Namibia Self Drive - 11 days

With the adventure capital Swakopmund, the wildlife of Etosha National Park, ancient Bushmen engravings at Twyfelfontein and the picturesque Waterberg Plateau - this is the best of Namibia!

Day 1: Windhoek
Upon arrival at Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport collect your rental vehicle and drive to your hotel in Windhoek. Overnight - Windhoek
Days 2 - 3: Sossusvlei
Windhoek - Sossusvlei. After breakfast continue to Sossusvlei. This is a dune wonderland, towering up to 300 m high, surrounding a huge, dried up pan. The warm tints of the sand, ranging from pale apricot to brick orange and deep red, contrast vividly with the dazzling white surfaces of the large deflationary clay pans at some of their bases. Enjoy a Sossuvlei 4x4 excursion and see the famous Dune 45. If you’re feeling energetic climb to the top and admire the incredible view of the world’s highest sand dunes! Overnight - Sossusvlei (B:2)
A seal near Swakupmund
Days 4 - 5: Swakopmund
Sossusvlei - Swakopmund. Early breakfast and continue to Swakopmund, the premier holiday resort in Namibia. This afternoon take a Dolphin and Seal Cruise on the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight - Swakopmund (B:2)
Days 6 - 7: Twyfelfontein
Swakopmund - Twyfelfontein. After a leisurely breakfast drive to Twyfelfontein in the heart of Damaraland. Here you can visit the Twyfelfontein Bushmen engravings, as well as the Organ pipes and Burnt mountain to visit the famous Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings and the Petrified Forest. Overnight - Twyfelfontein (B:2)
Cheetahs!
Days 8 - 9: Etosha N.P.
Twyfelfontein - Etosha NP. Early morning departure on day 7 for Etosha, consisting of 22270 sq km of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, it is one of the largest parks in Africa. A highlight is the floodlit waterholes. Spot wildlife at the various waterholes where there are predators such as the lion, cheetah, leopard and several other wild cat species, in addition to hundred-strong herds of elephant, various species of antelope and prolific bird life. Etosha is also home to several rare and endangered species such as the black rhino, black-faced impala and gemsbok. Morning and afternoon game drives can be booked through your lodge. Overnight - Etosha N.P. (B:2)
Adorable lion cubs
Day 10: Waterberg National Park
Etosha NP - Waterberg. Drive to Waterberg National Park, at the foot of the Waterberg Plateau. The national park is a bird watchers paradise, boasting 200 different species of bird, in addition to hosting 33 species of birds of prey, including black eagles, the highest density of peregrine falcons. Animals roaming the park include giraffe, impala, leopards, cheetahs and warthog. Spend the day at leisure, enjoying the beautiful setting. Overnight - Waterberg (B)
Day 11: Windhoek
Waterberg - Windhoek. Head back to Windhoek, in time for your outbound flight. (B)

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Tour Details
  • Starts in: Windhoek / Ends in: Windhoek
  • Departs: Any day of the year
  • No local payment required
  • Breakfast:10, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0
  • Hotel Rating: Standard, Superior or Deluxe (dependent upon your chosen itinerary)
  • Tour Guide: No
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