Book this 17-day Namibia to Victoria Falls self-drive safari from N$ 113,600 per person sharing. You drive your own 4×4 through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The route covers the Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the Erongo Mountains, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Bwabwata National Park and Chobe National Park. It ends at Victoria Falls.
People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) plans your route, books your lodges and supplies the vehicle. PTS also guides you through the cross-border paperwork. You get 24/7 local support on the road.
Trip Summary
- Duration: 17 days, 16 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
- Accommodation: Lodges, hotels and camps
- Price: From N$ 113,600 per person sharing
Where You Stay
- Kalahari Anib Lodge, Kalahari Desert: 1 night
- Le Mirage Lodge, Namib Desert: 2 nights
- Atlantic Garden Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
- Hohenstein Lodge, Erongo Mountains: 1 night
- Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp, Damaraland: 2 nights
- Etosha Safari Lodge, Etosha South: 1 night
- Mokuti Lodge, Etosha East: 2 nights
- Hakusembe River Lodge, Kavango River: 1 night
- Divava Lodge, Bwabwata National Park: 1 night
- Chobe Water Villas, Chobe: 2 nights
- A’Zambezi River Lodge, Victoria Falls: 1 night
17-Day Self-Drive Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to the Kalahari Desert
Drive south from Windhoek to the red dunes of the Kalahari. Join a sunset nature drive or relax at the lodge. The night sky is clear and wide.
Overnight: Kalahari Anib Lodge
Days 2 and 3: Kalahari to the Namib Desert
Drive to the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world. It has some of the tallest sand dunes. Visit Sossusvlei and Deadvlei and climb a dune at sunrise. See the old camelthorn trees and the changing colours of the desert.
Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge
Days 4 and 5: Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Drive west to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. Walk the town to see its cafés, shops and German colonial buildings. Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon for flamingos and other birds.
Optional activities include dolphin cruises, scenic flights and desert tours.
Overnight: Atlantic Garden Hotel
Day 6: Swakopmund to the Erongo Mountains
Drive inland to the Erongo Mountains. Take a guided walk among the granite boulders and enjoy the views over the plains.
Overnight: Hohenstein Lodge
Days 7 and 8: Erongo Mountains to Damaraland
Drive to Damaraland. Visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient rock engravings. Explore the dry riverbeds and open valleys. Look for desert-adapted elephants.
Overnight: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
Day 9: Damaraland to Etosha National Park (South)
Drive to the southern side of Etosha National Park. Self-drive at your own pace and stop at the waterholes. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and zebras.
Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge
Days 10 and 11: Etosha South to East
Drive across Etosha toward the quieter eastern side. Keep stopping at the waterholes. Your lodge borders the park.
Overnight: Mokuti Lodge
Day 12: Etosha to the Kavango River
Drive north-east to the Kavango River, also called the Okavango River. Relax by the water and watch the birds. The green river banks are a clear change from the dry land you have crossed.
Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge
Day 13: Kavango River to Bwabwata National Park
Drive into the Caprivi Strip and Bwabwata National Park. Look for elephants, hippos and birds along the river.
Overnight: Divava Lodge
Days 14 and 15: Bwabwata to Chobe National Park
Cross into Botswana and drive to Chobe National Park, known for its large elephant herds. Join game drives. Optional boat safaris on the Chobe River are available.
Overnight: Chobe Water Villas
Day 16: Chobe to Victoria Falls
Cross into Zimbabwe and drive to Victoria Falls, known as “The Smoke That Thunders.” The falls are one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Visit the viewpoints or join an optional activity.
Overnight: A’Zambezi River Lodge
Day 17: Departure
Eat breakfast and spend your last hours at Victoria Falls. Return your vehicle and check in for your flight.
Dates and Prices
- Green Season (November to April): From N$ 113,600 per person sharing
- Peak Season (May to October): N$ 139,400 per person sharing
- Single supplement: N$ 9,500 in Green Season, N$ 11,900 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 self-drive safari vehicle rental
- Digital itinerary and route planning
- Cross-border guidance and documentation support
- 24/7 local assistance
What Is Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance and personal gratuities
- Visas and visa applications
- Optional activities
- Fuel
- Park entry fees
- Cross-border vehicle collection and drop-off fee: N$ 9,500
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 to Victoria Falls Self-Drive Safari
Book your 17-day Namibia to Victoria Falls self-drive safari with PTS. Choose a pre-booked peak date and send an enquiry to get your quote.
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