16-Day Namibia to Victoria Falls Camping Safari: Self-Drive 4×4 & Rooftop Tent

Book this 16-day Namibia to Victoria Falls camping safari from N$ 89,500 per person sharing. You drive your own 4×4 fitted with a rooftop tent through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The route runs from Windhoek to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, the Okavango River, Bwabwata National Park and Chobe. It ends at Victoria Falls.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) plans your route, supplies the vehicle and camping equipment, and guides you through the cross-border paperwork. You get 24/7 support in all three countries.

Trip Summary

  • Duration: 16 days, 15 nights
  • Countries: Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
  • Start: Windhoek
  • End: Victoria Falls airport, Zimbabwe
  • Route: One way
  • Vehicle: 4×4 Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Toyota Fortuner, with a rooftop tent
  • Price: From N$ 89,500 per person sharing

Where You Stay

  • Namib Desert Lodge, Namib Desert: 2 nights
  • Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
  • Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp, Damaraland: 1 night
  • Etosha Safari Lodge, Etosha South: 2 nights
  • Mokuti Etosha Lodge, Etosha East: 1 night
  • Hakusembe River Lodge, Okavango River: 1 night
  • Guma Lagoon Camp, Bwabwata National Park: 2 nights
  • Namushasha River Lodge: 1 night
  • Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe: 2 nights
  • A’Zambezi Lodge, Victoria Falls: 1 night

16-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Days 1 and 2: Windhoek to the Namib Desert

Collect your 4×4 in Windhoek and drive to the Namib Desert. Visit Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Dune 45 at your own pace. Watch the sunset over the dunes and the stars at night.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge

Days 3 and 4: Namib Desert to Swakopmund

Drive west to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon to see the flamingo colonies. Optional activities include quad biking, desert tours and dolphin cruises. You can also walk the town to see its colonial buildings.

Overnight: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel

Day 5: Swakopmund to Damaraland

Drive north into Damaraland. Visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient rock engravings. Explore the valleys and dry riverbeds. Watch the stars at night.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

Days 6 and 7: Damaraland to Etosha National Park (South)

Drive to the southern entrance of Etosha National Park. Spend two days on self-drive game drives. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 8: Etosha South to East

Drive across Etosha National Park and stop at the waterholes. Spend time in the eastern section at your own pace.

Overnight: Mokuti Etosha Lodge

Day 9: Etosha to the Okavango River

Drive north-east to the Okavango River, called the Kavango in Namibia. Watch the sunset over the water. The green river banks are a clear change from the dry land you have crossed.

Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge

Days 10 and 11: Bwabwata National Park, Caprivi Strip

Enter the Caprivi Strip and stay in Bwabwata National Park. Self-drive along the river systems. Look for elephants, buffaloes, hippos, antelope and birds.

Overnight: Guma Lagoon Camp

Day 12: Bwabwata to Namushasha

Leave Bwabwata and drive toward the Chobe River. Stop for game viewing along the way.

Overnight: Namushasha River Lodge

Days 13 and 14: Chobe River

Spend two nights at Chobe Safari Lodge. Chobe is known for its large elephant herds. Join self-drive game drives or take an optional boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge

Day 15: Chobe to Victoria Falls

Cross into Zimbabwe and drive to Victoria Falls, known as “The Smoke That Thunders.” Visit the viewpoints, walk through the town or join an optional activity.

Overnight: A’Zambezi Lodge

Day 16: Departure

Eat breakfast and spend your last hours at Victoria Falls. You are transferred to the airport, where you return the vehicle and check in for your flight home.

Dates and Prices

  • Green Season (November to April): From N$ 89,500 per person sharing
  • Peak Season (May to October): N$ 98,500 per person sharing
  • Single supplement: N$ 6,500 in Green Season, N$ 8,600 in Peak Season
  • Vehicle drop-off fee at Victoria Falls: N$ 9,500
  • Pre-booked peak dates: 1 Jul 2027, 1 Aug 2027, 1 Sep 2027
  • Other dates: Available on request

Prices are based on 2 people sharing. Solo travellers can ask for a rate. Prices do not include international flights.

What Is Included

  • 4×4 rental vehicle and rooftop tent
  • Complete camping equipment
  • Cross-border documentation guidance
  • Detailed self-drive route maps
  • 24/7 support in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

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. The vehicle comes with a rooftop tent.

Book This Namibia to Victoria Falls Camping Safari

Book your 16-day Namibia to Victoria Falls camping 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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