Route overview
Where this itinerary goes
Windhoek → Sesriem / Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Erongo Mountains → Etosha South → Okonjima Nature Reserve → Windhoek
Trip highlights
- •Windhoek — arrival transfer, Namvic vehicle handover and route briefing
- •Sesriem and Sossusvlei — Namib Desert dunes, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon
- •Swakopmund — relaxed Atlantic coast stop with optional desert and marine activities
- •Erongo Mountains — granite landscapes, San rock art context and scenic lodge atmosphere
- •Etosha National Park — two-night wildlife stage near Andersson Gate
- •Okonjima Nature Reserve — final conservation-focused lodge stop before the Windhoek return
- •Toyota Hilux 4x4 Automatic with Namvic Gold Package equipment and support where confirmed
Day by day
Itinerary structure
Arrival, vehicle handover and Windhoek lodge night
Accommodation: River Crossing Lodge
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.
Windhoek to Sesriem
Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge
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.
Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon
Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge
Start early for the famous dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, with time for Sesriem Canyon before returning to the lodge.
Sesriem to Swakopmund
Accommodation: Hansa Hotel
Drive through dramatic Namib Desert scenery via Solitaire and the Kuiseb region before reaching Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast.
Swakopmund free day
Accommodation: Hansa Hotel
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.
Swakopmund to Erongo Mountains
Accommodation: Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge
Travel inland to the Erongo Mountains for granite scenery, desert views, walking options and San rock art context.
Erongo Mountains to Etosha South
Accommodation: Taleni Etosha Village
Continue north towards Etosha National Park and settle near Andersson Gate for the wildlife stage of the safari.
Full day Etosha self-drive safari
Accommodation: Taleni Etosha Village
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.
Etosha to Okonjima Nature Reserve
Accommodation: Okonjima Plains Camp
Drive south to Okonjima Nature Reserve, known for conservation work and strong leopard-focused safari experiences where activities are confirmed.
Return to Windhoek and departure transfer
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.
Included / arranged
- •Toyota Hilux 4x4 Automatic, 2025 model or similar, where confirmed in the final rental agreement
- •Namvic Gold Package vehicle setup where confirmed
- •Zero excess liability option, tyre damage cover and glass cover where confirmed in the final rental agreement
- •Breakdown assistance for mechanical failures under the rental terms
- •GPS navigation system, satellite phone and fridge/freezer where confirmed
- •Airport transfers on arrival and departure where included in the final itinerary
- •9 nights lodge accommodation as specified in the confirmed itinerary
- •Meals according to the confirmed accommodation basis
- •Tourism VAT and levies where included in the confirmed quote
- •Vehicle handover briefing, route assistance and Namvic local support during the trip
Not included unless quoted
- •International flights
- •Fuel for the vehicle
- •National park entrance fees unless specifically included in the final quote
- •Optional activities and excursions
- •Lunches unless specified in the confirmed itinerary
- •Drinks and personal expenses
- •Personal travel insurance
- •Tips and gratuities
- •Items of a personal nature
- •Damage, recoveries or costs caused by negligence, reckless driving, speeding or breach of rental terms
Accommodation examples
- •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)
Important planning notes
- !This is a lodge-based self-drive route and can be adjusted around dates, flight times, lodge availability and preferred vehicle package.
- !Park entrance fees, fuel, lunches and optional activities are not automatically included unless listed in the final written quote.
- !Gold Package, zero excess, tyre, glass and breakdown wording must follow the final rental agreement; do not treat the website summary as the rental contract.
- !Accommodation examples may be replaced with suitable alternatives if live availability changes.
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