How much does a Namibia safari cost? It depends on how you travel, where you sleep and when you go, but it is not guesswork. The figures below come from the safaris we have quoted for 2026 and 2027 travel, averaged across self-drive and fly-in trips at mid-range and luxury level, so you can see what a real Namibia safari costs before you speak to us.
The short answer: a self-drive safari with good mid-range lodges costs about US$400 to $500 per person per night, all in. A luxury self-drive is about US$800 to $1,400. Flying between camps starts at about US$950 per person per night, and a luxury fly-in safari with the top camps runs to about US$1,500 to $1,900.
What a Namibia safari costs in 2026 and 2027
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a room (and, on a self-drive, a vehicle), for travel in 2026 and 2027. We quote in Namibian dollars, so the US dollar figures move a little with the exchange rate; these use about N$16.20 to the dollar.
| Safari style | Per person per night | 10 nights, per person |
|---|---|---|
| Self-drive, mid-range lodges | US$400 to $500 | US$4,000 to $5,000 |
| Self-drive, luxury lodges | US$800 to $1,400 | US$8,000 to $14,000 |
| Fly-in, mid-range camps | US$950 to $1,150 | US$9,500 to $11,500 |
| Fly-in, luxury camps | US$1,500 to $1,900 | US$15,000 to $19,000 |
These are the typical ranges we see, not the floor or the ceiling. A simple self-drive with four people sharing one vehicle can come in below US$300 per person per night, and a private charter to the most remote camps in the country can pass US$2,500.
Self-drive safaris
A self-drive safari is the most popular way to see Namibia and the best value. You drive your own fully equipped 4x4 on a route we plan with you, and every night is booked in advance, so you always know where you are sleeping.
Mid-range self-drive: about US$400 to $500 per person per night
Comfortable, well-run lodges with dinner and breakfast included, such as Desert Homestead Lodge at Sossusvlei, Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel in Swakopmund and Toshari Lodge near Etosha. A 12-night loop through Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha comes to about US$5,000 to $6,000 per person.
Luxury self-drive: about US$800 to $1,400 per person per night
The same freedom of the open road, with nights at the country's finest lodges, many of them on private reserves with guided activities included, such as Kulala Desert Lodge, Camp Kipwe and Onguma The Fort. A 10-night luxury self-drive is usually US$8,000 to $14,000 per person, depending on how many of the top-end camps you include.
What a self-drive quote includes
Our self-drive prices include the 4x4 with zero excess insurance and unlimited kilometres, every night's accommodation on the meal basis listed, the activities in your itinerary, meet and greet at the airport, detailed route notes and maps, and support around the clock while you travel. The vehicle on its own works out at about US$250 to $280 a day. Fuel is extra: allow about US$350 to $600 per vehicle for a 10 to 14 day loop.
Fly-in safaris
On a fly-in safari you travel between camps by light aircraft, so the long gravel drives become short scenic flights, and the camps' own guides take you out on every activity. It costs more, mainly because of the flights and because fly-in camps are usually fully inclusive.
Mid-range fly-in: about US$950 to $1,150 per person per night
Well-located camps with meals and activities included, flying between Sossusvlei, the coast, Damaraland and Etosha. An 8-night fly-in at this level comes to about US$7,500 to $9,000 per person, flights included.
Luxury fly-in: about US$1,500 to $1,900 per person per night
The finest camps in Namibia, such as Little Kulala, Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp and Ongava, with private guiding at some of them. A 9-night luxury fly-in is usually US$13,500 to $17,000 per person. A private charter to the top camps, with your own aircraft and pilot, runs to about US$2,500 per person per night.
What a fly-in quote includes
Light aircraft seats cost about US$450 to $550 per person per flight, so a typical circuit of five or six flights adds about US$2,200 to $3,300 per person. Our fly-in prices include those flights, the camps with their meals and activities, road transfers, meet and greet and support throughout. Luggage on light aircraft is limited to soft bags, usually about 20 kg per person including hand luggage.
What sets the price
- Where you sleep. A good mid-range lodge with dinner and breakfast is about US$175 to $250 per person per night. Fully inclusive camps on private reserves run from about US$550 to $750, and the top camps start at about US$1,000.
- When you travel. July to October is the high season, when rates are highest and the best camps book up a year ahead. Many lodges charge less from November to June, outside Easter and Christmas.
- How many of you share. On a self-drive the vehicle is shared, so four people in one 4x4 pay noticeably less each than two. Travelling alone usually means a single supplement at the lodges.
- How remote you go. The Skeleton Coast and Kaokoland camps are the most exclusive and the most expensive, partly because everything, guests included, arrives by air.
- How long you stay. Two or three nights in each place is more relaxed than one, and it often costs less per night than a long string of single nights.
- Children. Children sharing with their parents usually pay a reduced rate, and some camps have minimum ages, so tell us their ages early.
What is not included
International flights, travel insurance, drinks at most lodges, gratuities and personal spending are extra, as is fuel on a self-drive. Since April 2025, travellers from many countries, including the UK, the US and much of Europe, need a visa for Namibia, available online or on arrival for about N$1,600 (roughly US$90) per person. Park entry fees are small next to the rest of the trip and are included on guided park activities.
How to get more for your budget
- Mix levels: a comfortable lodge in Swakopmund and one or two special camps where they matter most, usually Sossusvlei and Etosha.
- Combine the two styles: drive the south and fly to the northwest, or the other way round.
- Travel in May, June or November, when the weather is good and rates at many lodges are lower.
- Book early for July to October. The best-value lodges fill first.
Plan your safari with us
Every Secret Namibia safari is quoted for the people travelling, the dates and the lodges you choose, so your price will be your own. Tell us roughly when you would like to travel, who is coming and whether you would rather drive or fly, and we will come back with a route and an exact quote. Start your enquiry, or read about the best time to visit first.
