Sparsely populated, but crammed with incredible sights, Namibia offers intrepid travellers huge rewards for challenging travel. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget. Here’s your Namibia itinerary:
| Luxury |  |
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| 1 | โWindhoek (Book >) | Dep: Evening | ๐จ In flight! | ||
| 2 | Arr: Afternoon | ๐จHotel Hilton Windhoek (Book >) | All hotels > | ||
| Arrive into Windhoek with time to visit the Namibia Craft Centre. | |||||
| 3 | ๐Windhoek to Fish River Canyon drive (Hire car >) | Dep: 09:30 | Arr: 16:00 | ๐จCanyon Roadhouse (Book >) | All hotels > |
| This is your longest drive, but you’ll end it at one of the most spectacular, under-rated places in Africa. Driver the 25 minutes to the canyon viewpoint for sunset. | You will need to hire a 4×4 vehicle as parts of this journey are on rough tracks. | ||||
| 4 | ๐Fish River Canyon to Sossusvlei drive | Dep: 12:30 | Arr: 18:45 | ๐จLe Mirage Resort & Spa (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Take a morning hike with a hotel guide into Gondwana Canyon Park before the drive to Sesriem. Marvel at the desert sunset in Sossusvlei. | Tap water is safe here – bring a re-usable bottle and make sure you keep topped up. | ||||
| 5 | Wake up early for a magical hot air balloon ride at sunrise. Then go on a drive to Dune 45, Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon. | Visiting from South Africa? The Namibian Dollar is kept at parity with the South African Rand. | |||
| 6 | ๐Sossusvlei to Walvis Bay drive | Dep: 08:00 | Arr: 12:30 | ๐จBay View Resort Namibia (Book >) | All hotels > |
| In Walvis Bay book on to the 13:00 tour to Sandwich Harbour, on which you’ll see flamingoes, the Kuiseb River Delta and the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. | Be prepared for expensive fuel prices and remember to fill up before setting out into remote areas. | ||||
| 7 | Today you’ll go on an unforgettable flight over the Skeleton Coast from nearby Swakopmund. | Vegetarians may struggle here, but the excellent Happy Cow site lists good vegan restaurants. | |||
| 8 | ๐Walvis Bay to Damaraland drive | Dep: 08:30 | Arr: 14:30 | ๐จDamaraland Camp (Book >) | All hotels > |
| One of Namibia’s least populated areas, Damaraland offers wild scenery, rock art and wildlife. | It gets cold here when the sun goes down – pack layers. | ||||
| 9 | Take a guided walk through the amazing scenery of Damaraland, go on guided drives during the day or at night, or visit the local Nama-Damara, Herero and Ovambo communities. | I once wrecked a camera here due to the constant dust. Be sure to protect your technology! | |||
| 10 | ๐Damaraland to Etosha drive | Dep: 12:00 | Arr: 19:30 | ๐จEmanya@etoshaย (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Time in the morning to take part in any activities you missed out on during days 8 and 9. In afternoon drive through Etosha National Park to your luxurious hotel. | Any drive through Etosha will involve wildlife spotting, so give yourself plenty of time to take pics. | ||||
| 11 | More time today to meet the wildlife of Etosha National Park on a full-day tour. | Accommodation is limited, book as far in advance as you can. | |||
| 12 | ๐Etosha to Windhoek drive | Dep: 13:00 | Arr: 18:00 | ๐จHotel Hilton Windhoek (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Take one last self-guided game drive, then return to Windhoek and drop off your car. | Windhoek has a number of excellent beer houses, due to it once being a German colony. | ||||
| 13-14 | โWindhoek to Home (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Morning (next day) | Connect this Namibia itinerary with the South Africa itinerary | |
| Botswana is just across the border if you wish to continue your adventure. | |||||
| Mid-range |  |
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| 1 | โWindhoek (Book >) | Dep: Evening | ๐จ In flight! | ||
| 2 | Arr: Afternoon | ๐จHotel Hilton Windhoek (Book >) | All hotels > | ||
| Arrive into Windhoek with time to visit the Namibia Craft Centre. | |||||
| 3 | ๐Windhoek to Fish River Canyon drive (Hire car >) | Dep: 09:30 | Arr: 16:00 | ๐จCanyon Roadhouse (Book >) | All hotels > |
| This is your longest drive, but you’ll end it at one of the most spectacular, under-rated places in Africa (a highlight of this Namibia itinerary). Drive the 25 minutes to the canyon viewpoint for sunset. | You will need to hire a 4×4 vehicle as parts of this journey are on rough tracks. | ||||
| 4 | ๐Fish River Canyon to Sossusvlei drive | Dep: 12:30 | Arr: 18:45 | ๐จDesert Camp (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Take a morning hike with a hotel guide into Gondwana Canyon Park before the drive to Sesriem. Marvel at the desert sunset in Sossusvlei. | Tap water is safe here – bring a re-usable bottle and make sure you keep topped up. | ||||
| 5 | Wake up early and head up Dune 45 for sunrise, then visit Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon. | Visiting from South Africa? The Namibian Dollar is kept at parity with the South African Rand. | |||
| 6 | ๐Sossusvlei to Walvis Bay drive | Dep: 08:00 | Arr: 12:30 | ๐จBay View Resort Namibia (Book >) | All hotels > |
| In Walvis Bay book on to the 13:00 tour to Sandwich Harbour, on which you’ll see flamingoes, the Kuiseb River Delta and the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. | Be prepared for expensive fuel prices and remember to fill up before setting out into remote areas. | ||||
| 7 | Today take an unforgettable flight over the Skeleton Coast from nearby Swakopmund. | Vegetarians may struggle here, but the excellent Happy Cow site lists good vegan restaurants. | |||
| 8 | ๐Walvis Bay to Damaraland drive | Dep: 08:30 | Arr: 15:00 | ๐จGrootberg Lodge (Book >) | All hotels > |
| One of Namibia’s least populated areas, Damaraland offers wild scenery, rock art and wildlife. | It gets cold here when the sun goes down – pack layers. | ||||
| 9 | Take a guided walk through the amazing scenery of Damaraland, go on guided drives during the day or at night, or visit the local Nama-Damara, Herero and Ovambo communities. | I once wrecked a camera here due to the constant dust. Be sure to protect your technology! | |||
| 10 | ๐Damaraland to Etosha drive | Dep: 11:30 | Arr: 19:30 | ๐จEmanya@etoshaย (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Time in the morning to take part in any activities you missed out on during days 8 and 9. In afternoon drive through Etosha National Park to your luxurious hotel. | Any drive through Etosha will involve wildlife spotting, so give yourself plenty of time to take pics. | ||||
| 11 | More time today to meet the wildlife of Etosha National Park on a full-day tour. | Accommodation is limited, book as far in advance as you can. | |||
| 12 | ๐Etosha to Windhoek drive | Dep: 13:00 | Arr: 18:00 | ๐จHotel Hilton Windhoek (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Take one last game drive, then return to Windhoek and drop off your car. | Windhoek has a number of excellent beer houses, due to it once being a German colony. | ||||
| 13-14 | โWindhoek to Home (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Morning (next day) | Connect this Namibia itinerary with the South Africa itinerary | |
| Botswana is just across the border if you wish to continue your adventure. | |||||
| Budget |  |
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| 1 | โWindhoek (Book >) | Dep: Evening | ๐จ In flight! | ||
| 2 | Arr: Afternoon | ๐จParadiseGarden Backpackers Lodge (Book >) | All hostels > | ||
| Arrive into Windhoek with time to visit the Namibia Craft Centre. | |||||
| 3 | ๐Windhoek to Walvis Bay bus (Book >) | Dep: 10:00 | Arr: 15:10 | ๐จLoubser’s B&B Self Catering (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Once you arrive into Walvis Bay take a walk to the lagoon or head to Owambo Beach. | Please note that buses do not depart daily. | ||||
| 4 | Go dune boarding, enjoy a nature drive, or go kayaking to Pelican Point. | Save money by bringing your own tent and sleeping bag. | |||
| 5 | ๐Walvis Bay to Sesriem drive (Hire car >) | Dep: 09:30 | Arr: 14:00 | โบSesriem Campsite (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Drive to Sossussvlei, visit Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon then marvel at the desert sunset. | You will need to hire a 4×4 vehicle as parts of this journey are on rough tracks. | ||||
| 6 | ๐Sesriem to Hobas drive | Dep: 08:00 | Arr: 15:00 | โบHobas Camp (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Wake early and head up Dune 45 for sunrise. Your longest drive of the trip will take you to the spectacular Fish River Canyon – a highlight of this Namibia itinerary. | Be prepared for expensive fuel prices and remember to fill up before setting out into remote areas. | ||||
| 7 | ๐Hobas to Windhoek drive ๐Windhoek to Tsumeb bus (Book >) |
Dep: 08:30 Dep: 18:00 |
Arr: 15:30 Arr: 23:40 |
๐จTsumeb Backpackers (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Another early start to see another incredible sunrise, then drive to Windhoek to drop off the car before catching the bus to Tsumeb, next to Etosha National Park | Vegetarians may struggle here, but the excellent Happy Cow site lists good vegan restaurants. | ||||
| 8-10 | Contact Tsumeb Bckpackers in advance and ask them to arrange a guided tour to Damaraland and Etosha National Park. | Accommodation is limited, book as far in advance as you can. | |||
| 11 | ๐Tsumeb to Windhoek bus (Book >) | Dep: 23:59 | ๐จParadiseGarden Backpackers Lodge (Book >) | All hostels > | |
| Another early start to see another incredible sunrise, then drive to Windhoek to drop off the car before catching the bus to Tsumeb, next to Etosha National Park | Vegetarians may struggle here, but the excellent Happy Cow site lists good vegan restaurants. | ||||
| 12-13 | ๐Tsumeb to Windhoek bus โWindhoek to Home (Book >) |
Dep: Afternoon | Arr: 05:40 Arr: Morning (next day) |
Connect this Namibia itinerary with the South Africa itinerary | |
| Botswana is just across the border if you wish to continue your adventure. | |||||
A Plan To Go 