiseb.
Per person sharing, per night, from
R 1 800
The basics
Why, when, and where.
Why
Swakopmund offers a unique combination of desert and ocean landscapes. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, cheetah, and leopard. You can also explore the Namib Desert, which is one of the oldest deserts in the world. Swakopmund is also a great place to experience the culture of Namibia, with its German colonial architecture and vibrant local markets.
When
The best time to visit Swakopmund is during the summer months of December to March. This is when the weather is warm and sunny, and the days are long.
Where
Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. Sandwiched between Atlantic rollers and the Namib Desert, Swakopmund is the country's biggest coastal town and premier holiday resort. For those interested in adventure activities Swakopmund offers sandboarding, quad biking, dune carting, parachuting, hot air ballooning, shark fishing, deep sea fishing and beach angling to name but a few.
Photos from our guests
A traveller's view.
Every photo below was taken by a guest of ours on a recent trip to Swakopmund. No stock imagery, no marketing shots. What they saw, on their cameras.
Imagery
Swakopmund, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Swakopmund.
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"This is our first time (possibly the only one) booking a safari trip and it is a very big deal for us. We were able to to find something that met our needs and budget. Monique P was very helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. Definitely appreciate her assistance. We are off on our safari in a few days, so now we’ll just need her to keep us safe…"
""What an incredible country! Beautiful nature, wonderfully kind people, and fascinating wildlife. An unforgettable experience that is absolutely worth discovering. I highly recommend it! ❤️🥰😍""
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