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Southern Namibia self-drive explorer
11 days from CAD4,500pp
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100% custom | Exceptional experiences | Hand-picked guides | Lodging with character | Designed to your schedule, budget & interests
Itinerary highlights
Sit on the edge of the Fish River Canyon and enjoy the spectacular views.
Explore the diamond ghost town of Kolmanskop.
Climb the dunes at Sossusvlei.
Price includes
Fully insured vehicle rental
- Windhoek
- Southern Kalahari
- Fish River Canyon
- Aus
- Luderitz
- Aus
- Sossusvlei & Sesriem
- The Naukluft Mountains
Itinerary idea in detail
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Day 1 Windhoek
On arrival into Windhoek you will be greeted by a driver who will transfer you to your guest house in Windhoek. Your car will be dropped off direct to your guest house where a representative will also meet you with a welcome pack, cool box, phone and driving directions as well as answer any questions. The rest of the afternoon is then yours at leisure to relax.
Day 2 Southern Kalahari
Leaving Windhoek today, start your journey south, driving towards the Southern Kalahari where you will spend the night.
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Day 3 Fish River Canyon
Southern Kalahari , Fish River Canyon
Today, after breakfast, drive to Fish River Canyon. Arriving at the lodge some time this afternoon you will have the chance to enjoy a sundowner drive or perhaps some walking in the area.
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Day 4 Fish River Canyon
Today you will have a full day to explore the dramatic Fish River Canyon. You may like to arrange some hiking down into the canyon with a guide.
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Day 5 Aus
Fish River Canyon , Aus
From Fish River Canyon you will drive to the small town of Aus. Close by to your lodge are the wild horses the area is famous for.
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Day 6 Aus
Luderitz , Aus
Today you can explore Luderitz and enjoy a tour around the old mining town of Kolmanskopp. This is a great area for photography - the houses are the last remaining memory of 'Millionaires Avenue' which are now derelict and filled with sand.
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Day 7 Sossusvlei & Sesriem
Aus , Sossusvlei & Sesriem
You will head north towards the Namib Desert today. On your way to the lodge you will pass through the spectacular NamibRand nature reserve where the dunes change from light yellow to rich red.
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Day 8 Sossusvlei & Sesriem
Today you can visit the giant dunes at Sossusvlei and explore the area on foot. Excursions can be arranged through the lodge or you can drive yourselves to the dunes and then take a shuttle for the remaining distance on the sand.
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Day 9 The Naukluft Mountains
Sossusvlei & Sesriem , The Naukluft Mountains
Drive from Sossusvlei north to the Naukluft Mountains. Here you will be able to relax and enjoy some of the self-guided hiking trails in the mountains.
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Day 10 The Naukluft Mountains
A day to relax and explore the Naukluft Mountains.
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Day 11 Return home
You will drive from the Naukluft Mountains back to Windhoek today to meet your onward flights.
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