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Discover Namibia Self Drive - 9 days

Discover Namibia Self Drive - 9 days

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Discover Namibia Self Drive - 9 days

9 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek, Namibia

Visiting: Windhoek, Sesriem, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Waterberg

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

384/DNSD

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

From: $2045 $1948 Travel Club discount: -$97

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a thrilling 9-day self-drive adventure through the stunning landscapes of Namibia. Begin your journey in Windhoek, where you can explore the charming capital before heading to the iconic red sand dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. Experience the eerie beauty of Deadvlei and the vibrant wildlife of Etosha National Park, where you can spot lions, elephants, and rhinos. Relax in the coastal town of Swakopmund, known for its adventure activities and colonial charm. Conclude your trip at the scenic Waterberg Plateau National Park, with its lush trails and breathtaking views. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, car hire, and a mix of included meals, while optional excursions offer further exploration opportunities. This tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Namibia's diverse and captivating landscapes.

Highlights

Windhoek - Explore Namibia's charming capital and consider a guided city tour.
Sossusvlei - Experience the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib Desert.
Deadvlei - Hike to the barren clay pan and discover its unique ecosystem.
Swakopmund - Enjoy two days in Namibia's adventure capital, a former German colonial town.
Etosha National Park - Embark on a self-drive safari to spot lions, elephants, and rhinos.
Waterberg Plateau National Park - Discover scenic walking trails and stunning views of the Kalahari plains.

Places You'll See

Olivier Armani

Swakopmund

Nrupesh Soni

Etosha National Park

Aicha Dalsheimer

Namib-Naukluft National Park

Olivier Armani

Swakopmund

Nrupesh Soni

Etosha National Park

Aicha Dalsheimer

Namib-Naukluft National Park

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Day 1: Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

Accommodation Name: hotel

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will be met and escorted to the car rental kiosk to collect your rental car. Once the formalities are completed, you can drive to your hotel for the evening.

If you are arriving in Windhoek in good time, then you may want to join an optional tour of the city. Admire the view from Lover's Hill, see the beautiful Parliament Gardens and the Old Fort. You'll also get to sample local food and meet some of the residents of one of Windhoek's townships. There's an optional dinner at a local restaurant - Joe's Beerhouse, in the evening.

Day 2: Sesriem

Location: Sesriem

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Windhoek - Sesriem. After breakfast, drive for approximately five hours southwest to your lodge near the mighty Sossusvlei sand dunes in Namib-Naukluft National Park.

You can either spend the rest of the day relaxing beside the pool, or you can join an optional excursion into the lodge's private concession. Heading out into the desert, you can spot some of the local wildlife, such as oryx, and enjoy a drink or two as you watch the sunset in this most spectacular of settings. Dinner is included back at the lodge.

Day 3: Sesriem

Gareth Rhys

Aicha Dalsheimer

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is a free day, so make the most of your time in the Namib-Naukluft National Park with a variety of optional activities. Enjoy an excursion to Sossusvlei; characterized by rust-red dunes and shimmering white salt pans, the area is eerily beautiful, and also home to a variety of wildlife. Climb the most famous Dune 45 and take plenty of photographs before enjoying a 2.6km hike up to Deadvlei, a barren white salt pan.

Other options include a Quad buggy nature trail out into the reserve, an excursion to Sesriem Canyon, or a choice of plane, helicopter, or hot air balloon flights over the desert.

Day 4-5: Swakopmund

Wesley Rosenblum

Olivier Armani

Location: Swakopmund

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sesriem - Swakopmund. On day 4 complete the easy drive from Sesriem to Swakopmund, Namibia's popular coastal resort town. It's the country's adventure capital and a former German colonial settlement, boasting all sorts of exciting things to see and do. The next two nights are spent in Swakopmund, and there are numerous optional excursions, including visits to see the flamingos at Walvis Bay, the sand dunes of Swakopmund, and an Atlantic Ocean catamaran cruise, plus much more. See the trip notes for details.

Day 6-7: Etosha National Park

Nrupesh Soni

Peter Schmid

András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Swakopmund - Etosha National Park. It's about a five-hour drive from Swakopmund to Namibia's premier wildlife hotspot - Etosha National Park. Covering more than 20,000 square kilometres, the reason Etosha is so good for game viewing is that it is mostly a desolate white salt pan. This means animals are relatively easy to spot, and they gather at the few waterholes to be found within the park. Lions, elephants, and both white and black rhinos reside in the reserve in good numbers. Arriving at your lodge on day 6, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 7 is spent exploring Etosha. You can either do this on a self-drive basis using your rental car or on an optional guided game drive. If you'd like to enjoy a picnic at one of the fenced picnic spots within the park, then this can also be arranged for you.

Day 8: Waterberg

Location: Waterberg

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Etosha National Park - Waterberg. Today's drive is relatively short, approximately 2.5 hours to Waterberg Plateau National Park. The plateau which lends the park its name is elevated high above the Kalahari Basin and is made of sandstone approximately 200 million years old! The area surrounding the plateau is lush and green, a haven for birdlife and small mammals such as antelope. Once you've settled in at the lodge, you can head out to follow some of the hiking trails in the area, or relax in the lodge spa with some wellness treatments.

Day 9: Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

Meals Included: Breakfast

Waterberg - Windhoek. Today your self-drive holiday comes to an end. Make sure to get up early enough to enjoy one last walk up the plateau before the four-hour drive back to Windhoek, stopping at Okahandja for some last-minute shopping if you choose.

Arriving at the airport, return your vehicle to the car hire kiosk before checking in for your onward flight.

What's Included

Accommodation
3-4 star hotels and lodges
8 breakfasts & 2 dinners

Enjoy 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners during your stay.
8 nights 3-4 star accommodation in lodges and hotels

Stay in comfortable 3-4 star lodges and hotels for 8 nights.
9 days car hire - Group P (Renault Duster DCI AWD Manual or similar)

Car hire for 9 days is included, with a Group P vehicle such as a Renault Duster DCI AWD Manual or similar.
Car hire inclusions

Car hire includes contract fee, theft & collision damage waiver, personal accident insurance, unlimited mileage, carbon emissions tax, damage due to sandblasting, tyre & rim damage, hubcaps, windscreen, airport surcharge, tourism levy, and VAT at 15%.
Meet and greet at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek

Receive a meet and greet service upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek.

What's Not Included

International flights and visas

International flights and visas are not included in the package.
Car hire exclusions

Car hire exclusions include rental deposit, additional driver fee, young driver surcharge per day per driver, traffic fine handling fee, claim handling fee, assessor’s fee, water & under-carriage damage to vehicles, GPS unit, toll fees & fuel, and after-hours charges.
Optional activities

Optional activities are not included and should be pre-booked if desired.
All entrance and park fees

Entrance and park fees are not included in the package.

Age Policy

Some lodges will not accept children aged under 12. Please check with supplier. IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). You should travel with these documents in case you’re asked to provide them. There are other requirements for children travelling unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents.' Tell pax to contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for further information.

Mode of Transport

Experience the freedom of a self-drive tour with a 9-day car hire, including a Group P vehicle like a Renault Duster DCI AWD Manual, complete with unlimited mileage and essential insurance coverage.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights of comfortable 3-4 star accommodation in lodges and hotels, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's adventure in Namibia.

Check out our Q&As

What type of vehicle is included in the car hire for the tour?

The car hire included in the tour is a Group P vehicle, such as a Renault Duster DCI AWD Manual or a similar model. Upgrades are available upon request.
Are there any meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour package includes 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
What are some optional activities available during the tour?

Optional activities include a guided city tour in Windhoek, excursions to climb the Sossusvlei dunes and hike to Deadvlei, a Quad buggy nature trail, plane, helicopter, or hot air balloon flights over the desert, visits to see flamingos at Walvis Bay, an Atlantic Ocean catamaran cruise, and guided game drives in Etosha National Park.
What is the policy regarding children on this tour?

Some lodges on the tour do not accept children under the age of 12. Additionally, there are regulations in South Africa and Botswana regarding child trafficking, which require parents traveling with children to carry the child's unabridged birth certificate and, if applicable, legal consent for the child to travel.
What is included in the car hire insurance?

The car hire insurance includes a contract fee, theft and collision damage waiver, personal accident insurance, unlimited mileage, carbon emissions tax, damage due to sandblasting, tyre and rim damage, hubcaps, windscreen, airport surcharge, tourism levy, and VAT at 15%.

What are some of the highlights of the tour?

Highlights of the tour include exploring the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, relaxing in the adventure capital of Swakopmund, and searching for wildlife in Etosha National Park. The tour also includes scenic walking trails at Waterberg Plateau National Park.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews of this operator

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07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free. Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions. The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too. On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places. I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace. If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

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TOTALLY MOROCCO We booked a 9 day tour of Morocco visiting many main cities and places of interest. The coach was very comfortable and we felt safe with the driver Suliman. The guide was Hicham Touraouine and he was fantastic. He spoke perfect English as well as French, Arabic and Berber. He was so kind and considerate and made a good tour great. We particularly enjoyed ‘glamming in the Sahara Desert. So much to see and do and great food and company. We would definitely use On The Go Tours again, especially if Hicham was the guide. Paul & Penny

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I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

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I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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