Classic Namibia Self Drive
11 NIGHTS GUIDE PRICE £3,800

Depart Heathrow Airport for an overnight flights of approx 10.5 hours to Johannesburg.

Morning arrival into Johannesburg Airport, where you will stay in transit and connect with your onward flight to Windhoek.

On arrival into Windhoek, collect your car hire and drive approx 1 hour to your Windhoek Bed & Breakfast to overnight.

After breakfast – drive approx 4-6 hours to Sossusvlei and check into your lodge for the next 2 nights.

We recommend 3 nights here if you are wanting to do a hot air balloon flight.

Early morning rise to beat the crowds and the heat, head into Sossusvlei Park for a chance to view Dune 45, Dune 7 and attempt to climb Big Daddy. Dead Vlei is also great for photographs with the silhouettes and shadows of the dead trees.

Afternoon game drive viewing desert animals such as springbok and gemsbok and then head to Sesrium Canyon for a cool evening walk and to watch the sunset.

Drive 4-6 hours to Swakopmund via the small “town” of Solitaire – made famous for its simply delicious Apple Crumble.

Enjoy 2 night in Swakopmund on the coast – a welcome break from the heat of the desert.

Swakopmund is a activity hub of Namibia and there is plenty to choose from – boat and fishing trips from Walvis Bay, Scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast, Dune Boarding, Quad Biking, a visit to the Seals at Cape Cross or you simply may just want to enjoy a spot of shopping in town!

Early morning start today – drive from Swakopmund to Damaraland, approx 7-8 hours / full day. Arrive late afternoon.

Spend today enjoying the moonscape of this region, a chance to spot the desert elephants and track rhino on foot. This area is wild and rugged, yet there are still animals that thrive here. Spot springbok, oryx, elephant, giraffe and jackals.

Today head towards Etosha National Park with an overnight stop on the Western border.

Spend the full day driving through the park from West to East. Drive from waterhole to waterhole to see what animals have congregated to quench their thirst from the heat of the day.

Enjoy 2 nights on the East side of Etosha National Park. There is an option to stay at a Nationa Camp inside the park or at one of the Private Reserve located just outside the park.

Park entrance fees are minimal.

Today drive South approx 6 hours to the AfriCAT Foundation and spend 1 night here.

You can choose to enjoy a tour or two with the animals that have been rescued and that are being rehabilitated at the AfriCAT Foundation or you can opt to just relax around the pool.

Today – drive back to Windhoek Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg, stay in transit and connect with your evening flight home back to the UK.