Namibia Travel Itineraries & Resources

Namibia is vast - and figuring out where to go, how far you’ll need to drive, and how to fit everything into your available time can feel overwhelming.

With the self-drive traveller in mind, we’ve created three bespoke itineraries to take the stress out of planning. These guides simplify logistics like routes, distances, and accommodation, while still giving you the freedom to explore Namibia on your own terms.

Each itinerary includes:

  • Tested routes that account for realistic daily driving distances and road conditions
  • Suggested activities and sightseeing highlights, as well as photo and wildlife spotting opportunities. 
  • Curated accommodation and dining recommendations in each location.
  • A fully informative appendix to support your journey.
  • Created with most recent 2025 information regarding accommodation, roads, and activities. 
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FREE Downloadable Premium Namibia Self-Drive Itinerary - Namibia Grasshopper: A First-Timer’s Route (10+ days)
  • African Wildlife: Desert Elephants, Big Cats, Roaming Antelope.
  • Unique Landscapes: Towering Dunes, Ancient Salt Pans, Teeming Watering Holes.
  • Route, Distances, & Travel times 
  • Recommendations for accommodation and dining 
  • Photography and Wildlife-Spotting tips

Windhoek | Sossusvlei | Swakopmund | Damaraland | Etosha

Downloadable Premium Namibia Self-Drive Itinerary - Namibia Explorer: Deserts, Ghost Towns & Canyons (14+ Days)
  • African Wildlife: Desert Elephants, Big Cats, Roaming Antelope.
  • Unique Landscapes: Towering Dunes, Tectonic Canyons, Towns swallowed by sand
  • Route, Distances, & Travel times 
  • Recommendations for accommodation and dining 
  • Photography and Wildlife-Spotting tips

Windhoek | Swakopmund | Sossusvlei | Tiras Mountains | Luderitz & Kolmanskop | Orange River | Fish River | Kalahari Desert (Mariental)

Downloadable Premium Namibia Self-Drive Itinerary - Namibia Adventurer: The Further Reaches (21+ Days)
  • African Wildlife: Elephant Herds, Big Cats, Onlooking Hippo
  • Unique Landscapes: Towering Dunes, Lush Wetlands, Thundering Waterfalls
  • Route, Distances, & Travel times 
  • Recommendations for accommodation and dining 
  • Photography and Wildlife-Spotting tips

Windhoek | Sossusvlei | Swakopmund | Damaraland | Himbaland | Epupa | Etosha | Kavango Wetlands | Zambezi River | Victoria Falls | Waterberg Plateau