14-Day Namibia Camping Safari: Self-Drive Land Cruiser with Rooftop Tent

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Book this 14-day Namibia camping safari from N$ 39,000. You drive a Land Cruiser with a rooftop tent and a built-in fridge from Windhoek to Okonjima, Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei. You camp for most nights and sleep in a guesthouse or lodge on three nights.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) transfers you from the airport, hands over your vehicle and gives you a driver refresher course before you leave Windhoek.

Trip Summary

  • Duration: 14 days, 13 nights
  • Country: Namibia
  • Start and end: Windhoek
  • Vehicle: Land Cruiser with a rooftop tent and a built-in fridge
  • Accommodation: Eight campsites, plus a guesthouse, a lodge and a farm stay
  • Price: From N$ 39,000

Where You Stay

  • Galton House, Windhoek: 1 night
  • Okonjima Campsite, AfriCat Foundation: 1 night
  • Onguma Campsite, near Etosha National Park: 2 nights
  • Etosha Trading Post Campsite: 1 night
  • Hoada Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
  • Mowani Campsite, Damaraland: 2 nights
  • Spitzkoppe Campsite: 1 night
  • Desert Breeze, Swakopmund: 1 night
  • Sesriem Campsite, Sossusvlei: 1 night
  • Namibgrens Guest Farm, Rehoboth: 1 night
  • River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek: 1 night

14-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek

You are transferred from the airport to Galton House for your first night.

Overnight: Galton House

Day 2: Windhoek to Okonjima

Meet your vehicle, take a driver refresher course and stock up on supplies. Then drive to Okonjima Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation.

Overnight: Okonjima Campsite

Days 3 and 4: Onguma, Etosha

Drive north to Onguma Reserve on the edge of Etosha National Park. You stay at Leadwood or Tamboti campsite. Both are good bases for Onguma Reserve and Etosha.

Overnight: Onguma Campsite

Day 5: Etosha Trading Post

Spend the day on a self-drive game drive in Etosha National Park. Then camp at Etosha Trading Post, about 7 km from Anderson’s Gate. Stock up on food and fuel here before Damaraland.

Overnight: Etosha Trading Post Campsite

Day 6: Etosha to Hoada, Damaraland

Drive to Hoada Campsite in Damaraland. The campsite has a pool.

Overnight: Hoada Campsite

Days 7 and 8: Mowani, Damaraland

Drive north into Damaraland and camp at Mowani. From here you can visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings, the Petrified Forest and the Damara Living Museum. The museum shows traditional Damara culture.

Overnight: Mowani Campsite

Day 9: Spitzkoppe

Drive to Spitzkoppe, a group of granite domes in the plains. Climb to Bushman’s Paradise, a small basin between the domes. You can see San rock paintings there and look out over the plains.

Overnight: Spitzkoppe Campsite

Day 10: Swakopmund

Take a break from camping at Desert Breeze, on the edge of Swakopmund and overlooking the dunes. Buy fresh food and fuel. Join an activity such as a boat trip, kayaking or Tommy’s Living Desert Tour.

Overnight: Desert Breeze

Day 11: Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

Start early and drive south to Sossusvlei. Camp at Sesriem so you can reach the dunes first thing in the morning.

Overnight: Sesriem Campsite

Day 12: Sossusvlei to Rehoboth

Explore the Sossusvlei dunes for as long as you like. Then drive to Namibgrens Guest Farm near Rehoboth. The route crosses the Spreetshoogte Pass, which has wide views.

Overnight: Namibgrens Guest Farm

Day 13: Rehoboth to Windhoek

Drive to Windhoek and return your vehicle. Spend your last night at River Crossing Lodge.

Overnight: River Crossing Lodge

Day 14: Departure

A PTS representative transfers you to Windhoek International Airport for your flight home.

Your Vehicle

You drive a Land Cruiser with a rooftop tent and a built-in fridge. The vehicle is your base for the whole trip.

Book This Namibia Camping Safari

Book your 14-day Namibia camping safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.

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