Book this 13-day Namibia self-drive safari from N$ 103,500 per person sharing. You drive your own 4×4 from Windhoek to Okonjima, Etosha National Park, Palmwag, Damaraland, the Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei. Every night is in a lodge.
People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) plans your route, books your lodges and supplies the vehicle. You get 24/7 local support on the road.
Trip Summary
- Duration: 13 days, 12 nights
- Country: Namibia
- Start and end: Windhoek
- Accommodation: Lodges and hotels
- Vehicle: 4×4 Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Toyota Fortuner
- Price: From N$ 103,500 per person sharing
Where You Stay
- Okonjima Plains Camp: 1 night
- Mokuti Lodge, Etosha East: 2 nights
- Etosha Safari Lodge, Etosha South: 1 night
- Palmwag Lodge: 1 night
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Damaraland: 2 nights
- Hohenstein Lodge, Erongo Mountains: 1 night
- Strand Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
- Le Mirage Lodge, Namib Desert: 2 nights
13-Day Self-Drive Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to Okonjima Nature Reserve
Drive north from Windhoek to Okonjima Nature Reserve. Join an optional big cat tracking activity or relax at the camp.
Overnight: Okonjima Plains Camp
Days 2 and 3: Okonjima to Etosha National Park (East)
Drive to the eastern side of Etosha National Park. The waterholes here draw elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos and many antelope. Self-drive at your own pace and look out over the Etosha Pan.
Overnight: Mokuti Lodge
Day 4: Etosha National Park (South)
Drive west through Etosha to the southern side. Stop at the waterholes and open plains along the way. Spend the evening at the lodge.
Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge
Day 5: Etosha to Palmwag Conservancy
Drive west to the Palmwag Conservancy, a remote wilderness area. Look for desert-adapted elephants and other desert wildlife.
Overnight: Palmwag Lodge
Days 6 and 7: Palmwag to Damaraland
Drive south into Damaraland. Visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock engravings. See the Organ Pipes rock formation.
Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Day 8: Damaraland to the Erongo Mountains
Drive to the Erongo Mountains. Take a guided walk among the granite boulders and enjoy the views over the plains.
Overnight: Hohenstein Lodge
Days 9 and 10: Erongo Mountains to Swakopmund
Drive to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon for flamingos and other coastal birds. Walk the town to see its German colonial buildings.
Optional activities include dolphin cruises, desert tours and scenic flights.
Overnight: Strand Hotel
Days 11 and 12: Swakopmund to the Namib Desert
Drive south into the Namib Desert, home to some of the highest dunes in the world. Go out early to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei and see the red dunes change colour in the morning light. Watch the sunset over the desert.
Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge
Day 13: Namib Desert to Windhoek
Eat breakfast at the lodge. Then drive back to Windhoek for your onward flight.
Dates and Prices
- Green Season (November to April): From N$ 103,500 per person sharing
- Peak Season (May to October): N$ 121,500 per person sharing
- Single supplement: N$ 11,500 in Green Season, N$ 15,500 in Peak Season
- Pre-booked peak dates: 12 Jul 2027, 12 Aug 2027, 12 Sep 2027
Prices are based on 2 people sharing. Solo travellers can ask for a rate. Prices do not include international flights.
Travel in the Green Season
The Green Season runs from November to April. Rain turns the land green and wildlife gives birth. Parks are quieter and prices are lower. It is a good time for photos.
What Is Included
- Accommodation as listed
- 4×4 safari vehicle rental
- Digital itinerary and route planning
- 24/7 local support and emergency help
- Meals as indicated (typically breakfast and dinner)
What Is Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance and personal gratuities
- Visas and visa applications
- Optional activities
- Fuel
- Park entry fees
Vehicle for 2 Travellers
You get a 4×4 Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Toyota Fortuner. Both have air conditioning and window seats.
Book This Namibia Self-Drive Safari
Book your 13-day Namibia self-drive safari with PTS. Choose a pre-booked peak date or send an enquiry with your own dates to get your quote.
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