Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Self Drive

When you did your shopping yesterday, you can start early today for the trip to Sesriem and the Namib Desert (Namib Naukluft Park). Your journey will bring you through the Remshoogte Pass and you arrive in Sesriem in the afternoon.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 330 km.

A full day to visit the sand dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. It is advisable to start early in the morning, so that you are at the dunes in time for the sunrise. A breathtaking spectacle with red and orange colors and deep shadows. The journey up and down to the dunes is about 120 km. You spend the night at the foot of the Spreets Hoogte pass. This is about a 110 km drive from Sesriem. You will stay at the special Camp Gecko.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 230km

After two nights at the sand dunes and Sesriem your self drive trip through Namibia and Botswana now continues and the next destination is Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast, using the well known Solitaire and Kuisib Canyon. Accommodation is Desert Breeze bed & breakfast with a unique view. In Swakopmund, you can enjoy your dinner in a restaurant.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: 350 km.

After breakfast at the B&B you have time to explore Swakopmund and do some shopping if needed. Then drive to the next destination of this self drive trip, the jagged rocks and characteristic Spitzkoppe. You stay at Spitzkoppe Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 160 km.

Today we are going to Etosha National Park. In total you spend three nights in three different rest camps in this huge wildlife park. Etosha shows you all kinds of wildlife including elephants, rhinos and lions. The floodlit waterholes at the rest camps are highly recommended. You can easily walk from the camp. You will be staying at Okaukuejo Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 340 km.

A second day in Etosha National Park. You can choose to make an early morning game drive and then return to Okaukeujo or to break up directly the entire camp and start the game drive towards Halali Restcamp. When you choose a short morning game drive around the Okaukuejo camp you can have brunch first and then break up the camp after returning. You will be staying at Halali Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 70 km.

The third day of your stay in Etosha National Park. Today again an extensive game drive towards Namutoni. And today you can choose between a walk around the camp or directly break up the camp and continue the self drive trip to Namutoni. It will also depend on how long you keep watching at the floodlit waterhole in Halali, this waterhole gives you a chance of seeing many special animals. It is not uncommon hyenas, lions and even to spot a leopard at this place. You will be staying at Namutoni Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 100 km.

In the morning you still have time for a game drive from the Namutoni camp. Then break up the camp and leave behind the Etosha National Park. The road N’Kwazi Lodge is asphalt. Along the way you can make a stop at the Hoba meteorite and you could do some shopping in the city (Grootfontein). You will be staying at N’Kwazi Lodge.

Accommodation: B&B. Travel distance: about 230 km.

The trip to Ngepi Camp located on the Okavango River in the “pan handle” of the Okavango Delta is a simple but long ride of 425 km. Along the way you will pass several villages and souvenir stalls where locals sell all kinds of goods. You will be staying at Ngepi Camp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 425 km.

A full (rest) day at Ngepi Camp. It is possible to relax or to do an activity. Ngepi Camp offers various trips, often on the waters of the Okavango Delta. The Mekoro trip and the sunset cruise are popular activities here.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: resting day.

Today the journey continues via the Caprivi strip to the East. On the way to the Victoria Falls, the end of this self drive trip there are 3 stops. The first stop is in the Kongola area. You will then stay at Camp Kwando.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 220 km.

In Kongola you still have time to undertake an activity such as a boat cruise or a game drive. You then head for the next destination of this Namibia and Botswana trip. Chobe River Camp located near the Chobe National Park. You can relax in the camp and / or also join one of the guided activities like sunset cruiser or canoe trip.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 185 km.

Kasane at the Chobe River is your next destination, you can walk along the Chobe river side to the east. Along the way you will have a good chance to spot various animals. Elephants are regularly seen at the various waterholes. During the day you will arrive at the Chobe Safari Lodge. It is here to enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. You will be staying at Senyati Camp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 40 km.

In the morning you return the car to the rental company. Then traveling on to Zimbabwe. Around noon you arrive at your hotel in Victoria Falls. You will be staying at Bayete Guest Lodge.

Accommodation: Hotel. Travel distance: 80 km.

Another day at Bayete Guest Lodge. A full day to relax at the hotel, enjoy an excursion such as rafting on the Zambezi and of course to see the Victoria Falls!

Accommodation: Hotel. Travel distance: resting day.

The last day of the trip. During the morning you there will be a transfer to the airport from the hotel for the return flight home.