Namibia Self Drive - 12 days

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PRIVATE SELF DRIVE TOUR: With the adventure capital Swakopmund, the wildlife of Etosha National Park, the stunning Sossusvlei dunes and the Himba Village at Kamanjab - this self drive holiday takes in the best of Namibia. Combine tremendous wildlife, culture and natural wonders on this exciting self drive tour of Namibia which includes car hire and accommodat...
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Overview

Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    PRIVATE SELF DRIVE TOUR: With the adventure capital Swakopmund, the wildlife of Etosha National Park, the stunning Sossusvlei dunes and the Himba Village at Kamanjab - this self drive holiday takes in the best of Namibia. Combine tremendous wildlife, culture and natural wonders on this exciting self drive tour of Namibia which includes car hire and accommodation and allows you to enjoy your own private Namibian adventure.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 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

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Windhoek

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...

Day : 2 Okonjima

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.

Day : 3-5 Etosha National Park

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...

Day : 6 Omaruru

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 ...

Day : 7-8 Swakopmund

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 ...

Day : 9-10 Sossusvlei

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 ...

Day : 11 Windhoek

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.

Day : 12 Windhoek

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,435
Price per day$120
Last Updated: 2/15/2021

The 'Twin Share' price is per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Solo Room' price is applicable when a single room is required. Prices are based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply.

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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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