Route overview
Where this itinerary goes
Windhoek → Sesriem / Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Twyfelfontein / Damaraland → Etosha South / Okaukuejo → Windhoek
Trip highlights
- •Windhoek — arrival transfer, Namvic vehicle handover and route briefing
- •Sesriem and Sossusvlei — Namib Desert dunes, Deadvlei, Dune 45 and Sesriem Canyon
- •Swakopmund — Atlantic coast, cafés, German colonial character and optional activities
- •Twyfelfontein and Damaraland — ancient rock engravings, desert landscapes and optional desert elephant excursion
- •Etosha National Park — classic self-drive wildlife viewing around waterholes
- •Fully equipped Toyota Hilux Double Cab 4x4 Automatic with rooftop tent camping setup
Day by day
Itinerary structure
Arrival in Windhoek and vehicle briefing
Accommodation: Arebbusch Travel Lodge
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.
Windhoek to Sesriem
Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite
Collect the fully equipped Toyota Hilux 4x4 and drive south-west into the Namib Desert towards Sesriem, the gateway to Sossusvlei.
Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon
Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite
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.
Sesriem to Swakopmund
Accommodation: Alte Brucke Resort
Drive through dramatic desert scenery via Solitaire and the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons before reaching Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast.
Swakopmund free day
Accommodation: Alte Brucke Resort
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.
Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein / Damaraland
Accommodation: Mowani Campsite
Travel north into Damaraland, one of Namibia’s most scenic regions, with time for Twyfelfontein’s UNESCO-listed rock engravings depending on timing.
Damaraland discovery day
Accommodation: Mowani Campsite
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.
Damaraland to Etosha South
Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp
Drive towards Etosha National Park and settle at Okaukuejo for the wildlife stage of the journey.
Etosha National Park game viewing
Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp
Spend the day self-driving through Etosha, visiting waterholes and looking for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and plains game.
Etosha to Windhoek
Accommodation: Arebbusch Travel Lodge
After a final morning game drive, travel south towards Windhoek for a relaxed final evening.
Return vehicle and departure transfer
After breakfast, return the vehicle to Namvic Car Hire and transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport for onward flights.
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
Accommodation examples
- •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)
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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