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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • Clients collect their self-drive vehicle at the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive in Windhoek

Arrive in Windhoek

Touchdown at Windhoek Airport, where you will be met and taken to the depot to collect your rental vehicle. Once all the paperwork is signed, you will head to your hotel in Namibia's Capital City. We recommend having a delicious dinner at Joe's Beerhouse.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City)
Accommodation:
Olive Grove Guesthouse
  • Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Windhoek to Sesriem

Windhoek to Sesriem

Drive into the Namib desert today, home to some of the world's biggest sand dunes. Having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for roughly 55–80 million years, the Namib may be the oldest desert in the world and contains some of the world's driest regions. Your lodge is situated just outside the gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park.

Driving time: ~4.5 hours.

Main Destination:
Sesriem (Town)
Accommodation:
Desert Quiver Camp
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation located near Sesriem (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei

Head into the Namib-Naukluft National Park to explore its treasured sights, including Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45 and Sesriem canyon. To get to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, you will drive 66km along tar road to a parking lot. The tar road ends at this point and it is another 5km to the dunes. There is a 4x4 shuttle which you can catch to the dunes, or you can walk.

Main Destination:
Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)
High Season July to November (Busy and high rates apply)
Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

Accommodation:
Desert Quiver Camp
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation located just outside Namib-Naukluft NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Sesriem to Swakopmund

Sesriem to Swakopmund

Drive through the desert to Namibia's largest coastal town, Swakopmund. Be sure to stop at Solitaire on your way and get a slice of apple pie. You can also stop at the lagoon in Walvis Bay to see if any flamingoes are on show.

Driving time: ~4.5 hours.

Main Destination:
Swakopmund (City)
Accommodation:
Driftwood Guesthouse
  • Mid-range guest house located in Swakopmund (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Free Day in Swakopmund

Free Day in Swakopmund

Swakopmund is Namibia's playground. There are lots of activities here to keep you busy. Go sandboarding, quad biking in the dunes, or sky diving for the more adventurous. The truly brave can go for a swim in the freezing Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the day, you can sit on the promenade and watch the sunset over the ocean.

Main Destination:
Swakopmund (City)
Accommodation:
Driftwood Guesthouse
  • Mid-range guest house located in Swakopmund (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Swakopmund to Etosha National Park

Swakopmund to Etosha National Park

Today, you head to Namibia's biggest and best wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park. You can stop off at Cape Cross Seal Colony on your way. Your lodge is situated not far from the entrance to the park. Depending on your arrival time, you can head into the park for an afternoon game drive.

Driving time: ~5.5 hours.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Best Time To Visit July to September (Animals come to water)
High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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White RhinoVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
CheetahVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Toshari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located outside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Free Day to Game Drive in Etosha National Park

Free Day to Game Drive in Etosha National Park

After breakfast, you can head into the park and spend the whole day exploring and game-driving around the park, looking for the animals. The rest camps inside are open to the public, and it is possible to stop at them for lunch and to make use of the swimming pool. The rest camps also have good waterholes, which are worth checking out.

Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Toshari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located outside Etosha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Departure to Windhoek

Departure to Windhoek

Today, your journey comes to an end as you drive back to Windhoek to return the rental car before catching your flight home.

Driving time: ~4 hours.

Main Destination:
Windhoek (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Clients return their self-drive vehicle at the airport.
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