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Overview
Type Tour: Lodging
Duration of Tour: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Tour Details:
Perfect for first-timers to Africa, this two-week road trip explores the wild, beautiful, and safe environs of Namibia. The adventure kicks off in Windhoek where you'll drive through two deserts (Kalahari and Namib) known for epic dunes, rivers, canyons, and gorges. From here, continue west towards the Atlantic coast before heading north to meet nomadic tribes. Finish with several days at Etosha National Park as well as a private reserve for the ultimate game-viewing experience.
Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy the old-world charm, ethnic restaurants, and craft markets of Windhoek.
- Experience Africa's distinct wildlife at a game reserve and two national parks.
- Visit the Namib Desert, the Namib Sand Sea, and the Sossusvlei dune belt.
Self-Drive Information:
Emergency Services: Emergency evacuation services are included.
Drivers: A valid and unendorsed license must be produced by all drivers. The minimum age for authorized drivers is 23 years.
Fuel: The renter will receive the vehicle with a full tank of fuel. Upon the return of the vehicle/termination of the hire, the vehicle will be refilled at the renter’s expense.
Insurances: The rental vehicle includes Zero Excess
Rental Agreement: Upon renting the vehicle the renter and additional drivers will be required to complete a standard rental agreement with the car rental company. A valid credit card is required for the rental deposit.
Health: It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is medically fit and able to embark on the tour.
Force Majeure: We do our utmost to conduct the tour as described in the program; however, we cannot guarantee it. Unfavorable weather conditions, rivers in flood, organizational problems, unforeseen events, or other factors may force us to change the course of the tour. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Trip Facts
Destinations | Accommodation | Nights | Meals |
Windhoek | Arebbusch Travel Lodge | 1 Night | B |
Kalahari North | Harnas Wildlife Foundation | 1 Night | BB |
Mariental | Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia | 2 Nights | BB |
Fish River Canyon | Canyon Roadhouse Gondwana Collection Namibia | 2 Nights | BB |
Aus | Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn Gondwana Collection Namibia | 1 Night | BB |
Sossusvlei | Namib Desert Lodge | 2 Nights | BB |
Swakopmund | Pebble Stone House | 1 Night | BB |
Brandberg | Brandberg White Lady Lodge | 1 Night | BB |
Etosha South | Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia | 2 Nights | BB |
Itinerary
DAY 1: Windhoek
Time/ Distance: 41 min (48.2 km)
You will be met and handed over the Vehicle. You will have leisure time to explore the capital city. Windhoek is often described as a city with a “continental” atmosphere due to its architecture (historical buildings dating back to the German colonial rule), cuisine, culture, dress, and educational institutions. Clients can do a city tour during the day and go to Joe’s Beer House where they will enjoy different types of game meat and enjoy their evening.
Overnight & Dinner at Arebbusch Travel Lodge
DAY 2: Windhoek to Kalahari North
Time/ Distance: 2 hr 21 min (182.5 km)
You will Grab breakfast in the morning and then depart to Harnas Situated east of the capital city of Windhoek, the area of the Kalahari North can be found in the northeastern reaches of Namibia. The expansive Kalahari Desert spans over seven countries, some of which include: South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. On their way, clients will get their lunch in Gobabis and proceed to Harnas.
Overnight & Dinner at Harnas Wildlife Foundation
DAY 3: Kalahari North To Mariental
Time/ Distance: 3 hr 7 min (241.5 km)
You will get morning breakfast and depart to the south side of Namibia. Mariental is located close to magnificent the Hardap Dam, which is the largest reservoir in Namibia. The Hardap Irrigation Scheme has breathed life into this arid terrain, which is now fertile with farmlands covered in citrus, melons, lucerne, wine, and maize, and dotted with ostrich farms.
Overnight & Dinner at Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
DAY 4: Mariental
You will wake early around 5h30 for the sunrise drive and get your breakfast while enjoying the beautiful sunrise.
Overnight & Dinner at Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
DAY 5: Mariental To Fish River Canyon
Time/ Distance: 3 hr 7 min (354 km)
You will get morning Breakfast and depart to Fish River Canyon which is Carving out an epic rocky wonderland in the south of Namibia, the Fish River has created Africa’s largest and the world’s second-largest canyon. Hot, dry, and stony, the Fish River Canyon measures a whopping 160 kilometers in length, at times 27 kilometers in width and 550 meters in depth.
Overnight & Dinner at Canyon Roadhouse Gondwana Collection Namibia
DAY 6: Fish River Canyon
You will grab breakfast and go on the excursion into the fish river canyon area and will be back around lunch.
Overnight & Dinner at Canyon Roadhouse Gondwana Collection Namibia
DAY 7: Fish River Canyon to Aus
Time/ Distance: 2 hr 28 min (276 km)
You will get morning breakfast and depart to Aus is in the ǁKaras Region in southern Namibia. The arid surrounding landscape is known for its unique botanical diversity. Aus serves as an excellent base from which to explore the area and to view the main attraction: the feral horses of the Namib Desert, which run wild and free in the sparsely vegetated plains.
Overnight & Dinner at Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn Gondwana Collection Namibia
DAY 8: Aus to Sossusvlei
Time/ Distance: 5 hr 10 min (373.3 km)
You will depart in the morning from Windhoek and depart to the Sossusvlei area. The drive reveals the transition from Kalahari thornveld to the true desert of the Namib; Lilyveld, a valley 30km north of Maltahöhe, springs into bloom for about a week after good rains; Duiwiseb Castle is an interesting diversion 70km south-west of Maltahöhe. Along the way, clients will get Lunch along the way where the guest can pullover by a big tree and have lunch at 12h00-13h00. After arrival guests will have leisure time before going on a Sundowner drive to Elim dune around 17h30 or 18h00.
Overnight & Dinner at Namib Desert Lodge
DAY 9: Sossuvlei / Sesriem Area
You will get breakfast and drive into the park for the Sossuvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The guest will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure to the Dunes. Guest will be back around lunchtime and will have some leisure time for themselves at the pool while.
Overnight & Dinner at Namib Desert Lodge
DAY 10: Sossuvlei to Swakopmund
Time/ Distance: 4 hr 52 min (403.2 km)
You will depart to Swakopmund early morning at around 09:00 am. Once you will arrived, they will get lunch in Swakopmund after quad biking and Sandboard activity which is about a 2-hour drive. After the activities, other optional activities can be Skydiving, Sandwich habour, kayaking, and desert tour. There are a lot of activities that clients can do in Swakopmund.
Overnight & Dinner at Pebble Stone House
DAY 11: Swakopmund to Brandberg
Time/ Distance: 2 hr 9 min (198.9 km)
You will depart in the morning from Swakopmund to Brandberg which is situated in northwestern Namibia, the Brandberg (Fire Mountain) Massif is Namibia’s highest peak, at its zenith, the Königstein (King’s Stone), standing at a whopping 2573 meters above sea level. Named for the vivid shade of orange it sometimes turns at sunset, this is undoubtedly the main highlight of the region. Upon arrival, clients can visit the white Lady’s painting.
Overnight & Dinner at Brandberg White Lady Lodge
DAY 12: Brandberg to Etosha National Park
Time/ Distance: 3 hr 26 min (312 km)
You will have breakfast in the morning and depart to the northern part of Namibia. their journey and the second stop will be in khorixas, where clients can grab lunch at the shopping center before proceeding to Etosha National Park. If time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, On entering the park, the first stop would be Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fee and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way. Etosha has lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, springbok, and elephants. This on top of many lesser and common plains herds, and abundant birds makes game viewing in Etosha.
Overnight & Dinner at Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
DAY 13: Etosha National Park
You will take early breakfast and then go on the Full day game drive and around 12h00 -13h00 clients will have lunch inside the park and continue with the game drive up till the afternoon and after the game, drive guests will have leisure time to enjoy the atmosphere before dinner.
DAY 14: Etosha to Windhoek
Time/ Distance: 3 hr 52 min (414.0 km)
You will get up at 08h00 and have breakfast they will depart to Windhoek and on arrival hand over the Vehicle and the keys to the Representative of the Company.
Included/Excluded
- Vehicle 4x4 Renault Duster (2-4 Pax)
- Vehicle Toyota Quantum Mini Bus (5-10 Pax)
- GPS
- 1 Extra Spare Tyre
- On-Road Assistance
- Passenger liability 15%
- VAT 2% tourism levy
- Airport transfers
- Breakfast for the Client
- Upgrade to 4x4 Pick-Up Toyota Hilux
- Expenses of personal nature
- Fuel Cost for Duration of Tour
- Vehicle Rental Deposit
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks at lodges and on road
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips for tour guides
- International flights and airport taxes
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary
- Lunch and Dinner will be at the client's cost. All accommodations serve dinner and lunch. but the Client will have the right to choose where to have lunch and dinner.
- Porterage and Gratitudes
- International/National Flights and Airport Taxes
- Travel/Medical Insurance
How To Book And How To Pay:
To reserve this tour, a payment of 30% of the total price must be made at the time of reservation. The balance of 70% can be made before the departure of your tour.
Your deposit can either be made through a Bank Transfer, with the addition of a 45 US Dollar fee or by Credit Card which incurs an additional bank charge of 3.5%.