Southern Namibia Birding Adventure - November 2026
A fixed November 2026 Namibia birding safari from Windhoek to Fish River Canyon, the Namib Desert and Walvis Bay.
About this tour
This fixed-departure Southern Namibia birding adventure follows Kobus Bekker's November 2026 route from Windhoek south through Mariental, Fish River Canyon, Aussenkehr, Rosh Pinah, Luderitz, Aus, Kronenhof, Sesriem and Walvis Bay.
The itinerary combines Namibia's desert, canyon, river and coastal wetland habitats with target birding for southern and coastal specials. Kobus confirmed that the trip is still on, currently has one client, and the group maximum is six travelers.
Price starts from USD 6,500 with meals and drinks included. The price may decrease as more clients join. Flights and transport to reach Namibia and return home are excluded.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Namibia.
Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
Windhoek to Mariental
Arrive in Windhoek and travel to Mariental / Hardap Dam NWR for the first night.
Day 2
Mariental to Fish River Canyon
Continue south to Fish River Canyon, staying at Canyon Village in the Fish River Canyon area.
Day 3
Fish River Canyon to Aussenkehr
Travel to Aussenkehr and Norotshama on the Orange River.
Day 4
Aussenkehr birding
Second day based at Norotshama for Orange River and surrounding dry-country birding.
Day 5
Aussenkehr to Rosh Pinah
Move to Rosh Pinah and Four Seasons for another southern Namibia route stop.
Day 6
Rosh Pinah to Luderitz
Travel to Luderitz for coastal desert birding and overnight at Obelix Guesthouse.
Day 7
Luderitz to Aus
Continue to Aus and Bahnhof Hotel Aus, with desert birding en route.
Day 8
Aus to Kronenhof
Move through southern Namibia to At Kronenhof for the next overnight stop.
Day 9
Kronenhof to Sesriem
Travel toward Sesriem and Weltevrede / Sossusvlei for Namib Desert habitats.
Day 10
Sesriem and Sossusvlei
Full day around Sesriem and Sossusvlei for dunes, desert landscapes and arid-zone species.
Day 11
Sesriem to Walvis Bay
Travel to Walvis Bay and Desert Breeze, entering the coastal birding section of the tour.
Day 12
Walvis Bay coastal birding
Bird Walvis Bay coastal wetlands and surrounding habitats for shorebirds, seabirds and desert-edge species.
Day 13
Walvis Bay departure
Fly out from Walvis Bay, or arrange an extra-cost transfer if departing elsewhere.
Locations & map
- Windhoek - Khomas Namibia (Arrival city and starting point for the southern Namibia birding safari.)
- Hardap Dam - Hardap Namibia (First-night area near Mariental with dam and dry-country birding potential.)
- Fish River Canyon - Karas Namibia (Canyon landscape and arid-country birding area.)
- Orange River near Aussenkehr - Karas Namibia (Riverine habitat on the southern Namibia route.)
- Rosh Pinah - Karas Namibia (Dry-country route stop before Luderitz.)
- Luderitz - Karas Namibia (Coastal birding base for penguin, cormorant and shorebird possibilities.)
- Aus - Karas Namibia (Southern Namib route stop and desert birding area.)
- Sesriem and Sossusvlei - Hardap Namibia (Namib Desert dunes and arid-zone birding.)
- Walvis Bay - Erongo Namibia (Final coastal wetland birding and departure city.)
9 stops. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability is confirmed after your inquiry.
Included
- Guided Southern Namibia birding safari - Route and daily guiding supplied by Rolling Hills Safaris Namibia.
- Meals and drinks - Kobus confirmed meals and drinks are included.
- Accommodation during listed itinerary - Named lodging supplied in partner itinerary; final availability to reconfirm.
- Route transport during the safari - Transport during the confirmed safari route; arrival/departure transport exclusions apply.
- Flights to Namibia and return flights home - Flights are excluded.
- Transport to reach Namibia and return home - Kobus excluded all transport to reach Namibia and back.
- Optional early-arrival accommodation - Accommodation can be arranged separately if clients land on 1 November.
- Alternative departure transfer - If guests do not depart from Walvis Bay, transfer can be arranged at extra cost.
Transport & stays
- Guided safari vehicle Route starts in Windhoek and ends in Walvis Bay. Flights should land in Windhoek on 2 November, or 1 November with extra accommodation. | Meet: Windhoek | Pickup: Windhoek arrival pickup details to confirm after flights.
Accommodations
- Hardap Dam NWR (day 1)
- Canyon Village Fish River Canyon (day 2)
- Norotshama Orange River (days 3-4)
- Four Seasons Rosh Pinah (day 5)
- Obelix Guesthouse (day 6)
- Bahnhof Hotel Aus (day 7)
- At Kronenhof (day 8)
- Weltevrede Sossusvlei (days 9-10)
- Desert Breeze Walvis Bay (days 11-12)
Policies & FAQ
What flights should guests book?
Kobus advised guests should land in Windhoek on 2 November 2026, or on 1 November if pre-tour accommodation is arranged separately. Departure flights should leave from Walvis Bay.
Can guests depart from somewhere other than Walvis Bay?
Yes, but Kobus noted that an alternative transfer can be arranged at extra cost.
Is the group confirmed?
Kobus said the November trip is still on, currently has one client, and the maximum group size is six travelers.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.