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Northern Namibia Road Trip

Duration
16 days
Price
£7,255 pp.
Location
Namibia Holidays, Africa
Exploring The Hoarasib Valley

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A unique opportunity to explore the breathtaking, far-flung reaches of northern Namibia

Namibia’s enduringly popularity with travellers, coupled with its relatively small number of places to visit means it can be hard to escape the crowds and get off the beaten track. However, for those who are prepared to deal with rough driving conditions and long days in the vehicle, the north of the country is an amazing region to visit and offers some incredibly rewarding travel experiences.

After arriving in Windhoek you will hit the road immediately, heading to the quaint coastal town of Swakopmund for the first 2 nights of your trip. This will give you the chance to relax, enjoy the coast and perhaps some activities around the town before the adventure starts in earnest the following morning. From Swakopmund you will drive north up the salt road to Mowe Bay, enjoying the stunning views of the appropriately named Skeleton Coast as you drive. From Mowe Bay continue on to the stunning Shipwreck Lodge which is the perfect base from which to explore the area with all manner of activities to enjoy. After exploring from the lodge you will continue on your way, picking your way through the interior of Namibia until you reach the beautiful Kunene River which marks the border between Namibia and Angola. Explore along the river, marvel at stunning waterfalls and gaze out to Angola across the river. Next up is a journey to the open plains of northern Etosha where you can enjoy the park’s iconic big game viewing without the crowds of other areas. Head back down towards Windhoek, stopping for one final overnight in the beautiful Waterberg region before driving to the airport for your flight home.

This is undoubtedly a more arduous road trip than many others in Namibia and requires some 4x4 driving experience, patience and powers of endurance, but it offers access to some truly remarkable parts of the country that few other visitors get to which really makes it an adventure in itself.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 The adventure begins

Day 2 Travel to Swakopmund

Day 3 Explore Namibia's colonial past

Day 4 A drive up the Skeleton Coast

Day 5 Venture in to the Hoarasib River valley

Day 6 Exploring from Shipwreck Lodge

Day 7 In to the Kaokoveld

Day 8 Explore Namibia's wilderness

Day 9 To the Epupua Falls

Day 10 Exploring the Kunene River

Day 11 Rustic Ruacana

Day 12 The wilds of northern Etosha

Day 13 Game drives and wildlife

Day 14 Relax and enjoy the lodge

Day 15 To the Waterberg

Day 16 The journey home begins