A proven itinerary for families looking for an adventure. It has you visit some most of Namibia's most famous attractions. Highlights include Etosha National Park, the dunes of Sossusvlei, The Skeleton Coast, the Damaraland and Okonjima's Africat Foundation, whilst staying in a great selection of lodges, tented camps and campsites. It's a great way to show the kids something real, experience Africa and spend quality time with the parents. They will have no time for screens on this trip. Also, if it's a hard sell, you can just tell them there will be wildlife, sand boarding, quad biking and maybe even a hot air ballon ride.
"The kids have never had so much fun. Namibia took us and them by suprise, it over delivered!"
Arrive in Windhoek, transfer to Olive Grove Guesthouse for your first night's stay. Later in the afternoon you will be introduced to your vehicle, plus briefed on the vehicle, its equipment, the driving conditions, route and safety issues.
This morning after breakfast you will have a driver safety course. After which you will be shown where to stock up on food supplies for your camping nights before embarking on your trip. You will then set off to the Okonjima Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation.
Today you drive north to the Onguma Reserve on the edge of Etosha National Park. You will stay in one of Onguma's campsites, either Leadwood campsite or Tamboti. Either is great and provides you with your own site with a private ablution block.
This morning you will head into the great Etosha National Park. You will game drive your way across the park and spend the night just outside of the park at Etosha Safari Lodge. 3 swimming pools here! Perfect for a cool off after all the exciting game viewing.
Leave the Etosha area and drive to Hoada Campsite, which is located on the edge of Damaraland before the Grootberg Pass. Each private campsite has it's own ablution facilities all hidden within stunning granite rock formations.
Take the scenic drive to Etendeka Mountain Camp, which is set in the north of Damaraland. Although it is a remote bush camp, rare sightings of giraffe, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, oryx, springbok and even desert elephant and black rhino can add an exciting bonus to your stay at certain times of year.
Today you will start to head south into the heart of Damaraland where you will be staying at this great little campsite. This is a scenic area, famous for the rock art at Twyfelfontein.
Today you will drive to Spitzkoppe, which we think is one of the most beautiful areas in Namibia, consisting of an imposing granite rock formation set in the plains. Here you can walk in the area and climb up to Bushman’s Paradise, a small basin tucked between the domes of rock, where you can view the rock paintings done by Bushman of the past and gaze at the amazing view.
This morning you will be driving to the coastal town of Swakopmund. With palm-lined streets, seaside promenades and fine accommodation. This is also Namibia's activity centre, here you can do a range of activities, including boat trips, quad biking (on sand dunes), scenic flights (up the skeleton coast), desert tours etc.
You have quite a long, but mostly scenic drive as you continue south to Dead Valley Lodge and the magnificent dunes of Sossusvlei.
For your last night of camping, you will head to Namib Grens Guest Farm where you will receive a warm welcome from your hosts. Their Mountain Camp comprises 12 private camping sites each having their own private, open-air ablution facilities.
Drive to Eningu Clayhouse Lodge for your final night in Africa. The lodge is stunning, peaceful and is without doubt one of the most relaxing and tranquil lodges you will encounter on your journey.
Back to Windhoek airport today in time for your flight home. You will hand back your vehicle and have your trip debrief at the airport, prior to boarding your flight.
Over the years we have researched and refined the list of vehicle equipment that we provide. The equipment is identical in every vehicle but we always ensure you have the essentials for each country and its respective driving conditions.
All our itineraries are tailor made, but here are some of our favourite routes and camp combinations.
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Your entire holiday is designed around your requirements. We will create the perfect trip, at your own pace, to your budget.
All our team in Africa live in-country and have travelled extensively. Their knowledge and input is key to a successful self-drive safari.
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