Welcome to NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS. Due to my studies in Namibia and interest in dryland ecology, I have known this exceptionally beautiful country for more than 25 years now. I invite you to an exclusive tour through Namibia.

NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS: Individual, Private and Exclusive

I invite you to forget time and space in the sheer endless vastness of Namibia. Discover fascinating natural phenomena including the Namib, an extremely old and dry desert, the mysterious fairy circles and the diverse, occasionally bizarre varieties of flora and fauna that have evolved to survive in this land threatened by constant drought.

ECO-Tours stands for ECOLOGY, because one focus of the journey is to provide you with entertaining information about Namibia's unique ecology.

I have known Namibia for over 25 years now, first by studying ecology and geography in Windhoek and then through extensive research on savanna and desert ecology, including scientific publications on the fairy circles. With NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS I would like to share this knowledge and experience with you on selected tours. On your Namib-Lodge-Tour you will learn about the latest findings on fairy circle research, natural wonders of the Namib and nature conservation in Namibia.

Beyond special information on flora and fauna, climate and geography of the country, you will have ample opportunity to get to know the fascinating diversity and welcoming people of Namibia. You will stay in beautiful accommodation and enjoy great food, including local specialities. In small exclusive groups of four to six guests, you will be personally looked after by me – tips on photography included. After an eventful day, I will be happy to end the evening with you in a cozy atmosphere to answer any questions you may have or simply to admire the magnificent starry sky. Your individual wishes are taken into account already when planning the trips offered, because at NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS your personal dreams should come true. So please contact me at any time so that we can plan your tour together.

I look forward to seeing you!

Best wishes,

Lodge Tour

Day 1

Arrival day in Windhoek

On the arrival day, we will explore the city in the afternoon and have a cozy dinner at Joe's Beerhouse in the evening.

Day 2

Windhoek - Pro-Namib Desert

On the second day, we drive from Windhoek to the Pro-Namib Desert, where the mysterious fairy circles can also be found.

Day 3

Pro-Namib Desert

On the third day of our journey, we will drive through the dune landscape of the NamibRand Nature Reserve and explore the fairy circles.

Day 4

Pro-Namib Desert - Sossusvlei

Today, we will drive towards the area near Sossusvlei and you will have the chance to visit the Sesriem Canyon and the Elim Dune.

Day 5

Sossusvlei - Tsondab Valley

This day of the tour will take you to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, where you will get to see unforgettable photo scenes in the morning light. In the afternoon you will arrive at the marvelous Dune Star Camp, which overlooks the Tsondab Valley.

Day 6

Tsondab Valley - Rostock Ritz

On this travel day, you can relax over breakfast and enjoy the view over the Tsondab Valley. We will arrive at Rostock Ritz in the early afternoon.

Day 7

Rostock Ritz - Swakopmund

Day 7 of your tour will take you through the Kuiseb Canyon and Namib-Naukluft National Park to Swakopmund.

Day 8

Swakopmund

Halfway through the round trip, we will visit the Moon Landscape and Welwitschia plants in the Namib and you will have plenty of time for a sightseeing tour in Swakopmund.

Day 9

Swakop - Spitzkoppe - Brandberg

On day 9 of the tour we leave the flat plains of the Namib Desert and drive to the hilly Damaraland, which is characterized by striking mountains and granite rocks like the Spitzkoppe.

Day 10

Brandberg - Twyfelfontein

On day 10 of the trip we drive from the Brandberg to Twyfelfontein.

Day 11

Twyfelfontein - Grootberg

Today you will get to know the surroundings of Twyfelfontein with its granite outcrops. You will experience the typical Damaraland with its wildlife and picturesque table mountains.

Day 12

Grootberg - Etosha National Park

On day 12 of the tour we leave the Damaraland and drive to the Etosha National Park.

Day 13

Etosha National Park

On this day of the tour, you will once again experience an absolute safari highlight. We will spend the whole day watching game in the world famous Etosha National Park.

Day 14

Etosha National Park - Windhoek

Unfortunately, the tour ends today. But you will get to see Namibia's wildlife again in the morning on a safari before heading back to Windhoek.

Day 15

Departure day from Windhoek

On the departure day, you will return home from the airport.

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1) The size of the tour group is limited to four to six people, creating a very intimate and friendly atmosphere among the guests.

2) Each guest therefore has plenty of space and his own window seat in the Land Cruiser. A cool box in the car also provides refreshing drinks.

3) The passengers are not only closely looked after by me as a guide throughout the tour, but also in the run-up to planning the trip. The guests on a booked trip often get to know each other beforehand at a meal together or at an online meeting. I offer a dedicated chat group (WhatsApp or Signal) for each trip, where individual questions can be asked or travel wishes expressed. I help with booking a suitable flight, online check-in, applying for a visa or with a suitable packing list. For me, you as guests are not anonymous customers, but Namibia friends whose anticipation of the trip I would like to share with you.

4) At NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS you can also tell me your special wishes. Perhaps you would like to see a very special destination on an offered tour, perhaps the possibility of a hike is important to you, the encounter with certain people, animals or rock paintings? No problem, such wishes can be coordinated and incorporated. Or would you like to travel a special route? I am also happy to design such individual tours and put together attractive accommodation.

5) The trademark and unique selling point of NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS is that you benefit from first-hand knowledge of the country's nature. Due to my 25 years of research work in the Namib, you will learn from me the current state of knowledge on certain topics and scientifically proven findings. For example, I will explain to you that the Namib does not have the highest sand dunes in the world (although this is often claimed), that it cannot clearly be described as the oldest desert or that fairy circles are caused by a so-called self-organization of grasses. I explain this adaptation of grasses to drought and the swarm intelligence of plants also in detail on my scientific website on fairy circles. You will therefore benefit from the same knowledge that I have also presented at Namibian conferences or at the Gobabeb Namib Research Institute or as a speaker at the Namibia Scientific Society. With NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS I would like to make this current state of knowledge accessible to every guest, regardless of your previous knowledge of the desert country.

6) In addition to my enthusiasm for ecology, I am also happy to share my passion for photography with you. Every now and then I am asked by travel guests what the best camera settings are for aperture, exposure time or ISO sensitivity. Or, how do you photograph the countless stars in the night sky in the desert? I am also happy to give useful tips on this. I also document every tour with my Leica camera and make the souvenir photos available to the guests after the trip.

7) On every trip with NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS, I also record the daily route with a Garmin GPS and make this file available in KML format. This allows you to retrace the tour in Google Earth after the trip and zoom in as far as you like. As my Leica pictures also save the GPS coordinates of each motif, you can trace the exact location of the photos on the route. In this way, the travel experience remains in your memory forever, even with digital support.

8) In addition to the GPS device, I also carry an Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 satellite phone, which all guests are taught how to use at the beginning of the trip. I have stored several emergency numbers in the satellite phone that can be called from anywhere in Namibia. I also make the satellite phone available to my guests for emergencies or urgent calls. Otherwise, I also have a Namibian cell phone number and you can use WLAN in all accommodations.

9) Last but not least, with NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS you can also enjoy observing the wildlife at close range with a spotting scope. I carry a Swarovski ATX 85 with the best image quality for this purpose. Thanks to the 25 to 60 times magnification of the spotting scope, you can experience birds or predators “up close” even from a great distance.

10) Finally, you can be sure that you are traveling with a tour operator registered in Namibia. NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS is officially registered with a certificate from the Namibian Tourism Board.

Facts about the country

Area: Namibia covers 824,292 km² (318,259 mi²).

Location: Situated on the southwestern coast of Africa, Namibia borders Angola and Zambia in the north, South Africa in the south and Botswana in the east.

Population: About 3 million

Capital City: Windhoek

Official name: Republic of Namibia

Date of Independence: 21 March 1990

System of Government: Multi-party democracy

Head of State: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah since 2025

Language: English, German, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo, Rukwangari, Silozi, Otjiherero, Damara, Nama, Khisan and Setswana

Literacy: The current literacy rate in Namibia is about 91%, one of the highest in Africa.

Religion: Freedom of religion was adopted through Namibia’s Bill of Fundamental Rights. About 90 % of the population is Christian.

Currency: The Namibia Dollar (N$); the Namibia Dollar and South African Rand are the only legal tender in Namibia and can be used freely to purchase goods and services.

Time Zones: Summer time: GMT + 2 hours from the 1st Sunday in September to the 1st Sunday in April. Winter time: GMT + 1 hour from the 1st Sunday in April to the 1st Sunday in September.

Electricity: 220 V AC, 50 Hz. Outlets are of the round three-pin type D or M.

NAMIBIA-ECO-TOURS: Individual, Private and Exclusive

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Facts about the country