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Namibia selfdrive

What adventurer doesn’t like to separate themselves from the crowd?

Those who would like to escape the crowd have found a dream destination in Namibia. With approximately 2.5 million inhabitants in a country 20 times larger than the Netherlands, Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. You can drive for hours through the desert here without meeting anyone. Unless you have found your favorite shrub during a sanitary stop, then it suddenly seems like high season.

This tour takes you to beautiful destinations in Namibia where you can enjoy the beautiful desert, exciting activities and wonderful safaris.

Your journey starts in the bustling capital Windhoek, after which you quickly head towards one of Namibia’s most iconic locations: Sossusvlei. Here you will find impressive, meter-high red sand dunes that are a paradise for hikers. Climb the dunes for a phenomenal view that you won’t find anywhere else. At the end of the road you can reach Deadvlei by 4×4 or a shuttle, a surreal landscape you don’t want to miss.


The next destination is the enchanting Swakopmund, definitely one of our favorites in Namibia. In the evening you can relax here and stroll through the picturesque streets and enjoy delicious dishes in cozy restaurants, accompanied by a refreshing weizen beer. During the day, Swakopmund offers a range of exciting activities: skydiving over the desert, kayaking among seals, racing over the dunes on a quad bike and much more. With a wide range of adventures, there is something for everyone, so you can easily spend a few days here.

After Swakopmund you start the safari part of the trip. In Damaraland you will stay in a beautiful location where you can enjoy the wilderness with a bit of luxury. From here you can go on an excursion to track down the impressive rhinos and desert elephants.

From Damaraland you make the journey to Etosha National Park. Perhaps Namibia’s most famous national park and the place to spot game. Rhinos, cheetahs, lions, elephants and leopards. The park is full of your favorite animals. There is also plenty to spot for birdwatchers, with more than 340 different bird species. Based on your wishes and the time of travel, we will select the accommodations for you. So you can start looking for your favorite animals early in the morning.

After an amazing safari with special encounters, you still have a few days left in this tour through Namibia. You continue on the road to Otjiwarongo. From here you can visit the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Put on your hiking shoes and hike to the top of this mountain for a beautiful view over the endless valley.

As a finishing touch, we have a wonderful surprise to end your tour spectacularly: an overnight stay at the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Here you can participate in various ethical activities to admire the majestic cheetahs up close. But that’s not all – you spend the night at this beautiful location and enjoy a delicious included dinner. All this ensures that you can fully enjoy your unforgettable adventure through Namibia. A perfect end to a trip full of unique experiences!

Namibia awaits you with its breathtaking nature and unforgettable adventures!

Namibia selfdrive

€ 2800

Per adventurer

Number of explorers
Expedition length
17 days

inclusive:

  • 4×4 rental car
  • All accommodations
  • Some meals

Exclusief:

  • Petrol
  • Tips
  • International flights
  • Some meals
  • Entrance National Parks
  • activities

During this selfdrive you will discover the highlights of central and northern Namibia. Such as Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Damaraland and Etosha National Park. These highlights guarantee adventure and special encounters with wildlife. Everything can also be fully tailored to your wishes. Please let us know how we can adjust your trip, so that this standard trip turns into your Namibian dream trip.

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Walk over the red sand dunes in the middle of the desert

Spot lions in Etosha National Park

Kayak together with seals at sea

Unforgettable sunrises and sunsets

General information

Discover the highlights of Namibia in this 17-day selfdrive tour. Carefully put together for you taking into account the travel time between the destinations. Namibia’s rugged landscape provides options for hikers, nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Best time to travel:

We recommend visiting Namibia from April to October. This is the dry winter period, when the weather is mild and pleasant, with cooler nights and warm days. It can get quite hot in the summer months of Namibia, so it is best not to travel in December and January. April and May are quieter months, but the rainy season ends shortly before. This makes it more difficult to spot animals, but it is significantly quieter in the parks. The further into the year you go, the drier it becomes. As a result, the animals are often found near water sources during the dry season, which makes wildlife spotting easier.

Accommodations

To be determined – Johannesburg

The Weinberg – Windhoek

Desert Quiver Camp – Sesriem

The Delight – Swakopmund

Palmwag Lodge – Palmwag

Etosha Safari Lodge – Etosha National Park

to be determined – Otjiwarongo

Cheetah Conservation Fund – Otjiwarongo

Travel Schedule

Dag 1

Overnight Johannesburg

Your journey starts in Johannesburg for a short stopover. You will spend the night here and then fly fresh to Windhoek the next day.
Dag 2

Welcome Namibia

After a good night's sleep and breakfast you fly to Namibia. In Windhoek you will be picked up at the airport and driven to your rental car. After receiving the keys, you can head to the first accommodation in Windhoek. Here you have time to do some shopping and briefly explore the city. Because tomorrow your journey through the Namibian desert starts.
Dag 3

Travel to Sesriem

It's time for a drive to one of the most remote places in the world. The Namib Desert is one of the oldest and driest deserts in the world. After a 4.5 hour car journey you reach your destination. You will stay at Desert Quiver Camp for the next 2 days. Relax by the pool or head into the park to explore some red dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Dag 4

Sossuvlei

Today you have time to thoroughly explore the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Better known as the Sossusvlei. Get to Deadvlei early to get to Deadvlei when the temperature is still low. Here you will find the iconic image of the charred trees as a reminder that there used to be water here.
Dag 5

Travel to Swakopmund

Today the landscape changes from red dunes to golden dunes. You will travel along some rough, stony roads to the beach of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way you can have lunch in Walvis Bay to spot the flamingos. The final destination today is Swakopmund. This town full of German architecture makes you forget that you are in the middle of Africa.
Dag 6

Do you dare to jump?

Swakopmund is a perfect place for people who like to take risks. Here you can race over the sand dunes with a quad bike. Or would you rather have your head in the clouds? Swakopmund is also the perfect place to cross skydiving off your bucket list. Once you're back on the ground, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants within walking distance of your accommodation. Drink a refreshing Weizen beer or enjoy delicious fresh seafood.
Dag 7

So much to do

Walvis Bay is half an hour away from Swakopmund. Various activities are organized at sea from here. This way you can sail between the seals by boat or kayak and get quite close. There is much more to do in the area around Swakopmund. Visit a museum, walk in the area or just have a delicious meal somewhere. Please feel free to inquire about the possibilities.
Dag 8

Travel to Palmwag

You continue the way through a no man's land that is reminiscent of the deserts in America. You leave the coast and go deeper into Namibia. At the end of this ride you arrive in Palmwag. Here you can relax from the journey. Tomorrow you can look for the animals that live in Palmwag.
Dag 9

Palmwag Safari

You wake up in beautiful surroundings. Today you can explore the Palmwag with a guide. On foot or by car, whatever you feel like. Go out and meet zebras, springboks and maybe even rhinos in the wild.
Dag 10

Travel to Etosha

After 2 nights at Palmwag you continue the road to Etosha National Park. This mighty park is possibly one of the best places in Namibia for game viewing. Depending on your preferences, we will select the right accommodations. Anyway, it promises to be a great adventure!
Dag 11

Adventure in Etosha

Your first morning in Etosha National Park. Get out of the gate as early as possible when the animals are still at their most active. This time of day gives you the best chance of encountering your favorite animals. The afternoon can warm up considerably, giving you the chance to take a dip in the pool. The animals also become more active again in the afternoon. Reason for a wonderful game drive at the end of the day.
Dag 12

One more day of safari

Get up early again for a wonderful game drive in Etosha. Did you know that there is also a wild nightlife in the bush? Visit one of the illuminated waterholes at the lodge itself or go on an organized evening game drive and enjoy everything the night has to offer. There are different animals active in the evening than during the day. Enough reason to take a look after dinner.
Dag 13

Travel to Otjiwarongo

For those who can't get enough of safari, there is the option to go on an adventure one last morning. You don't have much on the agenda today, so you're not in a hurry. Otjiwarongo is 2 hours away on an asphalt road. Here you can recover from the safari adventure.
Dag 14

Waterberg Plateau

You have a whole day to explore the area around Otjiwarongo. The Waterberg Plateau National Park is a 1-hour drive away. Here you can hike up the mountain to enjoy a beautiful view of the valley.
Dag 15

The Cheetah's of the CCF

We've saved the best for last. Today you will stay at the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Here you can undertake various ''Cheetah activities''. In the evening you will be served a delicious dinner and you can look back on this wonderful journey. During your stay you will directly contribute to the conservation efforts of the CCF.
Dag

On the way home

Your adventure has come to an end. In the morning there is still time to attend an activity with cheetahs. After breakfast you continue the road to Windhoek. The return journey to the Netherlands starts from here.

Optional activities

Selfdrive Sossuslvei

Guided tour Sossusvlei

Hot Air Balloon Sossusvlei

Skydiving

Quadbiking

Kayakking

Hike Brandberg

Guided drive

Rhino trekking

Etosha selfdrive

Cheetah run

Cheetah drive

Cheetah feeding

Addons

Spitzkoppe

Spitzkoppe is not included in the itinerary, but it is definitely worth adding this special place to your trip. Known as the Matterhorn of Namibia, an endearing mountain range with gigantic granite peaks. The sun reflects beautifully on the rocks during sunrise and sunset. If you want to get the most out of your visit to Spitzkoppe, an overnight stay is the basis for success.

per person € 150
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A night under the stars

Sleeping outside is one of the nicest things in Africa. The Namibian desert is one of the best places for stargazing. Due to the low population density, there is no light pollution. Ideal conditions for rolling out of bed and gazing at the stars. Is there a better way to fall asleep?

per person € 100
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personalize

Every traveler is unique. You can have our tours tailor-made and tailored to your budget and wishes. This could mean extending your trip or exploring that cool location that is not on the itinerary. We are happy to think along with you to fully tailor your trip to your unique wishes.

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Flights

This trip does not include international flights. We can arrange these. We would like to hear what your wishes are regarding your flight and are happy to assist you.

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Highlights

Etosha National Park

Ethosha National Park is one of the best safari locations in Namibia. With its iconic salt pan, Etosha is one of our favorite safari locations. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of this trip.

Kalahari African Wild Dog Conservation Project

For every traveler who travels to Namibia through us, we make a donation to the Kalahari African Wild Dog Conservation Project (KAWDCP). Their aim is to maintain a healthy African wild dog population, also outside protected reserves and national parks. They do this, among other things, by collecting information about this endangered species. Through research, detecting and combating diseases that are transmissible from domesticated animals to wild animals (and vice versa). Especially by working together with the local population. Read more about the KAWDCP and what they do on their website:

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4x4 Toyota Fortuner SUV AT

We have a Toyota Fortuner SUV AT ready for you during your trip. In this spacious 4x4 you have enough power to brave the deep sand as well as the other challenges that Namibia's roads have to offer.

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Do I need experience with selfdrive travel?

Namibia is a good destination if you have no selfdrive experience yet. Due to its limited population density, Namibia is quieter than many other African countries. A beautiful destination with beautiful sunsets, impressive safari locations and beautiful landscapes.

Do I need a lot of driving experience for a trip through Namibia?

It is not a requirement to have a lot of driving experience for this trip. The roads are generally of good quality and there is not too much traffic. You do drive on the left side of the road, but you get the hang of it in no time. There are a number of moments during the journey where you spend 4-5 hours on the road. It can be nice if you can alternate driving with someone. The costs of an extra driver for the rental car are not high. So this is a good option to consider.

Can I drive to Deadvlei by 4x4 myself?

Yes you can! In fact, we can definitely recommend it if you like a bit of adventure.

The car you drive is a 4×4, which gives you extra grip and power. When you pick up the car you will receive a detailed explanation of how to deal with this. Even if you have no experience with a 4×4 yet, this is no problem. The most important thing is that before you drive into the deep sand you reduce the tire pressure to about 1.4 bar. Don’t forget to increase your tire pressure at a gas station before you hit the paved roads.

Can I travel with a roof tent?

Of course! Some say this is the only way to explore Namibia. If you want to take camping to the next level, our Namibia tour with roof tent is ideal. Keep an eye on our website for more information about this tour.

Can I also book activities?

We have not yet included any activities on this tour. We can add many of the above-mentioned activities to your trip for you. Every traveler is unique and likes different outings and adventures, which is why the activities are not yet included. After all, not everyone wants to skydive, but we are happy to help you make the trip completely according to your wishes.

How do I pay in Namibia?

In big cities and tourist places you can almost always pay with your debit/credit card. Think of the supermarket or souvenirs in Swakopmund, for example. But when you are in more remote places, it is wise to have cash on you. This way you can easily buy nice souvenirs along the way or give a tip to people who help you. This way you are prepared for anything!

How do I navigate Namibia?

When renting the car you can choose to add navigation.

You can also use the navigation on your own phone for this. Namibia is clear and there is no maze of roads where you can easily get lost. It is advisable to download the route offline in advance. This way you can easily find your way even in the most remote places.

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