Namvic digital itinerary · 10 days
A comfortable lodge self-drive route linking Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Erongo, Etosha and Okonjima. Explore the route, day-by-day flow, accommodation style and key inclusions below.
Duration
10 days
Travel style
Self-drive safari
Route stages
10 stages
Designed by
Namvic Safaris
Route overview
Windhoek → Sesriem / Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Erongo Mountains → Etosha South → Okonjima Nature Reserve → Windhoek
Day by day
This is the planned route structure. Accommodation, activities and timing are confirmed for your travel dates in the final proposal.
Day 1
Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport, transfer to the Namvic depot for the Hilux handover and safari briefing, then drive to River Crossing Lodge for the first overnight near Windhoek.
Overnight
River Crossing Lodge
Day 2
Travel south through central Namibia towards Sesriem, the gateway to the Namib Desert, with wide-open landscapes, mountain passes and changing desert colours along the way.
Overnight
Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 3
Start early for the famous dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, with time for Sesriem Canyon before returning to the lodge.
Overnight
Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 4
Drive through dramatic Namib Desert scenery via Solitaire and the Kuiseb region before reaching Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast.
Overnight
Hansa Hotel
Day 5
A relaxed coastal day for cafés, town exploration and optional activities such as Sandwich Harbour, living desert tours, quad biking, sandboarding, dolphin cruises, kayaking or scenic flights.
Overnight
Hansa Hotel
Day 6
Travel inland to the Erongo Mountains for granite scenery, desert views, walking options and San rock art context.
Overnight
Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge
Day 7
Continue north towards Etosha National Park and settle near Andersson Gate for the wildlife stage of the safari.
Overnight
Taleni Etosha Village
Day 8
Spend the day exploring Etosha at your own pace, visiting waterholes around Okaukuejo, Halali and surrounding routes in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinos and plains game.
Overnight
Taleni Etosha Village
Day 9
Drive south to Okonjima Nature Reserve, known for conservation work and strong leopard-focused safari experiences where activities are confirmed.
Overnight
Okonjima Plains Camp
Day 10
After breakfast, return the vehicle to Namvic Tours & Safaris in Windhoek. A transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport is included according to confirmed flight timing.
Where you may stay
River Crossing Lodge, Windhoek (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Sossusvlei Lodge, Sesriem / Sossusvlei (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund (Bed & Breakfast)
Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge, Erongo Mountains (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Taleni Etosha Village, Etosha South (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Okonjima Plains Camp, Okonjima Nature Reserve (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Make it yours
Tell us your dates, group size and preferred comfort level. We will confirm the route, accommodation, vehicle, activities and price before you commit.
Indicative route only. Final availability, rates, inclusions and operating conditions are confirmed in writing.