Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Hosea Kutako International Airport to Kalahari
Hosea Kutako International Airport to Kalahari
Today upon your arrival, you will be met by one of the representatives from our company. Whom will briefed you in detail about your safari and also escorted you to your car rental office to collect your rental car.
Once you are done with the completion for your rental vehicle. Then the car rental representative will take you to your car which is already ready for the Namibian Self Drive Safari.
Once familiar with your vehicle you will head towards south to the edge of the Kalahari Desert, which is a drive of around 2- 2.5 hours. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the peaceful surrounds of Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge or head out on an activity with the lodge which is optional and at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Desert
- Accommodation:
- Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kalahari to Namib Naukluft Park (Sossusvlei)
Kalahari to Namib Naukluft Park (Sossusvlei)
After scrumptious breakfast, you’ll depart from the Kalahari and drive to Sossusvlei to overnight inside at Dead Valley Lodge which is inside the National Park in the Namib Desert. You’ll stay in Sossusvlei for the next two nights and if you have time or arrive in time then you will explore the iconic towering sand dunes, as well as other incredible geographical formations of the region, such as Sesriem Canyon. The activities can be booked with us in advance on extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)
- Accommodation:
- Dead Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Namib Naukluft Park
Namib Naukluft Park
After an early wake up you can be early to climb the iconic sand dunes at sunrise. Dead Valley Lodge is one of the few lodges inside the Namib-Naukluft National Park, so you can access the dunes before and after most other guests staying outside the park are allowed. It is possible to do this self-guided or to book onto a guided trip directly with the lodge. But it is ideal to book with us in order to avoid the inconveniences.
Other extra activities you can enjoy today include a nature drive to search for desert-adapted wildlife, a dune walk, or even soaring above this breathtaking landscape in a hot air balloon, which is all optional for an extra cost.
In the evening you can enjoy a gin and tonic on a sundowner tour, and after dark, you'll enjoy the spectacular night sky in a region with very little light pollution.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Dead Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Namib Naukluft Park to Swakopmund
Namib Naukluft Park to Swakopmund
The after your breakfast your head the road with the attractive drive which will takes you northwest through awesome and ever changing desert landscapes of the Namib Naukluft National Park, including the impressive Ghaub and Kuiseb Canyon via Kuiseb pass. You will meet the coast at the port town of Walvis Bay and then continue north to Swakopmund where you can enjoy the pleasant seaside location and cooler coastal breeze for your next two nights. This afternoon you can explore the town along the waterfront on foot, before the dinner at local restaurant which is on your own cost.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Villa Margherita
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Swakopmund to Damaraland
Swakopmund to Damaraland
Continuing on your safari today, the road takes you north and east into the wonderful and diverse region of Damaraland. You pass Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg which peaks at 2,573 m above sea level, and take time to view game and absorb the vastness of the scenery along the way. Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table topped mountains, rock formations and bizarre-looking vegetation. The present day landscape has been formed by the erosion of wind, water and geological forces which have formed rolling hills, dunes, gravel plains and ancient river terraces. It is the variety and loneliness of the area as well as the scenic splendor which will reward and astound you, giving one an authentic understanding of the word 'wilderness'. If time allows this afternoon you will visit the nearby attractions and geological sites of the pre-historic Twyfelfontein rock engravings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - if not there is plenty of time to see them tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Camp Kipwe
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Damaraland
Damaraland
After an early breakfast you will drive out on an exciting 4x4 excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab and Huab River valleys to explore this remarkable region and to search for game, including the elusive desert adapted elephants if they are in the area. Damaraland is home to a variety of desert adapted wildlife and hidden desert treasures. As the elephants are mostly active in the mornings you will normally have the best chance to see them then before returning to camp for lunch.
Your local lodge guide will arrange to fit in a visit to Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings and other nearby attractions at a suitable time if you haven’t already done so the previous day.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Camp Kipwe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Damaraland to Southern Etosha National Park
Damaraland to Southern Etosha National Park
After breakfast, you’ll drive towards Etosha National Park. You arrive early afternoon and you can have a short game viewing drive with the lodge. However you will leave the park before sunset since the gates are closed before sunset. This applies to all the visitors whether you stay inside or outside.
Etosha offers fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly around the waterholes. You can expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, springbok, and gemsbok. It’s also one of the best places in Southern Africa to see the endangered cheetah, black rhino, and rare antelope species such as black-faced impala, Damara dik-dik, and the roan antelope.
We offer a choice of superb lodges, both in the park and on its borders. Included in this trip is Etosha Oberland Lodge which is a great selection on the border of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Oberland Lodge
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
Today you will spend on full day to explore the variety of game at Etosha National Park. All the gates open upon the sunrise. If you are lucky you will catch the predators hunting their prey.
Despite being one of Africa's largest national parks, Etosha is easy to drive around yourself as all roads lead back to the main road. This means you can take your time visiting the many different waterholes where large concentrations of wildlife tend to congregate.
You can also choose to embark on a guided safari with the lodge, in Etosha National Park available at an extra cost.
Almost a quarter of Etosha consists of salt pans, including the Etosha Pan which is undoubtedly the park’s most distinctive and dramatic feature. The Etosha Pan is the only known mass breeding ground for flamingos in Namibia and at times there can be up to a million flamingos here.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Oberland Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Etosha National Park to AfriCat Fountation (Okonjima)
Etosha National Park to AfriCat Fountation (Okonjima)
This day you drive to Okonjima the home of AfriCat. You will arrive early afternoon at the Lodge. The afternoon is spent on guided game viewing on the Private Nature Reserve. You will be tracking the Leopards, from the game viewing vehicle from the Lodge. You return to the Lodge for Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Okonjima Private Nature Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Okonjima Plains Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Departure
Departure
Today your guide head the road back to Windhoek. You will do your last shopping at Okahandja Craft Market and proceed Hosea Kutako International Airport where you going to connect to your international Airline and here you also drop your rental vehicle. And this is the end of your 10 days Self Drive Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
