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BEST OF NAMIBIA
12-Day Self Drive
This itinerary to Namibia visits most of the highlights and gives
you complete independence with your own vehicle.
Day 1: Windhoek - Land in Windhoek, collect your hire vehicle and
transfer to your accommodation at Rivendell Guest House. Stay in
a twin room with en-suite bathroom facilities. Breakfast included.
Day 2: Intu Afrika Game Reserve- Drive southwards this morning
to the Intu Afrika Game Reserve, located at the edge of the Kalahari
Desert. Spend the night at Camelthom lodge and take part in an inclusive
nature drive this afternoon. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 3: Fish River Canyon - Wake early this morning for an inclusive
walk with a San bushman who will share his knowledge of this unique
environment. Continue on your drive south to the fish River Canyon,
the second largest canyon in the world. Stay at canon Roadhouse
lodge. Breakfast & Dinner included.
Day 4: Klein Aus, Namib Desert - Drive west today to Klein Aus
Vista, a beautiful private farm located on the edge of the Namib
Desert. You will stay in secluded rock cabins overlooking the vast
desert plains. There are self-
guided walks that can be taken on the farm. Breakfast & Dinner
included.
Day 5: Desert Homestead, near Sesriem - Set off this morning for
the dunes of the Namib Desert, near Sesriem and Sossusvlei. Arrive
at Desert Homestead guest farm this afternoon. This beautifully
decorated and friendly establishment has a bar, restaurant and pool,
and optional horse riding or nature drives within this spectacular
area can be arranged. Breakfast included.
Day 6&7: Sea Breeze guesthouse, Swakopmund - Wake up early
this morning to drive through Sesriem and the dune fields to sossusvlei.
Explore the dunes around the saltpans of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
Continue your drive northwards to Swakopmund, a picturesque coastal
resort where you will stay for two nights in Sea Breeze guesthouse,
breakfast included. Enjoy an inclusive day trip to Sandwich Harbour
on your second day. Learn about this fascinating marine sanctuary
from your knowledgeable and experienced guide. A luxury picnic lunch
and soft drinks are included.
Day 8: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Damaraland - You will drive
inland towards Damaraland today, travelling past the Brandberg mountain,
to Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. Maybe make an excursion to the Twyfelfontein
rock etchings and paintings this afternoon. Breakfast & Dinner
included.
Day 9&10: Okaukuejo rest camp, Etosha National Park - Depart
this morning for Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier wildlife
reserve. You may to take a look at the Petrified Forest on your
way. Okaukuejo is located inside Etosha National Park and offers
excellent game viewing opportunities at the floodlit waterhole.
You will be staying in individual chalets with basic self-catering
facilities. The rest camp also has a restaurant, shop and swimming
pool. Breakfast included. Enjoy self-guided game drives on day 10.
Day 11: Waterberg Plateau Park - Depart Etosha this morning and
drive south to Waterberg Plateau Park. This lush, sandstone plateau
rises out of the surrounding plains, the freshwater springs filter
through the sandstone giving rise to lush vegetation which sustains
a healthy wildlife population. You will stay in chalets; enjoy the
beautiful spring fed swimming pool, restaurant and small shop. Self
- guided hiking trails wind up to the top of the plateau.
Day 12: Windhoek - Return to Windhoek today in time to connect
with your onward flight.
Includes:
4X4 hire, 3* accommodation, meals and activities as stated plus
maps, 24-hour support and instruction.
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Namibia can be visited at any time of the year. June - September
is the coolest and driest period

4X4 hire, Standard accommodation is shown - luxury is a higher
quality and full camping equipment is provided for that option,
meals and activities as stated plus maps, 24-hour support
and instruction.

Meals in the cities, alcoholic beverages, taxes, trips, extras,
laundry service, additional tours, insurance, airline tickets
(where applicable), sleeping bags, hiking boots and personal
clothing and equipment.
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