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Namibia trip plans

Three ready-made self-drive routes, pick a length and see it on the map, day by day.

We have put together three proven routes of increasing scope. Pick a variant and below you will see it on the map (points numbered in day order) and a detailed day-by-day plan.

Travelling with children?

Get the little ones into the adventure before you even set off.

We have prepared a Namibia book for children - it mixes fun with discovering the country, the animals and the landscapes they will see for themselves.

You can download and browse the first pages here. After using our services you also receive the full book in printed form - a real book for your little traveller.

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Preview of the first pages of the book.

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Route on the map

Points are numbered in day order, the line shows the route.

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Day-by-day plan

Day 1

Arrival in Windhoek

routeDistance: 45 km scheduleDrive time: 40-50 min
  • location_onChristuskirche
  • location_onNamibia Craft Centre
  • location_onCity panorama viewpoint
Day 2

Windhoek → Etosha

routeDistance: 520-600 km scheduleDrive time: 6.5-8 h
  • location_onFirst game drive
  • location_onOkaukuejo waterhole
  • location_onSunset over the savannah
Day 3

Full-day game drive in Etosha

routeDistance: 150-250 km scheduleDrive time: full day
  • location_onEtosha Pan
  • location_onHalali waterholes
  • location_onLions, elephants & rhinos
Day 4

Etosha → Spitzkoppe

routeDistance: 420-500 km scheduleDrive time: 6-7 h
  • location_onRock Arch
  • location_onSunset
  • location_onMilky Way at night
Day 5

Spitzkoppe → Swakopmund

routeDistance: 180-220 km scheduleDrive time: 3-4 h
  • location_onHistoric town centre
  • location_onJetty pier
  • location_onSeafood
Day 6

Swakopmund + Walvis Bay

routeDistance: 50-120 km scheduleDrive time: local
  • location_onSandwich Harbour
  • location_onFlamingo lagoon
  • location_onKayaking with seals
Day 7

Swakopmund → Sesriem

routeDistance: 345-370 km scheduleDrive time: 5.5-6.5 h
  • location_onSolitaire
  • location_onTropic of Capricorn
  • location_onNamib desert views
Day 8

Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

routeDistance: 120-160 km scheduleDrive time: full day
  • location_onDeadvlei
  • location_onBig Daddy
  • location_onDune 45 & Sesriem Canyon
Day 9

Sesriem → Lüderitz

routeDistance: 500-550 km scheduleDrive time: 7-8 h
  • location_onScenic drive
  • location_onAtlantic views
  • location_onEvening in Lüderitz
Day 10

Lüderitz → Aus

routeDistance: 130-150 km scheduleDrive time: 1.5-2 h
  • location_onKolmanskop
  • location_onDiaz Point
  • location_onWild Namib desert horses
Day 11

Aus → Windhoek (return)

routeDistance: 470-500 km scheduleDrive time: 5.5-6.5 h
  • location_onGarub
  • location_onLast desert views
  • location_onReturn to Windhoek

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