The 12 Days Extreme Namibian Selfdrive Wildlife Safari Tour is a 4×4 journey through Namibia’s wildlife-rich north and river regions. Guests travel at their own pace through Etosha, Rundu, Kwando River, Chobe Riverfront, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi River, and Namushasha. The route includes game drives, birdwatching, boat cruises, kayaking, hippos, elephants, giraffes, and relaxed lodge stays.
🗓️ 12 Days | 💰 From US$1,992 | 🌙 12 Days / 11 Nights | 👥 Max People: 26 | 🧒 Min Age: 10+
This section gives travelers a clear view of what the Namibia trip includes before they book. From the gallery and package inclusions to exclusions and the detailed itinerary, everything is presented in a single, easy-to-follow flow. Guests can check the route, daily experiences, accommodation style, travel pace, and important trip notes before starting their Namibia Tours and Safaris.
Etosha Safari Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South (405.4km)
Etosha Safari Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South
Hakusembe River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Rundu (631.5km)
Hakusembe River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Rundu
Namushasha River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Kwando River (436.6km)
Namushasha River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Kwando River
Chobe River Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia, Chobe River Front (194.2km)
Zambezi Mubala Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Katima Mulilo (75.7km)
Zambezi Mubala Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Katima Mulilo
Namushasha River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Kwando River (160.2km)
Hakusembe River Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Rundu
Fish River Lodge, Fish River Canyon (230km)
Travel northwards from Windhoek via Okahandja, where you can visit the woodcarving market and fill up with fuel, biltong, and snacks for the road. Back on the road, the Omatakos, two conical mountains that jut out of the surrounding landscape, are prominent landmarks along the way.
Take a break for lunch in Otjiwarongo or Outjo before reaching your friendly and relaxed home for the next two days – Etosha Safari Camp. A highlight of the stay is the Shebeen restaurant, modeled on the ‘shebeens’ (informal township bars) of old, where people gathered to meet, have a drink and listen to music.
The colorful and quirky restaurant has become a highlight of travelers’ itineraries. Enjoy the delicious dinner feast outdoors as you listen to the Etosha Boys strum their guitars and sing local melodies.
Etosha Safari Camp offers comfortable accommodation near Etosha National Park with authentic Namibian hospitality, live entertainment, and excellent access to wildlife viewing opportunities.
Clients will have 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.
Etosha Safari Camp provides a relaxing safari atmosphere with comfortable rooms, excellent facilities, and convenient access to Etosha National Park.
Have breakfast and drive towards the greener part of Namibia. The lodge offers boat trips which are excellent for birding.
Hakusembe River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Kavango River and offers tranquil surroundings, beautiful river views, and excellent birdwatching opportunities.
Have breakfast and continue with the activities of your choice.
Overnight & Hakusembe River Lodge
Hakusembe River Lodge offers comfortable accommodation overlooking the Kavango River, making it an ideal place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The drive today is eastward, towards the lush northeastern corner of Namibia. Once known as the Caprivi, now renamed the Zambezi Region, it is a tree-filled expanse bisected by waterways.
It is also home to a fascinating group of people and an abundance of wildlife and birds. Bwabwata National Park runs from the Okavango River to the Kwando River and, unusually, is home to both people and wildlife living side by side.
Slow down as you pass through the settlements and keep your eyes open for elephants and wild dogs! At Kongola, turn right onto the C49 towards Namushasha River Lodge, a lodge that resonates with true Zambezi character.
Set on the riverbank amidst the trees, the lodge is alive with the sound of hippos and birds and is a veritable wonderland in the region. It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the beauty of the area.
Namushasha River Lodge is beautifully located on the banks of the Kwando River in Namibia’s Zambezi Region. Surrounded by lush vegetation and abundant wildlife, the lodge offers comfortable accommodation, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and unforgettable river experiences in a peaceful natural setting.
The second day you have the opportunity to experience the many riches the river has to offer. Take a leisurely boat trip on the Kwando River and relish the magic of this water-Eden. Spot the abundant bird species, crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks and the pods of hippos among the waterlilies.
Overnight & Namushasha River Lodge
Namushasha River Lodge is set along the scenic Kwando River and offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by rich birdlife and wildlife. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodation, river activities, beautiful natural surroundings, and authentic hospitality in the heart of the Zambezi Region.
Day seven takes you to the Chobe River and Chobe River Camp positioned on its banks overlooking the floodplains. From Namushasha River Lodge drive in an easterly direction along the C49 to Katima Mulilo.
The road passes through the Mdumu and Nkasa Rupara national parks and wildlife can often be seen along the roadside.
Look out for herds of elephants crossing the road and, further on, for the domestic animals of the settlements. From Katima, the B8 leads southwards to the Ngoma border post, the gateway between Namibia and Botswana.
The turnoff to Chobe River Camp is 4 kilometers before Ngoma. The camp lies across from Chobe National Park. When the river is high mid-year, the camp’s boat trip is one of the finest excursions in the country to spot buffalo, elephant, water-adapted antelope, and a variety of birdlife from the comfort of the boat.
In drier times of the year, a guided nature drive along the river course provides an opportunity for game viewing. Join an excursion or spend a relaxed afternoon at the camp. Dine outdoors in the Lapa under the stars, listen to birdsong and revel in the calm beauty of this refreshingly simple African camp.
Overnight & Chobe River Camp
Chobe River Camp overlooks the magnificent Chobe River floodplains and offers an authentic safari experience in one of Southern Africa’s most wildlife-rich regions. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodation, spectacular river views, abundant birdlife, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
A short drive north from Chobe River Camp takes you to the turnoff onto the D3508 and to Zambezi Mubala Lodge on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. The lodge is approximately 40km east of Katima Mulilo.
A boat trip from Zambezi Mubala Camp is the only way to reach this attractive lodge on the riverbank. Mubala means ‘color’ in the local Silozi language, a reference to the harmonious colors of nature reflected in the Zambezi waters.
Enjoy a sundowner cruise after an afternoon spent relaxing at the pool. Dine outdoors and luxuriate in Mubala tranquillity.
Zambezi Mubala Lodge is beautifully located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River and offers a tranquil escape surrounded by nature. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodation, scenic river views, excellent birdwatching, boat excursions, and spectacular sunsets in a peaceful riverside setting.
Have breakfast and continue exploring the wonderful Zambezi River is popular for fishing, birding, boating, and photography.
You may be tempted to relax on your balcony overlooking the river. However, if more energetic, take a stroll to the carmine bee-eater colony (between mid-August and December), try your luck on the river for tiger fish (catch&release), and hop aboard the boat to explore the river. Home to a wide variety of birds, Zambezi Mubala Lodge is a treat for nature lovers.
At the end of the day, savor the sunset colours and the soothing river setting.
Zambezi Mubala Lodge offers a tranquil riverside retreat overlooking the Zambezi River. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodation, excellent birdwatching, fishing opportunities, boat excursions, and spectacular sunsets in one of Namibia’s most scenic river destinations.
Katima Mulilo is a good place to fill up with fuel and pick up essentials before following the B8 to Kongola and the C49. Namushasha River Lodge is your home for the night as you begin to retrace your steps. It’s a welcome return to the loveliness of the lodge and the wild and wonderful Kwando River.
Namushasha River Lodge is located on the banks of the Kwando River and offers a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by abundant birdlife and wildlife. Guests can relax in comfortable accommodation while enjoying the natural beauty of the Zambezi Region.
Say your farewells to the Zambezi Region as you travel westwards to the Kavango Region for your final night at Hakusembe River Lodge. Enjoy a relaxed evening and dinner on the deck overlooking the river before a sound night’s sleep to the accompaniment of river lullabies.
Hakusembe River Lodge sits on the banks of the Kavango River and provides a relaxing retreat surrounded by beautiful river scenery. Guests can enjoy comfortable accommodation, excellent birdwatching, river activities, and authentic Namibian hospitality.
Rise early for the eight-hour drive back to Windhoek. Breakfast packs are available on request. It is recommended to overnight in Windhoek to ensure that there is sufficient time to catch your onward flight the next day. With a whole day ahead, you can enjoy the drive back to the mother city, after your superlative and enriching wildlife experience.
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