GUIDED TOURS :: SELF-DRIVE TOURS :: FLY-IN SAFARIS :: CAMPING SAFARIS :: DESERT EXPRESS
Proposed Self-drive tour: 21 days / 20 nights
Day 1:
Arrival at the Hosea Kutako airport in Windhoek. Collect your vehicle and drive to your hotel in Windhoek (approx.42 km)
At the reception all necessary vouchers for your tour through Namibia will
be available.
After checking in at your hotel, you can explore the city either on foot or
by car. Admire the many colonial buildings dating back to the German occupation, e.g. the Ink Palace, which is the historic seat of the government, the white-walled "Alte Feste" which was once a fort and now a museum, and the Christuskirche with its graceful spire, which provides the city with a striking landmark reflecting the history of the country. In
addition, three German-style castles add a romantic touch to the city.
Safari Court (or similar)
Bed/breakfast
Day 2:
Your journey takes you in a southerly direction. Drive via Rehoboth, Rietoog and Büllsport to A Little Sossus Lodge (± 350 km). In the afternoon you can take part on a scenic-drive.
A Little Sossus Lodge (or similar)
Day 3:
Take part in an excursion into the famous Sossusvlei, a huge clay pan, which is surrounded by the highest sand dunes in the world. You will have the opportunity to ascend one of these huge dunes, an effort well worth it. Enjoy your breakfast pack en route.
Return to the lodge and proceed to your next destination, Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge (approx. 145 km north). (You can also take your car along and park it at Sesriem).
Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge (or similar)
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 4:
After breakfast depart to your next destination, the coastal town of Swakopmund. Your journey takes you via the Gaub and Kuiseb Passes, and further to Walvis Bay, which is the only deep-sea harbour in Namibia. Pay a visit to the lagoon, a bird paradise where thousands of flamingos can be seen. Proceed to Swakopmund along the coast for approximately another 35 km. (approx. 350 km)
Swakopmund, Namibia's seaside resort on the west coast, which resembles a small Bavarian village nestling between the desert and the sea. The source of Swakopmund's atmosphere is the graceful old buildings dating back to the turn of the century. The local jail, for example, resembles a country mansion. The railway station, a magnificently ornate building, was converted into a hotel. Eleven of these charming old buildings are national monuments.
Other sightseeing options: Visit the museum, the Aquarium, the crystal gallery or visit the Karakul weaving "
Intermezzo Guest House
Bed/breakfast
Day 5:
Enjoy this day at the coast.
Intermezzo Guest House
Bed/breakfast
Optional: Please read the optional excursions in the 13 Day Tour
Day 6:
Today you drive on B2 via Usakos and Karibib here you turn to your right in the direction of Omaruru (C33), from there you continue on the C33 till Otjiwarongo, turn onto the B1 and drive in a northerly direction. After 71 km turn to your right on the C2808 and reach after 17 km the turn-off to the Lodge (approx. 460 km)
The lodge offers guided walks, adventurous game drives, relaxation at the pool-side and various sports activities.
Kambaku Safari Lodge (or similar)
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 7:
Spend the day at leisure.
Kambaku Safari Lodge (or similar)
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 8:
Today you drive further on the B1 till Otavi and here you turn-off to your right onto the B8 and drive via Kombat and Grootfontein to Rundu. Here you turn-off onto the C45 in the direction of Nkurunkuru and reach after approx. 16 km your lodge, which is situated on the banks of the Kavango River (approx. 370 km). The lodge offers boat trips, depending on the water level.
Hakusembe River Lodge (or similar)
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 9:
Return to the B8 and drive in an easterly direction till you reached Bagani. The lodge lies 20 km south of Bagani-Bridge near the Popa Falls. There is a possibility to visit the falls or go on a game -drive to the nearby Mahango Wildpark (approx. 245 km)
Ndhovu Safari Lodge (or similar)
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 10:
Continue on the B8 in an easterly direction through the Bwabwata National Park to Kongola. From here you drive in a southerly direction and reach after 24 km your lodge which is situated on the banks of the Kwando River (approx. 290 km)
The lodge offers boat trips on the Kwando and game drives in the Bwabwata National Park
Namushasha Country Lodge
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 11:
Spend the day at leisure at the lodge
Namushasha Country Lodge
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 12:
You drive back to Kongola. From there turn into the B8 via Katima Mulilo to Ngoma-Bridge (border Namibia - Botswana) and continue to Kasane (approx. 230 km)
Your lodge lies at the banks of Chobe. At 15h00 starts the boat trip on the Chobe river.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Overnight / full board
Day 13 & 14:
Spend the days in Chobe Safari Lodge. Each morning game-drive in Chobe National Park and in the afternoon boat trips on Chobe River. On day 14 instead of a game-drive and boat trip you can do a day excursion to the Victoria Falls. (Departure in the mornings at 08h00 and arrival back at the lodge about 17h00, no lunch is included and also not the Visa cost and entrance fees to the falls).
Chobe Safari Lodge
Overnight / full board
Day 15:
Drive on in southerly direction through Kasane, Forest Reserve-Extension, Kazuma Forest Reserve and Sibuyu Forest Reserve to Nata. In Nata turn-off to your left into the road to Francistown and reach after a few kilometers to your left the Nata Lodge (approx. 335 km). In the afternoon take part in an excursion to the nearby pan area.
Nata Lodge
Overnight / full board
Day 16:
Drive on in westerly direction pass Gweta, the Makgadikgadi Pans Nationalpark and the Nxai Pan Park to Maun (approx. 305 km). You reach the Maun Lodge at the entrance to Maun. Optional: Flight over the Okavango Delta
Maun Lodge
Overnight / breakfast
Day 17:
Day Excursion in the Moremi Nationalpark. You can choose between 3 Versions:
1. Both routes by plain 2. One route by plain - 1 route by road or 3. Both routes by road. Picknick is included.
Maun Lodge
Overnight / breakfast
Day 18:
Today you drive via Toteng, Kuke Gate and D'Kar to Ghanzi (approx. 300 km). In the afternoon it is possible to go on a game-drive or visit the bushmen
Tautona Lodge
Bed / breakfast
Day 19:
From Ghanzi you continue your journey to the border post Mamuno/Buitepos (Botswana/Namibia) and after further approx. 25 km you reach the guestfarm Zelda (approx. 230 km) Afternoon possibility for game-drive with Cheetah - and Leopard feeding and a visit to the bushmen.
Guestfarm Zelda
Dinner/bed/breakfast
Day 20:
From Zelda you travel via Gobabis and Witvlei back to Windhoek (approx. 320 km)
Safari Court
Bed/breakfast
Day 21:
Return your rental car. Transfer to the Hosea Kutako International airport.
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