20 Night Namibia Self-drive (Wdh-Cpt) 3 week Namibia self-drive trip ending in Cape Town

Start in Windhoek, end in Cape Town and discover the highlights of Namibia. Take in Etosha, Damaraland, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Fish River Canyon en-route. Finish the trip with a few nights exploring Cape Town.

This itinerary is roughly a 65/35 split between camping and lodges.

Tour Summary

Duration: 21 DaysDeparts from: WindhoekEnds in: Cape TownDestinations: Namibia, South AfricaTravel Style: CampingActivities: Living Desert Tour Highlights

Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon

Day 2

Pick up your vehicle and equipment in Windhoek and head north to spend the next four days in and around Etosha National Park. The first night is spent at Onguma Tamboti campsite in the Onguma concession to the east of Etosha.

Destination:Onguma Game
ReserveAccommodation:Onguma Tamboti
CampsiteType:Campsite

Day 3
Etosha covers an area of more than 22 000 sq kms – its centre being a vast saltpan surrounded by grass and thorn savannah, Mopane bushland in the west and dry forest in the north-east. Spend the next night at Halali. Destination:Etosha National ParkAccommodation:Halali CampsiteType:Campsite
Day 4
Continue to camp at Okaukuejo in the south of Etosha. Destination:Etosha SouthAccommodation:Okaukuejo CampsiteType:Campsite
Day 5
The final night in Etosha is in the extreme west of the park at Dolomite Camp. Here you will find a high diversity of plant and animal species – including the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra which does not occur in the eastern side of the park. Destination:Etosha WestAccommodation:Dolomite CampType:Lodge
Day 6
Continue your journey through the Damaraland region, camping at Hoada Camp. Damaraland is an unspoiled, rocky area and Hoada campsite is very pleasantly located, near Grootberg Lodge which manages the campsite. Destination:PalmwagAccommodation:Hoada CampsiteType:Campsite
Day 7 - 8
Continue your journey through the Damaraland region, camping at Hoada Camp. Damaraland is an unspoiled, rocky area and Hoada campsite is very pleasantly located, near Grootberg Lodge which manages the campsite. Destination:PalmwagAccommodation:Hoada CampsiteType:Campsite
Day 9
Drive west to Cape Cross – the largest inland breeding seal colony in the world. Cape Cross Lodge is just 4km from the colony and features airy rooms, with panoramic sea views and individual balconies, with stone floors and soft blue and white décor. Destination:Skeleton CoastAccommodation:Cape Cross LodgeType:Lodge
Day 10
Continue your journey to Swakopmund, Namibia’s famous coastal town. Accommodation here is at Desert Breeze Lodge on the edge of Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a very interesting town, with old German architecture and a distinct character. Destination:SwakopmundAccommodation:Desert Breeze LodgeType:Lodge
Day 11
In the morning you will do a “Living Desert Tour” – a unique guided tour which brings the desert to life. Destination:SwakopmundAccommodation:Desert Breeze LodgeType:LodgeActivites:Living Desert Tour
Day 12
Head to the Namib Naukluft National Park where you spend the night camping at Namib Desert Lodge. Destination:SossusvleiAccommodation:Namib Desert Campsite Gondwana Collection NamibiaType:Campsite
Day 13
Travel to the Sossusvlei area of the Namib Naukluft Park. Your next night is spent at Sesriem campsite inside the protected area. Camping at Sesriem means you will be able to get to the Sossusvlei dunes at sunrise when photography is at its best. Destination:SossusvleiAccommodation:Sesriem CampsiteType:Campsite
Day 14 - 15
Drive south through spectacular scenery to the NamibRand Nature reserve where you spend two nights at Namibrand Hideout campsite – one of the most spectacular campsite locations in all of Namibia. Destination:NamibRand Nature ReserveAccommodation:Namibrand Family HideoutType:Campsite, Self-catering
Day 16
Continue your drive south, spending the next night at Klein Aus Vista Desert Horse campsite. Just east of Aus, Klein Aus Vista is nestled in the granite-gneiss hills with magnificent views of the landscape. Destination:AusAccommodation:Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite Gondwana Collection NamibiaType:Campsite
Day 17 - 18
Travel further south to the Fish River Canyon. The Fish River Canyon is the second largest in the world, and you will be able to visit this wonder of nature the following morning before leaving for South Africa. Destination:Fish River CanyonAccommodation:Hobas CampType:Campsite
Day 19
Leave Namibia and drive south as far as Springbok along the N7 highway, where you spend the night at Naries Manor House on the edge of the Spektakelberg. Destination:NamaqualandAccommodation:Naries Namakwa RetreatType:Lodge
Day 20
Continue your journey south. The journey to Clanwilliam takes you through spectacular scenery – and is aptly called the ‘flower route’. You will spend the night at St Du Barrys in the town. Destination:CederbergAccommodation:Saint du BarrysType:Guest House
Day 21
Return the vehicle in Cape Town Destination:Cape Town
Included
  • 20 days 4×4 vehicle and equipment hire incl one way fees (vehicle with R20,000 insurance excess)
  • GPS with Tracks4Africa
  • All accommodation and meals where stated
  • Airport transfers
  • Living Desert Tour
  • Trip handbook, directions & maps
Included
  • International flights; Personal insurance; Visa / border fees; National park / Reserve entrance fees