14-Day Wonders of Namibia Self Drive Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Windhoek

On arrival, you will be met by the car rental company representative and transferred to their offices in Windhoek to complete all rental procedures. Once done, we'll arrange for you to meet with our meet and greet representative to hand over your travel documents and travel package including your map.
Your Namibian adventure begins in Windhoek, where you can settle into the relaxed rhythm of the country. Check in at the charming Londiningi Guesthouse and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Relax beside the pool, explore the city or celebrate the beginning of your journey with dinner at one of Windhoek’s excellent restaurants.
Overnight: Londiningi Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

Casa Piccolo Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Windhoek to Kalahari Desert

After breakfast we recommend stocking up on some essentials before leaving town. Always carry water & snacks (fresh & dried fruit, nuts, biscuits and maybe try our biltong & droewors) on board your vehicle as distances can be long and facilities few and far between.
Leave the city behind and travel south into the beautiful Kalahari Desert. Rolling red dunes, golden grasses and wide-open skies welcome you to Intu Afrika Camelthorn Lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing or join an optional nature drive to discover the animals and landscapes of this special desert environment. End the day with a colourful Kalahari sunset and dinner beneath the stars.
Overnight: Intu Afrika Camelthorn Lodge
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Kalahari Region

Accommodation:

Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Kalahari Region

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kalahari Desert - Sossusvlei

After a hearty breakfast you continue your journey southwest to the Namib Desert. You travel back to Mariental and on to Maltahohe, a small farming settlement on the edge of the escarpment.
Today’s journey takes you through Namibia’s wonderfully changing landscapes toward Sesriem and the famous dunes of Sossusvlei. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views, quiet gravel roads and plenty of opportunities to stop for photographs. Settle into Desert Quiver Camp, where your stylish desert room and private veranda overlook the surrounding mountains and open plains.
Overnight: Desert Quiver Camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)

High Season July to November (Busy; high-season rates apply)

Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

LeopardRare

CheetahVery Rare

ZebraRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

LionNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Desert Quiver Camp

• Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Sesriem and Dead Vlei area

Wake up early and leave your lodge, heading for the Sesriem entrance gate to the Namib Naukluft Park. This gate only opens at sunrise, so there is no point arriving earlier. Driving the 60 kilometres from Sesriem through the dunes towards Sossusvlei while the sun rises is a real pleasure. The first major dune you will encounter goes by the imaginative name of Dune 45—many people choose to stop and climb this dune but we suggest you continue onwards towards Sossusvlei. Park at the 2x4 car park (unless you have a 4x4 vehicle this is as far as you can drive), Sossusvlei is a further 4km from here but you are already amongst fairly large dunes. Deadvlei, so named because it is a large pan with sculptural dead trees, is close by and definitely worth a visit.
Later, visit Sesriem Canyon before returning to camp for a peaceful afternoon and another magical desert sunset.
Overnight: Desert Quiver Camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Accommodation:

Desert Quiver Camp

• Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

Travel through the dramatic Namib Desert toward the coast, stopping along the way in the tiny settlement of Solitaire—famous for its delicious apple pie. The scenery gradually changes as you approach Swakopmund, where cool Atlantic air offers a refreshing contrast to the desert.
Check in at Namib Guesthouse and enjoy an evening exploring the town’s restaurants and seaside atmosphere.
Overnight: Namib Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

Namib Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located in Swakopmund (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Swakopmund and surroundings

Today is yours to enjoy the playful side of Namibia! Choose from an exciting selection of optional activities, including a catamaran cruise among seals and dolphins, kayaking at Pelican Point, a Living Desert tour or an adventurous 4x4 excursion to Sandwich Harbour. Alternatively, enjoy a leisurely day browsing Swakopmund’s shops, cafés and beachfront promenade.
Overnight: Namib Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

Namib Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located in Swakopmund (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein

Continuing on your safari today, the road takes you north and east into the wonderful and diverse region of Damaraland. You'll pass Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg which peaks at 2,573m above sea level. Take time to view the game and absorb the vastness of the scenery along the way. Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table-topped mountains, rock formations and bizarre-looking vegetation.
Settle into your Premier Tent at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the comfort of camp as the rocks glow warmly in the late-afternoon light.
Overnight: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)

Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals are easier to see)

High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Damaraland

ElephantOccasional

GiraffeOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LionRare

LeopardVery Rare

ZebraRare

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CheetahVery Rare

HyenaVery Rare

White RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Madisa Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Damaraland

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Twyfelfontein to Northern Damaraland

Continue north into the untamed beauty of Damaraland, where rugged mountains and dry river valleys create one of Namibia’s most atmospheric wilderness regions. Your destination is Palmwag Lodge, an oasis surrounded by vast, open landscapes. Your Camping2Go tent offers a delightful touch of adventure while still providing comfort—a perfect way to enjoy the sounds and star-filled skies of the African bush.
Overnight: Palmwag Lodge – Camping2Go Tent
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Palmwag Concession (Damaraland)

Best Time To Go May to October (Dry conditions, animals easier to see)

High Season July to November (Can get crowded)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Palmwag Camping2Go

• Budget tented camp located outside Palmwag Concession (Damaraland)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Etosha National Park

Today, the desert scenery slowly gives way to wildlife country as you travel toward Etosha National Park. Enter through the western side of the park and enjoy your first game-viewing opportunities along the way to Okaukuejo. After checking in, spend the evening at the famous floodlit waterhole, where elephants, rhinos and other animals may arrive for a drink after dark.
Overnight: Okaukuejo Resort
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Best Time To Visit May to October (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

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Okaukuejo Resort

• Mid-range chalet located inside Etosha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Etosha National Park

You have a full day for game viewing in Etosha today as you cross the park from south to east. As the crow flies it is a distance of 200 kilometres. But this journey will take most of the day as you will be game viewing en route. The park speed limit is 40 kilometres per hour but at times you will be driving even slower as you search for game. The park gates are open from sunrise to sunset.
The enormous white salt pan creates a striking backdrop as you travel from the central region toward the eastern side of the park. Exit through the Von Lindequist Gate and continue the short distance to welcoming Onguma Bush Camp.
Overnight: Onguma Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Accommodation:

Onguma Bush Camp

• Luxury lodge bordering Etosha NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Etosha National Park

Enjoy another wonderful day devoted to wildlife viewing. You can return to Etosha in your own vehicle or join an optional guided game drive with an experienced local guide. Look out for the endearing Damara dik dik in the area around Namutoni (in particular around Klein Namutoni) which is also the giraffe capital of Namibia.
No two days in Etosha are ever the same, and every waterhole brings the possibility of a memorable encounter. Return to Onguma for a relaxed evening and dinner beneath the African sky.
Overnight: Onguma Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Accommodation:

Onguma Bush Camp

• Luxury lodge bordering Etosha NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Otjwarongo

Sadly, its time to bid farewell to Etosha and begin your journey back towards Windhoek. Heading south you travel via the mining town of Tsumeb and on to Otjiwarongo, the place of the fat cows, an appropriate name for this farming community. Just south of Otjiwarongo you turn off the main road and into the bush again
Your destination is Okonjima and the AfriCat Foundation. Apart from the beautiful location, stunning accommodations and wonderful meals, the main reason for visiting Okonjima is to view cats. Activities here centre around viewing leopards and cheetahs, visiting a night hide and generally learning about what the AfriCat Foundation is doing to preserve these wonderful animals (activities at extra cost).

Main Destination:

Okonjima Private Nature Reserve

Best Time To Go June or July to October (Dry conditions, best for wildlife)

High Season July to October (Can be crowded)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Okonjima Plains Camp

• Luxury lodge located inside Okonjima NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Windhoek

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before continuing toward the Windhoek area. Your final night is spent at Windhoek Game Camp, where a comfortable tented room allows you to enjoy one last taste of the Namibian bush. Relax on your veranda, listen to the sounds of nature and toast to an incredible journey filled with deserts, wildlife and unforgettable moments.
Overnight: Windhoek Game Camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.

Main Destination:

Okapuka Ranch

Accommodation:

River Crossing Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Windhoek (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

End of Tour

After breakfast at the guesthouse, you will still have time to do some shopping before heading to the Hosea Kutako International Airport, where you'll check-in for the onward or homeward flight.
Sadly, your time in Namibia has come to an end. But we know you will have many wonderful memories to keep you company on your journey home.
And maybe we can welcome you back in the future.
Thank you for travelling with Great Explorations Namibia. We wish you a safe journey home.

Main Destination:

Windhoek Airport (Windhoek)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.