What to Expect
This Namibia and Botswana self-drive safari is built for guests who like their journeys wide open and self-directed.
Start in Windhoek, then head into the Namib Desert, where early light sets the dunes aglow, and the silence feels almost tangible. Continue to Swakopmund for a coastal reset before pushing inland to Damaraland, a rugged landscape of ancient rock and desert-adapted wildlife.
From there, Etosha National Park delivers classic waterhole game viewing, before the road turns greener through Rundu and into the Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region), where rivers, birdlife and slower rhythms take over. Cross into Botswana for a final stretch in Chobe National Park, known for its elephant herds and riverfront wildlife.
Quick Overview
Highlights: Namib Desert dunes at sunrise, Swakopmund’s coastal contrast, Damaraland’s rugged terrain, Etosha’s waterhole wildlife, Caprivi’s river landscapes, Chobe’s elephant-rich floodplains
Best For: Those who want a long, self-drive adventure; open roads, changing landscapes and the freedom to experience Southern Africa at their own pace.
Inclusions
- Meals & Beverages
- Scheduled Activities
- Transport Logistics
- Applicable Fees and Levies
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Items not mentioned under Inclusions
This tour is great for
- African Photography Safaris
- Self-Drive
- Big 5 Safari
- Adventure
- Elephant Safari
Ideal duration: 16 Days
From $5,008 per person
Best time to go:
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
Your adventure begins
1 Night in Windhoek
Gateway capital to treasures of Namibia
Windhoek is the only proclaimed city in Namibia and acts as the administrative and legislative centre and a gateway to the country. Chances are, those visiting Namibia will begin and end their journey in Windhoek. Apart from being the capit...
Stay at Olive Grove Guesthouse
True tranquil haven in Windhoek
An ideal haven at the beginning or end of a long journey, Olive Grove Guesthouse epitomises tranquillity with its calming ambience and understated luxury. With a sublime dining experience, a wellness room offering various relaxing treatments a...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Secure Parking
2 Nights in Namib Desert
Explore the uniqueness of the Namib Desert
The Namib Desert has often been hailed as the oldest in the world. Its inception began some 50 – 80 million years ago while it has remained unchanged for the last 2 million. Sprawled across an area of 81 000km², the relentless expanse of th...
Stay at Namib Outpost
Namib Outpost: Your last stop before Sesriem
The stark and barren beauty of the Namib Desert will astonish even the most seasoned traveller. The Namib Outpost, adjacent to the Namib Sand Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers uninterrupted views of the wilderness and unique ways to explo...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
2 Nights in Swakopmund
Namibia’s Adventure Capital
Swakopmund is Namibia’s coastal counterpoint, where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean. Palm-lined streets, German colonial buildings, and a cool sea breeze give the town a character unlike anywhere else in the country. Founded in 18...
Stay at Desert Breeze Lodge
Step into a dali dune painting in Swakopmund
Behold a peace and quietude like none other as you look out at the rhythmic red dunes that roll on ceaselessly from your private sundeck. Desert Breeze Lodge sits on the edge of the world’s oldest desert and beckons the adventurous trave...
Popular facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
2 Nights in Damaraland
Namibia’s Ancient Desert Wilderness
Damaraland is one of Namibia’s most compelling desert regions, known for wildlife that survives against all odds and rock art that dates back thousands of years. Set between the Skeleton Coast and Etosha National Park, it’s a landscape of g...
Stay at Damara Mopane Lodge
Namibia mopane woodland kingdom
A labyrinth of pathways and fresh fragrances from the flowers of Damara Mopane Lodge will enhance the senses in more ways than one. The beautiful garden chalets are situated near several Namibian historical highlights, and the woodland views a...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Secure Parking
2 Nights in Etosha National Park
Namibia’s Wildlife Wonderland
Etosha National Park is one of Southern Africa’s most distinctive safari destinations, anchored by a vast salt pan that gives the landscape its haunting, otherworldly beauty. The name “Etosha” means “great white place”, a reference to the r...
Stay at Mushara Bush Camp
Family-friendly bush camp minutes from Etosha
Tucked just 8 km from Etosha National Park’s eastern gate, Mushara Bush Camp is a welcoming, down-to-earth retreat for families and independent travellers looking to explore Namibia’s most iconic wildlife destination. With a relaxe...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Secure Parking
1 Night in Rundu
Visit the gateway to the Caprivi Region
Bordering Angola and located in the north-eastern tip of Namibia, the rapidly growing town of Rundu is the main administrative and economic hub in the region; renowned for its goat, millet and cattle farming as well as its intricate wood ca...
Stay at Hakusembe River Lodge
Introducing the Caprivi Strip at Hakusembe River Lodge
Hakusembe River Lodge is one of those welcome breaks on a long journey, with friendly hospitality and plenty of activities to get your legs stretched, you will be glad you made the stop. The lodge offers varying accommodation options, from bun...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Secure Parking
3 Nights in Caprivi
Adventurous gateway to 4 different countries
The Caprivi is a thin strip of land that makes up the north-east region of Namibia. This area of the country has many unique characteristics: 6 tribes call the area home; it shares its borders with Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Angola; it ...
Stay at Namushasha River Lodge
Riverside haven in game-rich Caprivi
Bound on all sides by game-rich heaven, Namushasha River Lodge offers the perfect stopover en-route to the Delta, Chobe or Victoria Falls. Here, the Caprivi Strip will tantalize you with both land and water based activities and those achingly ...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- 24 Hour Security
- Secure Parking
3 Nights in Chobe National Park
Escape to the kingdom of elephants
From the verdant and lush marshlands of Savuti and Linyanti to the extensive floodplains running along the Chobe River, Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s crowning glories - thanks to its population of elephants and its status as the ...
Stay at Chobe Elephant Camp
Grandeur in the Land of the Elephants
Chobe Elephant Camp offers an authentic wilderness experience in Chobe, Botswana, removed from the concentrated crowds on the eastern side of the park. Collaborating with tribes native to these surroundings and going the extra mile to reduce t...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
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Your journey mapped out:
Ready to pack your bags for Africa? With just a few details from you, we'll put together your dream holiday!
1 Night: Windhoek
Namibia
2 Nights: Namib Desert
Namibia
2 Nights: Swakopmund
Namibia
2 Nights: Damaraland
Namibia
2 Nights: Etosha National Park
Namibia
1 Night: Rundu
Namibia
3 Nights: Caprivi
Namibia
3 Nights: Chobe National Park
Botswana
16 Nights in total
$5,008 per person
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