Safari Highlights
Fish River Canyon
The world’s second-largest canyon, echoing the grandeur of the Grand Canyon.
Garas Park
Walk among the rare quiver-tree forest, a surreal Namibian landmark.
Kalahari Desert
Red sands shimmering with iron oxide under endless skies.
Cheetah Conservation
Witness vital efforts to protect Namibia’s endangered big cats.
Windhoek & Swakopmund
Explore Namibia’s vibrant capital and charming seaside oasis.
Etosha National Park
Game drives revealing the Big Five at famous waterholes.
Sossusvlei Dunes
Marvel at Namibia’s surreal red dunes and the stark beauty of Deadvlei clay pan.
Walvis Bay — Pelican Point
Encounter pelicans, seals, and marine life along Namibia’s Atlantic coast at Pelican Point.
Kolmanskop Ghost Town
Discover Namibia’s haunting desert mining town, where sand dunes reclaim abandoned homes.
A Journey Beyond Imagination
The Rovos Rail Namibia Safari is a luxurious 11‑night expedition spanning 3,400 kilometers (2,112 miles) through Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. From the dramatic dunes of Sossusvlei to the wildlife‑rich plains of Etosha, this journey blends refined rail travel with immersive off‑train experiences.
Route Map
Observation Car
Namibia’s Living Story
Each stage of the Rovos Rail Namibia Safari reveals a new dimension of the country’s soul. The silence of Fish River Canyon contrasts with the vibrant life of Etosha’s waterholes, while the surreal dunes of Sossusvlei rise like monuments to time itself.
In Damaraland, desert elephants wander ancient dry riverbeds, adapted to a landscape where survival itself feels miraculous. Further south, the wild horses of the Namib gallop across endless plains — untamed symbols of resilience and freedom.
Along the way, guests encounter Namibia’s cultural heartbeat — from Windhoek’s cosmopolitan avenues to Swakopmund’s seaside charm. These moments are not just stops on a map, but chapters in a living narrative that blends heritage, wilderness, and luxury rail travel.
“A journey where landscapes speak louder than words, and every horizon feels like discovery.”
This is not a checklist of sights, but a continuum of experiences — a safari that balances grandeur with intimacy, and spectacle with reflection.
Scenic Highlights of Namibia
Fish River Canyon — vast silence and grandeur.
Photo © Brian Dreyer
Sossusvlei — surreal dunes and star‑lit nights.
Etosha National Park — wildlife at iconic waterholes.
Wild Horses — untamed freedom across the Namib plains.
Photo © Brian Dreyer
These images are more than highlights — they are fragments of Namibia’s living story. From desert elephants wandering dry riverbeds to wild horses galloping across endless horizons, each scene reflects resilience, heritage, and imagination.
As the journey closes, guests carry not just photographs, but memories stitched into landscapes where wilderness and culture intertwine. This is Namibia — vast, untamed, unforgettable.