This Namibia and Botswana self-drive safari is built for guests who like their journeys wide open and self-directed.
Start in Windhoek, then head into the Namib Desert, where early light sets the dunes aglow, and the silence feels almost tangible. Continue to Swakopmund for a coastal reset before pushing inland to Damaraland, a rugged landscape of ancient rock and desert-adapted wildlife.
From there, Etosha National Park delivers classic waterhole game viewing, before the road turns greener through Rundu and into the Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region), where rivers, birdlife and slower rhythms take over. Cross into Botswana for a final stretch in Chobe National Park, known for its elephant herds and riverfront wildlife.
Highlights: Namib Desert dunes at sunrise, Swakopmund’s coastal contrast, Damaraland’s rugged terrain, Etosha’s waterhole wildlife, Caprivi’s river landscapes, Chobe’s elephant-rich floodplains
Best For: Those who want a long, self-drive adventure; open roads, changing landscapes and the freedom to experience Southern Africa at their own pace.
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Ideal duration: 16 Days
From $5,031 per person
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1 Night: Windhoek
Namibia
2 Nights: Namib Desert
Namibia
2 Nights: Swakopmund
Namibia
2 Nights: Damaraland
Namibia
2 Nights: Etosha National Park
Namibia
1 Night: Rundu
Namibia
3 Nights: Caprivi
Namibia
3 Nights: Chobe National Park
Botswana
16 Nights in total
$5,031 per person
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