Namibia South

Namibia South Self Drive Safari
Olive Grove Guesthouse
Kalahari Anib Lodge, Namibia
Namib desert safari
The Desert Grace self drive
South Swakopmund Safari
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 13 Days / 12 Nights
  • Lodging; Accommodated
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek

  • On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, collect your rental vehicle and head into the city.
  • Olive Grove Guesthouse is your home for the night.
  • The afternoon is at your leisure, relax after your long flight or start exploring Windhoek.
  • Numerous restaurants are available in and around the city, or simply just stay at Olive Grove and have your dinner there.
  • Meals: Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Olive Grove Guesthouse

Day 2: Kalahari Desert

  • After breakfast, your safari begins, head south out of Windhoek and onto the Kalahari Desert.
  • Kalahari Anib Lodge is your destination for the night.
  • The drive today is relaxed and easy within the region of 260 kilometres.
  • Activities here included guided drives on the flora and fauna of the Kalahari Desert.
  • Meals: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Kalahari Anib Lodge

Day 3: Fish River Canyon

  • En route to the Fish River Canyon, there are plenty of photographic spots to stop at, including Quiver Tree Forests and Giant's Playground.
  • Canyon Lodge is your home for the next two nights.
  • Depending on time one could have a few sunset drinks looking over the worlds second-largest canyon.
  • Meals: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Canyon Lodge

Day 4: Fish River Canyon

  • Today you can explore the area at your own pace.
  • There are numerous vantage points that one can visit so as to see all that the Fish River Canyon has to offer.
  • Canon Lodge offers a few optional activities should you wish; including walks, horse riding, and magical scenic flights.
  • Meals: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Canyon Lodge

Day 5: Lüderitz

  • Today head west to the charming Atlantic town of Lüderitz.
  • The drive is scenic with vast barren expanses surrounding you, the drive takes one through a Prohibited Diamond Area were stopping the vehicle will get you into a bit of trouble.
  • Lüderitz offers plenty to do, including sightseeing and an afternoon excursion to the Diaz cross.
  • Seafood restaurants are aplenty.
  • Meals: Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: The Nest Hotel

Day 6: Bordering the Namib Desert

  • After breakfast, a stop off at the ghost town of Kolmanskop is highly recommended.
  • Driving back along the road that dissects the Prohibited Diamond Area you head for your overnight accommodation "Desert Horse Inn".
  • Experience the daily life of a farmer in the south.
  • Meals: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Desert Horse Inn

Day 7: Namib Desert

  • Into the spectacular Namib Desert you head, turn left just after the town of Aus.
  • The drive-in is one of the more spectacular drives you will encounter in your life.
  • Do not forget to stop along the side of the road and take photographs of the mountains to you right and sand dunes to your left.
  • Your destination is the Kulala Desert Lodge.
  • Try your best to get to The Desert Grace in time for sundowners in the desert.
  • Meals: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: The Desert Grace

Day 8: Namib Desert

  • Today you sit back and let your guides at The Desert Grace do all the work.
  • Activities here are varied and numerous, we recommend the following; a Sossusvlei and Sesriem tour, early morning ballooning over the desert(optional)
  • Meals: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: The Desert Grace

Day 9: Swakopmund

  • Swakopmund is today's destination, leave in good time as the drive is a scenic one.
  • Stop off at the Kuiseb Canyon, the "Lunar Landscape" as well as Welwitschia mirabilis en route to Swakopmund.
  • Swakopmund is your home for the next three nights.
  • Overnight at the Hansa Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis.
  • Meals: Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: The Delight Swakopmund

Days 10-11: Swakopmund

  • The next few days are all about relaxing and exploring at your own pace.
  • Numerous adventure activities are on offer (all optional) including Skydiving, quad biking and sand boarding to mention but a few.
  • A drive to Walvis Bay is also recommended as is a drive to the seal colony at Cape Cross.
  • Meals: Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: The Delight Swakopmund

Day 12: Windhoek

  • A relaxed drive back to Windhoek is on the cards today.
  • Stop off at Okahandja for wood-carving souvenirs.
  • Arrival in Windhoek with check-in at the Olive Grove.
  • Meals: Bed and Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Olive Grove Guesthouse

Day 13: Namibia South Self Drive Safari Ends

  • Some last-minute shopping in Windhoek before heading to the airport for your connecting flight.
  • Bid farewell to Namibia!
  • Meals: Breakfast
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Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • Vehicle type may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • All services as mentioned above
Rates Exclude
  • All scheduled flights and reservations thereof
  • Additional meals and activities
  • Vehicle rental and petrol
  • All entry- and permit fees
  • Expenses of a personal nature
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