Overview
Experience Namibia’s top highlights on a self-drive adventure designed for budget-conscious travellers who crave freedom and discovery. Explore the soaring dunes of Sossusvlei, unwind along Swakopmund’s breezy coast, uncover the ancient wonders of Damaraland, and track wildlife in Etosha, all while staying in comfortable, well-chosen lodges that offer great value without compromising on experience.
Itinerary
Touch down in Namibia’s capital and begin your adventure by picking up your rental car and making your way to your first stay at The Elegant Guest House. After checking in, you can explore Windhoek’s cafés, craft markets, and historic sites before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant and resting for the journey ahead.Main Destination:Windhoek (City)
Accommodation:The Elegant Guest House
- Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City)
- Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Drive south into the Kalahari and settle at Kalahari Farmhouse, a charming lodge set among lush gardens fed by natural springs. Over two days, explore the red dunes on game drives and walks, spot springbok and oryx, and enjoy farm-to-table dining before stargazing under vast desert skies.Main Destination:Kalahari Region
Accommodation:Kalahari Farmhouse
- Mid-range lodge located in Kalahari Region
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Travel west to Namib Desert Lodge, set at the foot of ancient fossilised dunes. Spend two days exploring the iconic landscapes of Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, climb Dune 45 at sunrise, and return each evening for dinner, desert stillness, and stargazing from your lodge terrace.
Main Destination:Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Accommodation:Namib Desert Lodge
- Mid-range lodge located outside Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Journey into the Erongo region and settle at Damara Mopane Lodge, surrounded by lush gardens and stone pathways. Spend two days exploring rugged landscapes, discovering ancient rock engravings, and enjoying sweeping sunsets from the lodge’s viewing deck after days of adventure.Main Destination:Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range)
Accommodation:Damara Mopane Lodge
Drive north to Etosha Safari Camp, your base for two days of thrilling game drives in Etosha National Park. Spot elephants, lions, and giraffes at busy waterholes, then return to camp for lively evenings with music, hearty meals, and the warm spirit of Namibian hospitality.
Main Destination:Etosha National Park
Accommodation:Etosha Safari Camp
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Return to Windhoek for your final night at Okapuka Safari Lodge. Join a game drive on the private reserve to spot antelope, giraffe, and rhino, then enjoy a farewell dinner in the thatched restaurant before resting in comfort ahead of your onward journey.
Tomorrow, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing for the airport and returning your rental car.Main Destination:Windhoek (City)Accommodation:Okapuka Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, take a final moment to soak in the views and the atmosphere of your journey. Then, make your way to the airport and return your rental car before departure.
As you board your flight, carry with you the happy memories you’ve gathered along the way and new experiences that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.Main Destination:No major destination visitedAccommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Rental vehicle
- Park fees
- (For non-residents)
- All activities
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- (Unless listed as upgrade)
- All transportation
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals
- (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water
- (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items
- (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals
- (As specified in the day-by-day section)