Small-group safaris

5-Day Etosha & Kaokoland & Himba Village Comfort Small-Group Safari

from £2,310 (indicative) per person

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Length
5 days
Start and end
Windhoek, start and end
Accommodation
Mid-range proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Shared departure; maximum group and vehicle occupancy to be confirmed
Price from
£2,310 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

5-Day Etosha & Kaokoland & Himba Village Comfort Small-Group Safari is designed as a compact journey between contrasting areas, following Etosha, Kaokoland and Himba Village. Use it as a small-group proposal where departure dates, vehicle occupancy and group routines need to be agreed.

Indicative market benchmark: US$3,088–3,123 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Namibia is a journey of distances, desert light and carefully chosen overnight stops. A route can look compact on a small map while asking for substantial time on gravel roads. Etosha adds dedicated wildlife viewing to the dunes, coast and rocky landscapes.

The outline has 1 day based around local activities and 3 days involving a change of base. Read the day plan alongside the transfer arrangements: a larger number of named places does not automatically give more wildlife time.

Why choose this route

Etosha

Waterhole-focused wildlife viewing provides a clear contrast to Namibia’s desert stages. Choose the overnight sector with the intended game-drive route in mind and distinguish inside-park camps from outside lodges.

Kaokoland

A northwestern journey extends the trip into a more remote part of Namibia. Request a detailed road and support plan; this should be assessed separately from a standard lodge circuit.

Himba Village

A community visit introduces a cultural perspective to a northwestern Namibia route. Arrange a respectful visit through the community’s chosen host; ask before taking photographs.

Group size and departure arrangements

First, confirm the departure date, minimum group and maximum people per vehicle. Also, check whether every traveller has a suitable viewing position. A shared itinerary follows the group’s transfer and activity schedule; a private alternative may suit travellers who need more flexibility.

However, the benchmark does not establish that a departure is operating on your dates. Ask how a change in participant numbers affects the price and what happens if the advertised minimum group does not form.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the mid-range category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, an activity mentioned as a possibility is not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$3,088–3,123 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.

Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.

For a self-drive proposal, ask for daily road distances, daylight arrival targets, tyre cover, fuel planning and the vehicle excess. A lodge booking alone does not establish that a vehicle or a guided activity is included.

Planning your 5-Day Etosha & Himba Village Comfort Group

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Windhoek to Windhoek routing?
  • Which mid-range properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Namibia Tourism Board. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.

Explore the full safari catalogue for alternatives, or send your preferred route through the quote form.

Route

Route map: Windhoek, Etosha, Opuwo, WindhoekStart & EndDay 1–2Day 3–5Start & EndDay 1–2Day 3–5Windhoek: Start & EndEtosha: Day 1–2Opuwo: Day 3–5

Namibia

  1. StartWindhoek (Day 1)
  2. Day 1–2Etosha
  3. Day 3–5Opuwo
  4. EndWindhoek (Day 5)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1 Mid-range chalet in the Etosha area; property and room type subject to quote Lunch, dinner
2 Mid-range chalet in the Etosha area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
3–4 Mid-range lodge in the Opuwo area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast, lunch

Places you visit

Etosha Himba Village Kaokoland

Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Etosha

    Begin the proposed route from Windhoek; agree on the pickup point and arrival timing before the programme is finalised. Waterhole-focused wildlife viewing provides a clear contrast to Namibia’s desert stages. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Windhoek, Etosha
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range chalet in the Etosha area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Time in Etosha

    Use the day in Etosha without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Choose the overnight sector with the intended game-drive route in mind and distinguish inside-park camps from outside lodges. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Etosha
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Mid-range chalet in the Etosha area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Travel to Opuwo

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Opuwo area. A northwestern journey extends the trip into a more remote part of Namibia. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Opuwo
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Opuwo area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Stay in Opuwo

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Opuwo area. A community visit introduces a cultural perspective to a northwestern Namibia route. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Opuwo
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Opuwo area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Onward connection from Windhoek

    Complete the return or onward transfer to Windhoek. The available activity time must be checked against the onward flight or pickup. Keep the connection realistic: airport check-in, road conditions and any border formalities can take priority over extra sightseeing. Accommodation after the tour is a separate request unless your quote includes it.

    • Opuwo, Windhoek
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast, lunch

Prices & dates

from £2,310 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
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Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

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