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Namibia Self-Drive Safari – Desert, Coast & Wildlife Adventure
Windhoek → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Damaraland (Twyfelfontein) → Etosha → Okonjima / Waterberg
Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Starts
Windhoek
Ends
Windhoek
Car
Toyota Fortuner or Similar
Hotels
6 Cities
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional
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Overview
Discover the raw beauty and vast open landscapes of Namibia on this carefully designed self-drive safari. Starting in Windhoek, your journey takes you deep into the red sands of the Kalahari and the dramatic dunes of the Namib Desert, where sunrise over Sossusvlei creates one of Africa’s most iconic scenes.
Continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund, where the desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, offering a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. From there, venture into the rugged and remote landscapes of Damaraland, home to ancient rock engravings and desert-adapted wildlife.
Your journey culminates in Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, where you can experience incredible wildlife encounters at your own pace. With well-planned routes, handpicked accommodations, and full flexibility, this itinerary offers the perfect balance between adventure, comfort, and independence.
This self-drive experience is ideal for travelers seeking freedom, variety, and authentic African landscapes—all in one seamless journey.
Continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund, where the desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, offering a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. From there, venture into the rugged and remote landscapes of Damaraland, home to ancient rock engravings and desert-adapted wildlife.
Your journey culminates in Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, where you can experience incredible wildlife encounters at your own pace. With well-planned routes, handpicked accommodations, and full flexibility, this itinerary offers the perfect balance between adventure, comfort, and independence.
This self-drive experience is ideal for travelers seeking freedom, variety, and authentic African landscapes—all in one seamless journey.
Your Itinerary Overview
12 Days · 11 Nights
Windhoek
Mariental
Solitaire
Swakopmund
Damara Mopane Lodge
Etosha Safari Lodge
Your route. Your pace.
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1
Start
Arrival Windhoek (Namibia)
Mercure Hotel Windhoek
2
Day 2
Windhoek → Kalahari Desert
Boutique Guesthouse Mariental
3
Day 3
Kalahari → Namib Desert (Sesriem / Sossusvlei area)
Soft Adventure CampStay 2 Nights · Days 3–5
4
Day 4
Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
Soft Adventure Campnight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
5
Day 5
Namib Desert → Swakopmund (Coast)
Swakopmund Plaza HotelStay 2 Nights · Days 5–7
6
Day 6
Swakopmund (Adventure Day)
Swakopmund Plaza Hotelnight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
7
Day 7
Swakopmund → Damaraland
Damara Mopane LodgeStay 2 Nights · Days 7–9
8
Day 9
Damaraland → Etosha National Park
Etosha Safari LodgeStay 2 Nights · Days 9–11
9
Day 10
Etosha National Park
Etosha Safari Lodgenight 2 of 2 · Same accommodation
10
Day 11
Etosha to Windhoek
Mercure Hotel Windhoek
11
Day 12
Departure from Windhoek
Departure day · No overnight stay
Choose your rental car
Prices shown for a 12-day rental.
Drive only during daylight, refuel whenever practical and allow extra time on gravel roads. Tyre and windscreen cover is strongly recommended. Park fees and optional activities are payable locally unless specifically included.
What's Included
• Eleven nights of accommodation in the selected category
• Rental vehicle in the booked category for the suggested route
• Unlimited mileage and standard insurance/CDW when included by the supplier
• Airport pick-up and drop-off as specified
• Day-by-day route plan and travel documents
• Meals specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary
• Local assistance and emergency contact where available
What's Excluded
• International or domestic flights unless selected
• Fuel, tolls, parking, road levies and traffic fines
• One-way, cross-border or location fees unless explicitly included
• Rental deposit, excess, tyre and windscreen cover, additional drivers and optional insurance
• Park and conservation fees, optional activities and guided game drives unless stated
• Meals and drinks not specified
• Travel insurance, visas, personal expenses and gratuities
From per personUS$2,692