11 Day Explore Namibia — Camping Self-Drive Safari itinerary scenery
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11 Day Explore Namibia — Camping Self-Drive Safari

A compact camping self-drive route linking Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha. Explore the route, day-by-day flow, accommodation style and key inclusions below.

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Duration

11 days

Travel style

Self-drive safari

Route stages

11 stages

Designed by

Namvic Safaris

Route overview

The journey at a glance

Windhoek → Sesriem / Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Twyfelfontein / Damaraland → Etosha South / Okaukuejo → Windhoek

Day by day

Your route through southern Africa

This is the planned route structure. Accommodation, activities and timing are confirmed for your travel dates in the final proposal.

1

Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek and vehicle briefing

Bed & Breakfast

Arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport, transfer to Windhoek and meet the Namvic team for a comprehensive Hilux 4x4 handover, camping equipment briefing, GPS introduction and route discussion.

Overnight

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

2

Day 2

Windhoek to Sesriem

Self Catering

Collect the fully equipped Toyota Hilux 4x4 and drive south-west into the Namib Desert towards Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei.

Overnight

Sesriem Campsite

3

Day 3

Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon

Self Catering

Start early for the famous dune landscapes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, with time for Dune 45, Big Daddy viewpoints and Sesriem Canyon before returning to camp.

Overnight

Sesriem Campsite

4

Day 4

Sesriem to Swakopmund

Bed & Breakfast

Drive through dramatic desert scenery via Solitaire and the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons before reaching Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast.

Overnight

Alte Brucke Resort

5

Day 5

Swakopmund free day

Bed & Breakfast

A relaxed coastal day for cafés, shops and town exploration, or optional activities such as Sandwich Harbour, quad biking, sandboarding, dolphin cruises or scenic flights.

Overnight

Alte Brucke Resort

6

Day 6

Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein / Damaraland

Self Catering

Travel north into Damaraland, one of Namibia’s most scenic regions, with time for Twyfelfontein’s UNESCO-listed rock engravings depending on timing.

Overnight

Mowani Campsite

7

Day 7

Damaraland discovery day

Self Catering

Spend the day exploring the area around Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes, or add an optional desert elephant excursion through the dry riverbeds.

Overnight

Mowani Campsite

8

Day 8

Damaraland to Etosha South

Self Catering

Drive towards Etosha National Park and settle at Okaukuejo for the wildlife stage of the journey.

Overnight

Okaukuejo Camp

9

Day 9

Etosha National Park game viewing

Self Catering

Spend the day self-driving through Etosha, visiting waterholes and looking for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and plains game.

Overnight

Okaukuejo Camp

10

Day 10

Etosha to Windhoek

Bed & Breakfast

After a final morning game drive, travel south towards Windhoek for a relaxed final evening.

Overnight

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

11

Day 11

Return vehicle and departure transfer

After breakfast, return the vehicle to Namvic Car Hire and transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport for onward flights.

Where you may stay

Accommodation style

Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek (Bed & Breakfast)

Sesriem Campsite, Sesriem / Sossusvlei (self-catering)

Alte Brucke Resort, Swakopmund (Bed & Breakfast)

Mowani Campsite, Twyfelfontein / Damaraland (self-catering)

Okaukuejo Camp, Etosha South (self-catering)

Arebbusch Travel Lodge, Windhoek (Bed & Breakfast)

Included / arranged

  • ✓10 nights accommodation as specified in the confirmed itinerary
  • ✓Airport transfers on arrival and departure where confirmed
  • ✓Fully equipped Toyota Hilux Double Cab 4x4 Automatic
  • ✓Namvic Gold Package vehicle cover where confirmed in the final rental agreement
  • ✓Unlimited kilometres
  • ✓Two spare wheels
  • ✓Rooftop tent accommodation setup and complete camping equipment
  • ✓Camping table and chairs, bedding, pillows and linen
  • ✓Gas cooker, gas bottle, fridge/freezer, kitchen equipment and utensils
  • ✓GPS navigation system, satellite phone for remote areas and 12V air compressor where confirmed
  • ✓Vehicle handover briefing, route assistance and 24-hour Namvic emergency support
  • ✓Breakfasts where specified in the final itinerary

Not included unless quoted

  • —International and domestic flights
  • —Fuel for the vehicle
  • —National park entrance fees unless specifically included in the final quote
  • —Optional activities and excursions
  • —Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • —Drinks and personal expenses
  • —Personal travel insurance
  • —Vehicle recoveries resulting from negligence or misuse
  • —Damage caused by reckless driving, speeding, driving under the influence or violation of rental terms
  • —Traffic fines and penalties
  • —Cross-border permits if applicable
  • —Items of a personal nature

Important planning notes

  • • This is a compact camping self-drive route and can be adjusted around flight times, campsite availability and preferred comfort level.
  • • Park entrance fees, fuel, optional activities and meals not listed are not automatically included unless stated in the final quote.
  • • Gold Package cover, satellite phone, tyre cover and other rental terms must follow the final written rental agreement; negligence, reckless driving, speeding and rule breaches remain excluded.
  • • Accommodation examples may be replaced with suitable alternatives if live availability changes.

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