Namibia & Botswana Self-Drive Tour

Self-Drive Tours

Days/Nights

13 Days / 12 Nights

Starts/Ends

Windhoek - Windhoek

Enjoy the diverse and ever-changing allure of the Namibian landscape during this self-drive safari. The tour boasts magnificent wildlife spotting opportunity and is packed with adventure.

The tour starts in Windhoek, where guests will have time to acclimatize before starting the tour to Waterberg Plateau Park as well as the famous Etosha National Park. The Etosha National Park features several waterholes that provide some of the best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa.

One of the highlights of this tour is a visit to the Khaudum National Park. Hidden away in Namibia’s north-eastern Kavango Region, the Khaudum National Park is not to be taken lightly. Rarely visited, very large, extremely wild and with only a rudimentary tourist infrastructure, it could be described as Namibia’s ‘forgotten wilderness’.

Crossing the border at Divundu to Botswana, guests will visit Shakawe which is located in the northwest corner of Botswana right next to the Okavango Panhandle, which is the main watercourse supplying the Okavango Delta.

The trip then slowly comes to an end, when returning to Namibia at the the Buitepos border post.

Additional booking information

Windhoek - The capital city of Namibia.

Waterberg Plateau Park - The plateau park is ecologically diverse and rich and has over 200 different species of bird and some rare species of small antelope on the lower hills of the mountain. It is located 68 km east of the town of Otjiwarongo.

Etosha National Park - The park covers an area of 22 270 km² and is home to 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and one species of fish.

Hoba Meteorite - The meteorite is the biggest ever found on earth. This nearly 60 ton meteorite can be visited on the farm Hoba.

Khaudum National Park - Hidden away in Namibia’s north-eastern Kavango Region, the Khaudum National Park could be described as Namibia’s ‘forgotten wilderness’.

Mahangu Game Reserve - Where large herds of antelope run freely, especially the Sable, which is quite a magnificent animal.

Okavango Panhandle - The panhandle is located in the northwest corner of Botswana at the beginning of the Okavango Delta and is the main watercourse supplying the Okavango Delta.

Days/Nights

13 Days / 12 Nights

Starts/Ends

Windhoek - Windhoek

Class

Camping / Lodging

Rates

1 January - 31 December 2023

Rates - Per Person (Starting From)

N$ N$ 11615 11615

Rates

1 January - 31 December 2024

Rates - Per Person (Starting From)

N$ N$ 12780 12780

Day 1: Starting Point - Windhoek, Namibia

On arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek International Airport), guests will be met and transferred to their accommodation for the night. The vehicle rental company will meet guests either at the establishment or at the airport. The remainder of the day and evening is spent at leisure.

Included: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Thule & Restaurant

(or similar)

Day 2: Windhoek - Waterberg Plateau Park, Namibia

Having said good bye to the capital city of Windhoek, guests travel through the town Okahandja, heading for the allure of the Waterberg Plateau Massive. They can enjoy a hike through the valleys and hills and experience a game drive on top of the plateau.

Included: Camping only

Accommodation: Waterberg Andersson Camp

(or similar)

Day 3: Waterberg - Etosha National Park, Namibia

Today guests will travel to Namibia’s best-known highlight of the north – Etosha National Park. The next 2 days will be filled with game drives in the hopes of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and rhino as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Etosha was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approx. 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish.

Included: Camping only

Accommodation: Okaukuejo Campsite

(or similar)

Accommodation

We make use of mid-range typical African standard accommodation or campsites. Accommodation is situated either in or outside national parks, or close to places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges with all rooms having En-suite bathrooms. The campsite accommodation is camping only.

Includes