11 Day Namibia Self-Drive Camping Safari

Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative from the car rental company to transfer you to your guesthouse in Windhoek. The rest of the day is spent on your own leisure.

This morning you will be met by the car rental representative to collect your vehicle and complete paperwork. You will be met by one of our representatives will meet you at the car rental to hand over the information pack and take you through the program.

You then make your way to Namutoni Campsite in the East of Etosha.  Namutoni Campsite is located in the eastern part of Etosha National Park and can be accessed via the Von Lindequist Gate. The campsite is situated close to the flood-lit King Nehale Waterhole making it an ideal destination for bird exploration.

 Guests will also have access to an outdoor swimming pool, and a restaurant and bar serving authentic African cuisine.

This morning after you have packed up camp you make your way to the South of Etosha to check into your campsite in Okaukuejo. Enjoy the beauty of Etosha while making your way to camp, why not make a lunch stop at Halali Resort. Arriving at camp you can set up and spent the next few days enjoying the South of the park.

Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, Anderson Gate. Okaukuejo is the oldest tourist camp in Etosha and it also functions as the administrative centre of the park. Okaukuejo is also home to the Etosha Ecological Institute. It is situated at the western end of the Etosha Pan. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camp sites.

The main attraction of this camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole which is floodlit at night. Here a wide diversity of wildlife congregate and interact from lion to rhino to elephant and antelope. The spectacle starts at dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The activity continues throughout the day until late at night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhino, elephant and lion all drinking at the same time

This morning you leave behind the wildlife of Etosha as you are headed to Twyfelfontein area- Damara Land with an option to visit the Himba village.

Madisa Camp is situated on the D2612 road to Twyfelfontein, a very popular route. The camp is hidden between amazing rock formations which are scattered with Bushman Paintings and has privy to an ancient Desert Elephant route that often gets visited by these beautiful giants.

Ideal for the traveler who wishes to camp comfortably without compromising the experience of exclusivity in this vast and magnificent area of Damaraland Namibia. Madisa is a good base camp to explore from as there are very interesting sites in the area such as Twyfelfontein, Brandberg, the Petrified Forest and much more these are all a easy drive and after a day of exploring what better to finish with a swim and enjoy your campsite under a blanket of stars.

Each spacious campsite has an exquisite view of the Gauntegab River bed and rock formations. The campsites have individual ablution facilities situated on stilts hidden in the tree tops. The braai facilities also double up as a heater (donkey system) for hot running water at each open air shower. The camp sites are shaded by large Mopane trees and have a low rock wall around each site.

The swimming pool and bar area are very welcoming after a long day and give you a chance to rejuvenate and enjoy your surroundings. It’s also nice to meet fellow travelers and share tails around a communal camp fire at night while the sky puts on a breath taking show of stars.

Today you leave Damara land and its beauty, depending on departure time you can passby the Twyfelfontein rock engravings. Arriving at the Prost Hotel you check into your rooms, the hotel is situated in the heart of Swakopmund, giving access to the town’s various and excellent restaurants. 

Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German Southwest Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.

This morning you have an early departure to Sesriem, passing through the small town of Walvis Bay and make your way to Sossuvlei. After setting up camp at Sesriem campsite the rest of your days is spent at your own leisure.

Located perfectly at the entry to Sossusvlei inside the park gate is Sesriem Camping, just a short drive from Sesriem Canyon and right beside the gate into the desert
It is perfect for campers who want to experience the beauty of the Namib Desert with the sun setting over the Elim dune then the stars emerging until they fill the sky above you and the clicking of the desert barking Geckos and the distant howl of the Jackal.

A pre-dawn start would be essential as you want to catch the soft light of the sunrise in the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, you can reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes.    In the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert, the walk is like nothing else.  Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect.

Why not spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting Dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon

After breakfast, you begin your journey over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek.  You can stop at Solitaire to stretch your legs then proceed to Windhoek via the Khomas Hochland Mountain range back to civilization. You are due back into the city late afternoon / early evening.

Today after breakfast you check out from your hotel for your airport transfer.