Self drive in Namibia
Dramatic scenery and rugged landscapes… Namibia is an extraordinary wilderness with free-ranging black rhino, desert-adapted lions and elephants, rare plants and birds.
It’s steeped in history too! So, just pick up your 4×4 and do-it-yourself with our Namibia self-drive safari.
- Sossusvlei
- Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast
- Etosha
- Damaraland
- Kaokoland
- 12 days/11 nights
Highlights of the Namibia self-drive safari…
- fabulous game drives. Sighting include springbok, gemsbok, jackal, rare desert elephants and Zebras. Nocturnal hides to view porcupine, honey-badgers and caracal
- visit the AfriCat Centre to radio track leopards from game viewing vehicles
- visit the red dunes at Sossusvlei and the Sesriem Canyon
- climb the ‘Big Daddy’ dune and ‘Dead Vlei Pan’ see the skeletal trees and mud cracked floor of the basin.
- beach-life at Swakopmund and half day kayaking expedition to see pelicans and flamingos.
- Walvis Bay Dolphin and Sea Cruise with fabulous seafood picnic
- visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfeltontein for the famous rock art
Best time to self-drive in Namibia?
Namibia is a year round destination – Pick up this exceptional journey any day of the week at any time of year.
- May to December – Best time for game viewing in Etosha. The weather is very hot but if you can stand the heat the game viewing is excellent!
Self drive in Namibia....
Dramatic scenery and rugged landscapes belie the fragility of diverse habitats.
Remote protected areas add real depth to this experience.
Traditional wildlife in Etosha is a good "big 4" option.
Here's how... we'll set you up with a 4x4 vehicle and you do-it-yourself. There's no shortage of fresh tracks to discover.
Take time and plan in detail.
A wonderfully diverse adventure with maps and advice on what to see where with pre-booked accommodations.
Driving conditions are excellent!
ItineraryFrom $1877
Day 1 - Windhoek Staying at the Olive Grove Guesthouse, take delivery of your 4x4 self-drive hire vehicle, Toyota Hilux double Cabin or similar with zero excess. Breakfast.
Day 2 - Sossusvlei Drive to Sossusvlei (red dunes) stay 2 nights in Namib - staying at the Desert Homestead with breakfast.
Day 3 - Sossusvlei See the red dunes opt for a hot air balloon ride over the dunes.
Day 4 - Swakopmund Drive to Swakopmund. Stay at the elegant Swakopmund Guesthouse, a 5 minute walk from the beach for 2 nights.
Day 5 - Swakopmund We recommend the Walvis Bay Dolphin and Sea cruise with fabulous seafood snacks, oysters and champagne or quad biking on the dunes.
Day 6 - Skeleton Coast Drive up the Skeleton coast as far as Damaraland and Camp Kipwe.
Day 7 - Damaraland Book a morning game drive at the lodge for sightings of Springbok, jackal and rare desert dwelling elephants
Day 8 - Etosha National Park Leave Camp Kipwe. Stop off at Twyfelfontein and view the 6,000 year old rock engravings. Drive to Dolomite Camp (approx. 5 hours)
Day 9 - Etosha National Park Leave Dolomite Camp head east to Okaukuejo Camp staying at the famous Okaukuejo waterhole.
Day 10 - Etosha National Park Enjoy a full days driving in the Etosha National Park, head towards the Halili Rest Camp for lunch, Etosha Look out post for views of the Pan and on to Mushara Bush Camp.
Day 11 - Okonjima Leave Mashara after breakfast for a 3-4 hour drive to Okonjima Plains Camp, home of the AfriCat Centre.
Day 12 - Depart Last day in Namibia. Visit the AfriCat Centre to see the rescued leopards and cheetahs. Drive to the airport approximately 3 hours
How to get there
The trip starts and ends at the Windhoek International Airport where you’ll be greeted on arrival and transferred to your first hotel. The keys for your 4×4 together with map will be handed over to you, you’ll also be talked through the route to follow throughout your trip and advice and tips of where to find fuel.
Reviews
"Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Johannesburg, Thornybush & Cape Town in South Africa Windhoek & Skeleton Coast in Namibia The trip was wonderful! Thank you Liz for your diligence in putting together"
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