14 Day Affordable Namibian Self Drive
With breathtaking scenery abound, Namibia is the ultimate road trip destination. Ideal for those looking for a balance of comfort and adventure, this affordable accommodated Namibian self drive safari allows you to experience some of Namibia’s highlights whilst not blowing the budget, or compromising on comfort.
Take the journey through Namibia slowly, with short drives and more time to enjoy each destination from the Kalahari & Namib deserts, to time on the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland as well as a couple of nights in Etosha National Park.
Enjoy some of Namibia’s best value lodges, camps and guesthouse chosen specially for their prime location, service and experience. Comfortable en-suite rooms, set in some remote but stunning locations, offering many of the mod cons as the big cities including inviting swimming pools to cool off during the hot desert days, wifi to connect with family and share holiday pictures with the world, and a well stocked bar perfect for preparing a gin & tonic around sunset time.
Why choose a self drive safari?
For those that prefer a little more of an adventure than a all expenses resort holiday, a self drive safari is the perfect option. Travelling independently between destinations, splash out on guided activities at each destination. This could be anything from a nature drive through the desert, to explore the dry river beds of Damaraland looking for desert adapted elephants, to game driving in Etosha National Park.
What to expect when booking a self drive with Lark Journeys?
As a Windhoek based operator, our local knowledge and up to date insight of the tourism industry puts us in the best possible position to be able to tailor your holiday to your needs. Once booked, we are here to meet you when you arrive in Windhoek our team is always on hand to assist with any challenges you might have while on the road in Namibia.
For those that just don’t love the thought of this affordable Namibian self drive adventure, option for either a private guided safari, or splash out on a luxury self drive adventure!
Minimum people | 1st Jul 2022 – 31st Oct 2022 | 1st Nov 2022 – 30th Jun 2023 | 1st Jul 2023 – 31st Oct 2023 |
2 people | from N$47,490 per person | from N$44,200 per person | from N$48,350 per person |
4 people | from N$46,800 per person | from N$43,500 per person | from N$47,600 per person |
Departure/Return Location
Windhoek / WindhoekDeparture Time
8:00amReturn Time
5:30pmIncluded
AccommodationActivities as per itineraryMeals as per itineraryTransportNot Included
DrinksGuideInternational FlightsItems of personal natureNational park entry feesOptional ActivitiesPersonal travel insuranceWater
Tour Plan
Day 1: Windhoek Luxury Suites, Windhoek, Namibia
Day 2: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, Kalahari Desert
Accommodation: Twin share savannah chalets with en-suite bathroom at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Included Activities: Sundowner nature drive
Optional Activities: Cheetah drive, Horseback riding, Night Drive, Stargazing
Distance travelled: ±270kms
Day 3: Tok Tokkie Trail, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namib Desert
Accommodation: Camping under the stars in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Included Activities: Afternoon hike through the Namib Rand
Optional Activities: -
Distance travelled: ±300kms
Day 4: Tok Tokkie Trail, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namib Desert
For lunch we will stop at a shady spot where we can enjoy the treats prepared by our chefs and fill up our water bottles. There is plenty of time to relax, have a siesta and reflect on all we have seen. As the heat recedes we start walking again up and over the dunes to our second overnight spot. The scene in front of us is a sea of endless dunes and “fairy circles” against a backdrop of magnificent mountain scenery. Photography is spectacular! The shadows on the dunes create an ever-changing palette of colors shortly before sunset. A sundowner and a delicious dinner after a long and enjoyable day are indeed welcome. We might hear some barking geckos, owls or just deafening silence.
Accommodation: Camping under the stars in the NamibRand Nature Reserve
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Optional Activities: Morning & afternoon hikes through the Namib Rand
Distance travelled: 0kms
Day 5: Le Mirage Resort & Spa, Namib Naukluft / Sossusvlei
Accommodation: Twin share oasis rooms with en-suite bathroom at Le Mirage
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Included Activities: Morning hike on the NamibRand Nature Reserve
Optional Activities: Afternoon Quad bike excursion at Le Mirage
Distance travelled: ±70kms
Day 6: Le Mirage Resort & Spa, Namib Naukluft / Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is easily one of Namibia’s most spectacular attractions, characterized by the large red dunes surrounding bleached clay plans. The dunes in this area are some of the highest in the world, measuring almost 400m, and offering some of the most incredible photographic opportunities particularly around sunrise. Should we wish, a guided excursion can also be booked with the lodge.
Accommodation: Twin share oasis rooms with en-suite bathroom at Le Mirage
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Included Activities: -
Optional Activities: guided excursion to Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Dune 45
Distance travelled:±180kms
Day 7: The Delight, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast
Accommodation: Twin share standard rooms with en-suite bathroom at The Delight
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: -
Optional Activities: Stop at Solitaire, Tropic of Capricorn, Walvis Bay Lagoon
Distance travelled: ±370kms
Day 8: The Delight, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast
Accommodation: Twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast only
Included Activities: -
Optional Activities: Quadbiking, sandboarding, scenic flight, living desert tour, Sandwich Harbour excursion and more...
Distance travelled: ±0kms
Day 9: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp, Damaraland
From here, we travel inland along the C35, one of the most culturally diverse roads in the country. Here, we have the chance to stop and meet the 3 different tribal groups, the Herero, The Damara and The Himba, that have made this area their home. These entrepreneurial women have created small craft stalls along the road in the hope of enticing the passing tourists to buy some locally crafted souvenirs. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the local women, and learn a little more about life in the rural parts of Namibia.
Our next stop is the heart of Damaraland and our home for the night, just a stones throw from Twyfelfontein and the perfect place to spend the night and enjoy our first Damaraland sunset.
Accommodation: Twin share tent with en-suite bathroom at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Included Activities: -
Optional Activities: Visit to Cape Cross & stop at the Zeila Shipwreck & stops with the Himba, Herero & Damara people
Distance travelled: ±350kms
Day 10: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp, Damaraland
Accommodation: Twin share bush chalets with en-suite bathroom at Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Included Activities: Afternoon nature drive in search of desert elephant
Optional Activities: Guided tour of Twyfelfontein
Distance travelled: ±30kms
Day 11: Okaukuejo/Halali Camp, Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Twin share bush chalets with en-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Self guided game drives in Etosha National Park
Optional Activities: Night drive in Etosha National Park
Distance travelled: game drives only
Day 12: Okaukuejo/Halali Camp, Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Twin share standard rooms with en-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Morning self guided game drives in Etosha National Park
Optional Activities: Morning, afternoon & night guided game drives in Etosha National Park
Distance travelled: game drives only
Day 13: Windhoek Gardens Boutique Hotel, Windhoek
Accommodation: Twin share standard rooms with en-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Morning self guided game drives in Etosha National Park
Optional Activities: -
Distance travelled: ±500kms
Day 14: Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Airport drop off
Optional Activities: -
Distance travelled: ±45kms
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The Tour Plan:

Naomi Dagoni
They plan the tour with us, make the changes, order for us the accommodation, organize car with all the equipment for camping and so. They help us any time we needed on the way and in good budget highly recommended. August 2022
Chad Wiebe
Could not ask for a better group to organize our (self drive) trip. Claire was so helpful prior to the trip and had everything lined up for us during the trip. They checked in regularly with us, responded quickly to any inquiries. Her advice was spot on and made planning the trip so easy. I could not recommend them more. September 2022