Namibia Self-Drive • 12 Days

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On this adventurous Namibia Self-Drive tour from and to Windhoek, you will enjoy all the highlights of Namibia at your own pace. This suggested itinerary offers insight into the wonders of Namibia, including Etosha National Park, rock art at Twyfelfontein, the old German town of Swakopmund, and the red sand dunes of the Namib Desert. A self-drive tour through Namibia that offers insight into the wonders of this beautiful location, starting  and ending in Windhoek, Namibia – 12 Days

Tour Highlights of the Namibia Self-Drive Tour

Windhoek

There are many highlights of the city of Windhoek during a Namibian safari. One such highlight is the Alte Festung, or the ‘old fortress’. Once the military headquarters of Windhoek, it stands today as a state museum and retains the title as the oldest building in Windhoek, with foundations that were laid in 1890.

Etosha National Park

Etosha means ‘huge white area’ or ‘place of dry water’, and the National Park certainly lives up to this description! It’s a vast shallow pan, which shines brightly in the African sun due to crystalized salt on the ground’s surface. The Etosha National Park features several waterholes that provide some of the best game viewing opportunities during the dry season, during which the surrounding lands are exceptionally arid.

Damaraland

Bordered by Windhoek, the Kalahari Desert, the Namib Desert, and Ovamboland, Damaraland is a unique Namibian attraction to witness while on safari with Jenman. It contains some of the most scenic areas in the country, and a Namibian safari to Damaraland will bring tourists into the company of desert elephants, black rhinos, ostriches, and springbok.

Swakopmund

When it comes to having fun, you can choose from an exciting range of activities to enjoy while on your Namibian safari in Swakopmund! From sandboarding to quad biking, fishing to beach angling and diving to hot air ballooning, there is something for everyone no matter your age!

Sossusvlei

The Sossusvlei area is fed by a river called the Tsauchab River – although the dunes prevent the entire pathway of this river. The Tsauchab River only flows right through Sossusvlei every 5 to 10 years, making it a rare sight to see. The Sossusvlei dunes are about 60 km from the Sesriem gate, about an hour’s drive.

Accommodation

This Namibia safari package gives you the freedom to explore the best of this beautiful country at your own pace. Experience exceptional wildlife viewing at Etosha National Park, the ancient Spitzkoppe rock-art, the charming old German town of Swakopmund and finally the red sand dunes of the Namib Desert.

Day 1

Olive Grove Guesthouse (or similar)
Namibia

Day 2

Okonjima Plains Camp (or similar)
Okanjima

Day 3 – 5

Okaukeujo Resort (or similar)
Etosha National Park

Day 6

Omaruru Guesthouse (or similar)
Omaruru

Day 7 & 8

The Stiltz (or similar)
Swakopmund

Day 9 & 10

Sossusvlei Lodge (or similar)
Sossusvlei

Day 11

Olive Grove Guest House (or similar)
Windhoek

Included

  • Avis Car Hire, group K (Toyota RAV 4X2 or similar) for 12 days. Pick up and drop off in Windhoek, Namibia. Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Loss Waiver, Unlimited Kilometres, Claim Admin Fee, Tourism Levy, VAT, Sandblasting Damage, 1 x Additional Driver, Third Party Liability Insurance, Windscreen Damage Waiver, Tyre Damage Waiver, General Liability Insurance, Location Surcharge, Rim and Hubcap Damage, Young Driver Surcharge.
  • Accommodation (Please see Accommodation tab)
  • Breakfast daily and 1 dinner included at Okanjima Plains Camp

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance and visas
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips etc.
  • Park fees unless stipulated
  • Any meals & drinks not stipulated in the itinerary
  • Fuel, Contract Fee, One Way Drop Off Fees, E-tolls/Toll fees, Delivery & Collection Fees, Traffic Fine Administration Fee, Child Safety Seats, GPS Navigation, Water and Undercarriage damage & Additional Spare Tyre.

Pre-Tour Information

Vehicles

This self-drive safari includes car rental from Avis Car Hire, group K (Toyota RAV 4X2 or similar), with premium insurance cover.

Premium insurance includes: Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Loss Waiver, Unlimited Kilometres, Claim Admin Fee, Tourism Levy, VAT, Sandblasting Damage, 1 x Additional Driver, Third Party Liability Insurance, Windscreen Damage Waiver, Tyre Damage Waiver, General Liability Insurance, Location Surcharge, Rim and Hubcap Damage, Young Driver Surcharge.

Excludes: Fuel, Contract Fee, One Way Drop Off Fees, E-tolls/Toll fees, Delivery & Collection Fees, Traffic Fine Administration Fee, Child Safety Seats, GPS Navigation, Water and Undercarriage damage & Additional Spare Tyre.

Meals during your Namibia holiday

Breakfasts will be in restaurants at various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.

Visas

The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Namibia prior to departure.

Travel Insurance

Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with JENMAN African Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.

On arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, please proceed to the Avis Car Hire depot to collect your hire car and drive to your accommodation. The rest of the afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.
After breakfast leave Windhoek and drive north to your first destination, Okonjima Game Reserve in the Otjozondjupa Region. Okonjima is nestled among the “Omboroko Mountains” and roughly translated means “Place of the baboons”. In the afternoon you have the option to visit the Cheetah Project and learn more about these endangered animals.
Today you will travel to Namibia’s well-known Highlight of the North – Etosha National Park. Your accommodation is just outside Etosha Park, and you can embark on optional game drives through the park, hopefully spotting a variety of wildlife during your stay. The resort also offers fabulous floodlit waterholes, which provide excellent game viewing at night.
On this morning, bid farewell to the wild animals of Etosha and head to Kamanjab where you have the opportunity to visit a local Himba village to learn more about their traditions and lifestyle. Experience the milking ceremony and the smoke bath, and learn about their beliefs surrounding the holy fire, their ancestors, and herbal medicine. Continue to the town of Omaruru where you stay overnight. Once a mission station, the settlement has great historic significance and has evolved into an artistic hub for local crafts and small industries.
After breakfast, continue to Spitzkoppe – an iconic group of curved, granite mountains with vivid colors. We suggest taking a walk among the boulders to view the ancient Bushmen paintings and engravings. After this, continue southwest from the dry interior of Namibia to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund. Here you will have the opportunity to partake in the many optional activities on offer. Alternatively, you can relax and soak up the atmosphere of this quaint German town and enjoy its culture, beauty, shops, and beaches. In the evening, perhaps enjoy a typical Namibian meal in one of the many restaurants (at own expense).
An early morning start takes you from Swakopmund south through Walvis Bay on your way to the Namib Naukluft National Park. On the way there why not make a stop at the small settlement of Solitaire – where you will have a chance to sample their world-renowned Apple Crumble. In the evening at the lodge, you have the opportunity to take a walk in search of wild cats. The next morning it is advisable to wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. We also recommend a stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River.
Today you leave the desert behind you and travel back to Windhoek, through the beautiful countryside. Once you arrive the rest of the afternoon can be spent at leisure, and dinner can be enjoyed in one of the many fabulous restaurants in the city.
This morning after breakfast, drive to Windhoek International Airport to drop off your hire car in time for your departure flight.
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