Classic Namibia self-drive safari
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Windhoek.
On arrival in Windhoek, you're met by your private driver and driven to your guest house. Audley representatives will answer any questions you have and talk you through your information pack, which includes a mobile phone, cool box and driving directions. Your fully i...
You make the six hour drive to the Sesriem area today, passing through the spectacular Naukluft Mountains and stopping to take photographs of the red dunes as they appear on the horizon. On arrival, you can simply relax at your hotel while enjoying views of the surrounding dunes, or walk to the top of one of the dunes to watch the sunset, which casts warm light and shifting shadows over the sand.
Spend today making the most of your location within the Namib Desert's largest dunes - Big Daddy is the highest at 325 m (1,066 ft). It's worth rising early to see the sunrise transform the landscape. Activities may vary depending on where you're staying, but could in...
Drive for around six hours to Swakopmund today, a picturesque colonial town on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. After settling into your accommodation, you can enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring this small colonial town with its aquarium, museum, shops and galleri...
Today we suggest joining a half-day kayak trip to Pelican Point, a sand bar near Walvis Bay, where you share the sheltered lagoon with playful Cape fur seal colonies. If you're lucky, you may also spot some dolphins. On your way to Walvis Bay (you're driven for half a...
Your drive north to Damaraland takes between four and six hours depending on where you're staying and how many stops you make en route. Along the way, you pass mountains, open plains and dry river beds frequented by desert-adapted elephant. If you're taking the coasta...
You have all day to explore Damaraland. Activities can vary depending on where you're staying, but you could join a guided nature drive in search of desert-adapted elephant, go hiking through the arid landscape or take a day trip to see the ancient rock art at Twyfelf...
Driving east to Etosha National Park today takes around five hours, depending on where you're staying and how many stops you make en route. You'll pass through barren but dramatic landscape of reddish-grey rock, and may wish to stop for refreshments at the small city ...
Spend the day on safari. 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 animals gather to quench the...
Following time in Etosha, it is off to Okonjima in the Central Highlands. This is the home of Africat and here at Okonjima you have the exciting opportunity to track the leopards from the truck and to track the cheetahs on foot, with two very experienced guides.
The excursions on offer at Okonjima are really superb. An opportunity to learn more about the Africat Foundation and to head out with the experienced guides and trackers for a fantastic opportunity to spot the big cats.
Following two nights in Okonjima, you make the three hour drive back to Windhoek for a final evening in the city's capital. From here your 4x4 will be picked up by a representative and you will be transferred in the morning back to the airport for your onward flights home.
A transfer will be arranged to take you back to the International airport, just a short 45 minute drive away.
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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