Tour Overview
This independent overland journey follows Namibia’s iconic circuit into the Caprivi and onward to Chobe and Victoria Falls. Fully equipped 4x4 camping allows you to roam from Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes to Etosha’s shimmering pans and the lush Zambezi waterways, with nights spent beneath wide African skies.
Sesriem - Swakopmund - Etosha South - Etosha East - Rundu - Divundu - Kwando River - Kasane - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Navigate at your own pace with a fully equipped 4x4, pre-reserved campsites, and local support on call. From dune sunrises to Victoria Falls spray, this route balances wild camping with comfortable lodge stays.
Tour Highlights
✔ Sunrise climbs over Sossusvlei’s towering dunes
✔ Wildlife-filled days across Etosha South & East
✔ Boat cruises and game drives in Chobe National Park
✔ Two nights of Atlantic charm in Swakopmund
✔ River sunsets on the Kavango, Kwando, and Chobe
✔ Finale at the mighty Victoria Falls
Pricing & Booking
Self-Drive Camping Experience
Standard Rate
From N$ 31,238.00
per person sharing (2 travelers)
Peak season: N$ 37,997 per person sharing (Jul–Oct)
Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Vehicle
Fully equipped 4x4
Route
Central • Caprivi • Chobe • Vic Falls
Speak with our self-drive specialists at +264 (0) 81 817 2770 to customise dates, vehicle upgrades, and activity add-ons.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek to Sesriem
Accommodation: Sossus Oasis Campsite – 2 nights Meals: Self - Catering
Collect your fully equipped 4x4 in Windhoek and traverse the Gamsberg Pass toward the Namib Desert. Arrive at Sossus Oasis Campsite facing the Naukluft Mountains. Evening stargazing around the campfire sets the rhythm for the road ahead.
Location: Sesriem
Day 2: Explore Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
Accommodation: Sossus Oasis Campsite Meals: Self - Catering
The renowned Naukluft area, featuring Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, is a prime conservation zone and a favorite among international tourists. It's a magical place offering vastness and isolation, with some of the world's tallest. Photographers will love the early morning light illuminating colors from apricot to red, especially at Dead Vlei, where ancient camelthorn tree skeletons contrast against a white clay pan.
Location: Namib-Naukluft Park
Day 3: Sesriem to Swakopmund
Accommodation: Namib Guesthouse – 2 nights (B&B) Meals: Breakfast
Drive via Solitaire and Kuiseb Canyon to the Atlantic coast. Settle into Swakopmund’s charming Namib Guesthouse and savor German-Namibian hospitality.
Location: Swakopmund
Day 4: Swakopmund Adventures
Accommodation: Namib Guesthouse (B&B) Meals: Breakfast
Choose marine cruises, Living Desert tours, or adrenaline-fueled quad biking. End the day with fresh seafood overlooking the Atlantic.
Location: Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
Day 5: Swakopmund to Etosha South
Accommodation: Okaukuejo Resort Campsite – 1 night Meals: Self - Catering
Return inland, crossing Omaruru en route to Etosha. Enter via Anderson’s Gate for your first late-afternoon game drive and evenings by Okaukuejo’s floodlit waterhole.
Location: Etosha National Park (Okaukuejo)
Day 6: Etosha Pan Traverse
Accommodation: Namutoni Resort Campsite – 1 night Meals: Self - Catering
Work eastward from Okaukuejo to Namutoni, waterhole-hopping for elephant, lion, and black rhino. Watch sunset over the Etosha Pan.
Location: Etosha East (Namutoni)
Day 7: Namutoni to Rundu
Accommodation: Hakusembe River Lodge Campsite – 1 night Meals: Self - Catering
Journey into the Kavango Region. Swap salt pans for riverbanks and toast sunset on a Hakusembe cruise.
Location: Rundu
Day 8: Rundu to Divundu
Accommodation: Ndhovu Safari Lodge Campsite – 1 night Meals: Self - Catering
Follow the Okavango River to Popa Falls and the Mahango Game Park. Afternoon boat trips reveal hippo, crocs, and prolific birdlife.
Location: Divundu
Day 9: Divundu to Kwando River
Accommodation: Namushasha River Lodge Campsite – 1 night Meals: Self - Catering
Head deeper into the Zambezi Region. Explore Bwabwata National Park and learn from the Namushasha Heritage Centre.
Location: Kwando River
Day 10: Kwando to Chobe
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge Campsite – 2 nights Meals: Self - Catering
Cross into Botswana and pitch camp near the Chobe River. Sunset cruises deliver elephant herds and dramatic river scenes.
Location: Botswana
Day 11: Chobe National Park
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge Campsite Meals: Self - Catering
Spend the day on optional Chobe game drives and boat safaris tracking buffalo, hippo, and predators along the floodplains.
Location: Kasane
Day 12: Kasane to Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village – 2 nights (B&B) Meals: Breakfast
Transfer across the Zambezi border to the adventure capital of Victoria Falls. Walk the rainforest viewpoints and sample optional adrenaline activities.
Location: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 13: Victoria Falls at Leisure
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village (B&B) Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy helicopter flips, Zambezi cruises, or day trips into the Chobe/Wildlife corridors. Dine overlooking the Falls’ mist.
Location: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 14: Departure
Accommodation: N/A Meals: Breakfast
Bid farewell to southern Africa with a transfer to Victoria Falls Airport or onward self-drive arrangements.
Location: Victoria Falls International Airport
Quick Information
Travel Style:
Accommodation:
Activity Level:
Best Season:
Self-drive camping
Campsites
Moderate
Apr – Oct (dry season)
A valid driver’s license is required for all drivers. If this license is not printed in English it must be accompanied by an International Driver’s License or an EU drivers licence is also acceptable.
What's Included
✔ 13 nights - mix of serviced campsites, guesthouse, and lodges
✔ Fully equipped 4x4 double cab with premium cover and unlimited km
✔ Camping fees and meals as indicated (B&B and self-catering mix)
✔ VAT and tourism levies
✔ Airport transfers and unlimited additional drivers
✔ Dedicated travel concierge support
What's Not Included
✕ Fuel and road tolls
✕ Meals and beverages not specified
✕ Park and conservation fees (budget ±N$150 pp/day)
✕ Optional activities and guided excursions
✕ International & regional flights and visas
✕ Comprehensive travel insurance
✕ Personal expenses and gratuities
Clients must ensure that passports, visas or other travel documents are valid for the duration of their stay in Namibia and other areas included in tour. The company will entertain no complaints related to invalid travel documentation.
