Namibia Self Drive - 12 days


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Overview
Highlights
- Windhoek - Namibia's vibrant capital
- Okonjima Game Reserve - option to visit the Cheetah Project
- Etosha National Park - home to 4 of the 'Big Five'
- Spitzkoppe - Beautiful group of granite mountains famous for Bushman rock art
- Swakopmund - quaint German colonial town on the coast of Namibia
- Sossusvlei - stunning sand dunes including Dune 45
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- 11 nights STANDARD and SUPERIOR accommodation. SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation upgrade options are available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
- 11 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- 12 days car hire - Avis Group B vehicle(VW Polo or similar) with Premiuminsurance cover. Vehicle upgradeavailable
Itinerary

Upon arrival at Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport collect your rental vehicle and drive to your hotel in Windhoek. Windhoek is the bustling capital of Namibia, located in a picturesque valley bordered by the Eros Mountains and the Auas mountains. The influence of the G...
Windhoek – Okonjima Game Reserve. After breakfast leave Windhoek and drive north to your first destination, Okonjima Game Reserve in the Otjozondjupa Region. Okonjima is nestled among the Omboroko Mountains and roughly translated means 'Place of the baboons'. In the afternoon you have the option to visit the Cheetah Project and learn more about these endangered animals.
Okonjima Game Reserve - Etosha National Park. On day 3 travel on to Etosha which was Namibia’s first conservation area and is one of the world’s finest game parks, home to many rare and endangered species. The Etosha Pan dominates the park which is usually dry, but fi...
Etosha National Park - Omaruru. This morning bid farewell to the wild animals of Etosha and head to Kamanjab where you have the opportunity to visit a local Himba village to find out more about their traditions & lifestyle. Experience the milking ceremony and the ...
Omaruru - Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund. On the morning of day 7 you'll continue to Spitzkoppe, an impressive group of granite mountains, with bold and exciting colours. You might wish to take a walk among the boulders at this point where you'll be able to view some of the ...
Swakopmund - Sossusvlei. An early morning start takes you from Swakopmund south through Walvis Bay on your way to the Namib Naukluft National Park, which is considered to be the oldest desert in the world. On the way there why not make a stop at the small settlement ...
Sossusvlei - Windhoek. Today you leave the desert behind you and travel back to Windhoek, through the beautiful countryside. Once you arrive the rest of the afternoon can be spent at leisure and dinner can be enjoyed in one of the many fabulous restaurants in the city.
This morning after breakfast, drive to Windhoek International Airport to drop off your hire car in time for your departure flight.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
Some lodges will not accept children aged under 12. Please check with supplier. IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). You should travel with these documents in case you’re asked to provide them. There are other requirements for children travelling unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents.' Tell pax to contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for further information.
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