Namibia: Wild Coasts & Wildlife

This journey is for travellers who want to feel Namibia at its wildest, from cool Atlantic breezes in Swakopmund to shores scarred by shipwrecks, desert rhinos and the big game of Etosha. 

You will start in the seaside town of Swakopmund, with its palm-lined streets and relaxed coastal feel, then go north to the Skeleton Coast for an all-inclusive stay at the Shipwreck Lodge, where sand dunes meet crashing waves and cabins echo the shipwrecks outside. From there, you’ll head into remote Damaraland to look for deserted wildlife with expert guides and rhino trackers, then spend time in Etosha National Park from both the southern and eastern sides, following waterholes and plains that attract an incredible mix of animals. A final night at Otjiwa Private Game Reserve gives you one last taste of the bush, with game drives and dinner under the stars. It is a trip full of contrasts, drama and quiet moments that stay with you. 

Your Experience Includes: 

• 2 nights in Swakopmund at Brigadoon Boutique Guesthouse on a bed & breakfast basis 
• 2 nights on Skeleton Coast at Shipwreck Lodge on an all-inclusive basis 
• 2 nights in Damaraland at Desert Rhino Camp on an all-inclusive basis 
• 1 night at Etosha National Park (southern entrance) at Etosha Oberland Lodge on a full board basis 
• 2 nights at Etosha National Park (eastern side) at Onguma Bush Camp on a half board basis 
• 1 night at Otjiwa Thorn Bush Tented Camp in Otjiwa Private Game Reserve on a half board basis 
• Strolls along Swakopmund’s historic waterfront, cafés and curio shops 
• Skeleton Coast experiences, including beach walks, sundowners and game drives in Skeleton Coast National Park 
• Optional quad biking or 4x4 excursions to the Clay Castles and Hoanib River Delta 
• Guided 4x4 outings in Damaraland with expert guides and Save the Rhino trackers, searching for the desert black rhino 
• Chances to see Hartmann’s mountain zebra, oryx, springbok, giraffe and desert-adapted elephants 
• Guided nature walks at Etosha Oberland Lodge, focusing on tracks, birdlife, plants and local ecology 
• Optional visit to Omapaha Himba Village (time and conditions permitting) 
• Full-day guided game drive through Etosha National Park, visiting key waterholes 
• Spot elephant, lion, rhino, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and many antelope species 
• Birdwatching, including ostriches, secretary birds, eagles and in season, flamingos 
• Afternoon game drive at Otjiwa Private Game Reserve 
• Vast opportunities to see white rhino, giraffe, antelope and abundant birdlife 
• Dinner under the stars at Otjiwa  
• Return international flights with Ethiopian Airlines from Heathrow 
• Airport taxes and fuel surcharges included. Regional supplements may apply 

Why You’ll Love This Trip! 
You will love this holiday if you enjoy feeling far from the everyday but still want comfort at the end of each day. It gives you Swakopmund’s easy coastal charm as a gentle starting point, then quickly takes you into landscapes that feel almost otherworldly, such as the Skeleton Coast, where sand meets sea and shipwrecks sit in the mist. Staying at Shipwreck Lodge and Desert Rhino Camp adds a sense of “once in a lifetime” to the journey, with cabins and tents that feel part of the story of the land rather than just places to sleep. 

In Etosha, the focus shifts to classic big game viewing. Waterholes become your windows into wildlife life, with elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and many antelope species all drawn to the same precious resources. The mix of guided drives and walks means you see both the big animals and the smaller details, from tracks to birds. Ending at Otjiwa with a game drive and dinner under the stars brings everything together, leaving you with memories of wild coasts, desert hills, busy waterholes and quiet campfires. 

Ready to Book? 
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Call: 0208 423 3000 
Email: holidays@somak.co.uk 
Quote Reference: 81511 
Travel period: 1 January – 30 June 2027 
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T&C: No single Tourist tax applies in Namibia, instead standard taxes on goods and services plus a built-in tourism levy is charged on accommodations, and VAT on most goods and services. Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Price based on two adults sharing, based on departure dates of 01 May 2027. Prices are correct at time of posting 08/07/2026.