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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.

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.