Namibia Sossusvlei, Damaraland & Etosha Self-Drive

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Overview

Travel across the wide-open landscapes and big skies of Namibia in search of the country's most spectacular sights and thrilling outdoor adventures on this 15-day self-drive adventure. The itinerary is filled with destinations that offer plenty of exciting activities, making it ideal for young-at-heart couples, small groups, and families with older children. In your 4×4 rental vehicle, you will visit memorable lodges that provide cosy and unpretentious accommodation as well as unforgettable safari experiences.

Your tour begins after touching down at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and a restful overnight stay in the capital city. Wake up refreshed and head south into the Namib Desert to the point where vast plains and rugged mountains give way to the expansive red dunes of Sossusvlei. Spend two days exploring this unique desert ecosystem, then journey north to the seaside town city of Swakopmund where the abundant Atlantic Ocean contrasts with the towering sand dunes and quaint historic architecture.

Search for highly adapted wildlife in Damaraland including the rare desert elephant, and marvel at Stone Age rock etchings at Twyfelfontein. No African adventure is complete without a classic big game safari, and your visit to both the eastern and western regions of Etosha National Park, Namibia's flagship game reserve, is sure to fill your safari quota. Your last stop before returning to Windhoek is Okonjima Nature Reserve, where you can learn more about projects to conserve Namibia's leopards and cheetahs at the AfriCat Foundation.

Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • Experience Namibia at your own pace
  • Explore the dunes of Sossusvlei
  • Land and sea adventure in Swakopmund
  • Ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein
  • Safari in Etosha National Park
  • See big cats at the AfriCat Foundation
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Summary

Tour Duration: 15 days
Start: Windhoek, Namibia
End: Windhoek, Namibia

Destinations visited

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Damaraland
 Intense fight between two male Gemsbok on dusty plains of Etosha
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Sossusvlei
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Swakopmund
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Windhoek

Accommodations visited

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Windhoek, Namibia

Olive Grove Guesthouse
1 Nights
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Sossusvlei, Namibia

Sossusvlei Lodge
3 Nights
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Swakopmund, Namibia

Swakopmund Guesthouse
2 Nights
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Damaraland, Namibia

Camp Kipwe
2 Nights
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Etosha, Namibia

Etosha Safari Lodge
2 Nights
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Etosha, Namibia

Onguma Bush Camp
2 Nights
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Windhoek, Namibia

Okonjima Plains Camp
2 Nights

Itinerary

Day to day
  • The en-suite bathrooms are cast out of polished cement, adding a modern feel to your experience here.
  • The beds are draped in mosquito nets and are stylishly decorated with fine linens, throws and pillows.
  • The stylish rooms at Olive Grove are comfortable and elegant, ideal for a night or two in Windhoek.
  • Return to Olive Grove after a night out in Windhoek and spend some time relaxing with a nightcap.
  • Take some time out to relax after your drive or flight, before you head off to wilder parts of the country.
  • Choose from a variety of options on the Olive Grove breakfast menu.
  • Olive Grove has a relaxed outdoor patio complete with swimming pool.
  • Each member of staff at Olive Grove is born and bred Namibian, and are able to advise on where to go and what to see while in Windhoek.
  • Some of the bathrooms are more open, with double showers and vanities, and a large polished cement cast bathtub.
  • You'll be welcomed with a special note and warm hospitality at Olive Grove.
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On landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, you will collect your 4×4 vehicle and head to the Olive Grove Guesthouse for a peaceful overnight stay after your long-haul flight. Book in for a massage at the wellness centre or spend your afternoon relaxing in the sunny alfresco lounge or soaking in the spa bath. If you would like to take it easy, in-room massages and room service can be arranged. For the energetic, the shops and restaurants of Windhoek are a short stroll from the guesthouse.

Olive Grove Guesthouse information

  • Conveniently located

  • Small & peaceful

  • Explore the city

  • Dinner at the Olive Exclusive

  • Homely feel with open-plan kitchen & lounge

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  • You can get up close to the wildlife found in the desert environment.
  • The central lounge is a comfortable spot to relax in the evenings.
  • Quench your 'desert thirst' with a chilled cocktail served with a smile.
  • Explore the desert in a 4X4 with your knowledgeable guide.
  • Experience the varying landscapes of the Namib Desert on the back of a quad bike.
  • The spacious bedrooms are filled with sunlight and fresh air.
  • If there's one thing you can count on, it's that you won't go hungry at Sossusvlei Lodge.
  • Enjoy a romantic picnic outdoors surrounded by the stark beauty of the Namibian desert.
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In the morning, head south for Sossusvlei Lodge, a luxury desert oasis in southern Namibia, set just outside Namib-Nauklaft National Park. The lodge offers easy access to Sossusvlei and the Sesriem Canyon. Enjoy guided or self-drive expeditions into the park, float over the awe-inspiring landscape in a hot-air balloon, or opt for a thrilling light aircraft flight over the rippling ochre-coloured dunes. Interactive activities such as eco-friendly quad biking (ATVs), guided nature walks and archery are great for families, while couples can spoil themselves with romantic dining in the wild and sundowner trips.

Sossusvlei Lodge information

  • Just outside Namibia's Namib-Naukluft Park

  • Largest conservation area in the world

  • Comfortable, luxury base for a desert exploration

  • Adventure Centre offering a range of exciting activities

  • Family-friendly activities & facilities

Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)

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  • This stylish guesthouse is conveniently located in the centre of Swakopmund.
  • Kick back and relax in the elegantly furnished lounge.
  • Tuck into a delicious meal in the stylish dining room.
  • The en-suite bathrooms are spacious, light and airy.
  • Slip straight into holiday mode in your cheerful bedroom.
  • The bedrooms have a relaxed holiday feeling about them.
  • The interiors of the guesthouse combine pebbles and polished wood for a relaxed, beachy feeling.
  • Sip on a refreshing drink in the sunny courtyard.
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Travel at your own leisure in a north-east direction to the coastal town of Swakopmund – a quaint settlement between the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the hot sands of the Namib Desert. The city dates back to German colonial settlement in the late 19th century and its original Bavarian-inspired architecture adds great charm to the town’s intriguing natural landscape. Arrive at the Swakopmund Guesthouse in the late afternoon or early evening, perhaps in time for a sunset walk along the beach. The following day is yours to explore and play: choose from water sports, sand boarding, quad biking, thrilling off-road trails, dolphin and seal safaris, and at the right time of year, a true German-style October beer fest!

Swakopmund Guesthouse information

  • Close to the beach & town centre

  • Family-friendly, beach house feel

  • Wide range of exciting activities

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  • Enjoy a sundowner on your balcony.
  • The camp is nestled in the boulders, facing out onto superb scenery.
  • Watch he breathtaking sunset and enjoy the silence around you.
  • Enjoy the simplistic elegance of the camp and appreciate the attention to detail in everything you touch.
  • Evening dining next to the fire.
  • Children activities at Camp Kipwe.
  • A beautiful setting for a swim.
  • Twyfelfontein's ancient rock art.
  • Enjoy a drink on the deck and take in the expansive desert views.
  • Spot the elusive desert-adapted elephants.
  • Camp Kipwe Luxury Suites are set amongst the rocky outcrop and blend in seamlessly to the landscape.
  • Watch the incredible sunset from your private deck.
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The next leg of your journey takes you further north along the beautiful Atlantic coastline and then inland to the golden plains of Damaraland. Your luxurious base in this landscape where time seems have stood still is Camp Kipwe, an authentic eco-lodge where you can enjoy guided drives in search of desert elephants, nature walks and historical tours, night drives, and dazzling stargazing. The lodge is located in the Twyfelfontein region, which is most famous for its incredible rock art that consists of at least 5 000 carvings of animals, humans and geometrics, some of which date back thousands of years to the Stone Age.

Camp Kipwe information

  • Luxury accommodation in dramatic Damaraland

  • Set in 'big sky' country with amazing stargazing

  • Located in the famous Twyfelfontein region

  • Home to the elusive desert elephants & rock art sites

  • Guided nature walks offered

  • Intimate, romantic & remote atmosphere

Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)

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  • Lovely interiors, light and airy bedrooms and spectacular views is what you can expect from your chalet.
  • Enjoy a relaxed dinner at the restaurant, or enjoy a walk along the main deck and marvel at the view.
  • Each of the double-room chalets overlooks the surrounding wilderness, enjoying beautiful views.
  • Each chalet has its own private patio.
  • Etosha Safari Lodge is ideal for families, with many facilities available for children.
  • The lodge has three swimming pools and plenty of space to relax and unwind.
  • The wilderness region during the summertime is lush and green from the rains.
  • The staff is welcoming and friendly, on hand to provide you with anything you may need.
  • Etosha Safari Lodge is less than 10km from Anderson Gate, which is the main entrance to Namibia's Etosha National Park.
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From Damaraland, continue north-west to Etosha Safari Lodge. This region offers good year-round game viewing of elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest as well as the rare Damara dik-dik. Your daily schedule includes morning and afternoon game drives into Etosha.

Etosha Safari Lodge information

  • Convenient location near the Andersson Gate

  • 3 swimming pools

  • Air-conditioned cottages

  • Game drives into Etosha

  • Unique ‘shebeen chic' atmosphere

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  • Dining at Onguma Bush Camp.
  • Onguma Bush Camp
  • Comfortable rondavals.
  • The swimming pool at sunset.
  • Nighttime visitors to the lodge.
  • Breakfast overlooking the waterhole.
  • Elephants bath in the Etosha mud | Onguma Nature Reserve
  • Dining at Onguma Bush Camp.
  • Relax in the lodge' s lounge area with a drink from the bar.
  • Incredible sunsets.
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Travel to the eastern portion of Etosha, passing the edge of the expansive Etosha Pan as you head toward the Onguma Bush Camp. Here your discovery of the park continues and, with only four suites at the lodge, you are guaranteed a unique, intimate and personalised safari experience. Onguma is set on a private reserve and activities available include wildlife and rhino tracking, guided or self-drive game drives, nature walks and night drives.

Onguma Bush Camp information

  • In Onguma Private Game Reserve

  • Rhino tracking & nature walks

  • Game drives onsite & in Etosha

  • Fenced family-friendly lodge with manicured lawns

  • Alfresco dining with European & African influences

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  • The en-suite bathrooms are spacious and luxurious, with his & her washstands.
  • Relax outside your chalet and enjoy a bit of bird-watching.
  • Relax around the fire in the evenings and enjoy a warming glass of wine before dinner.
  • The main dining area is warm and cosy under thatch, with open-air views.
  • The rooms offer a certain rustic charm.
  • The rooms have lovely views of the surrounding wilderness area.
  • The rooms offer a certain rustic charm.
  • The lodge has a number of different rooms and suites, catering for couples and families.
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Bidding farewell to Etosha, you will begin moving south back towards Windhoek, stopping for your last adventure near Namibia’s Waterberg Plateau Park in Kunene. Enjoy two nights at the cosy Okonjima Plains Camp, spending your days hiking through the mountains, bird watching and learning about the conservation of Namibia’s big cats. The AfriCat Foundation is what Kunene is best known for and a visit to the centre is an opportunity to track rehabilitated predators on foot or on a game drive, and learn about the research and rehabilitation of cats such as leopards and cheetahs.

Okonjima Plains Camp information

  • Set near Waterberg Plateau Park

  • Home of The AfriCat Foundation

  • View leopard & track cheetah & hyena

  • Waterhole & guided walks

  • Rewarding birdwatching

  • Combines well with Etosha National Park

  • Great halfway stop between Etosha & Windhoek

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Make your way back to the capital city of Windhoek where your self-drive journey through awe-inspiring and unforgettable Namibia comes to its end. At the airport you will return your 4×4 and proceed to check-in for your return flight home.

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2025-08-01 - 2025-10-31 $5,725
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 $5,810
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31 $5,395

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Expert Opinion

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Bonita Cronje

Bonita Cronje

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This trip incorporates all of the major attractions on the Northern Circuit in Nambia. Highlights would be visiting the Dunes and Deadvlei in the Namib Naukluft Park, searching for the desert elephant, viewing wildlife in their natural environment and tracking cheetah

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What’s Included?

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • Olive Grove Guesthouse : Bed & Breakfast
  • Sossusvlei Lodge : Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Swakopmund Guesthouse : Bed & Breakfast
  • Camp Kipwe : Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Etosha Safari Lodge : Bed & Breakfast
  • Onguma Bush Camp : Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Okonjima Plains Camp : Half Board (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • 15 Days Car Rental
  • Car rental
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
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