NAMIBIA
SELF-DRIVE | SAFARI | DESERT | COAST
Discover the raw beauty of northern Namibia on this extraordinary 13-night journey through vast desert landscapes, world-class wildlife reserves, ancient rock art sites, and the dramatic Skeleton Coast.
From tracking cheetahs and leopards at Okonjima to exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha, witnessing desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland, and staying at the iconic Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast — this is Namibia at its most authentic and unforgettable.
Tour Highlights
✔ Explore the capital city of Windhoek
✔ Track cheetahs and leopards at Okonjima Nature Reserve
✔ Game drive in world-famous Etosha National Park
✔ Rhino tracking in the private Ohorongo Reserve
✔ Discover ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein
✔ Search for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland
✔ Stay at the exclusive Shipwreck Lodge
✔ Experience the dramatic Skeleton Coast
✔ Enjoy colonial charm in Swakopmund
Your Journey
Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek
Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport and collect your rental vehicle. Drive into Windhoek and settle into your boutique hotel.
Explore the city at leisure — visit Christ Church, the National Museum, or enjoy sunset drinks overlooking the city.
Overnight: Am Weinberg Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Days 2–3 – Okonjima Nature Reserve
Drive north via Okahandja, where you can visit the local wood carving market.
Arrive at Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation and one of Namibia’s most renowned conservation areas. This private reserve offers exceptional predator sightings.
Optional activities include:
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Leopard tracking
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Cheetah safaris
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Morning & evening game drives
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Bush walks
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Night drives
Luxury chalets are privately spaced, blending canvas, stone and thatch, with open-front lounges overlooking the bush.
Overnight: Okonjima Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Days 4–5 – Etosha National Park
Continue to Etosha Oberland Lodge, located near Andersson Gate.
Spend two days exploring Etosha National Park — one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. The park spans over 22,000 square kilometres and surrounds the vast Etosha Pan (“Great White Place”).
Expect sightings of:
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Elephant
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Lion
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Rhino
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Giraffe
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Zebra
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100+ mammal species
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340 bird species
Relax at the lodge’s infinity pool overlooking the plains and waterholes.
Optional full-day game drives available.
Overnight: Etosha Oberland Lodge
Meals: Full Board
Days 6–7 – Ohorongo Safari Lodge
Travel west into Namibia’s north-western highlands.
Enjoy the tranquillity of this 40,000-hectare private reserve. Optional activities include:
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Rhino tracking
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Nature drives
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Guided hikes
End each day with Namibia’s legendary sundowner experience as the sky turns vivid shades of orange and purple over the desert horizon.
Overnight: Ohorongo Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8 – Damaraland & Twyfelfontein
Drive through the dramatic landscapes of Damaraland.
En route, visit:
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The Petrified Forest
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Burnt Mountain
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Organ Pipes
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Twyfelfontein (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Twyfelfontein features thousands of ancient rock engravings dating back thousands of years, including the famous “Dancing Kudu.”
Arrive at Mowani Mountain Camp, nestled among massive ochre boulders.
Overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9 – Desert Elephant Excursion
Optional guided excursion to search for Namibia’s desert-adapted elephants along the dry riverbeds of the Huab River.
These elephants have uniquely adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions — an extraordinary wildlife encounter.
Overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Days 10–11 – Skeleton Coast & Shipwreck Lodge
Drive to Möwe Bay where your vehicle is securely parked before transferring to Shipwreck Lodge.
This exclusive lodge sits in one of Africa’s most remote regions — between towering dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.
Included activities:
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Sundowner drives
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4×4 excursions
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Quad biking
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Shipwreck exploration
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Nature drives
Explore the haunting remains of ships like the Suiderkus and Karimona. Visit the seal colony at Gull Bay and discover remnants of Namibia’s diamond mining past.
The shipwreck-shaped chalets offer uninterrupted views of the Atlantic.
Overnight: Shipwreck Lodge
Meals: All Meals & Activities
Days 12–13 – Swakopmund
Transfer back to your vehicle and drive south along the coast through Dorob National Park.
Arrive in Swakopmund — a charming coastal town blending German colonial architecture with adventure.
Optional activities:
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Catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay
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Dolphin and seal encounters
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Sandboarding
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Quad biking
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Scenic flights
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Excellent seafood dining
Overnight: Hansa Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 – Return to Windhoek
Drive back to Windhoek via Usakos and Okahandja.
Return your vehicle at the airport and depart with unforgettable memories of Namibia’s wild north.
Why This Tour?
This itinerary combines:
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Premier wildlife conservation experiences
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UNESCO heritage sites
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Desert-adapted elephant encounters
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One of Africa’s most remote luxury lodges
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A balance of safari, desert, and coastline
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Self-drive flexibility with curated luxury stays
Perfect for adventurous travellers seeking exclusivity, conservation, and dramatic landscapes.