Namibia Self-Drive Safari

Starting in Windhoek and finishing at Etosha, this 10-day, self-drive itinerary allows you to explore Namibia’s Red Sand Dunes and Damaraland before heading north to world-renowned Etosha National Park for a few days of game viewing.  We carefully plan this itinerary to avoid driving huge distances and we hand-picked all the lodges where you will overnight.


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  • Day 1: Johannesburg / Windhoek

    Flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek Airport.  Transfer to your lodge in Windhoek for overnight.

    Stay: The Weinberg Hotel (Courtyard Upper Level) 

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 2 & 3: Windhoek / Sossusvlei

    Distance & time: 362km / 04h30

    Your 4x4 Toyota Fortuner SUV will be delivered to your hotel early morning.  Self-drive to Sossusvlei. Day 3:  Full day to explore the Sossusvlei area.

    Stay: Namib Desert Lodge (Standard Room) 

    Meals: Breakfast

    (2-nights)

  • Day 4 & 5: Sossosvlei / Swakopmund

    Distance & time: 358km / 05h00

    Drive to Swakopmund. 

    Day 5: Full day to explore the Swakopmund area.

    Stay: The Delight Swakopmund (Standard room)

    Meals: Breakfast

    (2-nights)

  • Day 6: Swakopmund / Damaraland

    Distance & time: 368km / 04h30

    Drive from Swakopmund to Damaraland and explore the area.

    Stay: Damara Mopane Lodge (Standard Room)

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7 & 8: Damaraland / Etosha

    Distance & time: 205km / 02h30

    Drive from Damaraland to the Etosha National Park.

    Day 8: Game drives in Etosha National Park.

    Stay: Etosha Safari Lodge (Standard Room)

    Meals: Breakfast

    (2-nights)

  • Day 9: Etosha NP / Lodge near Windhoek

    Distance & travel: 414km / 05h00

    Drive from Etosha back to Windhoek.

    Stay: Okapuka Safari Lodge (Standard Safari Room)

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 10: Windhoek Airport / Johannesburg

    Drive to Windhoek Airport and drop off the rental car at the airport.

    Flight to Johannesburg.

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Dates & Prices

Dates:

Valid until: 31 Oct '24

Rates:

Breakfast Breakfast & Dinner Vehicle Hire:
Total price pp sharing (Accommodation) R26,280 pp R29,523 pp
Total Vehicle hire for 9-days: R22,300


  • The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel till 31 Oct '24.
  • Price quoted is per person sharing.
  • Price quoted is valid for SADC residents/citizens only (proof of residency required).
  • Full payment required on confirmation of your booking.


  • Economy airfares with Airlink from Johannesburg to Windhoek
  • Including airport taxes
  • Car Rental
  • 4x4 Toyota Fortuner SUV AT or similar
  • Collection of vehicles at Windhoek Airport
  • Unlimited kilometres 
  • Premium cover (ZERO excess payable unless negligent driving could be proven)
  • Contract fee 
  • Tyre & glass damage 
  • Airport transfers 
  • 1-2 spare tyres 
  • Unlimited additional drivers 
  • Accommodation & meals as stated above.
  • Travel information pack

  • Entry visa to Namibia 
  • Car rental:
  • Additional equipment 
  • One-way fees (drop off location is different to pick up location)
  • Fines & the handling fee
  • Lost key call-out fee 
  • Fuel
  • Wi-Fi dongle for N$75.00 per day
  • Negligence: Speeding, Harsh braking, Harsh acceleration, Harsh Cornering, Drinking and Driving, Night Driving
  • N$ 2 500.00 will be blocked on your Credit Card for fuel. The amount will be released if the Rental Vehicle is returned filled with fuel.
  • An accident administration fee of N$ 500.00 will be recovered from the renter in case of an accident.
  • Personal travel insurance (required).
  • Any entrance fees and guided excursions are not included in the itinerary.
  • Any additional sightseeing/activities/transfers not included/specified.
  • All meals & beverages are not specified. 
  • Laundry (laundry service available at lodges at extra cost).
  • Gratuities & Portage


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