Namibia Self Drive 14 days

If you did your shopping yesterday, start early today with the journey to Sesriem Campsite and the Namib Desert (Namib Naukluft Park). Travel through Solitaire and arrive in Sesriem in the early afternoon. If there is enough time left you can for example visit the Sesriem Canyon.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 330 km.

A full day to visit the sand dunes of Sossusvlei and also Deadvlei. It is advisable to start early in the morning, so that you are at the sand 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 with the sand dunes and Sesriem, continue your self drive journey to Swakopmund at the Atlantic Ocean. The road crosses through the Kuisib Canyon and also the vast gravel plains of the Namib Desert. Arrive in Swakopmund in the early afternoon. Accommodation is a bed & breakfast with a unique view. In Swakopmund you can dine out in a restaurant if you’d like. You stay at Desert Breeze.

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

Discover Swakopmund or go shopping after breakfast. When you’re ready, travel on to the next destination: the characteristic sharp rocks of Spitzkoppe. You stay at Spitzkoppe Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 160 km.

Continue your self-drive 4×4 deeper into the Damaraland. The stunning views so characteristic of Namibia accompany you to the community based Ugab Rhino Camp. You could just be honoured by a visit from Namibia’s famous desert elephants. On the road to Spitzkoppe you can for example visit the seals of Cape Cross (which is a detour of about 80 km).

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: about 200 km.

A special day where the 4×4 is truly indispensable. Adventurous tracks perfect for the 4×4, low gear, and GPS device are today’s goals on the road to Twijfelfontein through a Damaraland landscape as unique as it is beautiful. We advise you to use the whole day for this drive even though it’s a short one: it really is a 4×4 track and you’ll generally drive slowly. You could also spot ostriches, oryx, various types of antelope and maybe even the extremely shy black rhino today. You stay at Mowani Camp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 95 km.

Journey on from Twyfelfontein to Etosha National Park. Stay in the vast park for three nights at three different rest camps. In Etosha, you have a good chance of seeing all kinds of wild animals, like elephants, rhinos and lions. Especially the illuminated watering places near the rest camps are fantastic. You can easily get there by foot from the camp Okaukuejo Restcamp.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 340 km.

The second day in Etosha National Park. Again choose to either go on an early morning game drive and then return to Okaukeujo or break up camp immediately and start the game drive for Halali. If you choose for a short morning game drive around Okaukuejo camp, you could brunch when you get back and then break up camp. Of course you’ll arrive later at Halali Restcamp if you do that.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 70 km.

The third day of your stay in Etosha National Park. Once more take another extensive game drive today and head for Namutoni Restcamp. You again have the choice between an early morning game drive around the camp, or to break up camp immediately and take your time getting in Namutoni. This may also depend on how long you have been at the illuminated watering hole of Halali, where you can spot many remarkable animals. It’s not uncommon to see hyenas, lions or even leopards there.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 70 km.

On the way to Waterberg Plateau, you can also make a stop at the beautiful Hoba Meteorite (the biggest in the world). Next continue to Waterberg. Waterberg Plateau is a divers National Park which is great for hikers. You stay at Waterberg Plateau Campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 390 km.

Another day at Waterberg Plateau Campsite. Relax or go for example on a walk. A full day in Waterberg Plateau National Park.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: resting day.

Leaving the Waterberg Plateau and heading South towards Windhoek. The last game reserve of this trip is Okonjima Nature Reserve. You can drive around or book a game drive with a guide. You will stay at Omboroko Campsite.

Accommodation: camping. Travel distance: 105 km.

The last day of your Namibia trip. After returning the 4×4 car to the agency in Windhoek, you will be brought back with a shuttle service to the airport.