The 23 Days Self-Drive Northern Namibia, Botswana & Victoria Falls Round Safari lets guests explore Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe at their own pace. This 4×4 camping route includes Okonjima, Etosha, Opuwo, Epupa Falls, Ovamboland, Rundu, Divundu, Kwando, Victoria Falls, Savuti, Moremi, Maun, Ghanzi, and Windhoek, with wildlife, culture, rivers, and waterfalls throughout.
🗓️23 Days | 💰 From US$3,060 | 🌙 23 Days / 22 Nights | 👥 Max People: 26 | 🧒 Min Age: 10+
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After your arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport approx. 45 km east of Windhoek, you will be welcomed by the car rental company and taken to Windhoek where you will take over your vehicle with all the necessary instructions and information. Afterwards you will drive to your accommodation where you are able to freshen up and rest. In the afternoon you will have time to do some shopping for the next couple of days during the drive you can also get to know historical buildings. In the evening you can go out for a relaxing dinner. We can recommend Joe’s Beerhouse, Cape Town Fish Market or The Stellenbosch
Arebbusch Camping is a peaceful campsite in Windhoek, Namibia, offering comfortable accommodation, shaded camping areas, a swimming pool, restaurant, and modern facilities. It is an ideal stop for travelers seeking relaxation and convenience while exploring Namibia’s beautiful landscapes.
Today your self drive journey starts! Drive towards Okonjima Nature Reserve and camp your first night in the African bush.
Halfway between Windhoek and Etosha lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 ha Nature Reserve is surrounded by 96 km of fence and was finally completed in 2010. Okonjima is home to AFRICAT, a Carnivore Conservation, which gives the captive carnivores a second chance to be released back into the wild and to take the time it needs, to become a completely independent hunter in a protected area right in the middle of commercial farmland!
Okonjima’s Omboroko Campsite offers a peaceful bush camping experience in Namibia, surrounded by stunning wilderness and wildlife. The campsite features spacious sites, clean facilities, a swimming pool, and easy access to Okonjima Nature Reserve activities and unforgettable safari adventures.
Enjoy an early breakfast and continue touring the Okonjima Nature Reserve you have the full day to join some activities of your choice.
Okonjima’s Omboroko Campsite offers a peaceful bush camping experience in Namibia, surrounded by stunning wilderness and wildlife. The campsite features spacious sites, clean facilities, a swimming pool, and easy access to Okonjima Nature Reserve activities and unforgettable safari adventures.
Have breakfast and drive early towards Etosha South Explore Etosha with your own rental vehicle and drive from waterhole to waterhole. The animals are most active during early morning and late afternoon hours.
You could book a safari with a guide through the lodge.
Taleni Etosha Village is a charming lodge near Etosha National Park, offering comfortable accommodation, delicious dining, and a relaxing atmosphere. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, it provides an excellent base for safari adventures and unforgettable wildlife experiences in Namibia.
The morning and afternoons you will spend exploring the park always on the lookout for the wild animals of Namibia. The Etosha National Park hosts more than 110 mammals, some of which are elephants, white and black rhino, lion, leopard, hyena, several smaller predators, giraffe, zebra and uncountable antelopes. Furthermore more than 340 different bird species are found here. During the hot midday you can relax in the rest camp or return to your accommodation.
A stop at the Pan’s edge is as recommendable as exploring the different waterholes in the area. Especially during the dry season, which is from May to November/December, large herds of game gather at the waterholes to quench their thirst. In the visitor’s books at the restcamp receptions one can sometimes find hints about interesting sightings of rather rare species like leopards and predator kills.
Depending on the season one should focus on the central parts of the Etosha National Park around Okaukuejo or the eastern area around Namutoni, as the larger herds and with them the predators move between the areas during the course of the year.
Taleni Etosha Village is a charming lodge near Etosha National Park, offering comfortable accommodation, delicious dining, and a relaxing atmosphere. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, it provides an excellent base for safari adventures and unforgettable wildlife experiences in Namibia.
The surrounding landscape is characterised by low-lying hills, and vast dry desert plains inhabited by a wealth of desert-adapted wildlife. It serves as the central hub for the Himba culture. The town provides a perfect base for visitors wishing to explore the Kaokoland area and visit the local villages of the itinerant Himba people.
Kaoko Mopane Lodge & Campsite is a comfortable retreat in northern Namibia, offering cozy accommodation, spacious campsites, and a peaceful atmosphere. Surrounded by natural beauty, it is an ideal stop for travelers exploring Kaokoland and nearby cultural attractions.
One of just five perennial rivers in Namibia, the Kunene is an invaluable source of water for the local Himba people, and it has been the mainstay of their existence for hundreds of years. For travellers, the river’s most striking feature is the Epupa Falls, which cascade over a distance of more than a kilometre downstream, with a total vertical drop of around 60 metres.
Omarunga Epupa-Falls Campsite offers a scenic riverside camping experience near the beautiful Epupa Falls in Namibia. Surrounded by palm trees and stunning landscapes, it features comfortable facilities, relaxing views, and easy access to local culture and nature activities.
You have an early breakfast than continue with the tour, today you have the full day enjoying the natural attractions around Epupa Falls.
Omarunga Epupa-Falls Campsite offers a scenic riverside camping experience near the beautiful Epupa Falls in Namibia. Surrounded by palm trees and stunning landscapes, it features comfortable facilities, relaxing views, and easy access to local culture and nature activities.
Have early breakfast and drive towards Ongula Village.
Ongula Village Campsite offers a unique cultural camping experience in northern Namibia, featuring comfortable campsites, traditional village surroundings, and warm local hospitality. Guests can enjoy peaceful nature, cultural activities, and an authentic insight into the Owambo lifestyle.
Have breakfast and continue with the activities that you did not get to do.
Ongula Village Campsite offers a unique cultural camping experience in northern Namibia, featuring comfortable campsites, traditional village surroundings, and warm local hospitality. Guests can enjoy peaceful nature, cultural activities, and an authentic insight into the Owambo lifestyle.
Early Breakfast and then depart to The Okavango River .A visit to the Mahango Game Reserve Park, where, apart from animals, you will see huge baobabs.Today’s episode is not too long and you should be there in the early afternoon. The whole road leads through Caprivi and the area of the Bwabata National Park. The route is decorated with road signs “beware of elephants”. This is the route of the largest population of elephants migrating from Chobe to Zambezi.
Kaisosi River Campsite is a relaxing riverside retreat in Rundu, Namibia, offering shaded campsites, comfortable facilities, and beautiful views of the Kavango River. It is an ideal stop for travelers seeking tranquility, birdlife, and a peaceful natural atmosphere.
Early Breakfast and then depart to The Okavango River .A visit to the Mahango Game Reserve Park, where, apart from animals, we will see huge baobabs.Today’s episode is not too long and we should be there in the early afternoon. The whole road leads through Caprivi and the area of the Bwabata National Park. The route is decorated with road signs “beware of elephants”. This is the route of the largest population of elephants migrating from Chobe to Zambezi.
Nunda River Campsite is a peaceful getaway along the Okavango River in Namibia, offering spacious campsites, comfortable facilities, and stunning river views. Guests can enjoy birdwatching, boat cruises, fishing, and relaxing moments surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.
Have breakfast and then depart to Kwando the area has great wildlife spotting.
Camp Kwando is a charming riverside lodge and campsite in Namibia’s Zambezi Region, offering comfortable accommodation, scenic views, and excellent wildlife experiences. Guests can enjoy boat safaris, birdwatching, fishing, and relaxing stays surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.
Enjoy game drives, boat trips, fishing, birding and visiting traditional villages and schools.
Camp Kwando is a charming riverside lodge and campsite in Namibia’s Zambezi Region, offering comfortable accommodation, scenic views, and excellent wildlife experiences. Guests can enjoy boat safaris, birdwatching, fishing, and relaxing stays surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.
You wake up early get breakfast than depart to Victoria Falls crossing the border. It is the largest water Fall in the world Resting on the southern banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of the eponymous falls, this popular tourist town is compact enough to walk around and makes an ideal base for travellers exploring the seventh wonder of the world, it will be a long drive so make sure you get all necessary needs for the road.
Shearwater Explorers Village is a lively accommodation and camping destination near Victoria Falls, offering comfortable rooms, spacious campsites, and modern facilities. Guests can enjoy adventure activities, relaxing surroundings, and easy access to the breathtaking beauty of Victoria Falls.
You wake up early get breakfast than depart to Victoria Falls crossing the border. It is the largest water Fall in the world Resting on the southern banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of the eponymous falls, this popular tourist town is compact enough to walk around and makes an ideal base for travellers exploring the seventh wonder of the world, it will be a long drive so make sure you get all necessary needs for the road.
Shearwater Explorers Village is a lively accommodation and camping destination near Victoria Falls, offering comfortable rooms, spacious campsites, and modern facilities. Guests can enjoy adventure activities, relaxing surroundings, and easy access to the breathtaking beauty of Victoria Falls.
You wake up get breakfast than depart to Savuti Campsite This route is only suitable for 4×4 experienced drivers. Enjoy the Botswana wilderness and camp inside the National Park.
Savuti Campsite offers an authentic wilderness camping experience in Botswana’s famous Chobe National Park. Surrounded by rich wildlife and dramatic landscapes, it provides basic facilities, peaceful surroundings, and excellent opportunities for unforgettable safari adventures and game viewing.
Have breakfast and depart to Moremi.
Moremi South Gate Campsite is a popular camping destination near Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana, offering a true bush experience surrounded by wildlife and nature. It features essential facilities and provides excellent access to exciting safari and game-viewing adventures.
Have breakfast and enjoy the day exploring one of the best wildlife areas in the world.
Moremi South Gate Campsite is a popular camping destination near Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana, offering a true bush experience surrounded by wildlife and nature. It features essential facilities and provides excellent access to exciting safari and game-viewing adventures.
Have breakfast then drive enjoying your game drive towards Maun.
Maun Rest Camp is a comfortable and convenient accommodation in Maun, Botswana, offering cozy rooms, camping facilities, and a relaxing atmosphere. It is an ideal stop for travelers exploring the Okavango Delta and nearby safari destinations.
Have breakfast and drive towards Ghanzi, home of the San people.
Thakadu Bush Camp is a peaceful safari-style retreat in Botswana, offering comfortable tented accommodation, beautiful natural surroundings, and warm hospitality. Guests can enjoy wildlife experiences, birdwatching, and relaxing stays while exploring the region’s stunning wilderness and safari attractions.
Drive back into Namibia. Again a long drive. We recommend to spend the night at a place in or near Windhoek to rest some before you start your journey home.
Arebbusch Camping is a peaceful campsite in Windhoek, Namibia, offering shaded camping areas, comfortable facilities, a restaurant, and a swimming pool. It provides a relaxing atmosphere and convenient accommodation for travelers exploring Namibia’s vibrant capital and surrounding attractions.
Drive towards the airport/car depot and hand in your vehicle. Time to fly home. We hope you enjoyed your trip.
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