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Namibia – 14 day Northern Highlights – Private Self-drive

14 days / 13 nights
Sesriem • Swakopmund • Twyfelfontein • Khowarib • Etosha South • Etosha East • Okonjima Nature Reserve

Country

Namibia

Duration

14 days

Highlights

Sesriem

Swakopmund

Twyfelfontein

+4 destinations

Rated 4.9/5

Namibia – 14 day Northern Highlights – Private Self-drive

From $2,940
Swakopmund
Okonjima Plains Camp
Camp Kipwe
Etosha South
Mushara Bush Camp
Cornerstone Guesthouse

Includes

13 nights lodge accommodation
13 breakfasts and 7 dinners
2x4 hire car including unlimited kilometers, a/c and zero excess insurance
Park fees 

Excludes

International flights
Fuel
Meals not mentioned 
Drinks
Additional excursions and activities
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Sesriem, Namibia

As there is no accommodation at Sossusvlei, visitors to this desert wilderness are likely to end up staying at Sesriem, 65 kilometres away, where camps and lodges serve as a base from which to explore the dunes. Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.)
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
Sesriem
  • Desert Camp

    Day 1 - 3

    Self-catering at its Best amidst unparalleled Desert Beauty...
    Desert Camp

Day 1

Day Notes:

Pick up your hire car at the airport and drive to Sossusvlei, a journey time of about 4 hours. If you only arrive late then we can arrange for you to sleep in Windhoek for the first night instead.

  • Self Drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH] to Desert Camp

  • Pick-up your car and make your way to Sossusvlei.

  • Check-in to Desert Camp

Day 2

Day Notes:

Get up early and visit the Namib Naukluft National park with its fantastic red dunes, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon.

  • Namib Naukluft exploration.

Swakopmund, Namibia

Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
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  • Cornerstone Guesthouse

    Day 3 - 5

    Cornerstone Guesthouse is a small, private and peaceful bed and breakfast an easy walk to the sea and the town centre of Swakopmund on Namibia's fascinating Skeleton Coast. Occupying a quiet corner of Swakopmund's old town near the marine museum and the old brewery, Cornerstone Guesthouse offers the charm and intimacy of a family-run B&B combined with the modern amenities of a luxury hotel. Within a few minutes from the guest house you can walk to beaches, cafés, restaurants, lively pubs, Swakopmund tourist attractions and a variety of interesting shops and markets in the town.
    Cornerstone Guesthouse
    Cornerstone Guesthouse
    Cornerstone Guesthouse
    Cornerstone Guesthouse
    Cornerstone Guesthouse
    Cornerstone Guesthouse
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Day 3

Day Notes:

Drive to Swakopmund, a journey time of about 6 hours. Stop to see the famous moon landscape just before Swakopmund and have a look for Welwitschia. Stay in Swakopmund for 2 nights.

  • Check-out from Desert Camp

  • Self Drive from Desert Camp to Cornerstone Guesthouse

  • Drive to Swakopmund.

  • Check-in to Cornerstone Guesthouse

Day 4

Day Notes:

Explore the little coastal town on foot and add on one of the many adventure activities like a catamaran dolphin cruise, a Living Desert Tour, quad biking, sand boarding, sky diving, fat tire biking,... In the evening go for a traditional german meal.

  • Day at leisure.

Twyfelfontein, Namibia

Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa. The name ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab Valley flanked by the slopes of a sandstone table mountain. It was this spring that attracted Stone Age hunters over six thousand years ago, and it was during this time that the extensive group of rock engravings and paintings were produced. Visitors can look forward to basing themselves at some wonderfully shady campsites along the Aba-Huab riverbed, while exploring over thirty different sacred ritual sites of the traditional hunter-gatherer communities.
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein
  • Camp Kipwe

    Day 5 - 7

    Camp Kipwe is an intimate and remote bush lodge located in Namibia's arid yet starkly beautiful Twyfelfontein region, home to many ancient Bushman etchings.
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
    Camp Kipwe
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Day 5

Day Notes:

Drive to Twyfelfontein, a journey time of about 4 hours.

  • Check-out from Cornerstone Guesthouse

  • Self Drive from Cornerstone Guesthouse to Camp Kipwe

  • Drive to Twyfelfontein area.

  • Check-in to Camp Kipwe

Day 6

Day Notes:

Wonder off and explore the rock paintings, the organ pipes, the petrified forest and the burnt mountain.

  • Explore Twyfelfontein area.

Khowarib, Namibia

Khowarib is a tiny village between Kaokoland and Damaraland in northwestern Namibia. Just minutes away lies the Hoanib River - one of the few free-flowing rivers in this part of the world - and the dramatic scenery of the Khowarib Gorge. You can go hiking along the river bed and through the gorge, or experience the region’s birds and animals on a guided drive or walk. Though the climate is harsh, the wildlife is surprisingly rich and includes jackals, genets You may even be lucky enough to encounter a rhino or rare desert elephant. It is also possible to pay a visit to a local Himba village, where the people live an extremely traditional lifestyle that has changed little over the centuries. There is also an ancient rock art site within easy reach of the hamlet.
Khowarib
Khowarib
Khowarib
Khowarib
Khowarib
Khowarib
  • Khowarib Lodge and Safaris

    Day 7 - 10

    Khowarib Lodge nestles on the banks of the Hoanib river in the magnificent Khowarib Gorge in north west Namibia. 14 canvas chalets project out from the river bank on stilts over the river bed providing unrivalled, shady views of the cliffs opposite. On the fringe of Kaokoland, the lodge offers a perfect jumping off point to explore the remote north west of the country, either independently or on one of the lodge's extensive guided tours. The immediate surrounding area of Damaraland has many rich and interesting activities including desert adapted elephant and Himba settlements within easy reach.
    Khowarib Lodge and Safaris
    Khowarib Lodge and Safaris
    Khowarib Lodge and Safaris
    Khowarib Lodge and Safaris
    Khowarib Lodge and Safaris
    Khowarib Lodge and Safaris

Day 7

Day Notes:

Drive to Damaraland, a journey time of about 4 hours. Stay here for 3 nights at Khowarib Lodge.

  • Check-out from Camp Kipwe

  • Self Drive from Camp Kipwe to Khowarib Lodge and Safaris

  • Drive to Damaraland.

  • Check-in to Khowarib Lodge and Safaris

Day 8 - 9

Day Notes:

Prebook a rhino tracking game drive and go in search of the desert elephants.

  • Explore the stunning and off the beaten track Damaraland area.

Etosha South, Namibia

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full day game drive.
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
Etosha South
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  • Okaukuejo Resort

    Day 10 - 12

    Okaukuejo Resort is located within the Etosha National Park in Namibia. Accommodation options consist of comfortably furnished rooms and chalets with air conditioning, refrigerators, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Chalets have fully equipped kitchens/kitchenettes. Guests can start the day with an inclusive breakfast on-site. Facilities and services include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a souvenir shop, and an onsite convenience store. Area activities include game drives, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting.
    Okaukuejo Resort
    Okaukuejo Resort
    Okaukuejo Resort

Day 10

Day Notes:

Drive back south again and enter Etosha National Park through the western Galton Gate. Drive on your first game drive transfer all the way to Okaukuejo rest camp, famous for its busy water whole.

  • Check-out from Khowarib Lodge and Safaris

  • Self Drive from Khowarib Lodge and Safaris to Okaukuejo Resort

  • Drive into Etosha National Park.

  • Check-in to Okaukuejo Resort

Day 11

Day Notes:

Game drive with your own vehicle.

  • Etosha safari.

Etosha East, Namibia

Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa. Etosha East boasts vast open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An impressive 5000-square-kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes, as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls.
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
Etosha East
  • Mushara Bush Camp

    Day 12 - 13

    MUSHARA BUSH CAMP
    Mushara Bush Camp
    Mushara Bush Camp
    Mushara Bush Camp
    Mushara Bush Camp
    Mushara Bush Camp
    Mushara Bush Camp
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Day 12

Day Notes:

Game drive through the east of park. Stay one night just outside Van Lindequist Gate, at Mushara Bush Camp.

  • Check-out from Okaukuejo Resort

  • Self Drive from Okaukuejo Resort to Mushara Bush Camp

  • Check-in to Mushara Bush Camp

  • Game drive through the east of the park.

Okonjima Nature Reserve, Namibia

Midway between the spectacular Etosha National Park and the capital city of Windhoek, lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 hectare nature reserve is home to AfriCAT, a carnivore sanctuary, which gives the captive cats a second chance to be released back into the wild and become completely independent hunters in a protected area right in the middle of commercial cattle farmland. Visitors can enjoy a stay at a variety of excellent accommodation options including everything from luxury villas to secluded camping. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy thrilling cat-tracking guided safaris, leopard-spotting, off-road night drives and learn about local San culture along the Bushmen trail.
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Okonjima Nature Reserve
  • Okonjima Plains Camp

    Day 13 - 14

    Okonjima Plains Camp is within the secluded wilderness area of Okonjima Nature Reserve and has majestic sunset views. Its design honours the Hanssen’s family cattle-farming history with its accommodation facility of 10 large View Rooms and 14 spacious Classic Rooms. The Plains Camp Barn includes a dining and lounge area, a curio shop and a terrasse with views over a waterhole and the Okonjima plains.
    Okonjima Plains Camp
    Okonjima Plains Camp
    Okonjima Plains Camp
    Okonjima Plains Camp
    Okonjima Plains Camp
    Okonjima Plains Camp
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Day 13

Day Notes:

Drive to Okonjima Nature Reserve, a journey time of about 4 hours. Prebook an afternoon leopard tracking activity.

  • Check-out from Mushara Bush Camp

  • Self Drive from Mushara Bush Camp to Okonjima Plains Camp

  • Check-in to Okonjima Plains Camp

  • Drive to Okonjima Nature Reserve.

Day 14

  • Check-out from Okonjima Plains Camp

  • Self Drive from Okonjima Plains Camp to Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]

  • Departure.

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Sesriem
Namibia
Day 1-2

Sesriem

As there is no accommodation at Sossusvlei, visitors to this desert wilderness are likely to end up staying at Sesriem, 65 kilometres away, where camps and lodges serve as a base from which to explore the dunes.
Swakopmund
Namibia
Day 3-4

Swakopmund

Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain.
Twyfelfontein
Namibia
Day 5-6

Twyfelfontein

Set in the Kunene Region of northwestern Namibia, Twyfelfontein is a spectacularly scenic area, featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa.
Khowarib
Namibia
Day 7-8

Khowarib

Khowarib is a tiny village between Kaokoland and Damaraland in northwestern Namibia.
Etosha South
Namibia
Day 10-11

Etosha South

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise.
Etosha East
Namibia
Day 12

Etosha East

Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa.
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Namibia
Day 13

Okonjima Nature Reserve

Midway between the spectacular Etosha National Park and the capital city of Windhoek, lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve.

Accommodations

Desert Camp
Sesriem
Day 1-3

Desert Camp

Self-catering at its Best amidst unparalleled Desert Beauty....
Cornerstone Guesthouse
Swakopmund
Day 3-5

Cornerstone Guesthouse

Cornerstone Guesthouse is a small, private and peaceful bed and breakfast an easy walk to the sea and the town centre of Swakopmund on Namibia's fascinating Skeleton Coast.
Camp Kipwe
Twyfelfontein
Day 5-7

Camp Kipwe

Camp Kipwe is an intimate and remote bush lodge located in Namibia's arid yet starkly beautiful Twyfelfontein region, home to many ancient Bushman etchings.
Khowarib Lodge and Safaris
Khowarib
Day 7-10

Khowarib Lodge and Safaris

Khowarib Lodge nestles on the banks of the Hoanib river in the magnificent Khowarib Gorge in north west Namibia.
Okaukuejo Resort
Etosha South
Day 10-12

Okaukuejo Resort

Okaukuejo Resort is located within the Etosha National Park in Namibia.
Mushara Bush Camp
Etosha East
Day 12-13

Mushara Bush Camp

MUSHARA BUSH CAMP.
Okonjima Plains Camp
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Day 13-14

Okonjima Plains Camp

Okonjima Plains Camp is within the secluded wilderness area of Okonjima Nature Reserve and has majestic sunset views.

1 August - 31 October 2025

  • Per person based on 2 people sharing: NAD 62,200
  • Per single traveller: NAD 75,750
  • Per solo traveller: NAD 87,575
  • Supplement for Double Cab Car Hire: NAD 2,440

1-15 November 2025

  • Per person based on 2 people sharing: NAD 60,650
  • Per single traveller: NAD 73,985
  • Per solo traveller: NAD 84,570
  • Supplement for Double Cab Car Hire: NAD 2,440

16-30 November 2025

  • Per person based on 2 people sharing: NAD 58,640
  • Per single traveller: NAD 71,195
  • Per solo traveller: NAD 81,780
  • Supplement for Double Cab Car Hire: NAD 2,440

December 2025

  • Per person based on 2 people sharing: NAD 57,240
  • Per single traveller: NAD 69,295
  • Per solo traveller: NAD 79,880
  • Supplement for Double Cab Car Hire: NAD 2,440