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Discover Namibia Self Drive - 9 days

Name: Discover Namibia Self Drive - 9 days
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2485 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Namibia

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

283308

Operator:

On The Go Tours
Length:

9 days
Group size:

24 pax
Age:

15 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

PRIVATE SELF DRIVE TOUR: Get behind the wheel and discover the best of Namibia on this 9-day self-drive tour. See the iconic sand dunes of Sossusvlei, unwind in the German colonial town of Swakopmund, and head out on safari in search of lions and elephants in Etosha National Park. Hike the Waterberg Plateau, explore Windhoek and souvenir shop in Okahandja.

Tour program

Day 1

Welcome to Namibia!

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will be met and escorted to the car rental kiosk to collect your rental car. Once the formalities are completed, you can drive to your hotel for the evening. If you are arriving in Windhoek in good time, then you may want to join an optional tour of the city. Admire the view from Lover's Hill, see the beautiful Parliament Gardens and the Old Fort. You'll also get to sample local food and meet some of the residents of one of Windhoek's townships. There's an optional dinner at a local restaurant - Joe's Beerhouse, in the evening.

Day 2

Sesriem

Windhoek - Sesriem. After breakfast, drive for approximately five hours southwest to your lodge near the mighty Sossusvlei sand dunes in Namib-Naukluft National Park. You can either spend the rest of the day relaxing beside the pool, or you can join an optional excursion into the lodge's private concession. Heading out into the desert, you can spot some of the local wildlife, such as oryx, and enjoy a drink or two as you watch the sunset in this most spectacular of settings. Dinner is included back at the lodge.

Day 3

Exploring Sossusvlei & Namib-Naukluft National Park

Today is a free day, so make the most of your time in the Namib-Naukluft National Park with a variety of optional activities. Enjoy an excursion to Sossusvlei; characterized by rust-red dunes and shimmering white salt pans, the area is eerily beautiful, and also home to a variety of wildlife. Climb the most famous Dune 45 and take plenty of photographs before enjoying a 2.6km hike up to Deadvlei, a barren white salt pan. Other options include a Quad buggy nature trail out into the reserve, an excursion to Sesriem Canyon, or a choice of plane, helicopter, or hot air balloon flights over the desert.

Day 4

Day 4-5: Swakopmund free time

Sesriem - Swakopmund. On day 4 complete the easy drive from Sesriem to Swakopmund, Namibia's popular coastal resort town. It's the country's adventure capital and a former German colonial settlement, boasting all sorts of exciting things to see and do. The next two nights are spent in Swakopmund, and there are numerous optional excursions, including visits to see the flamingos at Walvis Bay, the sand dunes of Swakopmund, and an Atlantic Ocean catamaran cruise, plus much more. See the trip notes for details.

Day 5

Day 6-7: Etosha National Park

Swakopmund - Etosha National Park. It's about a five-hour drive from Swakopmund to Namibia's premier wildlife hotspot - Etosha National Park. Covering more than 20,000 square kilometres, the reason Etosha is so good for game viewing is that it is mostly a desolate white salt pan. This means animals are relatively easy to spot, and they gather at the few waterholes to be found within the park. Lions, elephants, and both white and black rhinos reside in the reserve in good numbers. Arriving at your lodge on day 6, the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 7 is spent exploring Etosha. You can either do this on a self-drive basis using your rental car or on an optional guided game drive. If you'd like to enjoy a picnic at one of the fenced picnic spots within the park, then this can also be arranged for you.

Day 8

Waterberg Plateau National Park

Etosha National Park - Waterberg. Today's drive is relatively short, approximately 2.5 hours to Waterberg Plateau National Park. The plateau which lends the park its name is elevated high above the Kalahari Basin and is made of sandstone approximately 200 million years old! The area surrounding the plateau is lush and green, a haven for birdlife and small mammals such as antelope. Once you've settled in at the lodge, you can head out to follow some of the hiking trails in the area, or relax in the lodge spa with some wellness treatments.

Day 9

Return to Windhoek

Waterberg - Windhoek. Today your self-drive holiday comes to an end. Make sure to get up early enough to enjoy one last walk up the plateau before the four-hour drive back to Windhoek, stopping at Okahandja for some last-minute shopping if you choose. Arriving at the airport, return your vehicle to the car hire kiosk before checking in for your onward flight.

Tour Details

Accommodation

8 nights 3-4 star accommodation in lodges and hotels

Transport

Car hire inclusions: Contract fee, Theft & Collision Damage Waiver, Personal Accident Insurance, Unlimited Mileage, Carbon Emissions Tax, Damage due to Sandblasting, Tyre & Rim Damage, Hubcaps, Windscreen, Airport Surcharge, Tourism Levy, Vat @ 15% Carbon Emissions Ta
Meet and greet at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Additional Services

9 days car hire - Group P (Renault Duster DCI AWD Manual or similar) - upgrades available on request

Additional Services

International flights and visas
Car hire exclusions: Rental Deposit, Additional Driver Fee, Young Driver Surcharge per day per driver, Traffic Fine Handling Fee, Claim Handling Fee, Assessor’s Fee, Water & Under-Carriage damage to Vehicles, GPS Unit, Toll Fees & Fuel, After Hours charges
Optional activities - we recommend these are pre booked, please let us know at time of booking which activities you would like to include
All entrance and park fees

Meals

8 breakfasts & 2 dinners

Guide

Self-drive

Good to know

Currency

NAD

Namibia Dollar

Namibia

Customer reviews

Operator

4.6

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?

You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.

Which payment options are available?

We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.

Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.