Downloadable Premium Namibia Self-Drive Itinerary - Namibia Adventurer: The Further Reaches (21+ Days)

Namibia Adventurer: The Further Reaches (21+ Days)

21+ days | Self Drive | Start and end in Windhoek

What Is This?

A beautifully crafted Namibia travel itinerary complete with a curation of Namibia Highlights, recommended lodging, and activities, and more. This document is your trusted travel companion; as well as bringing you a tried and tested itinerary - balancing travel, activities, and leisure - it features:

• Full details on route, travel time and duration
• Recommendations for dining in each location
• Wildlife Spotting tips
• Recommendations for activities in each location
• Fuel stop guidance

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Who Is This For?

This trip is perfect for travellers with a thirst for adventure and time to truly immerse themselves in Southern Africa’s most iconic and contrasting landscapes. It’s designed for those who want to experience everything – from deserts to deltas, wildlife to waterfalls – all at their own pace. Ideal for independent explorers, couples, or families seeking the ultimate self-drive odyssey through Namibia, Botswana, and even Zambia.

What You’ll Experience

This 21+ day self-drive adventure takes you through Namibia’s most evocative and diverse regions - from the red dunes of the Namib Desert to the lush wetlands of the Zambezi and the thunderous spectacle of Victoria Falls. Along the way, you'll encounter desert-adapted wildlife, glide down coastal dunes, cruise past hippos on winding rivers, and experience rich cultural encounters that bring the journey full circle.

• Start in Windhoek, exploring the city’s historical landmarks.
• Venture into the Namib Desert for a sunrise over Sossusvlei’s iconic dunes.
• Surf down dunes in Swakopmund and kayak with seals in Walvis Bay.
• Spot desert-adapted wildlife in Etosha National Park.
• Journey into the Zambezi Region for boat safaris along the Okavango and Kwando Rivers, spotting hippos, elephants, and rare birds.
• Marvel at Victoria Falls with an optional scenic helicopter flight for a bird’s-eye view.
• Explore Chobe National Park on a game drive.
• Cultural visit to Himba villages
• From desert treks to river cruises, each day offers a new adventure.

Key Trip Details

• Trip Length: 21 nights (22 days including landing) - with flexibility to extend and meander as your heart desires
• Start & End: Windhoek, Namibia
• Travel Style: Self-drive in a rental 4x4 vehicle
• Accommodation: Choose from budget campsites to boutique lodges
• Pace: Comfortable driving distances with time for rest and adventure

Why You’ll Love It

• You’ll love this trip for its perfect blend of adventure, luxury, and cultural immersion.
• Witness the surreal beauty of Namibia’s landscapes, from Sossusvlei’s fiery dunes to the misty roar of Victoria Falls.
• Encounter rare wildlife, including desert-adapted elephants, cheetahs, & black rhinos.
• Stay in carefully selected lodges offering comfort amidst the sun-baked desert, and misty wetlands.

Why Namibia?

Namibia is a land of striking contrasts – where golden dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean, ancient cultures whisper through rock engravings, and wildlife roams free across vast, open landscapes. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can watch the sunrise over a desert, kayak with seals at lunch, and fall asleep to the roar of lions in the distance.

With excellent roads, low tourist density, and breath-taking scenery around every bend, Namibia is tailor-made for the adventurous traveller who craves freedom and discovery.