Namibia Self-Drive Tour 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 / Okahandja

Arrival in Windhoek, no later than 12:00 – if arrival is later, a night in Windhoek must be booked the day before. Non-private English-speaking transfer to the city of Windhoek. Meet and greet at the rental company’s office and pick-up of your rental vehicle. Departure towards Okahandja. Possibility to visit the craft market of wood carvings. Check in at the camp located north of Okahandja

Lunch excluded, Dinner and Overnight in Omatozu Safaris Camp Tent room

Day 2 Okahandja / Etosha

Breakfast

Departure to Etosha National Park. Depending on the time of arrival, departure with your vehicle for a first safari (entrance to be paid on site). Etosha National Park offers one of the most beautiful wildlife paintings in the world.

Lunch excluded, dinner and overnight at Mushara Bush camp

Day 3 Etosha National Park

Breakfast.

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

Lunch excluded, dinner and overnight at Mushara Bush camp

Day 4 Etosha

Breakfast

Full day safari in the park with your rental vehicle (entrance to be paid on site).

Lunch excluded, dinner and overnight at Etosha Taleni Village

Day 5 Etosha / Grootberg

Breakfast

Early departure to Damaraland. Along the way, it is possible to visit a Himba demonstration village open to the public (entrance to be paid on site). Installation at the lodge and free time to enjoy the splendid view of the valley from the terrace or to participate in an activity (*with supplement) offered by lodge.

Lunch excluded, Dinner and overnight at Grootberg Lodge

Day 6 Grootberg / Twyfelfontein

Breakfast

Drive to Twyfelfontein. Check in at the lodge. In the afternoon, departfor a non-private 4×4 car tour with the lodge in search of desert elephants (not private, subject to weather conditions).

Lunch excluded, Dinner and overnight at Twyfelfontein Lodge

Day 7 Twyfelfontein / Swakopmund

Breakfast

Possibility to visit the site of Twyfelfontein, a real open-air museum (entrance to be paid on site). It is possible to observe the rock carvings dating from the time of the Bushmen who lived and hunted in this area. Possible stop at the organ pipes (entrance to be settled on site) and the burned mountain, which are in the vicinity.

Departure towards Uis, mining village, from where you can see the Brandberg, the highest peak in Namibia. You continue to Swakopmund and check in

Lunch excluded, Overnight at Namib Guesthouse – standard room

Day 8 Swakopmund

Breakfast

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

Lunch excluded, overnight at Namib Guesthouse – standard room

Day 9 Swakopmund / Sesriem

Breakfast

Departure towards the canyon of the Kuiseb, an important river in Namibia since it stops the progression of the dunes to the north. Crossing the Namib-Naukluft reserve.

Lunch excluded, Dinner at Sossusvlei Lodge and Overnight at Desert Quiver Camp

Day 10 Sesriem / Sossusvlei

Breakfast before dawn at Sossusvlei Lodge.

Departure at dawn with your vehicle to the site of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei (entrance to be paid on site). The last 5 kilometers to access these sites can only be done by 4×4 of the circuit, paid shuttle or on foot. The ascent of a dune will allow you to have a panoramic view of this spectacular site. Possibility to visit the canyon of Sesriem, 30 meters deep.

Lunch excluded, Dinner at Sossusvlei Lodge and Overnight at Desert Quiver Camp

Day 11 Sesriem / Windhoek

Breakfast at Sossusvlei Lodge.

Drive to Windhoek. Return of the vehicle, then non-private and English-speaking transfer to the international airport for your flight (at the earliest around 17:00 – for an earlier departure, please add an extra night in Windhoek).

Lunch Excluded

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.

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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 AVAILABILITY
  • 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 entrances of the driver and the vehicle, the tips to the driver,