Road Trip Highlights
4x4
25 days
4240 km
- Admire the surreal landscapes of Sossusvlei, including Deadvlei and Dune 45.
- Discover the charming coastal town of Swakopmund and its thrilling adventure activities.
- Observe the vibrant Lesser Flamingo population at Walvis Bay Lagoon.
- Explore Skeleton Coast’s shipwrecks and Africa’s largest seal colony at Cape Cross.
- Marvel at the striking granite formations in Spitzkoppe.
- Experience the diverse wildlife of Etosha National Park and Caprivi Strip’s lush reserves.
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Toine Ijsseldijk
Netherlands
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Suggested Vehicles for hire
Ford Ranger/Toyota Hilux Single Cab 4x4 Safari Camper
2 Seats |
2 Doors |
2 Medium Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Double Cab Bushcamper
5 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Ford Ranger Automatic Double Cab Bushcamper
5 Seats |
5 Doors |
2 Medium Bags |
2 Small Bags
- Aircon
- Power Steering
- Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary
| Activities | Kms | Stay | |
| Day 1-2 | Pick up the rental car from Hosea Kutako International Airport and drive to the first destination, Sesriem Campsite, in Namib Naukluft National Park. | 349 | Sesriem Campsite |
| Day 3-4 | Drive to Swakopmund, where you will stay 2 nights at Alte Brücke Resort. | 347 | Alte Brücke Resort |
| Day 5 | Drive to Spitzkoppe where you will stay 1 night. | 154 | Spitzkoppe |
| Day 6 | After witnessing the ginormous seal colony at the Cape Cross, drive to Palmwag, where you will stay 1 night at the Palmwag Lodge. | 329 | Palmwag Lodge |
| Day 7 | Drive into Etosha National Park, where you will stay 1 night at Olifantsrus Campsite. | 213 | Olifantsrus Campsite |
| Day 8-9 | Whilst staying in Etosha National Park and spotting the wildlife, drive to Okaukuejo Campsite, where you will stay 2 nights. | 128 | Okaukuejo Campsite |
| Day 10 | Drive to the next campsite whilst still staying in Etosha National Park. Stay 1 night at Halali Campsite. | 70 | Halali Campsite |
| Day 11 | Leaving Etosha National park, drive towards Grootfontein, where you will stay 1 night at Roy’s Rest Camp. | 250 | Roy’s Rest Camp |
| Day 12-13 | Drive towards Caprivi, Divundu, where you will be staying at Ngepi Camp for 2 nights. | 471 | Ngepi Camp |
| Day 14 | After leaving Ngepi Camp, drive to Kongola, where you will stay 1 night at | 242 | Namushasha Camp Ground |
| Day 15-16 | Drive to Chobe National Park to stay 2 nights at The Big 5 Chobe Lodge. Be sure to make a day trip to Victoria Falls. | 262 | The Big 5 Chobe Lodge |
| Day 17-18 | Whilst staying in Chobe National Park, take a short drive to Savuti Campsite for 2 nights. | 5 | Savuti Campsite |
| Day 19-20 | After spotting the wildlife, Chobe National Park has to offer, drive to Khwai, where you will stay 2 nights at Magotho Camp. | 274 | Magotho Camp |
| Day 21 | Drive to Moremi Game Reserve, where you will stay 1 night at North Gate Campsite. | 257 | North Gate Campsite |
| Day 22-23 | Whilst staying in Moremi Game Reserve, drive to South Gate Campsite for a 2 night stay. | 31 | South Gate Campsite |
| Day 24 | Drive to Ghanzi, where you will stay 1 night at Thakadu Bush Camp. | 381 | Thakadu Bush Camp |
| Day 25 | Drive back to Windhoek, where you will be returning the rental car back to Hosea Kutako International Airport and onto your flight back home. | 477 | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
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