Book this 11-day Namibia self-drive safari from N$ 72,800 per person sharing. You drive your own 4×4 from Windhoek through the Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Kaokoland, and finish in Etosha National Park.
People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) books your lodges, supplies the vehicle and plans your route. You get 24/7 local support on the road.
Trip Summary
- Duration: 11 days, 10 nights
- Country: Namibia
- Start and end: Windhoek
- Vehicle: 4×4 Toyota Hilux Double Cab or Toyota Fortuner
- Price: From N$ 72,800 per person sharing
Where You Stay
- Kalahari Anib Lodge: 1 night
- Le Mirage Lodge, Namib Desert: 2 nights
- Atlantic Garden Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge, Damaraland: 2 nights
- Opuwo Country Lodge, Kaokoland: 1 night
- Etosha Safari Lodge: 1 night
- Mokuti Lodge, Etosha: 1 night
11-Day Self-Drive Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to the Kalahari Desert
Drive south from Windhoek to the red dunes of the Kalahari. Join a guided sunset nature drive or relax at the lodge.
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. Visit Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Climb Dune 45 at sunrise.
See the red dunes, the dead camelthorn trees and the desert sunset.
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 German colonial buildings and cafés. Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon for flamingos and other birds.
Optional activities include dolphin cruises, desert tours and scenic flights.
Overnight: Atlantic Garden Hotel
Days 6 and 7: Swakopmund to Damaraland
Drive north to Damaraland. Visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient rock engravings. Explore the desert around the lodge and watch the stars at night.
Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Day 8: Damaraland to Kaokoland
Continue north to Opuwo in Kaokoland, a remote region of mountains and valleys. This is Himba country. The Himba are one of the last semi-nomadic peoples in Africa.
Overnight: Opuwo Country Lodge
Day 9: Kaokoland to Etosha
Visit a traditional Himba settlement with a local guide. Learn how the community lives and herds its cattle. Then drive south toward Etosha.
Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge
Day 10: Etosha National Park
Spend the day on a self-drive game drive in Etosha National Park, Namibia’s main wildlife park. Stop at the waterholes. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and zebras.
Overnight: Mokuti Lodge
Day 11: Etosha to Windhoek
Do a last morning game drive in Etosha. Then drive back to Windhoek for your onward flight.
Dates and Prices
- Green Season (November to April): From N$ 72,800 per person sharing
- Peak Season (May to October): N$ 87,500 per person sharing
- Pre-booked peak dates: 21 Jul 2027, 21 Aug 2027, 21 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.
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
- Activity and excursion recommendations
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 11-day Namibia self-drive safari with PTS. Choose a pre-booked peak date or request your own. Send an enquiry to get your quote.