Self-Drive Camping Tour In Namibia

Arrive at Windhoek International Airport and transfer to Düsternbrook Guest Farm.

This historic old Namibian guest farm, built in colonial style and natural stone, is situated at the foot of the Khomas Highlands and the surrounding African savannah. Definitely a perfect place to start your camping safari where you can get in close contact with the cats unlimited like leopard and cheetah. Afternoon feeding of the leopard and cheetah (included).

Camping without meals – Düsternbrook Guest Farm.

Travel distance: 84.5 km

After an early breakfast, there is the option of a hike on the property. Well-marked trails, game viewing horse rides and abundant birdlife are just some of the attractions you can partake in. Can you imagine seeing a giraffe from horseback, from 10 or 20 metres or even closer?

In the afternoon you go on a game drive (included).

Camping without meals – Düsternbrook Guest Farm.

Breakfast and transfer back to Windhoek. Pick up the rental car and drive to your accommodation. Depending on the time of arrival you have time to explore Windhoek.

Windhoek is a modern city, but there are also many monuments and old venerable buildings that remind us of the German colonial era a hundred years ago. The Old Fortress, built in 1890, is the oldest building in the city and is right next to the newly built Independence Museum. Nearby is the Ink Palace, so named for the countless edicts and reports written in it during the German colonial period. A few skyscrapers tower over a thriving city of about 350’000 inhabitants. The Germans, who made the place the capital of their protectorate in 1891, left behind many old colonial houses that have been lovingly restored. Despite its name (windy corner), Windhoek is rarely stormy. Most of the year the weather is dry, clear and pleasantly warm. Temperatures range from 16 to 34 degrees in summer and 6 to 22 degrees in winter. The city is surrounded by the Auas Mountains in the south, Eros in the north and the mountains of the Khomas Highlands in the west.

Camping without meals – Urban Camp.

Travel distance: 41.2 km

You leave the capital and drive south via Rehoboth and Kalkrand towards Mariental. Our destination today is Kalahari Farmhouse. Kalahari Farm House is situated in Stampriet and is built in the Cape Dutch style; the restaurant and bar are in the manor house. Kalahari Farm House has a swimming pool and a campsite. It also has a large vegetable garden and a cheese dairy. This is situated in the middle of the Kalahari Desert.

It forms a large part of eastern Namibia and stretches about 500 km from north to south. The Kalahari is commonly called a desert because of its porous and sandy soil, which does not allow water to be absorbed. But in reality it is quite a lively wilderness and on its sparsely vegetated grassy plains graze huge herds of antelope and other animals.

Later in the afternoon you can take an open jeep drive over the red sand dunes with typical flora and fauna of the Kalahari Desert (optional – not included in the price). Enjoy the sunset with a drink.

Camping without meals, Kalahari Farmhouse.

Travel distance: 311.5 km

Take part in activities offered by the lodge, such as sundowners on the red dunes of the Kalahari, game drives, etc.

Camping without meals, Kalahari Farmhouse.

Today you leave Kalahari for the Namib Desert. On the way, the beautiful landscapes along the Namib rim give us an idea of what awaits us in the next few days: the incredible expanses of the Namib Desert with isolated inselbergs and dune landscapes.

Arrival and check-in at the Sesriem campsite, which is surrounded by huge camel thorn trees and offers well-shaded sites.

Camping – Sesriem Campsite or similar.

Travel distance: 335.0 km

Early in the morning you drive to the sand dunes of Sossusvlei. On foot you climb up to the 350 m high dunes, the ‘natural wonder Sossusvlei’.

Sossusvlei is a large, drain-less clay soil depression enclosed by dunes, some of which are over 300 metres high. Most of the time the depression is dried out, but in good rainy years, when there is enough water in the Tsauch drainage, it reaches the depression and creates a lake. From the dunes you have an almost unreal view over the sea of dunes of the Namib Desert.

The Sesriem Canyon is particularly impressive. Here, the Tsauch River has carved a bed up to 30 m deep through layers of boulders that were deposited here 15 to 18 million years ago during a wetter phase of the Namib. The formation of the canyon dates back 2 to 4 million years.

Later, relax at the pool and let these great experience sink in again.

Camping – Sesriem campsite or similar.

Early breakfast and drive to Rooisand Desert Ranch. During your stay at Rooisand Desert Ranch at the foot of the Gamsberg you will have access to a 16m swimming pool. Rooisand also offers two floodlit tennis courts. Or simply enjoy one of the fantastic sunsets and watch the southern starry sky slowly become visible in all its glory.

Camping without board at Rooisand Desert Ranch.

Travel distance: 187.6 km

After a leisurely breakfast, you drive via the Gaub Pass and Kuiseb Canyon into the Namib Naukluft Park via Walvis Bay to Swakopmund. In the afternoon you reach Swakopmund.

The small, pretty coastal town of Swakopmund has many beautiful buildings from the German colonial period. You will see the Hohenzollern House, the Woermann Tower, the landing stage, the pier with the lighthouse and the Naval Monument as well as other Art Nouveau buildings. Many inhabitants speak German and numerous promenades, palm avenues and parks give the small coastal town a quiet, relaxed atmosphere. We enjoy a walk along the kilometer-long, secluded Atlantic beach or stroll through the woodcarvers’ market near the lighthouse. Optionally, we could visit the maritime museum or the crystal gallery.

The Old Bridge resort is 200 m from the beach, in the older part of Swakopmund, 1.2 km from the town centre and within walking distance of many popular restaurants, pubs, local shops and attractions. They also have their own very popular Old Steamer Restaurant on site. Each campsite has its own en-suite bathroom, built-in barbecue, 220V power point and sink. Wifi is also available at the campsite.

Camping without meals at the Alte Bruecke Resort.

Travel distance: 221.7 km

You spend the day at the coast. In the morning you can participate in different activities (optional). In the afternoon you have time to get to know Walvis Bay if you wish, 30 km away.

A visit to the museum in Swakopmund, where the history and the different cultures of Namibia are vividly presented, is certainly worthwhile. The marine aquarium and the snake park are also interesting.

Camping without meals at the Alte Bruecke Resort.

It’s off to the realm of wild animals, to Etosha National Park. Inside the western entrance of Etosha National Park lies the most famous and popular resort. The night-lit waterhole offers superb game viewing opportunities of many animals and birds, including elephants and rhinos.

Camping – Okakuekujo Campsite.

Travel distance: 519.3 km

You spend the whole day on game drives in Etosha National Park.

Etosha National Park in northern Namibia is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Africa. As early as 1907, Governor von Lindequist declared Etosha a nature reserve on an area five times larger than today’s national park. The current size of Etosha National Park is 22 270 square kilometres. The national park is home to large herds of springbok, impala, zebra and wildebeest, as well as elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah and black rhino, and several species of birds and reptiles.

Optionally, you can join a guided game drive from the camp.

Camping – Okaukuejo Campsite.

You haven’t been able to photograph enough animals yet? Today you have another chance to complete your photo collection. You drive across the park and stop at the various waterholes to observe animals.

Camping – Namutoni Campsite.

Travel distance: 133.7 km

Today you have the last chance to photograph the last animals. Optional game drives in four-wheel drive vehicles can be booked.

Camping – Namutoni Campsite.

Breakfast and drive via Tsumeb, Otavi, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to Windhoek. Arrive and check-in at the beautiful lodge and enjoy nature on your last day in Africa.

Windhoek Game Camp offers guests luxurious self-catering accommodation surrounded by nature. The camp is located in Brakwater, about 20 minutes drive from Namibia’s capital. This game farm just outside the city has free-ranging giraffe, oryx, springbok, water-buck, impala, nyala, warthog etc. etc.

You can also take a short drive into Windhoek and enjoy your last dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse or any other good restaurant in town.

Bed and breakfast, Windhoek Game Camp.

Travel distance: 526.5 km

After breakfast end of services. You will drop off your rental car in Windhoek, where you may still have time for some last-minute souvenir shopping. In Windhoek, African crafts are on sale everywhere. A visit to the Arts and Craft Centre located on Talstrasse is very nice, here you will find a large selection of local arts and crafts.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Namibia soon!

Travel distance: 64.6 km

You can enjoy cheetah and leopard feedings, game drives, horseback riding, and hiking along well-marked trails.

The dunes at Sossusvlei can reach up to 325 meters, and at the top, you will get to enjoy some stunning panoramic views of the Namib Desert.

Absolutely. Swakopmund is a town that has a German heritage that has become entwined with the natural world. While here you can explore historical landmarks, visit museums, or relax on the beach.

Yes, most Namibia tours are family-friendly, and include a variety of activities like game drives, animal feeding, and cultural exploration that can be enjoyed by travellers of all ages. However, young children should be supervised, especially during wildlife encounters.

Pack light, breathable clothing for the warm days and a jacket for cooler nights. Don’t forget sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), insect repellent, and a good camera for wildlife photography.