Day 1 to 2 – Windhoek to Swakopmund
Collect your car in Windhoek and travel west towards the coastal town of Swakopmund where you…
Northern Wanderer
7 day Self Drive – from £1089
With flights from £2079
An unforgettable self-drive tour which takes you through Namibia’s northern lands, exploring the evocatively named Skeleton Coast, the rugged Damaraland region and the world acclaimed Etosha National Park.
Highlights:
- Dive into thrilling activities in Swakopmund
- Explore the stunning landscapes of Etosha
- Discover the hauntingly beautiful Skeleton Coast
- Immerse yourself in Namibia’s cultural heritage at Twyfelfontein
- Contribute to wildlife conservation at Africat Foundation
Your Itinerary
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Collect your car in Windhoek and travel west towards the coastal town of Swakopmund where you will spend 2 nights. You will travel via the small town of Usakos, once a railway hub but now a sleepy outpost. On your second day explore Swakopmund and its surroundings. Founded in German colonial times you will find a distinctly German influence remains to this day.
Windhoek > Swakopmund | 350 kms
Swakopmund Luxury Suites or similar
Breakfast
Day 1 to 2
| Windhoek to Swakopmund
Collect your car in Windhoek and travel west towards the coastal town of Swakopmund where you will spend 2 nights. You will travel via the small town of Usakos, once a railway hub but now a sleepy outpost. On your second day explore Swakopmund and its surroundings. Founded in German colonial times you will find a distinctly German influence remains to this day.
Windhoek > Swakopmund | 350 kms
Swakopmund Luxury Suites or similar
Breakfast
Day 3 – Skeleton Coast & Damaraland
Travel northwards along the Skeleton Coast, so named because of all of the ships that foundered…
Travel northwards along the Skeleton Coast, so named because of all of the ships that foundered in the treacherous waters. Enjoy the wonderful scenery along the way before heading inland past the Brandberg Mountain and onwards to Damaraland. Tonight stay in unique accommodation nestled within the boulder-strewn landscape. If you have time in the afternoon you can book a nature drive to go out in search of the desert adapted elephants that roam the region.
Swakopmund > Skeleton Coast > Damaraland | 400 kms
Camp Kipwe or similar
Breakfast, dinner
Day 3
| Skeleton Coast & Damaraland
Travel northwards along the Skeleton Coast, so named because of all of the ships that foundered in the treacherous waters. Enjoy the wonderful scenery along the way before heading inland past the Brandberg Mountain and onwards to Damaraland. Tonight stay in unique accommodation nestled within the boulder-strewn landscape. If you have time in the afternoon you can book a nature drive to go out in search of the desert adapted elephants that roam the region.
Swakopmund > Skeleton Coast > Damaraland | 400 kms
Camp Kipwe or similar
Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 to 5 – Etosha National Park
This morning you may like to visit the famous ancient rock art site at Twyfeltontein, before…
This morning you may like to visit the famous ancient rock art site at Twyfeltontein, before continuing your drive to Etosha National Park for a two night stay.
Etosha is Namibia’s finest wildlife haven and surrounds a large salt pan lined with waterholes which support a wide variety of wildlife. Four of the ‘big 5’ are here, namely elephant, lion, leopard and rhino as well as cheetah, dik dik and numerous bird species.
The next day you can use your rental vehicle to go out on game drives using the park’s well maintained gravel roads, or you may like to book a guided open vehicle game drive through your lodge.
Damaraland > Etosha National Park | 420 kms
Etosha Gateway Toshari or similar
Breakfast
Day 4 to 5
| Etosha National Park
This morning you may like to visit the famous ancient rock art site at Twyfeltontein, before continuing your drive to Etosha National Park for a two night stay.
Etosha is Namibia’s finest wildlife haven and surrounds a large salt pan lined with waterholes which support a wide variety of wildlife. Four of the ‘big 5’ are here, namely elephant, lion, leopard and rhino as well as cheetah, dik dik and numerous bird species.
The next day you can use your rental vehicle to go out on game drives using the park’s well maintained gravel roads, or you may like to book a guided open vehicle game drive through your lodge.
Damaraland > Etosha National Park | 420 kms
Etosha Gateway Toshari or similar
Breakfast
Day 6 – Okonjima
Drive via the garden town of Otijiwarongo to Okonjima which is part of the Africat Foundation….
Drive via the garden town of Otijiwarongo to Okonjima which is part of the Africat Foundation. Tonight you will stay on the reserve, famous for rescuing Namibia’s endangered cats. You can book a game drive to see cheetahs, lion and leopards close up.
Etosha National Park > Okonjima | 250 kms
Okonjima Plains Camp or similar
Breakfast, dinner
Day 6
| Okonjima
Drive via the garden town of Otijiwarongo to Okonjima which is part of the Africat Foundation. Tonight you will stay on the reserve, famous for rescuing Namibia’s endangered cats. You can book a game drive to see cheetahs, lion and leopards close up.
Etosha National Park > Okonjima | 250 kms
Okonjima Plains Camp or similar
Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 – Farewell from Windhoek
You may like to discover the town of Okonjima with its wartime military history, before completing…
You may like to discover the town of Okonjima with its wartime military history, before completing your tour with the drive back to Windhoek. If you wish to take time to explore the capital ask your consultant to extend your stay here.
Okonjima > Windhoek | 320 kms
Breakfast
Day 7
| Farewell from Windhoek
You may like to discover the town of Okonjima with its wartime military history, before completing your tour with the drive back to Windhoek. If you wish to take time to explore the capital ask your consultant to extend your stay here.
Okonjima > Windhoek | 320 kms
Breakfast
This Self Drive Includes
6 nights accommodation
7 days car hire, with unlimited kilometers
Meals as detailed in the itinerary
Flights & More Options
With FREEDOM, you can book your Northern Wanderer self drive and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- Extra nights in Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund or any location en route
- An upgrade to a 4×4 vehicle
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Northern Wanderer
7 day Self Drive – from £1089
With flights from £2079
All prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Seasonal variations may apply, please call Freedom Destinations for more information and availability. Accommodation specified is subject to availability and may be substituted to a similar standard. Car delivery charge payable locally.
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