Namibia Walking Safari Adventure – Self-Drive 15 Days
Namibia Walking Safari Adventure – Self-Drive 15 Days
This adventure self-drive safari will take you through the classic Namibian safari route, with a focus on discovering all that these remarkable lands have to offer on foot. Bringing you to enchanting locations where fantastic walking and hiking opportunities abound, you will get up-close to Namibia’s bountiful wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Covering an exceptionally diverse array of terrains and areas, you will gain a unique perspective on all that makes Namibia so special.
With included walking trails such as the famous Tok Tokkie trails guided desert walk through The NamibRand Nature Reserve and a 2-day overnight walking adventure, you will visit spectacular areas such as the Etosha National Park, Mariental in the Kalahari, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Twyfelfontein and Okonjima, the home of the wonderful Africat foundation. You will spend your days walking or driving through some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa, searching for Namibia’s abundant birdlife and wildlife including big cats, elephants, giraffes and much much more.
With 4x4 car hire and good-quality accommodation included, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to impress.
Shown prices are per person in low season, based on 2 people sharing.
Please note, a number of the walking trails included in this itinerary will require a relatively good level of fitness, with walk times ranging from 1 hour to all-day.

Toni Hart
Namibia Birding and Photography Guide
An accomplished and experienced Namibia birding and photographic guide, Toni holds a Namibia Academy for Tourism and Hospitality Level 3 qualification (the highest level attainable in Namibia) and is widely renowned for her extensive knowledge of the cultures, ornithology, flora, astronomy and wildlife of the country. Read more >
Andy Pollard
Wildlife Guide & Photographer
Andy is a 6th generation Falkland Islander, with a passion for wildlife, plants and photography. Raised in the Falkland Islands, Andy developed a close affinity with the Islands natural environment at a young age. School holidays where spent in the ‘camp’ or countryside with friends and family. For more than 10 years, Andy had the privilege of spending a time on Sea Lion Island, visiting his mother who managed one of the Islands premier tourist destinations. Read more >
Chris Coe
Photographer and founder of the Travel Photographer Of The Year awards
A fascination with natural light and a passion with nature, landscape and travel underpin Chris Coe's photography. His images often have a striking simplicity and graphic quality. More recent work has introduced a subtlety with experimentation with both movement and light.Read more >
Jenny Luxton
Falklands Expert & Guide
Born in Chartres in the West Falklands, Jenny grew up on the family farm where her love for animals was nurtured by the25,000 sheep, horses and cows that lived alongside her. Forever a nature, conservation and wildlife enthusiast Jenny has travelled extensively throughout the Falkland Islands, visiting each and every wildlife island at least once, and even travelling around some by yacht. Read more >
Doug Allan
Special Guest Lecturer
Exclusive to this voyage, Doug Allan, a multi award winning polar photographer and cameraman, will be your special guest lecturer. Doug has been on over 20 expeditions to Svalbard to film its wildlife, and knows the wonders of this area more than most. Read more >Highlights
- Discover on foot and by 4x4 car a wide variety of diverse areas including the Kalahari and Namib Deserts, Sossusvlei, Damaraland, Okonjima and Swakopmund
- Visit enchanting National Parks including Etosha and the Namib-Naukluft
- Enjoy energetic walking safaris, hikes and guided trails
- Observe a huge array of wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetah, rhinos, leopards, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and much more
- Abundant birdlife across multiple diverse landscapes
- Spectacular scenery
- Good quality accommodation throughout
- Travel at your own leisure with included car hire
What's Included
- Accommodation throughout with board basis as described in the itinerary
- Arrival transfer from Windhoek airport
- 14 days 4x4 car hire
- Activities and walking trails as described in the itinerary
- Information pack
- MediVac insurance

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ITINERARY
14 Nights 15 DaysItinerary Summary
- Day 1 | Windhoek
- Day 2 | Drive to Kalahari
- Days 3 - 4 | Tok Tokkie Trails Experience
- Day 5 | Sesriem / Sossusvlei
- Days 6 - 7 | Swakopmund
- Day 8 | Spitzkoppe & Twyfelfontein
- Days 9 - 11 | Etendeka Mountains Walking Trail
- Day 12 | Ongava Concession - Etosha National Park
- Day 13 | Etosha National Park
- Days 14 - 15 | Okonjima Plains - Africat / Depart
Windhoek
Drive to Kalahari
Tok Tokkie Trails Experience
Sesriem / Sossusvlei
Swakopmund
Spitzkoppe & Twyfelfontein
Etendeka Mountains Walking Trail
Ongava Concession - Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
Okonjima Plains - Africat / Depart
Your Itinerary Accommodation
Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei
This family friendly wildlife lodge is located within the arid Namib Desert and offers unrivalled access to the red dunes of Sossusvlei.
Situated on the 37,000 hectare private Kulala Wilderness reserve, the camp comprises of 23 thatched canvas "kulalas" with en-suite bathrooms. Each unit is built on a wooden platform to catch the cooling breeze and to emphasise the stunning views on offer. Private verandas offer unique viewpoints and each unit also has flat rooftop deck on which guests can sleep out under the famous crystal clear skies filled with stars.
The main area of the lodge consists of a comfortable and welcoming lounge and bar area, dining area, plunge pool and a wrap-around veranda overlooking the riverbed offering beautiful views and photograph opportunities.
There are numerous activity options available at Kulala Desert Lodge, many of which revolve around exploring the dramatic Kulala Wilderness Reserve. You can do this via quad bike, hot air balloon, nature drive or on foot. The lodge is the closest point of access to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei and guided tours can take you around these stunning sights. Other exciting activities include visits to the Sesriem Canyon and horse riding safari tours.
Desert-adapted wildlife to be seen on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve includes ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, spotted hyaena and the occasional brown hyaena. Smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox and aardwolf can also be seen. One bird, the aptly named dune lark, has its entire global distribution limited to the area. A surprisingly diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents make their home around Kulala Desert Lodge. At dusk the call of barking geckoes can be heard, and walks reveal the smaller creatures - the buck-spoor spider with its multi-entrance burrow or the ambush specialist antlion, to name but a few.
Ongava Lodge
Perched upon a small hill in the Ongava Game Reserve this beautiful wildlife lodge offers stunning views over the plains and the abundant wildlife which resides in the area.
Situated on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park this wildlife camps consists of 14 luxurious private en-suite chalets built from brick, rock and thatch. Each chalet has been exquisitely decorated and furnished and all have large and comfortable beds, seating areas, air-conditioning and private verandas on which guests can enjoy the impressive views of the surrounding plains and the waterhole below where a host of wildlife species can be found.
The main areas of this beautiful wildlife lodge consist of a large main lounge and bar area and a beautiful swimming pool area in which to relax in the warm midday sun. Meals are served either in the thatched dining room or on the dining deck under the stars of the famous crystal clear night sky.
Ongava Lodge features almost all of the characteristic wildlife of the area, with plains game such as springbok, gemsbok, wildebeest, Burchell's zebra, Hartmann's mountain zebra, waterbuck, red hartebeest, giraffe, eland and endemic black-faced impala seen, while Etosha itself has elephant to add to the list. In Etosha, large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the dry season, making for exciting wildlife viewing. Lion move between the Park and the Reserve and both black and white rhino can be seen. Ten of Namibia’s 14 endemic bird species have been recorded in the 340 species seen on Ongava.
At Ongava Lodge there are numerous activities available - for example you can enjoy game drives through the Ongava Game Reserve at all times of the day, join a guided nature walk or take an excursion into Etosha National Park.
Etendeka Mountain Camp, Damaraland
Set amongst stunning scenery in the ancient Etendeka lava flows of northern Damaraland, the Etendeka Mountain Camp is a natural, eco-friendly camp where the emphasis is on becoming one with nature and experiencing a relaxing and authentic safari experience.
Lying at the foothills of the Grootberg massif this simple yet elegant camp offers the chance to explore Namibia’s unique natural attractions including beautiful landscapes and an array of wildlife.
Simple and cosy accommodation is provided in 10 en-suite meru tents which are connected by pathways to the main dining tent. Extensive use is made of solar power throughout, both in the kitchen and the guest bathrooms, as well as for general electricity requirements. All tents have flush toilets, hot-and-cold running water and fantastic open-air “bucket” showers. Delicious fresh meals are prepared, either on solar or on open fires, and are enjoyed al-fresco under the clear Namibia skies.
Days at Etendeka Mountain Camp are spent exploring the area via game drives or on foot and with the help of the exceptionally knowledgeable guides you will get the chance to encounter a diverse number of plant and mammal species including desert elephant, black rhino, cheetah, scorpions, snake eagles and thundering herds of oryx.
Okonjima Plains Camp
Situated in the beautiful Okonjima Nature Reserve this fabulous camp is home to the AfriCat Foundation and offers an authentic safari experience where you will have the chance to see Namibia's big cats and other carnivores as well as learn about their conservation.
The AfriCat Foundation rehabilitates cheetahs, wild dogs, hyaenas and leopards, and there are fantastic opportunities to see these beautiful carnivores in their natural environment.
The Okonjima Plains Camp has been recently redesigned to honour the Okonjima cattle-farming history and "The Barn", otherwise known as the main camp area, includes a beautiful dining and lounge area and a well-stocked curio shop. There is also a swimming pool and a plethora of outdoor seating space in which guests can soak up the views and the tranquil atmosphere.
Fantastic accommodation is provided in 14 'standard rooms' and 10 'view rooms' each of which have en-suite facilities, beautiful furnishings, large, comfortable beds and ceiling fans. Standard Rooms have a small verandah whilst the View Rooms have a larger verandah and benefit from fantastic views across the Okonjima grass plains.
Activities at Okonjima Plains Camp are varied and as expected they are mostly centred around the big cats. AfriCat is a non-profit organisation set up to conserve and protect threatened cheetah, leopard, and other wild carnivores of Namibia. Visitors will be able to observe some of this programme at work and learn more about these amazing and beautiful animals. Activities available include leopard viewing, visits to the "cheetah project", large carnivore tracking on foot, game drives and bird watching.
Tok Tokkie Basecamp, Sossusvlei
Immerse yourself in a true authentic safari experience when you take part in the Tok Tokkie Trails and enjoy the immaculate wilderness of one of the world's most beautiful deserts.
As you walk through this unspoilt land you can experience first hand the different aspects of the Namib with bat-eared foxes, barking geckos and Tok Tokkie beetles for company. Stop each evening amongst the dunes for a delicious 3 course meal, a sundowner and a sleep-out under the stars of the crystal clear Namibian skies.
Expert guides will ensure you witness all that makes this area so remarkable and this truly unique experience is one you certainly won't want to miss!
For this unique walking tour you will be part of a small group of between 2 to 8 people. All equipment is provided so all you will need to bring with you is a comfortable pair of walking/hiking boots and a keen sense of adventure.
Hot bucket showers and open air toilets are provided and there are few experiences which come close to the feeling of showering in the middle of this stunning wilderness. Your team of friendly guides and helpers will take care of all meals so all you need to do is relax and enjoy every moment of this once in a lifetime experience.
Villa Violet, Windhoek
Situated in the leafy suburb of Klein Windhoek, Villa Violet Bed & Breakfast offers a new, fresh and modern accommodation option when visiting the city centre .
The en-suite rooms front onto a grassy central area where there is a small pool and plenty of seating. Each room has an air-conditioner/heater, flat-screen TV an a safe, Wireless Internet, secure parking and a laundry service available to guests.
The B&B is in close proximity to restaurants and shops, and a short drive away from the city centre, making is not only an appealing place stay but a convenient stop when entering or leaving the country..
Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge
This tranquil lodge in the heart of the Kalahari region is a luxury oasis with high standard accommodation including pool and covered terrace. The main building has a restaurant, lounge area and bar.
Accommodation is in separate thatched units, each with en-suite facilities and private deck and lounge area. Each lodge has picture window overlooking a watering hole. Activities available include game drives, walking and cycling.
Spitzkoppe Lodge
This stylish, newly opened lodge enjoys an exclusive location on the edge of the Namib Desert, on the northern periphery of the Spitzkoppe inselberg. Situated between huge granite boulders, the lodge affords breathtaking views of the Brandberg and Erongo Mountains, and features 15 spacious and comfortable chalets.
Each chalet in this unique and welcoming lodge has been tastefully furnished and has its own private bathroom and outside viewing deck, large comfortable beds, mosquito nets and gauzed windows. The whole lodge area is connected via elevated walkways to minimise the impact on the environment and the communal area includes an airy dining, lounge and bar area which opens out on to a spacious split level pool deck and fire pit area close to the natural rock pool. There is also a well-stocked curio shop and the whole lodge has been designed to exude a welcoming, relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
Numerous optional activities are available at the lodge including archaeological site tours, horseback riding, photographic tours, biking tours, birding routes and rock climbing.
What Our Customers
Say...
• The lodges were excellent and very welcoming, I particularly remember the Kulala Desert Lodge for its wonderful location, however I think Damaraland Lodge has to take top spot, for the amazing bush lunch and dinner under the stars that they organised. I will also never forget the giant eagle owl that we saw hunting at dawn, a truly magical moment.
• We can’t thank you enough for recommending Namibia, it’s simply amazing! The people are so friendly, the landscapes are awe inspiring, the night skies unforgettable and the wildlife so diverse, we loved every minute. Doing a self drive was definitely the right option for us, it gave us just the flexibility we crave and felt completely safe, we would do it again without a doubt.
Really glad I went. Had a brilliant time. Guides were great. What an experience , saw everything I wanted and more. Village visit and project visits (despite my slightly negative expectation) were really enjoyable, in fact taught me a lesson or two.
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