Duration
14 days
Price from
£7,825 pp.
Location
Namibia, Africa
Namib outpost Namibia

Trip Highlights

  • Guided walking safari at Onguma Trails Camp
  • Sleep under the stars at remote Etendeka Mountain Camp
  • Iconic stay at Shipwreck Lodge
  • Self-drive across Etosha National Park
  • Kayaking with Cape fur seals in Walvis Bay
  • Sunrise visit to Sossusvlei

What's Included

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • Internal transfers
  • Truck Hire

Remote reserves, wild walking and star-studded skies

Remote reserves, wild walking and star-studded skies – this is Namibia at its most adventurous and rewarding.

If you’re looking for more than just a scenic drive, this trip offers a brilliant mix of active experiences and downtime in unforgettable settings. It’s the kind of journey that makes you feel part of the landscape – walking across remote plains, sleeping under the stars, and watching elephants cross desert valleys. You’ll start on the Zannier Reserve near Windhoek, then self-drive north through wildlife-rich reserves in eastern and western Etosha, hike through the Etendeka Mountains, explore the Skeleton Coast, kayak with seals in Swakopmund, and end in the quiet beauty of the Namib Desert. Lodges are small, welcoming, and well chosen – from elegant huts to tented trails and Namibia’s most iconic beach lodge. Whether it’s your first trip or you’re returning for something deeper, this route offers a fresh perspective and some genuinely memorable moments.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Zannier Reserve

Staying at Zannier Omaanda

Arrive in Windhoek and enjoy a warm welcome to Namibia. One of our team will meet you at the airport for a private transfer to Zannier Omaanda, a beautifully designed lodge set within a private reserve just 30 minutes away. Relax in your spacious thatched suite, enjoy a swim in the heated infinity pool, or sip a cocktail overlooking the savanna. Your hire car will be delivered later in the day, and a representative will meet you for a full trip briefing, complete with a marked map, tips on the best lunch stops, and any restaurant bookings for tonight.

Day 2 Eagle’s Rest, Otjiwarongo

Today, your self-drive journey begins in earnest. After breakfast, set off northwards on excellent roads to Otjiwa Game Reserve – a scenic route of around four hours. Eagle’s Rest offers comfortable chalets and great views over the bushveld, with options to track rhino, enjoy a guided nature walk, or simply unwind with a sundowner on your private deck. This is a gentle introduction to the open spaces and striking wildlife that define so much of the Namibian experience.

Day 3 - 4 Eastern Etosha

Day 5 Ongava Private Game Reserve

Day 6-7 Etendeka Hiking Trail, Damaraland

Day 8 - 9 Skeleton Coast

Day 10 - 11 Swakopmund

Day 12 -13 The final leg

Day 14 Departure

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January

Bring your umbrella, it's rainy season. January is mid-summer in Namibia with the possibility of torrential downpours mid afternoon, but with temperatures of 30-35 degrees it tends to be hot and humid.

February

Similar to January, it is hot and humid with the chance of a downpour in the afternoon.

March

In March, rainfall starts to decrease and temperatures lower with nights becoming increasingly cool. Although daytime temperatures remain hot reaching up to 30 degrees.

April

April is predominantly dry and hot, although there can be a couple of sporadic rainy days across the month.

May

Winter is coming. May has little or no rainfall and the humidity is low, in northern regions around Etosha you'll find fresher, greener landscapes with wildlife gathering around depleting watering holes.

  • If you're looking to tackle the Fish River Canyon Hike this is the best time to visit Namibia.

June

In June the nights are cold and temperatures can drop below 10 degrees, whilst in the Namib desert it can reach below freezing. There is no chance of rain as the dry season is in full flow.

July

Visitors in July will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly.

August

Like July, visitors in August will experience one of Namibia's coldest months, be sure to pack warm clothing as game drives can be chilly and night time temperatures can drop below freezing both at the coast and inland.

September

Considered the best month to travel to Namibia, September is temperate with clear dry skies and low humidity levels.

October

In October game viewing is at its best, the vegetation is fading with temperatures rising up to 29 degrees.

November

Heat continues to rise, with humidity levels remaining low, however there is a chance of rain in the afternoons.

December

December brings the first rains of the season, bringing everything to life as animals start to disperse as more water becomes available.