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The Ultimate 10 Day Adventure Road Trip Through Namibia

Namibian Road Trip Itinerary

The Ultimate 10 Day Adventure Road Trip Through Namibia

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Namibia

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10 days

1731 km
  • Admire the stunning red sand dunes and the eerie landscape of Deadvlei.
  • Stroll along the beach in Swakopmund and enjoy fresh seafood at local restaurants.
  • Watch seals and birds at the Cape Cross Seal Reserve.
  • Visit local art galleries and craft shops in Omaruru.
  • Enjoy game viewing and birdwatching in Etosha National Park.
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Author Bio

Sara EssopSouth Africa FlagSouth Africa

I am a travel blogger and writer based in Johannesburg, South Africa and I've been blogging for about 10 years. I have a strong social media presence too. I've been to 48 countries thus far but I especially love showcasing the best of Africa.

https://inafricaandbeyond.com/

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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-2 Begin your road trip in Windhoek and make your way to Sossusvlei. Stay 2 nights at Elegant Desert Lodge. 300 Elegant Desert Lodge
Day 3-4 From there, drive via Solitaire to Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Stay at Hansa Hotel for 2 nights. 365 Hansa Hotel
Day 5-7 Continue the trip by driving via Cape Cross to Omaruru then Etosha National Park. Stay 3 nights at Etosha Safari Lodge. 494 Etosha Safari Lodge
Day 8-9 For the last stop, drive to Okonjima Plains Camp for a 2 night stay. 230 Okonjima Plains Camp
Day 10 Drive back to Windhoek as the Namibian road trip has come to an end. 223 Windhoek

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Mountain, Namibia | Photo Credits - Sara Essop
Mountain, Namibia | Photo Credits - Sara Essop

All images copyright Sara Essop (unless indicated otherwise).

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