Budget Tour Namibia 2023

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This classic program allows you to discover the essentials of Namibia in simple and clean structures with excellent value for money. This trip, well balanced, is accessible to travelers on a budget.

Day 1 Windhoek

Arrival at Windhoek International Airport (for arrival after 16:00 the vehicle will be handed over only the next morning) French-speaking reception at the rental office. Check in at the Guesthouse located in the city.

Lunch and dinner excluded, Overnight at Londiningi Guesthouse

Day 2 Windhoek / Etosha National Park

Breakfast.

Departure to Etosha National Park. Installation at the camp and possibility to leave for a first safari with your rental vehicle (entrance to be paid on site). Etosha embraces more than 20,000 km2 where 114 species of mammals and 340 varieties of birds live.

Lunch and dinner excluded, Overnight at Londiningi Guesthouse

Day 3 Etosha National Park

Breakfast excluded

Full day safari in the park with your vehicle (entrance to be paid on site). It is also possible to book safaris with a camp guide (extra charge).

Lunch and Dinner excluded, Night in a tent set up at Etosha Safari Camp

Day 4 Etosha / Khorixas National Park

Free breakfast.

Possibility to make a last morning safari (entrance to be paid on site). Departure to Kamanjab. Possibility to make a detour to visit a Himba village (with supplement). Check in and free time to enjoy the site.

Lunch excluded, Dinner and overnight at Ugab Terrace Lodge

Day 5 Khorixas / Twyfelfontein / Brandberg

Breakfast.

Departure to the site of Twyfelfontein, a real open-air museum. It is possible to observe the rock carvings dating from the time of the Bushmen who lived and hunted in this region (entrance to be paid on site).

Stop at the organ pipes and the burnt mountain, which are in the vicinity (entrance to be paid on site).  Continue to the Brandberg, the highest peak in Namibia.

Lunch on your own, Dinner and overnight at Brandberg White Lady Lodge

Day 6 Brandberg / Swakopmund

Breakfast.

Drive to the small seaside town of Swakopmund. Possibility to make a detour along the way to visit the Cape Cross sea lion reserve (entrance to be paid on site).

Lunch and dinner excluded, Overnight at Kramersdorf Guesthouse

Day 7 Swakopmund

Breakfast.

Free day to visit the city or do activities with supplement.

Lunch and dinner on your own, Overnight at Kramersdorf Guesthouse

Day 8 Swakopmund / Sesriem

Breakfast.

Morning departure towards the Kuiseb, an important dry river in Namibia since it stops the progression of the dunes to the north.

Crossing the Namib-Naukluft reserve.

Lunch and dinner excluded, Night in a tent set up at Namib Desert Lodge

Day 9 Sesriem / Sossusvlei / Sesriem

Breakfast excluded.

Departure about 50 minutes before sunrise with your vehicle to Sossusvlei (entrance to be paid on site). The last 5 kilometers to access Sossusvlei can only be done by 4×4 of the circuit, shuttle or on foot. Climbing the dune will allow you to have a panoramic view of this spectacular site.

Possibility to visit the canyon of Sesriem, deep of 30 meters.
Lunch and dinner excluded, Night in camping to go at Namib Desert Lodge

Day 10 Sesriem / Spreetshoogte Pass

Free breakfast.

Free morning to enjoy the site, take a hot air balloon flight at sunrise (with supplement), or make a detour via the Naukluft mountains (entrance to settle). Drive to the Spreetshoogte Pass which offers a magnificent view of the plains of the Namib Desert. Check in, then possibility to enjoy an excursion on the farm, with a supplement, or free walks.

Lunch excluded, dinner and overnight at Namibgrens Guestfarm

Day 11 Spreetshoogte Pass / Windhoek

Breakfast.

Drive to Windhoek. Return of the vehicle to the international airport for your flight at the earliest around 14:00.

Lunch on your own

The Vehicles Offered With Africar Hire:

4x4 Toyota Fortuner 3 Seater Without Sunroof

A maximum of 3 passengers is ideal for optimal comfort and all participants have a place at the window.

toyota-fortuner

4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser Troop Carrier

A maximum of 6 passengers is ideal for optimal comfort. With 5 passengers, all participants have a place at the window. The two rows of rear seats allow access to the sunroof, and are well spaced to have enough legroom. A conversion to a 4-seater vehicle is also possible by removing the last row of seats.

toyota-cruiser-2

Tour Inclusions

  • A rental vehicle (11 days per 24 hours) according to category chosen with unlimited mileage, GPS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
  • Accommodation with meals as mentioned SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITYR
  • Reception by a French-speaking representative at the rental company’s office.
  • A travel file
  • A local Sim card with a recharge of 20 NAD
  • A cooler
  • A map of Namibia per room and a small welcome gift per person
  • VAT of 15% to date 
  • “Child” pack for children under 12 years old including child binoculars, pencils and a coloring book with animals or birds of Africa, a cap, an aluminum gourd

Note also for the option with driver and 4×4 sunroof: an English-speaking transfer on day 1; services of the driver, his accommodation and meals from day 2 to day 11 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY; breakfasts on days 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11

Tour Exclusions

  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Fuel and other expenses of the vehicle
  • The redemption of the rental vehicle’s franchise
  • Entrances to parks and sites to visit
  • Activities offered by lodges
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Dinners and lunches except those mentioned above
  • Travel insurance
  • The services of a driver (for the option without driver)

Note in addition for the option with driver and 4×4 sunroof: the park entrances of the driver and the vehicle, the tips to the driver, the services of the driver with car on day 1