Epic 2 Week Namibia Road Trip Itinerary

Discover Namibia's Wonders on this Road Trip Adventure

Epic 2 Week Namibia Road Trip Itinerary

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Road Trip Highlights

Namibia

4x4

14 days

2411 km

  • Explore the coastal town of Swakopmund
  • Experience the endless sand dunes at Namib-Naukluft National Park and Sossusvlei
  • Hike and explore the many breathtaking rock formations in Spitzkoppe
  • Drive along the desolate Skeleton Coast
  • See all sorts of wildlife and landscapes at Etosha National Park
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1-3 Drive from Windhoek to Sesriem. Experience the endless sand dunes at Namib-Naukluft National Park and Sossusvlei. See the salt pan and petrified trees of Deadvlei. Stay three nights at Sesriem Oshana Campsite. 320 Sesriem Oshana Campsite
Day 4-5 Drive from Sesriem to Swakopmund. Explore the coastal town of Swakopmund. Visit restaurants and stock up on supplies. See the many sand dunes right next to the road and ocean, such as Dune 7. Go on a tour to see the thousands of flamingos. Stay two nights at Alte Brücke Resort. 347 Alte Brücke Resort
Day 6 Drive from Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe. Hike and explore the many breathtaking rock formations in this area. Stay one night at Spitzkoppe Campsite. 182 Spitzkoppe Campsite
Day 7 Drive from Spitzkoppe to Hentiesbaai. This detour allows you to drive all along the coast to Torra Bay. Driving this route will allow you to see the huge seal colony at Cape Cross Seal Reserve, shipwrecks, disused oil rigs, and the desolate Skeleton Coast. Make sure to sign into Skeleton Coast National Park. Stay one night at Hoada Campsite. 517 Hoada Campsite
Day 8-9 Drive from Hoada Campsite to Etosha National Park. There is a huge array of wildlife to spot, and also a great number of waterholes to make viewing a little easier. Sit around the waterhole near the campsite for after-hours game viewing. Stay two nights at Okaukuejo Resort. 263 Okaukuejo Resort
Day 10 Drive from Okaukuejo Resort to Onguma Tamboti Campsite within Etosha National Park. Go on the sundowner game drive to see the beautiful landscape and wildlife. The next morning, book an Onguma Bush Breakfast. You get to have your breakfast prepared for you as you look out over the savanna. Stay one night at Onguma Tamboti Campsite. 148 Onguma Tamboti Campsite
Day 11 Drive from Etosha National Park to Waterberg Wilderness. Hike up onto the plateau to get incredible views of the surrounding plains or into the valley. Rhino tracking and rhino/game drives can also be pursued. Stay one night at Waterberg Wilderness Campsite. 310 Waterberg Wilderness Campsite
Day 12-13 Drive from Waterberg Wilderness to Okonjima Nature Reserve. See all sorts of wildlife and take part in various activities, especially leopard tracking. Stay two nights at Okonjima Plains Camp. 105 Okonjima Plains Camp
Day 14 Drive from Okonjima Nature Reserve to Windhoek, where your road trip adventure ends. 220 Windhoek

Photo Gallery

Road through Namibia - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Sossusvlei Dunes - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Spitzkoppe Night Sky - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Swakopmund Flamingos 2 - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Deadvlei Trees - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Etosha National Park - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Road through Namibia - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Sossusvlei Dunes - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Spitzkoppe Night Sky - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Swakopmund Flamingos 2 - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Deadvlei Trees - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)
Etosha National Park - Photo Credits - Hotels & Hand Luggage (Sarah Andy)

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