Classic Namibia: Red Dunes, the Atlantic & Giraffes
4–11 January 2027
8 days
8+ days / 7+ nights
Duration
Medium (9–12)
Group Size
Balanced (4-5h)
Intensity
Seaside, Mountains
Location
Russian
Event Language
Hotel
Stay Type
Included
Equipment
Transfer
Meals
Good to know
Solo friendly
For couples
Relaxed
Social
Namibia looks as if it was invented for the cinema. Red dunes at sunrise, the sun-bleached floor of Deadvlei with its dark silhouettes of trees, pink salt lakes and flamingos against the ocean. We've turned all of it into an eight-day route where no two days are alike and activity alternates with rest — no rushing, no burnout.
Highlights
- An open-jeep safari in the private Bagatelle reserve: antelopes, giraffes and cheetahs at arm's length
- The Quiver Tree Forest — a kind of aloe that grows over nine metres tall
- Sunrise in Sossusvlei: the highest dunes and the ancient trees of Deadvlei
- A cruise on Walvis Bay: dolphins, the world's largest fur seal colony, and the freshest oysters with sparkling wine
- Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes meet the ocean: pink salt lakes and flamingos
- UNESCO-protected Bushman rock art and sunset on top of Spitzkoppe
- A visit to the Himba people
Your trip, day by day
Exact times are set by the tour leader on the spot and can shift with the weather and the wildlife, and a hotel may occasionally be swapped for one of the same standard. We meet you at Windhoek airport on day 1; on day 8 you fly home after breakfast.
Day 1Monday, 4 January
- The plane touches down in Windhoek and the journey begins: we meet you at the airport
- A walk with our guide through the streets of the capital
- Rest after the flight and end the day with dinner at an atmospheric place
Day 2Tuesday, 5 January
- After breakfast, the private Bagatelle reserve
- A real safari in an open jeep: antelopes, giraffes and cheetahs at arm's length
Day 3Wednesday, 6 January
- A day on the road to the Sossusvlei reserve
- On the way, a special stop at the Quiver Tree Forest, with trees over nine metres tall
- Evening at the hotel and an early night — tomorrow we greet the sunrise
Day 4Thursday, 7 January
- Sunrise in the Namib-Naukluft park
- Up the highest dunes and photos of the famous Deadvlei, where the trees have been frozen in time by heat, salt and dry air
- From the desert to the ocean: by evening we reach Swakopmund, feel the long-awaited cool of the Atlantic and check into a cosy hotel
Day 5Friday, 8 January
- Walvis Bay and a cruise on the bay: dolphins, the world's largest fur seal colony — and a pelican you can feed
- How the local oysters are farmed, and a tasting — the freshest oysters with a glass of sparkling wine
- In the afternoon, Sandwich Harbour, where the dunes run straight into the ocean: past pink salt lakes and salt works to the flamingos in the lagoon
- Back to the hotel in the evening
Day 6Saturday, 9 January
- Morning: the Bushman rock paintings, an ancient record of the desert protected by UNESCO
- Evening: an unforgettable sunset on top of Spitzkoppe
Day 7Sunday, 10 January
- A Himba village, home to one of the most distinctive peoples of Africa: their culture, daily life and traditions
- Back to Windhoek for our last night of the trip
Day 8Monday, 11 January
- An unhurried breakfast at the hotel
- Check-out and transfer to the airport. Behind you: days full of discoveries, sunsets and new friends — and we see you off like old friends
Why travel with Africa Dream
- Russian-speaking guides who know Africa inside out
- Comfortable, characterful hotels — places you'll genuinely enjoy staying
- The best places for lunch and dinner: no tourist menus, only what locals love
- A balanced programme: activity alternates with rest — no rushing, no burnout
- A private group chat and support before, during and after the trip
- A written contract — everything clear and transparent
Price
Per person: $3,100 in a twin room, $4,700 in a single room.
A $1,000 deposit secures your place; the balance is paid on arrival, on the first day of the tour.
What's included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All transfers in the programme, in comfortable new vehicles, with water and snacks on board
- Breakfasts
- Hotel accommodation in twin rooms (single rooms at the single price)
- A Russian-speaking tour leader throughout
- Entry tickets to all parks in the programme
- All activities in the programme
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
Led by
Leader of Active Adventures
Marina Malkina is the co-founder of Africa Dream and a passionate explorer of Southern Africa. Having spent years discovering the region beyond the typical tourist routes, she created Africa Dream to share a more authentic side of Africa — one built around meaningful experiences, local connections, breathtaking landscapes, and carefully curated adventures.
Together with her team, Marina designs small-group journeys that combine iconic destinations with hidden gems, allowing travelers to experience Africa not as tourists, but as welcomed guests. Her philosophy is simple: the most memorable journeys are not about checking landmarks off a list, but about creating moments that stay with you long after the trip ends.
Through Africa Dream, Marina helps travelers discover the beauty, wildlife, culture, and spirit of Southern Africa through thoughtfully crafted experiences across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana.
Together with her team, Marina designs small-group journeys that combine iconic destinations with hidden gems, allowing travelers to experience Africa not as tourists, but as welcomed guests. Her philosophy is simple: the most memorable journeys are not about checking landmarks off a list, but about creating moments that stay with you long after the trip ends.
Through Africa Dream, Marina helps travelers discover the beauty, wildlife, culture, and spirit of Southern Africa through thoughtfully crafted experiences across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana.
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Africa Dream
30/09/2026
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Per persontwin room $3,100, single room $4,700deposit $1,000, balance on arrival
4–11 January 2027 · 8 days
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