A self-drive holiday in Namibia is perfect as it has an excellent road network, even if not all of it is tarmac, the population is small (around two million) so traffic is light and of course the scenery is wonderful.
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Self-drive holidays in Namibia: a 4WD vehicle on a dirt road in Namibia
A self-drive holiday to Namibia is a great option (the other two being by light aircraft or being driven by your own guide) as like South Africa, the infrastructure is well developed, the political situation very stable and so it's a very safe country to drive around in.
Our specialists can plan a route and provide you with all the information you will need for a Namibia self-drive trip. However, when you reach your chosen camps, expert guides with specialist local knowledge will take you into remote areas on foot or by 4WD.
Namibia is also only one of two Audley destinations where you can enjoy a self-drive safari as part of your overall trip, the other being South Africa.
Namibia's a large country with few people. Accordingly, it has fewer roads so it's harder to take a wrong turning. Add to this well maintained roads and it makes for one of Africa's most popular self-drive destinations.
A good self-drive itinerary for the first-time visitor could take in the capitol, Windhoek, economic and cultural centre of the country, the mighty sand dunes of Sossusvlei, and seals and flamingos on the coast at Swakopmund.
Other areas easily accessible on a self-drive to Namibia are the wild and rugged landscape of Damaraland, one of the country's least populated areas, and the Central Highlands, which is home to plenty of wildlife.
Another area of outstanding wildlife and one of the most famous game parks in Africa, is Etosha. It has large populations of lion, leopard and cheetah, while elephant occur in hundred-strong herds.
Remember, this is only an example and we can tailor-make a Namibia self-drive trip for you in most parts of the country. Below are examples of itineraries which are good for self-drive.
15 days from £2,880pp
This comprehensive two week trip of Namibia explores the dunes at Sossusvlei, wild Skeleton Coast, Damaraland with its desert-adapted elephant and Etosha's big game. Staying in comfortable guesthouses and lodges it is a perfect introduction to Namibia.
10 days from £2,260pp
This week long trip focuses on big game with four nights in Etosha National Park. Staying in comfortable guesthouses and lodges it is perfect for the safari enthusiast.
13 days from £2,285pp
Encounter the varying wildlife of Etosha National Park and Damaraland as well as the birdlife on the coast at Swakopmund.
13 days from £2,345pp
This adventurous two week trip around Southern Namibia explores the Fish River Canyon, ghost town of Kolmanskop, dunes at Sossusvlei and Naukluft Mountains. Staying in small guest farms it is an ideal introduction to the south of the country.
Namibia is a country of deserts, dunes, canyons and hundreds of miles of deserted coastline. Its most famous for places like Etosha National Park and the Skeleton Coast.