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Start your Swakopmund Self Drive 4×4 Holiday in Namibia
Swakopmund is Namibia’s coastal resort town. Start your adventure here and explore the Namib Desert and more.
Our Recommended 4×4 Vehicles for Swakopmund
Toyota Hilux 2.4TD 4×4 Camp
A reliable and capable 4×4 vehicle that offers excellent fuel consumption and good off road performance. Good ride height ideal for game viewing. Equiiped with a roof top tent.
Toyota Landcruiser 79 S/W 4×4 Camp
The Toyota Landcruiser is a very robust, reliable and exceptionally capable 4WD vehicle. A highly respected safari vehicle in Africa, with no electronics and ideal for remote area travel.
Ford Ranger Single Cab 4×4 Safari Overlander
This Single Cab Ranger camper seats 2 adults. Perfect for a self-drive safari. It has a powerful diesel engine. It’s a tough pickup truck capable of turning troublesome obstacles into an exciting adventure.
Ford Ranger D/Cab 4×4 Bushcamper
Superbly compact 4×4 camper suitable for up to 4 adults. Fully equipped with camping equipment. This is the vehicle you want on your African 4×4 adventure.
Swakopmund 4×4 Travel Advice
Introduction
Swakopmund is a coastal town in Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean and is just a four-hour drive west of Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. The Germans settled in Swakopmund in the 19th century, evidenced by the architectural and cultural influence in the town.
Today, Swakopmund is known as a coastal holiday town with pristine beaches, plenty of cafes and restaurants, and a range of accommodation options.
In and Around Swakopmund
After you’ve spent some time lounging on the beach, you can explore Swakopmund’s many adventure activities. Quad biking is one of the best ways to experience the sand dunes, and some tours pair this activity with sand boarding.
You can also experience skydiving, paragliding, dune-buggying, and horseback tours in and around the town.
Make sure to visit the Swakopmund Museum when you have a chance. It’s a mish-mash of cultural and natural history. If you want to see live animals, visit the Swakopmund Aquarium.
What to Explore Near Swakopmund
Swakopmund is sandwiched between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean giving it a one of a kind personality, perfect for a scenic road trip.
To the south, you can explore Walvis Bay and its spectacular flamingo colony. Meanwhile, if you follow the coastline northward, you’ll encounter the Skeleton Coast: a rugged stretch of coastline infamous for its numerous shipwrecks.
Of course, no Namibian self drive adventure would be complete without exploring the highlights of the Namib Desert, including Sossusvlei and the mighty Dune 45. If you want to see the Big Five, head north and do a self drive safari through Etosha National Park.
Getting Around
Although Swakopmund has several good, tarred roads, Namibia as a whole is more suited to 4×4 driving. With a 4×4, you’ll have no problem navigating long stretches of sand tracks and gravel roads, giving you access to the incredible wilderness areas around Swakopmund.
Namibia is one of the best countries in the world for self drive 4×4 adventures. There are also countless campsites scattered across the country, so you might want to get behind the wheel of a camping-equipped 4×4. Speak to one of our expert consultants today to make a booking.