Self-drive road trip · Namibia
Windhoek → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Damaraland (Twyfelfontein) → Etosha → Okonjima / Waterberg
Per person, estimatedUS$2,396
Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.
Want more time somewhere? Open any stop and tap Add a night. Every day after it moves back, and your dates and price update automatically.
Stay longer or shorter in Windhoek
Your stay in WindhoekDays 1–2
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Pick up your car at Windhoek (WDH), from 10:00. It's yours for all 12 days.
Airport transfer to your hotel
Windhoek - Hosea Kutako (WDH), Windhoek, NA → Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, Gustav Voigts Centre, Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia
40 km, about 60 min · Private car, one way
Overnight: Mercure Hotel Windhoek
“Experience exceptional hospitality and warm service at this hotel, where staff excellence truly shines. Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere, impressive dining options, spacious comfortable rooms, beautiful pool facilities, and the genuinely friendly team that makes every stay memorable and feel like home.”
Included in your trip1 night, Corner Of Auas Aviation Road
Helsinki Evening Archipelago Cruise
Stay longer or shorter in Mariental
Your stay in MarientalDays 2–3
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Boutique Guesthouse Mariental
“This charming boutique guesthouse impresses guests with its immaculate cleanliness, beautifully decorated spacious rooms, and warm hospitality from the friendly staff. Located conveniently near restaurants and key routes, it offers a relaxing, comfortable retreat with excellent service and amenities like air-conditioning and delicious breakfast.”
Included in your trip1 night, 65 River Street
Stay longer or shorter in Solitaire
Your stay in SolitaireDays 3–5
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Soft Adventure Camp, night 1 of 2
Early morning start (essential) 📍Sunrise at Dune 45 Explore: 📍Sossusvlei 📍Deadvlei 📍Sesriem Canyon Optional: 📍4x4 shuttle last 3 mi (5 km) 📍Scenic flight over dunes Experience highlight: One of the most iconic landscapes in the world
Overnight: Soft Adventure Camp, night 2 of 2
“Experience the magic of the Namib Desert at this stunning soft adventure camp, where guests rave about the exceptional hospitality, comfortable glamping-style accommodations, and delicious traditional Namibian cuisine. Located perfectly for exploring Sossusvlei, the lodge delights visitors with its serene desert setting, attentive staff, spectacular sunsets, and stargazing opportunities—a true desert oasis that exceeds expectations.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, Nam Nau Habitat
description: #Experience with us the true Essence of Helsinki! www.amitylux.com Rates Private Group: 295€ price per group *Up to 10 people Duration 3 Hours About With our Best of Helsinki Tours you’ll discover what’s below the surface and much mor
Stay longer or shorter in Swakopmund
Your stay in SwakopmundDays 5–7
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Hotel A La Mer, night 1 of 2
Overnight: Hotel A La Mer, night 2 of 2
“Experience beachfront bliss at this wonderfully located hotel, just steps from the iconic jetty and vibrant restaurants. Guests rave about the spacious, thoughtfully designed rooms with ocean views perfect for sunsets, combined with genuinely warm and attentive staff and delicious breakfasts that make for a truly memorable coastal getaway.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, 4 Libertina Amathila Ave
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Swakopmund surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Swakopmund → Damaraland
Your stay in Swakopmund → DamaralandDays 7–9
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Vingerklip Lodge, night 1 of 2
“Perfectly positioned just steps from Busan Station, this hotel impresses guests with its spotless, comfortable rooms featuring innovative amenities like advanced toilets and clothes-steaming wardrobes, plus a stylish rooftop pool and attentive, friendly staff. Ideal for travelers seeking convenient transit access and excellent value in a central location.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, 2743 Rd, Khorixas
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Swakopmund → Damaraland surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Damaraland → Etosha National Park
Your stay in Damaraland → Etosha National ParkDays 9–11
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Overnight: Etosha Safari Campsite, night 1 of 2
Overnight: Etosha Safari Campsite, night 2 of 2
“Etosha Safari Campsite is a charming gem just minutes from Etosha National Park, featuring beautifully designed lodges and well-maintained facilities with spotless ablutions, excellent breakfasts, and outstanding service. Guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, stylish accommodations, convenient amenities including pool and bar, and the memorable dining experiences that make this the perfect base for an unforgettable safari adventure.”
Included in your trip2 Nights, 10 Km South Of Andersson Gate On The C 38 P O Box 80205 Windhoek, Outjo
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Damaraland → Etosha National Park surprise you.
Stay longer or shorter in Windhoek
Your stay in WindhoekDays 11–12
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
Day 11: Drive south from Etosha to Windhoek. Allow most of the day for the journey and arrive before dark. Overnight in Windhoek.
Overnight: Mercure Hotel Windhoek
“Experience exceptional hospitality and warm service at this hotel, where staff excellence truly shines. Guests rave about the welcoming atmosphere, impressive dining options, spacious comfortable rooms, beautiful pool facilities, and the genuinely friendly team that makes every stay memorable and feel like home.”
Included in your trip1 night, Corner Of Auas Aviation Road
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Windhoek surprise you.
Return your car at Windhoek by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
Day 12: Return the rental vehicle at Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your onward flight.
Transfer to the airport
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, Gustav Voigts Centre, Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia → Windhoek - Hosea Kutako (WDH), Windhoek, NA
40 km, about 60 min · Private car, one way
Departure day · No overnight stay
A private driver, just for your group, door to door. The best-value car is included in your price. Need more room for people or bags? Choose a bigger one. Prices are for the whole car, one way.
day 1
Airport transfer to your hotel
Windhoek - Hosea Kutako (WDH), Windhoek, NA → Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, Gustav Voigts Centre, Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia
40 km, about 60 min · Private car, one way
day 12 · from Windhoek
Transfer to the airport
Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, Gustav Voigts Centre, Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia → Windhoek - Hosea Kutako (WDH), Windhoek, NA
40 km, about 60 min · Private car, one way
A rental car is included for all 12 days. Want more room or comfort? Upgrade below.
Pick up, day 1Windhoek (WDH), from 10:00
Return, day 11Windhoek, by 10:00
Good to knowUnlimited miles. Rates assume a driver aged 30 or over.
Download this tour's PDF brochure and plan offline: every day, your hotels, the car and our phone numbers.
Our travel experts know these roads. Call and we'll tailor the trip with you.
Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$4,792
How this road trip stacks up against similar self-drive tours, side by side.
| Tour | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, per person | ||||
| From | US$2,396 | US$823 | US$353 | US$656 |
| Per night | US$218 / night | US$75 / night | US$39 / nightBest | US$73 / night |
| The trip | ||||
| Duration | 12 days, 11 nights | 12 days, 11 nights | 10 days, 9 nights | 10 days, 9 nights |
| Stops | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Places | Windhoek, Mariental, Solitaire, Swakopmund, Damara Mopane Lodge, Etosha Safari Lodge | Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge, Fish River Lodge, Kairos Cottage, Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Campsite, Elegant Desert Lodge, Namib Desert Lodge, Swakopmund Guesthouse | Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Gqeberha | Maun, Nata Lodge, Kasane |
| Start and finish | Windhoek | Windhoek / Hosea Kutako International Airport | Cape Town International Airport – Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, Gqeberha | Maun International Airport |
| On the road | ||||
| Total driving | About 1,340 km | About 1,550 km | About 845 km | About 740 km |
| Longest drive day | About 340 kmBest | About 475 km | About 390 km | About 375 km |
| Car included | Full Size SUV | Yes | Mini | Economy |
| Stays and extras | ||||
| Hotels included | 3 to 4-star hotels | 2 to 4-star hotels | 2 to 4-star hotels | 3 to 4-star hotels |
| Hotel choice | About 5 hotels per stop | About 5 hotels per stop | About 17 hotels per stopBest | About 8 hotels per stop |
| Airport transfer | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| You're viewing this tour | View tour | View tour | View tour |
"From" prices are per person for 2 travelers sharing, at the cheapest hotels. Driving is estimated from the stop locations.
FromUS$823per person
FromUS$353per person
FromUS$656per person
FromUS$675per person
FromUS$888per person
FromUS$4,488per person
FromUS$289per person
FromUS$433per person
FromUS$444per person
FromUS$584per person