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Detailed ItineraryDay 1&2: Shongwe Lookout - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
(Deluxe Room: Bed & Breakfast) After your arrival in Victoria falls, you will be transferred to Shongwe Lookout where you still spend the next 2 nights. Shongwe Lookout is a intimate guest house offering comfortable and spacious rooms, and excellent service and dining. Their unique feature is there tall 'lookout tower' from which you can see the spray of Victoria Falls while enjoying a sundowner cocktail. Spend your second day exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls. Later in the afternoon you will be met by a representative of our partner to introduce you to your vehicle, and brief you on its' equipment, the driving conditions, route and safety issues. You'll be given tips about where to stock up for your journey before setting off. 
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Day 3&4 - Mavunje Base Camp - Caprivi Strip, Namibia
(Camping: Roof-tent) After breakfast depart from Victoria Falls to make your way briefly over the border into Botswana before then crossing into Namibia. You'll be staying a one of our favourite campsites, Mavunje Base Camp. This unique and remote campsite is simple but offers an authentic safari experience. They offer walking safaris and boat safaris for those who would like to explore this game rich area that is comparable to the landscapes over the border in Botswana, but is far less visited. For those who would like to try something adventurous, you can upgrade to their overnight guided boat safaris. Spend your days boating and walking around the area and you nights have dinner cooked for you over an open fire. 
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Day 5 - Shametu River Lodge - Okavango River, Namibia
(Riverfront Luxury Tented Chalet: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) Shametu River Lodge is located on the Okavango River on the Caprivi strip. The lodges is situated close to Popa Falls, which travellers can visit on a sunset cruise. Their luxury tented chalets overlook the river and dense tropical gardens. 
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Day 6 - Hakusembe River Lodge - Okavango River, Namibia
(Camping: Roof-Tent) Today you will continue driving down the Caprivi strip to Hakusembe, located near Rundu. This lodge is large and we consider it a bit of a stop over that is necessary on this route. The restaurant offers a nice dinner buffet and visitors can enjoy a boat cruise or try some fishing. 
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Day 7&8 - Onguma Campsite - Etosha National Park
(Camping: Roof-tent) Today you drive north to the Onguma Reserve on the edge of Etosha National Park. You will stay at Onguma's Tamboti campsite which provides you with your own private site with a private ablution block. As a camper you are also able to use the facilities of the lodge for meals. You can either enjoy game drives within Etosha or in the Onguma nature reserve. Within the reserve it's also possible to embark on guided bush walks and sundowner game drives. 
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Day 9 - Etosha Safari Lodge - Etosha National Park
(Chalet Room: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) This morning you will head into the famous Etosha National Park. You will game drive your way across the park enjoying excellent game sightings on route to your next stay at the lovely Etosha Safari Lodge. 
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Day 10 & 11 - Entendeka Walking Trail - Damaraland
(Open-Air Sleeping Platforms: All Meals) You will exit Etosha and take the scenic drive to Palmwag where you will leave your car to embark on an adventurous 2-day guided Walking Trail through the remote wilderness. Spend your days exploring the area on foot, your evenings round the fire hearing stories from your spectacular hosts, and your nights sleeping until a sheet of stars. This is a truly unique and exciting way to become immersed in the flora & fauna of Damaraland. In this region there are rare sightings of giraffe, mountain zebra, oryx, springbok, lion and if you're really lucky perhaps a desert elephant or black rhino. **Alternatively you can opt to stay in Etendeka's Mountain Camp which is simple but comfortable eco-tented camp which is a great base from which to enjoy the area ** 
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Day 12 - Mowani Campsite - Damaraland
(Camping: Roof-tent) Today you will start to head south into the heart of Damaraland where you will be staying at the charming remote campsite that belongs to Mowani. This is a scenic area, famous for ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein. 
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Day 13 - Spitzkoppe Campsite - Damaraland
(Camping: Roof-tent) Today you will drive to Spitzkoppe, which we think is one of the most beautiful areas in Namibia, consisting of an imposing granite rock formation set in the plains. Here you can walk in the area and climb up to Bushman’s Paradise, a small basin tucked between the domes of rock, where you can view the rock paintings done by Bushman of the past and gaze at the amazing view. The campsites here are very basic but we feel its worth sacrificing luxury to enjoy the beautiful landscapes here. Driving around the park to find a campsite among the rocks is part of the excitement. 
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Day 14 & 15 - Desert Breeze - Swakopmund
(Luxury Bungalow: Bed & Breakfast) You will drive to the coastal town of Swakopmund - with palm-lined streets, seaside promenades and excellent bars and restaurants. This is also Namibia's activity centre, here you can do a range of activities, including; seal excursions, kayak tours, quad biking (on sand dunes), scenic flights (up the skeleton coast), desert tours and more. 
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Day 16 - Desert Quiver Camp - Sossusvlei
(Bungalow: Self-Catering) After setting off from Swakopmund you will continue south to Namib-Naukluft National Park which is home to the iconic vibrant red dunes of Sossusvlei where you'll be staying at Desert Quiver Camp. This small camp is one of the better options in this busy area in Namibia. It offers great value for money and as a self catering property is ideal for self-driving traveler. The camp has a pool and bar area with a small waterhole frequented by Namibia's iconic animal, the oryx. We recommend getting up early watch the sunrise over the dunes! 
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Day 17 - Namibgrens Guest Farm - Solitaire
(Camping: Roof-tent) After a morning spent watching the sunrise over the vibrant dunes, you will head north to Namibgrens Guest Farm for you final night of camping. The lovely 'Mountain Camp' campsite has 12 individual campsites set among the boulders, each of which offers a private open-air ablution block (bathroom/shower/sink block). The stunning landscapes that surround this campsite and excellent hospitality offered by the guest farms host, make it an ideal place to relax at the end of a journey. Guest can take dips in their rock pool or explore the many 4x4 trials around the property. 
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Day 18: Eningu Clayhouse - Windhoek
(Standard Room: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast) You will head to Eningu Clayhouse Lodge for your final night.The lodge is stunning, peaceful and is without doubt one of the most relaxing and tranquil lodges you will encounter on your journey. The stunning setting and wonderful hosting make Eningu the perfect last stop on a Namibia self-drive safari. 
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Vehicle InformationToyota Land Cruiser 79
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