Category: Combined Namibia Zimbabwe Self Drive Safaris

Book this 20-day Botswana Kalahari self-drive safari from N$ 133,000. You start at Victoria Falls in Zambia, then drive through Botswana. The route covers Nxai Pan, the Makgadikgadi Pans, the Central Kalahari, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti and Chobe National Park. You end in Kasane.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) books your lodges and campsites and briefs you on your vehicle and route. You spend 10 nights in lodges and 9 nights in campsites. The best months for this trip are May to October.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 20 days, 19 nights
• Countries: Zambia and Botswana
• Start: Livingstone, Zambia
• End: Kasane, Botswana
• Accommodation: 10 nights in lodges and camps, 9 nights in campsites
• Best season: May to October
• Price: From N$ 133,000

Where You Stay

• Waterberry Lodge, Livingstone: 2 nights
• Kubu Lodge, Kasane: 1 night
• Nata Lodge, Nata: 1 night
• South Camp Campsite, Nxai Pan: 1 night
• Baines Baobab Campsite, Nxai Pan: 1 night
• Boteti River Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans: 2 nights
• Deception Pan Campsite, Central Kalahari: 1 night
• Sunday Pan Campsite, Central Kalahari: 1 night
• Motopi Pan Campsite, Central Kalahari: 1 night
• Gray’s Eden, Maun: 1 night
• Third Bridge Campsite, Moremi Game Reserve: 1 night
• Xakanaxa Campsite, Moremi Game Reserve: 1 night
• Sango Safari Camp, Khwai Concession: 2 nights
• Savuti Campsite, Chobe National Park: 1 night
• Ihaha Campsite, Chobe National Park: 1 night
• Chobe River Lodge, Kasane: 1 night

20-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Days 1 and 2: Livingstone, Zambia

You are transferred from Livingstone to Waterberry Lodge, on the banks of the Zambezi River. Use the second day to visit Victoria Falls.

Overnight: Waterberry Lodge

Day 3: Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana

Cross the Kazungula border into Botswana and drive to Kubu Lodge, a small private lodge in Kasane. A member of the PTS team meets you here for your vehicle and route briefing.

Overnight: Kubu Lodge

Day 4: Kasane to Nata

Drive south toward the Makgadikgadi region and Nxai Pan. Break the drive at Nata Lodge. You can visit the nearby bird sanctuary.

Overnight: Nata Lodge

Day 5: Nata to Nxai Pan

Drive west to Nxai Pan, a flat grass pan with islands of umbrella acacia trees. It shares a boundary with Makgadikgadi.

Overnight: South Camp Campsite

Day 6: Across Nxai Pan to Baines Baobab

Drive across Nxai Pan to Baines Baobab Campsite. The campsite sits on a rise among seven large baobab trees and overlooks the Kudiakam Pan salt flats. The pitches are well spread out, so each one feels private.

Overnight: Baines Baobab Campsite

Days 7 and 8: Boteti River Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans

Drive south to Boteti River Camp. The camp overlooks the riverbed and is close to Makgadikgadi National Park. Explore one of the largest salt pans in the world and learn about rural life in Botswana.

Overnight: Boteti River Camp

Day 9: Deception Pan, Central Kalahari

Enter the Central Kalahari. The landscape and the wildlife are very different from the northern parks of Botswana.

Overnight: Deception Pan Campsite

Day 10: Sunday Pan, Central Kalahari

Drive deeper into the Central Kalahari. The campsites at Sunday Pan sit around a pan with a clump of acacia trees in the middle. Watch the sunset from the pan. You may see bat-eared foxes.

Overnight: Sunday Pan Campsite

Day 11: Motopi Pan, Central Kalahari

Drive west to Motopi Pan. Few visitors come here. The three campsites are well away from the rest of the reserve.

Overnight: Motopi Pan Campsite

Day 12: Central Kalahari to Maun

Leave the Central Kalahari and drive north to Maun. Stay at Gray’s Eden, a luxury boutique hotel. Restock food and refuel in town.

Overnight: Gray’s Eden

Day 13: Third Bridge, Moremi Game Reserve

Camp at Third Bridge, in the trees on the far side of a bridge. All kinds of game visit the campsite. Lions sometimes cross the bridge and walk into camp.

Overnight: Third Bridge Campsite

Day 14: Xakanaxa, Moremi Game Reserve

Drive north through Moremi. This part of the park has far more water, wildlife and green growth. Xakanaxa Campsite is in a quiet corner of the park. Bushbuck visit often.

Overnight: Xakanaxa Campsite

Days 15 and 16: Sango Safari Camp, Khwai

Drive to Sango Safari Camp, a small tented camp on the Khwai River. The camp is simple. The guides and the food are good.

Overnight: Sango Safari Camp

Day 17: Savuti, Chobe National Park

Drive into Chobe National Park to Savuti Campsite, next to the Savuti Park Rangers Post. Savuti is deep in the park. It has rock paintings and large populations of hyenas and lions. Old bull elephants stay near the waterholes.

Overnight: Savuti Campsite

Day 18: Ihaha, Chobe River

Drive to Ihaha Campsite on the banks of the Chobe River. It is one of the best game viewing areas in southern Africa. The campsites are well spaced.

Overnight: Ihaha Campsite

Day 19: Chobe River Lodge, Kasane

Pack up camp for the last time and drive back to Kasane. Spend your last night in Botswana at Chobe River Lodge, a small lodge on the banks of the Chobe River.

Overnight: Chobe River Lodge

Day 20: Departure

Your trip ends in Kasane. Confirm your departure plan with PTS when you book.

Book This Botswana Kalahari Self-Drive Safari

Book your 20-day Botswana Kalahari self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.

Book this 20-day Victoria Falls to Namibia self-drive safari from N$ 92,000. You drive through three countries in under three weeks. The route starts at Victoria Falls in Zambia, crosses Botswana to Chobe National Park, then runs through the Caprivi Strip to Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei in Namibia.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) books your lodges, campsites and tented camps along the whole route. You sleep in a mix of lodges and campsites.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 20 days, 19 nights
• Countries: Zambia, Botswana and Namibia
• Start: Livingstone, Zambia
• End: Namibia
• Route: One way. The reverse route, from Namibia to Victoria Falls, is also available.
• Accommodation: Lodges, tented camps and campsites
• Price: From N$ 92,000

Where You Stay

• The Woodlands at Waterberry Lodge, Livingstone: 2 nights
• Muchenje Campsite, near Chobe National Park: 2 nights
• Kazile Island Lodge, Kwando River, Bwabwata National Park: 2 nights
• Nunda Safari Lodge and Campsite, Caprivi Strip: 1 night
• Hakusembe River Lodge, Rundu: 1 night
• Onguma Campsite, near Etosha National Park: 2 nights
• Etosha Safari Lodge, near Andersson’s Gate: 1 night
• Granietkop Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
• Spitzkoppe Campsite: 1 night
• Desert Breeze, Swakopmund: 2 nights
• Le Mirage Resort and Spa, Sossusvlei: 1 night
• NamibRand Family Hideout, NamibRand Nature Reserve: 1 night
• Barkhan Dune Retreat, Naukluft Mountains: 1 night
• Eningu Kalahari Lodge, near Windhoek: 1 night

20-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Days 1 and 2: Livingstone, Zambia

A member of the Waterberry team meets you in Livingstone and takes you to the lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. The evening boat cruise is a good first night. Use the second day to visit Victoria Falls.

Overnight: The Woodlands at Waterberry Lodge

Days 3 and 4: Muchenje, near Chobe National Park

Cross the border into Botswana and drive to Muchenje Campsite, just outside Chobe National Park. Two nights give you a full day of game driving in the area.

Overnight: Muchenje Campsite

Days 5 and 6: Kazile Island Lodge, Caprivi

Stay two nights at Kazile Island Lodge on the Kwando River in Bwabwata National Park. You reach the lodge by boat. You sleep in a tent and hear the birds. Explore the waterways by boat.

Overnight: Kazile Island Lodge

Day 7: Nunda, Caprivi Strip

Continue along the Caprivi Strip to Nunda Safari Lodge and Campsite on the Kavango River. This is the land of the Hambukushu people. “Nunda” is the local Thimbukushu name for the fruit of the Jackalberry tree.

Overnight: Nunda Safari Lodge and Campsite

Day 8: Rundu

Drive to Rundu and Hakusembe River Lodge, above the Okavango floodplain. Relax on the floating deck and watch the birds.

Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge

Days 9 and 10: Onguma, Etosha

Drive west toward Etosha National Park and stay two nights at Onguma, at either Leadwood or Tamboti campsite. Join a guided game drive on the Onguma private reserve. You can also drive into Etosha in your own vehicle.

Overnight: Onguma Campsite

Day 11: Etosha National Park

Drive into Etosha and game drive across the park. Spend the night at Etosha Safari Lodge, just outside Andersson’s Gate. The lodge has wide views and is a good place to watch the sunset.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 12: Granietkop, Damaraland

Drive south into Damaraland to Granietkop Campsite. The Doro! Nawas Conservancy, a community organisation, owns the campsite. Your stay supports rural development, local jobs and wildlife conservation.

Overnight: Granietkop Campsite

Day 13: Spitzkoppe

Drive south to Spitzkoppe, a group of granite domes in the plains. Walk the area and 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

Days 14 and 15: Swakopmund

Drive to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. Stay two nights at Desert Breeze, in front of the dunes. Activities include catamaran cruises around Pelican Point and Tommy’s Living Desert Tour.

Overnight: Desert Breeze

Day 16: Sossusvlei

Stay at Le Mirage Resort and Spa, half an hour from the Sesriem gate. Sossusvlei has some of the highest dunes in the world. Nature drives, quad biking and hot air ballooning are available.

Overnight: Le Mirage Resort and Spa

Day 17: NamibRand Nature Reserve

Drive a short way to NamibRand Family Hideout, inside the NamibRand International Dark Sky Reserve. It has only three camping spots, on a farm in the middle of the reserve. It is private and quiet, and the night sky is dark.

Overnight: NamibRand Family Hideout

Day 18: Barkhan Dune Retreat

Drive north to Barkhan Dune Retreat, in the foothills of the Naukluft Mountains. You can roll your bed onto the wide veranda of your chalet and sleep under the stars.

Overnight: Barkhan Dune Retreat

Day 19: Eningu Kalahari Lodge

Spend your last night in Namibia at Eningu Kalahari Lodge. A raised thatched hide looks over a floodlit waterhole. Oryx, impala, kudu and warthogs come to drink. Porcupines often feed there at night. “Eningu” is the Oshiwambo word for porcupine.

Overnight: Eningu Kalahari Lodge

Day 20: Departure

Drive to the airport for your flight home.

Route Options

• Reverse route: Start in Namibia and finish at Victoria Falls.
• Zimbabwe extension: If you have time, you can add Zimbabwe to the trip.

Book This Victoria Falls to Namibia Self-Drive Safari

Book your 20-day Victoria Falls to Namibia self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.

Book this 19-day Namibia luxury lodge self-drive safari from N$ 219,000. You drive your own vehicle from Windhoek to Okonjima, Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Kaokoland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and the NamibRand Nature Reserve, then back to Windhoek. Every night is in a lodge or tented camp.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) meets you in Windhoek, briefs you on your vehicle and route, and books every stay. The pace is slow, with 18 nights on the road. You get more time at each camp. If you prefer a different style of camp, or want to change the price, PTS can tailor the route.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 19 days, 18 nights
• Country: Namibia
• Start and end: Windhoek
• Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps
• Highlights: Etosha National Park, Hoanib Valley, Twyfelfontein, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, NamibRand
• Price: From N$ 219,000

Where You Stay

• Omaanda Lodge, Windhoek: 1 night
• Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp, AfriCat Foundation: 1 night
• Onguma Tented Camp, near Etosha National Park: 2 nights
• Encounter by Ongava, Etosha National Park: 1 night
• Grootberg Lodge, Damaraland: 1 night
• Hoanib Valley Camp, Kaokoland: 2 nights
• Mowani Mountain Camp, Damaraland: 1 night
• Villa Margherita, Swakopmund: 2 nights
• Tsondab Valley Lodge, near Solitaire: 2 nights
• Le Mirage Resort and Spa, Sossusvlei: 1 night
• Wolwedans Dune Camp, NamibRand Nature Reserve: 2 nights
• Namibgrens Guest Farm, Rehoboth: 1 night
• Sandwerf, Dordabis: 1 night

19-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek

A member of the PTS team meets you in Windhoek and takes you to Omaanda Lodge. Once you settle in, you get a briefing on your vehicle, its equipment, the driving conditions, your route and safety.

Overnight: Omaanda Lodge

Day 2: Windhoek to Okonjima

Drive north to Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation, a big cat conservation project.

Overnight: Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp

Days 3 and 4: Onguma Tented Camp, Etosha

Drive to Etosha National Park and stay at Onguma Tented Camp. Two nights give you time to explore the Onguma Private Reserve with the camp guides. You can also drive into Etosha in your own vehicle.

Overnight: Onguma Tented Camp

Day 5: Encounter by Ongava, Etosha

Game drive through Etosha National Park to Encounter by Ongava. The tented camp sits on a rocky outcrop above a waterhole, on a 30,000-hectare private game reserve. A photographic hide lets you watch animals at the waterhole from eye level.

Overnight: Encounter by Ongava

Day 6: Grootberg Lodge, Damaraland

Drive into Damaraland and stay one night at Grootberg Lodge. The drive up is steep and the views from the lodge are wide. The lodge is funded by the local conservancy and puts a focus on protecting local plants and wildlife.

Overnight: Grootberg Lodge

Days 7 and 8: Hoanib Valley Camp, Kaokoland

Stay two nights at Hoanib Valley Camp in the Kaokoland wilderness. Mountains and desert surround the camp. Join game drives to track desert-adapted lions, elephants and giraffes.

Overnight: Hoanib Valley Camp

Day 9: Mowani Mountain Camp, Damaraland

Drive south through Damaraland to Mowani Mountain Camp, near Twyfelfontein. Twyfelfontein is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rock engravings. The camp sits among large boulders, and the rooms look out over the old landscape.

Overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp

Days 10 and 11: Swakopmund

Drive to Swakopmund and stay two nights at Villa Margherita. Take a boat tour from Walvis Bay or a guided 4×4 trip through the dunes to Sandwich Harbour. The town has many restaurants.

Overnight: Villa Margherita

Days 12 and 13: Tsondab Valley Lodge, near Solitaire

Drive south to Tsondab Valley Lodge, on a private nature reserve with red dunes and camelthorn savannah. Stay two nights. You can explore Hidden Canyon and the Blue Marble Mountains.

Overnight: Tsondab Valley Lodge

Day 14: Sossusvlei

Stay at Le Mirage Resort and Spa, half an hour from the Sesriem gate. Sossusvlei has some of the highest dunes in the world. Nature drives, quad biking and hot air ballooning are available.

Overnight: Le Mirage Resort and Spa

Days 15 and 16: Wolwedans Dune Camp, NamibRand

Drive into the NamibRand Nature Reserve and stay two nights at Wolwedans Dune Camp. Guides take you out to explore the desert. You can join a picnic in the bush, sundowners on the dunes and dinner by candlelight.

Overnight: Wolwedans Dune Camp

Day 17: Namibgrens Guest Farm, Rehoboth

Drive north through Spreetshoogte Pass to Namibgrens Guest Farm. You stay in a Klipspringer Villa. Hike to viewpoints on an escarpment above the Namib Desert. You can also drive the 4×4 trails between the granite outcrops.

Overnight: Namibgrens Guest Farm

Day 18: Sandwerf, Dordabis

Spend your last night in Namibia at Sandwerf, a boutique lodge with a strong focus on sustainability. Relax and look back on the trip.

Overnight: Sandwerf

Day 19: Departure

Drive to Windhoek airport. Hand back your vehicle and complete your trip debrief at the airport before your flight home.

Book This Namibia Luxury Lodge Self-Drive Safari

Book your 19-day Namibia luxury lodge self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.

Book this 17-day classic Namibia self-drive safari from N$ 69,000. You drive from Windhoek to Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei, then return to Windhoek. You see Etosha’s waterholes, the rock art at Twyfelfontein and the Namib Desert dunes.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) meets you in Windhoek, briefs you on your vehicle and route, and books every stay. You sleep in lodges, tented camps and campsites. This is a good route for first-time self-drivers in Africa.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 17 days, 16 nights
• Country: Namibia
• Start and end: Windhoek
• Accommodation: Lodges, a tented camp, guesthouse and campsites
• Highlights: Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, NamibRand
• Price: From N$ 69,000

Where You Stay

• River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek: 1 night
• Otjiwa Eagle’s Rest Campsite, Otjiwarongo: 1 night
• Onguma Campsite, near Etosha National Park: 2 nights
• Etosha Safari Lodge, near Etosha National Park: 1 night
• Hoada Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
• Etendeka Mountain Camp, Damaraland: 2 nights
• Mowani Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
• Spitzkoppe Campsite: 1 night
• Brigadoon Boutique Guesthouse, Swakopmund: 2 nights
• Dead Valley Lodge, Sossusvlei: 1 night
• NamibRand Family Hideout, NamibRand: 2 nights
• Sandwerf, Dordabis: 1 night

17-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek

You are transferred to River Crossing Lodge. In the afternoon you meet your vehicle. The PTS team briefs you on its equipment, the driving conditions, your route and safety.

Overnight: River Crossing Lodge

Day 2: Windhoek to Otjiwa

After breakfast you take a short driver safety course. You then learn where to buy food for your camping nights. Drive to Otjiwa Eagle’s Rest for your first night of camping.

Overnight: Otjiwa Eagle’s Rest 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. Each has its own site and a private ablution block.

Overnight: Onguma Campsite

Day 5: Etosha National Park

Drive into Etosha National Park and game drive across the park. Spend the night at Etosha Safari Lodge, just outside the park.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Day 6: Etosha to Hoada, Damaraland

Drive to Hoada Campsite, on the edge of Damaraland before the Grootberg Pass. Each private campsite has its own ablution facilities, set among granite rocks.

Overnight: Hoada Campsite

Days 7 and 8: Etendeka Mountain Camp, Damaraland

Take the scenic drive to Etendeka Mountain Camp in the north of Damaraland. It is a remote eco tented camp with local guides. With luck you may see giraffes, mountain zebras, oryx and springbok.

Overnight: Etendeka Mountain Camp

Day 9: Mowani, Damaraland

Drive south into the middle of Damaraland to Mowani Campsite. The campsite now has a small plunge pool and a tuck shop. Visit the rock art at Twyfelfontein.

Overnight: Mowani Campsite

Day 10: Spitzkoppe

Drive south 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

Days 11 and 12: Swakopmund

Drive to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. The town has palm-lined streets and a seaside promenade. Stay two nights at Brigadoon Boutique Guesthouse.

Activities include boat trips around Pelican Point to see seals, dolphins and sometimes humpback whales. You can also go kayaking, quad biking on the dunes or on a living desert tour. Scenic flights run along the Skeleton Coast.

Overnight: Brigadoon Boutique Guesthouse

Day 13: Swakopmund to Sossusvlei

This is a long drive, and most of it is scenic. Stay at Dead Valley Lodge, just inside the Namib-Naukluft National Park entrance. You can reach the dunes an hour before sunrise and stay an hour after sunset.

Overnight: Dead Valley Lodge

Days 14 and 15: NamibRand Family Hideout

Drive a short way from Sossusvlei to NamibRand Family Hideout, inside the NamibRand International Dark Sky Reserve. It has only three private campsites, so the stars are easy to see.

Overnight: NamibRand Family Hideout

Day 16: Dordabis

Drive to Sandwerf for your last night in Namibia. It is a boutique lodge with a strong focus on sustainability. Relax and look back on the trip.

Overnight: Sandwerf

Day 17: Departure

Drive to Windhoek airport. Hand back your vehicle and complete your trip debrief at the airport before your flight home.

Book This Classic Namibia Self-Drive Safari

Book your 17-day classic Namibia self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.

Book this 18-day Namibia houseboat self-drive safari from N$ 84,000. You drive from Windhoek to Spitzkoppe, Damaraland, Etosha National Park and Bushmanland. Then you spend three nights on a houseboat on the Okavango River at Shakawe, Botswana. You finish with two nights on the Zambezi River near Livingstone.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) meets you in Windhoek and books every stay. You sleep in a mix of campsites, lodges and a houseboat.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 18 days, 17 nights
• Countries: Namibia, Botswana and Zambia
• Start: Windhoek
• End: Livingstone Airport, Zambia
• Route: One way
• Accommodation: Guesthouse, lodges, campsites and a houseboat
• Price: From N$ 84,000

Where You Stay

• The Olive Grove Guesthouse, Windhoek: 1 night
• Spitzkoppe Campsite: 2 nights
• Mowani Campsite, Damaraland: 2 nights
• Andersson’s at Ongava, near Etosha National Park: 1 night
• Mushara Outpost, near Etosha National Park: 2 nights
• Mukuri Village Campsite, Bushmanland: 2 nights
• Kubu Queen Houseboat, Shakawe: 3 nights
• Nambwa Campsite, Caprivi Strip: 2 nights
• Waterberry Lodge, Livingstone: 2 nights

18-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek

A member of the PTS team meets you in Windhoek and takes you to The Olive Grove Guesthouse. Rest after your flight.

Overnight: The Olive Grove Guesthouse

Days 2 and 3: Spitzkoppe

Start your self-drive and head to Spitzkoppe, a group of granite rock formations in the plains. Two nights give you a full day to explore the area.

Overnight: Spitzkoppe Campsite

Days 4 and 5: Mowani, Damaraland

Drive north into Damaraland and camp at Mowani. Two nights give you time to see the rock art at Twyfelfontein.

Overnight: Mowani Campsite

Day 6: Andersson’s at Ongava, Etosha

Stay at Andersson’s Camp, near Etosha National Park. Plains with wildlife surround the camp. Etosha has a large salt pan. Charles Anderson and Francis Galton reached it in 1851.

Overnight: Andersson’s at Ongava

Days 7 and 8: Mushara Outpost, Etosha

Drive north to Mushara Outpost, just outside Etosha’s Von Lindequist Gate. Spend your days on self-drive game drives in the park.

Overnight: Mushara Outpost

Days 9 and 10: Mukuri Village, Bushmanland

Drive to Bushmanland and camp at Mukuri Village Campsite. The community runs the campsite. It sits in the shade of a large baobab tree. It has no facilities, but it is kept clean and firewood is provided.

Overnight: Mukuri Village Campsite

Days 11, 12 and 13: Kubu Queen Houseboat, Shakawe

Spend three nights on the Kubu Queen, a small wooden houseboat on the Okavango River at Shakawe in Botswana. A private owner rebuilt the boat. It is a comfortable private lodge on the water, and a lower-cost way to stay on the Okavango River than a delta camp.

Overnight: Kubu Queen Houseboat

Days 14 and 15: Nambwa, Caprivi Strip

Drive to Nambwa Campsite on the Caprivi Strip. Spend two days resting and exploring the area by boat or by car.

Overnight: Nambwa Campsite

Days 16 and 17: Waterberry Lodge, Livingstone

Cross the border into Zambia and drive to Waterberry Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Overnight: Waterberry Lodge

Day 18: Departure

You are transferred to the airport in good time for your international flight home.

Book This Namibia Houseboat Self-Drive Safari

Book your 18-day Namibia houseboat self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.

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.

Book this 17-day southern Namibia self-drive safari from N$ 87,000. You drive from Windhoek through the Kalahari to Fish River Canyon and Aus. Then you drive north through NamibRand Nature Reserve and Sossusvlei, and return to Windhoek. The route crosses deserts, sand dunes and canyons.

People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) meets you in Windhoek, briefs you on your vehicle and route, and books every stay. You sleep in a mix of campsites, lodges and chalets.

On the road you are likely to see oryx, ostrich, birds of prey and bat-eared foxes. Wild horses live near Aus. After rain, wild flowers grow along the roadsides.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 17 days, 16 nights
• Country: Namibia
• Start and end: Windhoek
• Accommodation: Guesthouse, lodges, chalets and campsites
• Highlights: Fish River Canyon, Aus, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei
• Price: From N$ 87,000

Where You Stay

• Olive Grove Guesthouse, Windhoek: 1 night
• Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch: 1 night
• Mesosaurus Fossil Camp and Campsite: 1 night
• Fish River Lodge, Fish River Canyon: 2 nights
• Eagle’s Nest, Klein Aus Vista, near Aus: 2 nights
• Little Hunter’s Rest Campsite, Namtib Biosphere Reserve: 1 night
• Noois’hof, Sinclair Nature Reserve: 2 nights
• NamibRand Family Hideout Campsite, NamibRand Nature Reserve: 1 night
• Le Mirage Resort and Spa, Sesriem: 1 night
• Tsondab Valley Lodge, Solitaire: 2 nights
• Namibgrens Guest Farm, Rehoboth: 1 night
• Eningu Kalahari Lodge, near Windhoek: 1 night

17-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek

You are transferred to Olive Grove Guesthouse. In the afternoon you meet your vehicle. The PTS team briefs you on its equipment, the driving conditions, your route and safety.

Overnight: Olive Grove Guesthouse

Day 2: Windhoek to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

Spend the morning buying supplies for the trip. Then drive to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch for your first night of camping. The ranch has a pool and 4×4 trails.

Overnight: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

Day 3: Mesosaurus Fossil Camp

Drive south to Mesosaurus Fossil Camp and Campsite. Take a guided tour to see the Mesosaurus fossils, old quiver trees and dolerite rock formations.

Overnight: Mesosaurus Fossil Camp and Campsite

Days 4 and 5: Fish River Lodge, Fish River Canyon

Drive to Fish River Lodge on the western rim of Fish River Canyon. Stay two nights. Walk the trails along the canyon rim, relax at the lodge and cool off in the pool.

Overnight: Fish River Lodge

Days 6 and 7: Klein Aus Vista, near Aus

Drive west to Klein Aus Vista and stay two nights in a stone chalet. Use it as a base for hiking and mountain biking. The Aus area is known for its wild horses. You can also visit Kolmanskop, a ghost town left behind after the diamond mining industry moved on.

Overnight: Eagle’s Nest, Klein Aus Vista

Day 8: Namtib Biosphere Reserve

Camp at Little Hunter’s Rest, on a private biosphere reserve at the edge of the Namtib Desert. The campsites are well spaced and shaded by camelthorn trees. The owners, Thorston and Linn, welcome you on arrival.

Overnight: Little Hunter’s Rest Campsite

Days 9 and 10: Noois’hof, Sinclair Nature Reserve

Drive north to Noois’hof, a guest farm inside the 25,000-hectare Sinclair Nature Reserve. Stay two nights. You can join nature drives and walks, ride an e-bike or relax by the pool. The farm serves family-style meals.

Overnight: Noois’hof

Day 11: NamibRand Nature Reserve

Drive to NamibRand Family Hideout, which has only three campsites. It sits on a farm in the middle of NamibRand Nature Reserve. It is a private and quiet place to camp.

Overnight: NamibRand Family Hideout Campsite

Day 12: Sesriem, Sossusvlei

Stay at Le Mirage Resort and Spa, half an hour from the Sesriem gate. Sossusvlei has some of the highest dunes in the world. Nature drives, quad biking and hot air ballooning are available.

Overnight: Le Mirage Resort and Spa

Days 13 and 14: Tsondab Valley Lodge, Solitaire

Drive north to Tsondab Valley Lodge on a private nature reserve with red dunes and camelthorn savannah. Stay two nights. Use it as a base to explore Hidden Canyon and the Blue Marble Mountains.

Overnight: Tsondab Valley Lodge

Day 15: Namibgrens Guest Farm, Rehoboth

Drive through Spreetshoogte Pass and camp at Namibgrens Guest Farm. Hike to viewpoints on an escarpment above the Namib Desert. You can also drive the 4×4 trails between the granite outcrops.

Overnight: Namibgrens Guest Farm

Day 16: Eningu Kalahari Lodge

Spend your last night at Eningu Kalahari Lodge. A floodlit waterhole draws oryx, kudu and impala. With luck you may see porcupines or meerkats.

Overnight: Eningu Kalahari Lodge

Day 17: Departure

Drive to Windhoek airport. Hand back your vehicle and complete your trip debrief at the airport before your flight home.

Book This Southern Namibia Self-Drive Safari

Book your 17-day southern Namibia self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.

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.

Book this 16-day Namibia to Victoria Falls self-drive safari from N$ 110,600 per person sharing. You drive your own 4×4 through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. The route covers Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, 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: 16 days, 15 nights
• Countries: Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
• 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$ 110,600 per person sharing

Where You Stay

• Le Mirage Lodge, Namib Desert: 2 nights
• Strand Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
• Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp, Damaraland: 1 night
• Etosha Safari Lodge, Etosha South: 1 night
• Mokuti Etosha Lodge, Etosha East: 2 nights
• Hakusembe River Lodge, Kavango River: 1 night
• Guma Lagoon Camp, Okavango Delta: 2 nights
• Divava Lodge, Bwabwata National Park: 1 night
• Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe National Park: 2 nights
• A’Zambezi River Lodge, Victoria Falls: 1 night

16-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Days 1 and 2: Namib Desert

Start in the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. Go out early to Sossusvlei and the white clay pan at Deadvlei. Watch the sunrise over the red dunes.

Overnight: Le Mirage Lodge

Days 3 and 4: Namib Desert to Swakopmund

Drive west to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. Walk the promenade and see the German colonial buildings. Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon for flamingos and other birds. Optional activities are available.

Overnight: Strand Hotel

Day 5: Swakopmund to Damaraland

Drive north into Damaraland. Visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the largest collections of ancient rock engravings in Africa. Explore the rock formations around the camp.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

Day 6: Damaraland to Etosha National Park (South)

Drive to the southern side of Etosha National Park. Visit the waterholes and look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos. Self-drive at your own pace.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge

Days 7 and 8: Etosha South to East

Drive across Etosha toward the eastern side. Do a last game drive before you reach Mokuti Etosha Lodge, which borders the park.

Overnight: Mokuti Etosha Lodge

Day 9: Etosha to the Kavango River

Drive north-east to the Kavango River, also called the Okavango River. Relax at the riverside lodge and watch the birds.

Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge

Days 10 and 11: Kavango River to the Okavango Delta

Cross into Botswana and drive to the Okavango Delta. Take a mokoro canoe trip through the waterways. The delta has many birds and a lot of wildlife.

Overnight: Guma Lagoon Camp

Day 12: Okavango Delta to Bwabwata National Park

Return to Namibia and the Caprivi Strip. Stay in Bwabwata National Park. Look for elephants, hippos, crocodiles and birds along the river.

Overnight: Divava Lodge

Days 13 and 14: 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 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 River Lodge

Day 16: 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$ 110,600 per person sharing
• Peak Season (May to October): N$ 132,400 per person sharing
• Single supplement: N$ 9,500 in Green Season, N$ 11,900 in Peak Season
• Pre-booked peak dates: 9 Jul 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 9 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 documentation guidance and help
• 24/7 local support and emergency help

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 16-day Namibia to Victoria Falls self-drive safari with PTS. Choose a pre-booked peak date and send an enquiry to get your quote.

Book this 16-day northern Namibia self-drive safari from N$ 171,000. You drive from Windhoek to Okonjima, Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Kaokoland and the Skeleton Coast. Then you drive south through Swakopmund and the Namib Desert and return to Windhoek.

The route includes two remote camps in the far north: Hoanib Valley Camp and Shipwreck Lodge. It is a good trip if you want to see desert-adapted elephants. People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) meets you in Windhoek, briefs you on your vehicle and route, and books every stay.

Trip Summary

• Duration: 16 days, 15 nights
• Country: Namibia
• Start and end: Windhoek
• Accommodation: Boutique hotels, lodges, tented chalets and campsites
• Highlights: Etosha National Park, Hoanib Valley, Skeleton Coast, Twyfelfontein, Sossusvlei area
• Price: From N$ 171,000

Where You Stay

• Heinitzburg Boutique Hotel, Windhoek: 1 night
• Okonjima Campsite, AfriCat Foundation: 1 night
• Ongava Lodge, near Etosha National Park: 2 nights
• Hoada Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
• Hoanib Valley Camp, Kaokoland: 2 nights
• Shipwreck Lodge, Skeleton Coast: 2 nights
• Mowani Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
• Elephant Rock Community Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
• Villa Margherita, Swakopmund: 1 night
• Tsondab Valley Lodge, near Solitaire: 2 nights
• Sandwerf Retreat, near Dordabis: 1 night

16-Day Self-Drive Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek

You are transferred to Heinitzburg Boutique Hotel, which looks over the city. You meet your vehicle and get a full briefing on its equipment and your route.

Overnight: Heinitzburg Boutique Hotel

Day 2: Windhoek to Okonjima

After breakfast you take a driver safety training. You then learn where to buy food for your camping nights. Drive to Okonjima Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation.

Overnight: Okonjima Campsite

Days 3 and 4: Ongava Lodge, Etosha

Spend two days on Ongava Reserve, just south of Etosha National Park. The lodge is a good base for exploring Etosha. The camp waterhole has a hide where you can watch animals come to drink.

Overnight: Ongava Lodge

Day 5: Etosha to Hoada, Damaraland

Drive west to Hoada Campsite, on the edge of Damaraland before the Grootberg Pass. There are only eight secluded sites among the kopjes. Hoada is pronounced “Waada.”

Overnight: Hoada Campsite

Days 6 and 7: Hoanib Valley Camp, Kaokoland

This is a long drive north to Hoanib Valley Camp. The camp is remote and has only six tented chalets. Two nights give you time to track desert-adapted elephants, lions and giraffes.

Overnight: Hoanib Valley Camp

Days 8 and 9: Shipwreck Lodge, Skeleton Coast

A member of the Shipwreck Lodge team escorts you on the drive to the lodge. It sits in the Skeleton Coast Central Concession Area, a restricted part of the national park. The rooms are built in the style of shipwrecks and stand on the dunes. Spend two nights here to explore this remote conservation area.

Overnight: Shipwreck Lodge

Day 10: Skeleton Coast to Mowani, Damaraland

Drive south into Damaraland to Mowani Campsite. From here you can visit the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.

Overnight: Mowani Campsite

Day 11: Mowani to Elephant Rock, Damaraland

Drive to the west side of the Brandberg Mountain. Elephant Rock Community Campsite is remote and run by the local community. You can hike to Elephant Rock, which gives the campsite its name.

Overnight: Elephant Rock Community Campsite

Day 12: Swakopmund

Return to the coast and stay at Villa Margherita, a boutique hotel in the centre of Swakopmund. The rooms surround a courtyard garden.

Overnight: Villa Margherita

Days 13 and 14: Tsondab Valley Lodge, near Solitaire

Drive south to Tsondab Valley Lodge in the Namib Naukluft area. Spend two days on the private nature reserve. You can explore the fossil dunes, the 50 m deep Hidden Canyon and the Blue Mountains.

Overnight: Tsondab Valley Lodge

Day 15: Sandwerf Retreat, near Dordabis

Spend your last night in Namibia at Sandwerf Retreat. Relax and look back on the trip.

Overnight: Sandwerf Retreat

Day 16: Departure

Drive to Windhoek airport. A PTS representative meets you for your trip debrief and the vehicle hand-over, in good time for your flight.

Why Choose This Route

• Two remote camps in the north: Hoanib Valley Camp and Shipwreck Lodge
• Time to track desert-adapted elephants in the Hoanib Valley
• Two nights near Etosha National Park for game viewing
• A mix of boutique hotels, lodges and campsites

Book This Northern Namibia Self-Drive Safari

Book your 16-day northern Namibia self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and group size to get your quote.