Arrival in Windhoek
The Land Rover team will meet you at your chosen hotel in Windhoek prior to 9.00am and transfer you to where you’ll have your briefing and can familiarise yourselves with the vehicles. We’ll then begin our adventure.
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The Land Rover team and a local guide will meet you at the airport on your arrival into Windhoek early afternoon. You’ll be transferred by shuttle bus to where you’ll have your first briefing and can familiarise yourselves with the vehicles. Everyone will have the opportunity to get acquainted with their Land Rover and get used to driving on the left hand side of the road.
We’ll then drive north to our first lodge in the direction of Etosha.
We leave the lodge to explore Namibia’s animal wildlife, our destination is Etosha National Park one of the greatest game reserves in the world. Dense bush land and wide open plains with large zebra and antelope herds await us on the journey. After lunch, we have our first safari drive in Etosha National Park. In the evening, we sit very close to one of the few waterholes and watch numerous wild game emerging from the darkness.
We continue our journey through Etosha National Park. In the western part of the park, several rare species have established a nursery to raise their young. The wildlife has developed without human interference and endangered species such as the black rhino and black-faced impala have established themselves in the area. We spend the night in a resort in the western part.
This day we leave the park. After passing the Galton Gate we follow the Kamdesha route, which is renowned for its extremely dusty roads. Passing the Kamdesha Veterinary control point we’ll be heading through the plains of the Mopane savannah. In the afternoon, we reach our accommodation for the night and a relaxing dinner is served on the banks of the Hoanib River in the unique Khowarib Canyon.
We continue our journey through the Palmwag concession area. Here we’ll get another convincing demonstration of the unparalleled off-road mobility of our Land Rovers. The route leads us through Namibia’s open spectacular plains. We’ll spend the night in a traditional lodge with its fabulous sunsets over the Etendeka Mountains and the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein.
We head to Swakopmund. We will drive through the beautiful and bizarre mountain landscape with a good chance of spotting mountain zebras and other wild animals. Afterwards the landscape changes. The rough coast welcomes us with long beaches. The town of Swakopmund is located between gigantic dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. Its typical buildings from the German Colonial Era shape the cityscape.
Your last day behind the wheel and time for some exhilarating dune driving in the Namib-Naukluft Park desert. In the evening, at our hotel in Windhoek, we come together for a farewell party and to share stories and highlights of our time spent in Namibia.
Experience the thriving capital, Windhoek, on the final day of the trip. While strolling through the capital of Namibia you can experience the flair of the colonial era “German Southwest”. Depending on your flight time, you’ll have the morning to relax and enjoy the nature around this wonderful place. And possibly get a little shopping done too. The Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport.
Optional extra: One additional night in Windhoek (depending on flight times).
An early start to the day – we head to the Moremi Nature Reserve. This approximately 5,000 km² large part of the Okavango Delta is a protected area and makes up more than a third of the total area of the delta. Here we make our way to the Black Pools and in search of the lions of the Okavango. In the reserve we will encounter a variety of wildlife including giraffes, elephants, hippos as well as many different species of antelope. We drive to an area around the Xini Lagoon before returning to our campsite in the Botswana wilderness. There is nothing better than camping in the real wilderness: no fences, just your tent in pristine Africa.
Today we head deeper into the Okavango, our drive takes us north and deeper into the wilderness to discover more of Africa’s wildlife. Depending on the water level, some sand and water crossings will keep all riders on their toes. We stay overnight in one of the beautiful lodges of the Okavango Delta where you get to enjoy the sunset with your favourite drink.
Today we leave the Moremi Game Reserve. An early morning safari in an open vehicle gives us another opportunity to explore the local wildlife before returning to camp. After brunch we will check out of our rooms and head onto the main dirt road heading south and back to Maun.
After a big breakfast, your journey continues as you head to the western side of the Okavango Delta. Your journey takes you through the small town of Sehitwa and then north up to the Guma Lagoon. The last part of the drive leads through the dense sand to the large lagoons of the western Okavango Delta. Upon arrival we will set up camp and then enjoy the evening around the campfire.
After a good bush breakfast, our journey takes us back through the dense sand to the main road and up north to the Namibian border. In a guided tour we visit the Tsodilo Hills in Botswana, the mysterious home of the Bushmen and their ancient rock paintings. After the tour you will enjoy lunch and then we will drive to Namibia thorough the Mohembo border post. Once over the border, your journey takes you through Bwabwata National Park and to Popa Falls on the banks of the Kavango River. After that, a chance to enjoy some free time at your lodge before dinner.
A full day along the banks of the Kavango River to explore Bwabwata National Park. The number of game in this area of the park is staggering. Lunch will be taken on the banks of the Kavango River with many beautiful sights nearby.
Today we leave our lodge and venture into fascinating off-road passages towards the Khaudum National Park. With its incredibly dense sand, it is truly a beautiful, wild, and remote place. We stop at numerous waterholes, hoping to encounter a variety of wildlife along the way. This area is home to some of Africa’s largest elephants, weighing up to 7 tons. We will be camping at the newly renovated Khaudum campsite. Sitting by the campfire, we will listen to the sounds of the African night.
Today, we continue our journey south through the Khaudum National Park. Be prepared for dense sand and a challenging day of driving. We will visit numerous waterholes and observe a variety of animals. The Khaudum National Park is also famous for its rare Hartmann’s zebra and sable antelope. Once we have left the national park, it will be a short drive to the town of Tsumkwe. Tsumkwe serves as the capital of the Bushmanland. This town is home to the nearly forgotten African tribe of the Bushmen or San people.
Our drive takes us through the Otjituuo Communal Conservancy and southward to the main gravel road that leads to the Waterberg National Park. Upon arrival at the lodge near the Waterberg, you will enjoy a drink after driving the dusty Namibian roads.
After breakfast, we drive to the Waterberg National Park. The Waterberg National Park is one of the few places in Namibia, outside of the Caprivi, where we can see Cape buffaloes. It is also famous for the Rhino Drive, where guests are likely to see a rhino up close. The Waterberg offers magnificent views of the surrounding plains as well. After our safari, we continue southward to the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will have some free time before we prepare for our farewell dinner at Joe’s Beer House, a tradition in Windhoek.
In the morning, we can experience the colonial-era charm by taking a stroll through the capital city of Namibia. In the heart of Windhoek, there is a bazaar of curiosities that invites you to indulge in some shopping. Then it’s time to say goodbye! Slopes and clouds of dust are behind us. In addition to a few tired bones, there are many unforgettable memories that we can take home with us as souvenirs.
Hope to see you again on one of our next Experience trips!
The starting point of our journey is Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. You will be picked up by our local guide at the airport. With a welcome drink and an invigorating lunch, you’ll have your first briefing and can familiarise yourselves with the vehicles. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Windhoek in a centrally located hotel.
We leave Windhoek early on. Our route heads north through bushland to our lodge on the Waterberg Plateau (Etjo Sandstone). This plateau is around 1,900 m above sea level and stretches over 48 km. The park is ecologically diverse and rich and has over 200 different species of birds and some rare species of small antelope on the lower hills of the mountain. After checking in at the lodge, we will have dinner together.
The path takes us on a scenic route to Grootfontein, the town of the “great spring”, a colonial town straight out of a picture book. We can also refuel the vehicles here. Nearby we visit what is probably the largest meteorite in the world, which weighs around 55 tons. We spend the night in a lodge in the Nyae Nyae region south of Khaudum. After a typical African dinner, we listen to the stories of our local guide.
We dismantle the campsite and then our way leads us towards Khaudum National Park. The game reserve is not frequently visited, therefore it’s one of the most exciting parts of Namibia for off-road drivers. We will also pay a visit to a Bushman village. A few Bushman families still live in this dry area, and they mainly feed on collected wild fruits.
In addition to numerous wildlife sightings, you will get a chance to see around 320 different bird species that have settled in this region.
Before nightfall we set up our next camp in the wilderness and look forward to dinner together around the campfire. Here we enjoy our peace and quiet and can feel like real bushmen, at least for a moment. The sounds of the wilderness accompany us at night.
We leave our campsite early in the morning. In the deep sand and through dry riverbeds, our path leads us further north. The sandy slopes are best driven in the morning when the sand is cooler. This requires maximum concentration from a driver. Lower tire pressure, stay on track and steer little – that’s the only way we can move forward. We continue the journey towards the Caprivi Strip to Rundu and refuel the vehicles. Ahead of us is the Mahango National Park. The unfenced park west of the Okavango River on the Caprivi Strip is home to numerous elephants, buffalos, hippos, leopards, lions, and savannah antelope species. Our accommodation is right on the banks of the Okavango River – we check in for the next two nights. At the end of the day, we meet for dinner at the lodge.
Today we can finally sleep in for a long time. You can either stay at the lodge to relax or explore the area. One option is a guided game drive in the Mahango Game Park, which is only 2 km away. With over 400 different bird species, the area around the lodge is also a paradise for ornithologists. In the afternoon we start a boat trip to the Popa Falls. A series of cascading rapids of the Okavango plunge over rocks at a depth of about 5 meters, known for its natural beauty and the thunderous sound of rushing water. Watch out for hippos and crocodiles who have found their habitat here. In the evening we meet again for dinner.
In the morning we reach the border post for entry into Botswana. After the town of Shakawe, we can once again test the off-road capabilities of the Land Rovers on sand tracks. Today’s destination is an idyllic camp on the banks of the Guma Lagoon. A hidden place with numerous trees, picturesquely surrounded by the water.
From Maun, we first travel along gravel roads towards Moremi National Park. This approximately 5,000 km² large part of the Okavango Delta is a protected area and makes up more than a third of the total area of the delta. We enter the park through the Southgate. Here we are not in a petting zoo, but in pure wilderness, which we respect in our own interest according to the park rules. Keep the binoculars and the camera at hand here for some exciting wildlife watching. We stay overnight in a campsite outside the park.
We dismantle our last wilderness camp and can explore the wildlife in the park again. Countless animals await us on a wildlife safari, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, hippos and crocodiles. The delta can also be explored from the water. In the boat we glide through the water labyrinth of the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. The water is sometimes only knee high and only the quiet whirring of the boat engine breaks the silence. Fascinating views of hippos and other wildlife will amaze us. We spend the night in a luxurious camp in the park.
Today we leave the Moremi Game Reserve. However, there is enough time to explore the resident wildlife again. Special attention is paid to the different forms of vegetation in the park: dense forest alternates with rough bush savannah. Depending on the water level in the delta, we not only drive on sand tracks, but also through some fords. We leave the Moremi Game Reserve and drive to our last lodge near Maun.
Today it’s time to say goodbye! The Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport in Maun. Slopes and clouds of dust are behind us. In addition to a few tired bones, there are many unforgettable memories that we can take home with us as souvenirs.
The city Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta and the “tourism capital” of Botswana. The Land Rover team and a local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel, where you’ll have your first briefing and can familiarise yourselves with the vehicles.
In the morning, you’ll have a full introduction to the Land Rover Defender vehicles. We’ll depart early and head for the Moremi Game Reserve, driving over gravel roads, for a full day’s safari drive. We’ll reach the park through the south gate and drive directly into pure wilderness. We’ll spend the night at a campsite outside of the park and finish the day with your guides cooking you an amazing bush dinner.
You’ll have time to explore the park with its abundance of flora and fauna, along with countless animals, including a chance to see elephants, buffalos, giraffes, lions, crocodiles and hippos. We’ll depart the campsite for another full day’s safari drive through the Xakanaka area and onto the northern part of Moremi known as the Khwai area. Khwai is a small village on the north bank of the Khwai River in northwest Botswana. After an enjoyable drive, we’ll reach the Khwai Concession area and our campsite for the next two nights.
Another day in the Khwai region. In the north of the park, you’ll find the dry areas of Savute. In the south, the lush vegetation of the Khwai region with numerous deep waterholes. The camp offers numerous water– or land–based activities. Alternatively, you can relax and have a break in your idyllic tented accommodation.
Today we head north for the Chobe National Park, the road will take us through Mababe gate and along the Magikwe sand ridge until we reach Savute. The park in northern Botswana is home to Africa’s largest elephant population. This night we camp in the wilds of Africa. After a typical African cuisine dinner, we’ll have a talk from our local guide and hear some of their stories.
After breakfast, the road takes us out of the National park and north to Kasane. In Kasane we reach our next overnight stop. After a sumptuous lunch, we’ll depart for an amazing sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River, where we’ll glide slowly through the side channels of the river.
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred by shuttle bus to your hotel near Victoria Falls. We then cross the border into Zimbabwe where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a walk to the majestic Victoria Falls. This spectacular, and one of the world’s largest, waterfall is surrounded by paradisiac beautiful nature – tropical rainforest and great wildlife.
After breakfast, the Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport.
DAY 1 WELCOME TO VICTORIA FALLS
You’ll be welcomed at the Victoria Falls Airport by your Land Rover Experience representative who’ll transfer you to your hotel in the small tourist town of Victoria Falls. Once you’ve checked in, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the town and enjoy some of the sights and sounds.
DAY 2 & 3 ZIMBABWE – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
We’ll head into the Hwange National Park and continue on an extended safari drive down to the area around Deteema Dam. We’ll check-in at our wonderfully comfortable lodge and enjoy a late afternoon safari drive in an open viewing vehicle followed by an amazingly relaxed evening in this beautiful part of Africa.
DAY 4 BOTSWANA – ELEPHANT SANDS
We head for the border post into Zimbabwe at Pandamatenga. Once through the border, the road becomes a dirt track and we pass through many beautiful areas where wildlife abounds until we reach our accommodation for the evening. The lodge is an amazing resort which elephants call home and travel far and wide to enjoy a drink at the waterhole provided by the camp.
DAY 5 BOTSWANA – OKAVANGO DELTA
We’ll reach the Khwai Concession area with our next beautiful highlight. Khwai is a small village on the north bank of the Khwai River in northwest Botswana. The area consists of sprawling grasslands, mopane and alluvial forests and flood plains covered with a blanket of blue and white water lilies. This night, we camp in the wilds of Africa.
DAY 6 BOTSWANA – OKAVANGO DELTA
Another day in the Khwai region. The camp offers numerous water or land based activities. In the north, you’ll find the dry areas of Savute. In the south, the lush vegetation of the Khwai region with numerous deep waterholes. Alternatively, you can relax and have a break in your idyllic tented accommodation.
DAY 7 MOREMI GAME RESERVE – MAUN
We leave the Moremi Game Reserve. Before that you have more time to discover the flora and fauna again. We’ll drive over sand tracks and, depending on the water level in the delta, also through fords. We pass the South Gate and drive over gravel roads towards Maun, the “tourism capital” of Botswana. We end our trip together celebrating with a farewell dinner. Accommodation is in a lodge close to Maun.
The Land Rover team will meet you from your morning arrival flight into Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe and transfer you to the hotel, near Victoria Falls, to check-in. That afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a walk to the majestic Victoria Falls. This spectacular, and one of the world’s largest, waterfall is surrounded by paradisiac beautiful nature – tropical rainforest and great wildlife.
We leave Victoria Falls by shuttle bus and head west to Kasane, crossing the border to Botswana. Kasane is a small town sandwiched between the Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibian borders and the Chobe National Park. Once you’ve checked-in at our lodge for the night, you’ll have a full introduction to the Land Rover Defender vehicles. Then, we’ll depart for an amazing sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
After breakfast, we head south for the Chobe National Park. Tonight, we camp in the wilds of Africa. The area is very well known for its lions and elephants in the camp and extra care should be taken when walking around the camp. After a typical African cuisine dinner, we’ll have a talk from our local guide and hear some of their stories.
From Savute, the road will take us along the Magikwe sand ridge until we reach Mababe gate. After an enjoyable drive, we’ll reach the Khwai Concession area and our base location for the next two nights at a beautiful small lodge with tented accommodation. It is located just outside the northern entrance of the Moremi Reserve, which lies on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta.
Another day in the Khwai region where you’ll have plenty of time to explore the majestic flora and fauna. In the north of the park, you’ll find the dry areas of Savute. In the south, the lush vegetation of the Khwai region with numerous deep waterholes. The camp offers numerous water or land based activities. Alternatively, you can relax and have a break in your idyllic tented accommodation.
Before we leave the Moremi Game Reserve today, you’ll have plenty more time to explore the majestic flora and fauna. We’ll drive over sand tracks and, depending upon the water level in the delta, also through fords. We then pass the south gate and drive gravel roads towards Maun, the “tourism capital” of Botswana. We spend our last evening together celebrating with a farewell dinner and overnight stay at a lodge.
After breakfast, the Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport.
Welcome to Namibia. Our local guide will meet you at Windhoek International Airport on your arrival. You’ll be transferred by shuttle to where you’ll have your briefing and can familiarise yourself with your vehicle. Everyone will have the opportunity to get acquainted with their Land Rover and get used to driving on the left-hand side of the road. We’ll depart to our first destination, enjoying an easy leisurely drive on tarred roads as we head to Erindi Private Game Reserve and our lodge for the evening.
Erindi is a protected reserve in central Namibia that is a sustainable haven for nature. They pride themselves on their conservation through ecotourism initiatives, which also empower the local communities.
On arrival at the reserve, you’ll get a small taste of the many dirt roads yet to come as you drive towards Old Traders Lodge. After settling in and freshening up in your room, you’ll be treated to a colonial-style high tea to help you revive after your travels, whilst enjoying the views of the waterhole that surrounds the restaurant deck.
We’ll depart on a safari drive late afternoon, searching for some of Africa’s famous animals, which finishes with a sundowner. Round off your day by simply relaxing and enjoying nature, whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery of untouched Africa. After an exquisite buffet-style dinner, you can fall asleep in comfort and dream of the adventure yet to come.
This morning after breakfast in front of the hustling waterhole, we’ll depart to our next lodge which is Namibias’ highest mountain, The Brandberg.
The Erongo area is a geological and birding wonderland. Driving west, the distance that we’ll cover today is not far but because it’s mostly gravel roads and some riverbed cruising, we’ll take it easy so that you can get acquainted with your vehicle. Stopping when necessary to take breaks and photo opportunities. We’ll make sure that everyone’s comfortable with their driving capabilities before pushing the bar.
The Brandberg mountain, which means ‘burning mountain’ in Afrikaans, is a national monument that displays an intense variety of colours formed by volcanic activity interacting with organic material that transformed into a sedimentary bed over 125 million years ago. This is also home to the ‘White Lady’, a famous bushman rock painting and a protected heritage site.
Arrival at The White Lady Lodge will be in the early afternoon, where you can have a relaxing dip in one of their pools, or take a walk around to explore the area.
After lunch, we’ll go for a nature drive to look for the desert-adapted Elephants that are commonly found walking and browsing in the ephemeral Ugab river and connecting tributaries. These elephants have developed certain adaptations for desert life and tend to have relatively broader feet, longer legs, and smaller bodies than other African bush elephants.
Navigating the paths through the river beds is a lot of fun, and here you’ll enjoy real 4×4 driving. Taking turns climbing up hills or dipping into dried-out water paths. Ending your day with a lovely meal back at the lodge.
Today you’ll head north towards Damaraland for some continued off-road driving adventure through Namibia’s dry riverbeds. The soft sand gives you moments where you’ll have to accelerate to get onto the harder clay. The smellsand the sounds of nature will fuel the exhilaration of your Land Rover 4×4 driving experience. Many animals and birds can be seen around here such as Springboks, Oryx, Ostriches, and small but prolific birds such as the Swallow-tailed Bee-eater and the brightly coloured Ruppell’s Parrot.
We’ll stop at the Bushman rock engravings, which is the main attraction in this Twyfelfontein area. The name ‘Twyfelfontein’ translates to ‘Fountain of Doubt’, which refers to the perennial spring situated in the impressive Huab valley flanked by the slopes of a sandstone Table Mountain. This spring attracted Stone Age hunters over 6000 years ago and it was during this time that an extensive group of rock engravings and paintings were produced.
This stop also gives you a moment to stretch your legs and do a bit of easy walking before we continue north through to the Palmwag Concession.
Here we’ll get another convincing performance of the unparalleled off-road capability of our Land Rovers along rocky roads and spectacular scenery. Stopping to take photos of Namibias’ National plant the Welwitschia Mirabilis, which is an ancient plant endemic to the Namib desert.
We’ll continue to our lodge where we’ll have dinner and relax for the rest of the evening.
From Palmwag, we follow the Kamdescha route which is renowned for its extremely dusty roads. Passing the Kamdescha Veterinary control point we’ll be heading through the plains of the Mopane savannah. It gets really dusty after that. We’ll be crossing the so-called “dust holes” where the sand is so fine that it raises dust like water splashing from a puddle while driving through the passage in our Land Rovers.
Our destination today is the Etosha National Park, one of the greatest game reserves in the world. Dense bushland and wide-open plains where large Zebra and Antelope herds await us on the journey. The meaning of Etosha is ‘place of dry water’, but it offers several waterholes, the meeting place for a variety of species. We continue our journey through Etosha National Park from the west until we reach the western side of the park to explore Namibia’s wildlife.
We spend the night here at your lodge which only lies a few kilometers from the Galton Gate, which we need to reach before sundown as vehicle movement at night is prohibited.
After breakfast, we’ll start our full day of ‘Game Driving’ through Etosha National Park coming from the western side heading towards the east. This part is also known as the ‘Wild West’ as it’s not on the main tourist route through Etosha. The terrain is rugged, the vegetation is greener than the better-known sides, and there is a very good chance that you can encounter two rare species that are only found in this section of the park: the Black-faced Impala and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra.
Etosha is unique and it’s one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa. The speed limit is only 60 km/ph for good reason. The driving today will be leisurely as you witness exciting African Wildlife either crossing the road, grazing nonchalantly on the plains, or drinking at one of the many waterholes along the way.
We’ll continue on and slowly start seeing more and more cars as we head towards the famous Etosha Pan, which is the park’s main characteristic. This landmark site is a large endorheic salt pan, forming part of the Kalahari Basin which draws wildlife such as Flamingos & Elephants.
This is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space.
Our day will start coming to an end as we head north to the King Nehale gate where we will exit the park. Our lodge is only 1km from the gate and is strikingly set on the Andoni plains. Each chalet has its own private splash pool in which you can soak your tired driving feet and digest all the sightings that you encountered today.
We have to cover a great distance today so we will start early.
Our drive will be through the bush and past mountains, but mainly sticking to the dirt roads. This part of Namibia is mostly farmlands and the roads are in a fairly decent condition as they don’t experience a lot of traffic. Namibia has more kilometers of road per head of population than any other country in Africa. The period from 1965 to date can be characterized by the consolidation and uplifting of Namibia’s roads network to one of the finest in Africa.
Our journey will take us to tonight’s lodge which is situated on the bank of the Kunene River. We’ll have a sandy but scenic drive, arriving at the lodge by afternoon allowing you to spend the late afternoon at your leisure. The lodge has various activities on offer, or you can choose to simply relax and enjoy a drink whilst overlooking the river and its spectacular location.
We’ll depart today to Epupa Falls also on the Kunene River.
This drive will teach you to master more dusty and challenging roads along the way, but all worthwhile for an extraordinary experience.
Situated in the Kaokoland area of Namibia, Epupa Falls is set near the border of Angola. Named by the Herero people after the spray it creates, Epupa means “waterfalling”. The falls consists of a series of little waterfalls created by the Kunene River as it drops 40 meters, creating hundreds of natural pools that provide the Himba people and visitors with a fantastic recreation spot. These incredibly beautiful falls create a spectacular contrast to the arid desert and rugged surrounding mountains.
We can look forward to discovering this unspoiled environment, including the majestic Baobabs and Wild Fig trees.
We’ll say goodbye to the freshness of the river today and start our journey southwest towards the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Skeleton Coast, which holds its own beauty.
This is where the real fun begins! Our direction will be motivated by our collective abilities and sense of adventure as we head off the beaten track towards Van Zyl’s pass and the Marienfluss.
Here we’ll get another demonstration of the unparalleled off-road mobility of our Land Rovers. The route leads us through Namibia’s beautiful changing landscape from shores and sandy roads to the stunning remote Hartmann Valley, a desolate yet entrancing moonscape of sand and rock. The valley is home to the Himba, one of the last true nomads in Africa. A cultural experience with the local Himba people is very rewarding. One of the last truly nomadic tribes in the world, their traditions and dress are fascinating to witness.
In the late afternoon, we’ll put up our tent and enjoy a beautiful sundowner around the campfire. We can simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet as well as clear night skies which are amongst some of the most pristine in the world with their starry skies.
There aren’t many things that beat the feeling of being woken up by noisy Spurfowl in the morning, as they rummage through your campsite looking for any crumbs that may have been left from the previous nights’ dinner. Then stepping out of your tent to the sight of pink and yellow skies as the sun rises, only to find that one of your shoes is missing from a curious Jackal that also raided your camp for scraps.
Namibia is a camping paradise. This is why we include 2 nights of wild camping on this journey. For the eternal photographers and the adventurous at heart, you are in heaven! On the road, the never-ending same (yet different) surroundings will keep you spellbound. It’s amazing to see what survives in the desert, and we can never guarantee, but there is a great chance to see desert-adapted Wildlife such as Rhino, Lions, and the shy Brown Hyena also known as the Strand Wolf.
There’s a wide choice of sites all over Namibia for seasoned campers, as well as for nervous novices on their first camping holiday, from luxury campsites under shady trees and grassy lawns, to wild places in rivers next to tall banks leftover from previous rainy seasons.
In the late afternoon, we’ll reach our campsite, where we’ll enjoy a sundowner with one of the most breath-taking sunsets whilst relaxing around the magical campfire. And what could be better than camping under the Milky Way? One of the spectacular features of the southern night sky, best viewed under some of the world’s darkest skies in Namibia. This is million-star accommodation!
Today we’ll spend the day in the fascinating Skeleton Coast National Park. We’ll drive along sandy roads and over dunes towards the beach. The fog-shrouded beaches of this sprawling and remote wilderness area are littered with shipwrecks and whale skeletons.
This is where we’ll have our first deep sand driving experience. We’ll learn how to read the terrain and put the world’s most capable vehicle to the test. We’ll then head to our remote lodge where we’ll stay for the next two nights.
We’ll be welcomed by a refreshing breeze from the cold Benguela current and then the warm Namib desert sand under our feet, as we settle in at the lodge and get ready for an included sundowner activity where we can take a break from driving and enjoy being driven to the roaring dunes. After dinner, served at the heart of the lodge, we’ll retreat to our rooms which are shipwreck-shaped cabins, nestled between the dunes with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
All activities today will be done with the lodge. One option is a 4×4 full-day excursion to the Hoarusib River with another opportunity to see desert-adapted Elephants and Lions or explore the “Clay Castles”. The Hoarusib is a dry river known for its steep canyon walls of black and red volcanic rock and strange makalani palms. The oasis character of the river valley and the high wildlife population of Hoanib makes this one of the last true wilderness areas in Namibia.
Weather permitting, a delicious lunch will be served on the vast empty beach. For the rest of the day, you can relax and enjoy the exclusive lodge and surroundings or if you feel adventurous, they also offer Quad-biking and Sandboarding activities. In the evening, we can expect yet another unbelievable sundowner followed by dinner.
After breakfast, we’ll continue south through the Skeleton Coast National Park. The wind can sometimes be so strong here that you don’t see the road due to the sand that is swept in, which makes for a surreal driving experience.
We’ll exit the park at the Ugabmund Gate and cross over the Ugab river, which we previously were very acquainted with by the Brandberg. We’ll head to Cape Cross, where we’ll visit the massive seal colony and learn about the history of the area. We’ll be able to get very close to these fantastic animals in their protected reserve and have the chance to study their behaviours.
As we drive down towards Swakopmund, we will pass Zeila Shipwreck which you will be able to see from the main road. The Zeila was stranded on 25 August 2008 in the early morning hours near “Die Walle”, a popular fishing spot about 14km south of Henties Bay. This old fishing trawler was sold as scrap metal to an Indian company by Hangana Fishing of Walvis Bay got stranded after it came loose from its towing line while on its way to Bombay, India shortly after it left Walvis Bay.
Swakopmund is a coastal town in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. Its sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean. Established by German colonists in 1892, the towns’ colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an old sea wall. Next to the lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum documents Namibian history. Inland, the elegant Swakopmund Railway Station, now a hotel, also dates to the colonial era.
Tonight, you will be treated to a mouth-watering dinner at a restaurant close to the beach.
After breakfast, we’ll use the morning to drive our Land Rovers around the Swakopmund area to get that last exhilarating feeling of offroad driving. Swakop is a playground for 4×4’s and we’ll have a lot of fun driving on the beach and teasing the shoreline.
We then hit the tar road back to Windhoek. In the evening, we come together for a farewell dinner and to share stories and highlights of our time spent in Namibia.
Experience the thriving capital, Windhoek, on the final day of the trip. While strolling through the capital of Namibia you can experience the flair of the colonial era „German Southwest”. Many monuments bring back these times to mind but Windhoek is not only shaped by history and culture but also by modern trends. Since the independence of Namibia in 1990, the capital city has expanded at a fast pace. Many modern buildings emerged, which fit well into the general townscape.
Depending on your flight time, you’ll have the morning to relax and enjoy the nature around this wonderful place. And possibly get a little shopping done too. The Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport. Then it’s time to say goodbye!
We hope you had a great time with us in Namibia and have made many exciting memories. Have a safe journey and we hope to see you again on one of our future Land Rover Experience Adventures.
Welcome to Namibia. Our local guide will meet you at Windhoek International Airport on your arrival. You’ll be transferred by shuttle to where you’ll have your briefing and can familiarize yourself with your vehicle. Everyone will have the opportunity to get acquainted with their Land Rover and get used to driving on the left-hand side of the road.
We’ll depart to our first destination, starting with an easy leisurely drive on tarred roads as we head north, then slowly introducing our first dirt roads as we reach our lodge, which is very close to the southern gate of Etosha National Park.
The meaning of Etosha is ‘place of dry water’, but it offers several waterholes. The meeting place for a variety of species. In the afternoon, we’ll go on a game drive with the lodge to experience our first taste of ‘Wildlife Namibia’ that gathers to quench their thirst at the end of a hot day.
That evening, we’ll sit very close to one of the few waterholes and watch numerous wild game emerging from the darkness whilst also experiencing the magic of a starry African night – intensified by the distant roaring of a lion.
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll start our full day of ‘Game Driving’ through Etosha National Park coming from the southern side heading towards the west. This part is also known as the ‘Wild West’ as it’s not on the main tourist route through Etosha. The terrain is rugged, the vegetation is greener than the better-known sides, and there is a very good chance that you can encounter two rare species that are only found in this section of the park: the Blackfaced Impala and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra.
Etosha is unique and it’s one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa. The speed limit is only 60 km/ph for good reason. The driving today will be leisurely as you witness exciting African Wildlife either crossing the road, grazing nonchalantly on the plains, or drinking at one of the many water holes along the way. There is also always a good chance of seeing Elephants and Lions.
We’ll spend the night here at our lodge which is nestled on the banks of the Otjovasandu River. Which only lies a few kilometers from the Galton Gate, which we need to reach before sundown as self-drive vehicle movement at night is prohibited. The lodge offers an optional night safari drive where you have the opportunity to encounter nocturnal animals like the bat-eared fox, aardwolf and genet.
We’ll depart Etosha today and head north to Epupa Falls on the Kunene River.
This drive will teach you to master more dusty and challenging roads along the way, but all worthwhile for an extraordinary experience.
Situated in the Kaokoland area of Namibia, Epupa Falls is set near the border of Angola. Named by the Herero people after the spray it creates, Epupa means “waterfalling”. The falls consists of a series of little waterfalls created by the Kunene River as it drops 40 meters, creating hundreds of natural pools that provide the Himba people and visitors with a fantastic recreation spot. These incredibly beautiful falls create a spectacular contrast to the arid desert and rugged surrounding mountains.
We can look forward to discovering this unspoiled environment, including the majestic Baobabs and Wild Fig trees.
We’ll say goodbye to the freshness of the river today and start our journey southwest towards the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Skeleton Coast, which holds its own beauty.
This is where the real fun begins! Our direction will be motivated by our collective abilities and sense of adventure as we head off the beaten track towards Van Zyl’s pass and the Marienfluss.
Here we’ll get another demonstration of the unparalleled off-road mobility of our Land Rovers. The route leads us through Namibia’s beautiful changing landscape from shores and sandy roads to the stunning remote Hartmann Valley, a desolate yet entrancing moonscape of sand and rock. The valley is home to the Himba, one of the last true nomads in Africa. A cultural experience with the local Himba people is very rewarding. One of the last truly nomadic tribes in the world, their traditions and dress are fascinating to witness.
In the late afternoon, we’ll put up our tent and enjoy a beautiful sundowner around the campfire. We can simply relax and enjoy the peace and quiet as well as clear night skies which are amongst some of the most pristine in the world with their starry skies.
There aren’t many things that beat the feeling of being woken up by noisy Spurfowl in the morning, as they rummage through your campsite looking for any crumbs that may have been left from the previous nights’ dinner. Then stepping out of your tent to the sight of pink and yellow skies as the sun rises, only to find that one of your shoes is missing from a curious Jackal that also raided your camp for scraps.
Namibia is a camping paradise. This is why we include 2 nights of wild camping on this journey. For the eternal photographers and the adventurous at heart, you are in heaven! On the road, the never-ending same (yet different) surroundings will keep you spellbound. It’s amazing to see what survives in the desert, and we can never guarantee, but there is a great chance to see desert-adapted Wildlife such as Rhino, Lions, and the shy Brown Hyena also known as the Strand Wolf.
There’s a wide choice of sites all over Namibia for seasoned campers, as well as for nervous novices on their first camping holiday, from luxury campsites under shady trees and grassy lawns, to wild places in rivers next to tall banks leftover from previous rainy seasons.
In the late afternoon, we’ll reach our campsite, where we’ll enjoy a sundowner with one of the most breath-taking sunsets whilst relaxing around the magical campfire. And what could be better than camping under the Milky Way? One of the spectacular features of the southern night sky, best viewed under some of the world’s darkest skies in Namibia. This is million-star accommodation!
Today we’ll spend the day in the fascinating Skeleton Coast National Park. We’ll drive along sandy roads and over dunes towards the beach. The fog-shrouded beaches of this sprawling and remote wilderness area are littered with shipwrecks and whale skeletons.
This is where we’ll have our first deep sand driving experience. We’ll learn how to read the terrain and put the world’s most capable vehicle to the test. We’ll then head to our remote lodge where we’ll stay for the next two nights.
We’ll be welcomed by a refreshing breeze from the cold Benguela current and then the warm Namib desert sand under our feet, as we settle in at the lodge and get ready for an included sundowner activity where we can take a break from driving and enjoy being driven to the roaring dunes.
After dinner, served at the heart of the lodge, we’ll retreat to our rooms which are shipwreck-shaped cabins, nestled between the dunes with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
All activities today will be done with the lodge. One option is a 4×4 full-day excursion to the Hoarusib River with another opportunity to see desert-adapted Elephants and Lions or explore the “Clay Castles”. The Hoarusib is a dry river known for its steep canyon walls of black and red volcanic rock and strange makalani palms. The oasis character of the river valley and the high wildlife population of Hoanib makes this one of the last true wilderness areas in Namibia.
Weather permitting, a delicious lunch will be served on the vast empty beach. For the rest of the day, you can relax and enjoy the exclusive lodge and surroundings or if you feel adventurous, they also offer Quad-biking and Sandboarding activities.
In the evening, we can expect yet another unbelievable sundowner followed by dinner.
After breakfast, we’ll continue south through the Skeleton Coast National Park. The wind can sometimes be so strong here that you don’t see the road due to the sand that is swept in, which makes for a surreal driving experience.
We’ll exit the park at the Ugabmund Gate and cross over the Ugab river, which we previously were very acquainted with by the Brandberg. We’ll head to Cape Cross, where we’ll visit the massive seal colony and learn about the history of the area. We’ll be able to get very close to these fantastic animals in their protected reserve and have the chance to study their behaviours.
As we drive down towards Swakopmund, we will pass Zeila Shipwreck which you will be able to see from the main road. The Zeila was stranded on 25 August 2008 in the early morning hours near “Die Walle”, a popular fishing spot about 14km south of Henties Bay. This old fishing trawler was sold as scrap metal to an Indian company by Hangana Fishing of Walvis Bay got stranded after it came loose from its towing line while on its way to Bombay, India shortly after it left Walvis Bay.
Swakopmund is a coastal town in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. Its sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean. Established by German colonists in 1892, the towns’ colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an old sea wall. Next to the lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum documents Namibian history. Inland, the elegant Swakopmund Railway Station, now a hotel, also dates to the colonial era.
Tonight, you will be treated to a mouth-watering dinner at a restaurant close to the beach.
After breakfast, we’ll use the morning to drive our Land Rovers around the Swakopmund area to get that last exhilarating feeling of offroad driving. Swakop is a playground for 4×4’s and we’ll have a lot of fun driving on the beach and teasing the shoreline. We then hit the tar road back to Windhoek. In the evening, we come together for a farewell dinner and to share stories and highlights of our time spent in Namibia.
Experience the thriving capital, Windhoek, on the final day of the trip. While strolling through the capital of Namibia you can experience the flair of the colonial era „German Southwest”. Many monuments bring back these times to mind but Windhoek is not only shaped by history and culture but also by modern trends. Since the independence of Namibia in 1990, the capital city has expanded at a fast pace. Many modern buildings emerged, which fit well into the general townscape.
Depending on your flight time, you’ll have the morning to relax and enjoy the nature around this wonderful place. And possibly get a little shopping done too. The Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport. Then it’s time to say goodbye!
We hope you had a great time with us in Namibia and have made many exciting memories. Have a safe journey and we hope to see you again on one of our future Land Rover Experience Adventures.
DAY 1 WELCOME TO MAUN
You’ll be welcomed at the Maun Airport by your Land Rover Experience team. Then we’ll check-in at the lodge and you’ll have the opportunity to relax a little before dinner.
DAY 2 BOTSWANA – OKAVANGO DELTA
We head to Moremi Park. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the river and floodplain before we continue onto our campsite situated on the outskirts of the Okavango Delta. As we enjoy the campfire, dinner will also be prepared around the fire.
DAY 3 BOTSWANA – OKAVANGO DELTA
We go through the Moremi wilderness in the north, an area where very few tourists are prepared to go but where our Land Rovers will take on with ease. Once we arrive in the Khwai area, wild animals are found in abundance and the tranquil waters of the Okavango will be on our doorstep as we make our way to the campsite on the banks of the Khwai River.
DAY 4 BOTSWANA – ELEPHANT SANDS
We start the day with a drive through the Khwai Concession looking out for the beautiful game animals in the area. When we reach the Cutline Road that heads due east in a straight line across Northern Botswana, this drive will take us through many beautiful spots and some remote areas on our way to our next lodge. Our accommodation for the evening is an amazing resort which elephants call home and travel far and wide to enjoy a drink at the waterhole provided by the camp.
DAY 5 & 6 ZIMBABWE – HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
We head for the border post into Zimbabwe at Pandamatenga. Once through the border, the road becomes a dirt track and we pass through many beautiful areas where wildlife abounds. We’ll enter the Hwange National Park at the Robins Gate and continue on an extended safari drive down to the area around Deteema Dam. We’ll check-in at our wonderfully comfortable lodge and enjoy a late afternoon safari drive in an open viewing vehicle followed by an amazingly relaxed evening in this beautiful part of Africa.
DAY 7 ZIMBABWE – VICTORIA FALLS.
An early start for those who wish to take a final drive in the open safari viewing vehicle for a guided safari drive. We’ll then depart to the main road and onto the wonderful little town of Victoria Falls. On arrival at Victoria Falls town, we’ll check-in to our hotel, where you’ll have some free time before we head to Victoria Falls to enjoy some of the most amazing views in Africa.
DAY 8 ZIMBABWE – VICTORIA FALLS AIRPORT
A very relaxed start to our morning. Enjoy a late breakfast before your airport transfer. Then it’s time to say goodbye.
Discover the very best of Namibia
You’ll be transferred by shuttle bus from your accommodation to where you’ll have your first briefing and can familiarise yourselves with the vehicles at 9AM to ensure an early departure. Everyone will have the opportunity to get acquainted with their Land Rover and get used to driving on the left-hand side of the road.
We’ll then drive north to our first lodge in the direction of Etosha. Located in its own game reserve, you’ll have the possibility to watch animals gathering to drink at the waterhole close to the lodge.
We leave the lodge to explore Namibia’s animal wildlife, our destination is Etosha National Park, one of the greatest game reserves in the world. Dense bush land and wide-open plains with large zebra and antelope herds await us on the journey. The meaning of Etosha is ‘place of dry water’ but it offers several waterholes, the meeting place for various diversity of species.
In our lodge for the evening, we can experience the magic of a starry African night once again – intensified by the distant roaring of a lion. During the day you can admire one drinking at a waterhole or dozing under a tree, if you’re lucky.
The evening, we sit very close to one of the few waterholes and watch numerous wild game emerging from the darkness.
Today we leave the park. After passing the Galton Gate we follow the Kamdesha route, which is renowned for its extremely dusty roads. Passing the Kamdesha Veterinary control point we’ll be heading through the plains of the Mopane savannah. It gets really dusty after that. We’ll be crossing the so-called “dust holes”. The sand is so fine here that it raises dust like water splashing from a puddle while driving through the passage in our Land Rovers.
In the afternoon, we reach our accommodation for the night and a relaxing dinner is served.
We continue our journey through the Palmwag concession area. Here we’ll get another convincing demonstration of the unparalleled off-road mobility of our Land Rovers. The route leads us through Namibia’s open spectacular plains.
We’ll spend the night after experiencing a fabulous sunset over the Etendeka Mountains and the red sandstone cliffs of Twyfelfontein.
We’ll be leaving quite early because we want to reach today’s destination of Swakopmund. We drive through the beautiful and bizarre mountain landscape with a good chance of spotting mountain zebras and other wild animals.
Afterwards the landscape changes. The rough coast welcomes us with long beaches. The town of Swakopmund is located between gigantic dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. Its typical buildings from the German Colonial Era shape the cityscape.
Today promises an extraordinary adventure as we go on a thrilling dune driving experience within the Namib-Naukluft Park desert. Feel your heart race as you conquer towering sand dunes, with their golden peaks stretching along the ocean.
The afternoon offers a well-deserved break to immerse yourself in the charm of Swakopmund, where you can freely explore the town’s delightful mix of coastal beauty and vibrant local culture at your leisure.
Spend the day exploring Sossusvlei and its stunning sand dunes with your Land Rover Experience team. Visit Deadvlei and climb some of the highest sand dunes in the world.
Optional activities in the afternoon include a dune nature walk, Namib Mountain trail, Namib desert on horseback, a sundowner drive, and stargazing.
Dinner and overnight at Namib Outpost.
Another day at Sossusvlei. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this remarkable desert landscape. If you haven’t done it yet, conquer some of the world’s tallest sand dunes, an exhilarating experience that offers breathtaking panoramic views.
As the day unfolds, choose from a range of optional activities, such as a dune nature walk, Namib Mountain trail, Namib desert on horseback, a sundowner drive, and stargazing.
Dinner and overnight at Namib Outpost.
Today is yours to embrace the wonders of the Kalahari at your own pace. With a full day at leisure, immerse yourself in the untouched beauty and tranquillity.
Engage in activities that resonate with your spirit of exploration: visit a traditional San village, go on a game drive, see the Red Dunes, try a sundowner drive, and stargazing at night.
Another exciting day awaits as you continue your exploration of the Kalahari.
You may immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the region by visiting a traditional San village, where you can learn about their ancient traditions and way of life.
Or seek out the diverse wildlife that thrives in this harsh yet mesmerizing environment.
For a change of scenery, head to Sossusvlei to see the majestic Red Dunes that paint the landscape with their vibrant hues.
As the day winds down, treat yourself to a sundowner drive, allowing the beauty of the Kalahari to unfold before you as the sun dips below the horizon.
And when darkness falls, look up to see the awe-inspiring spectacle of stargazing, as the vast expanse of the night sky reveals its countless stars and constellations.
After a late check out at Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge we will embark on the last leg of our tour to our final destination, Windhoek.
The Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport for your evening departure. Then it’s time to say goodbye!
We hope you had a great time with us in Namibia and have made many exciting memories.
Have a safe journey and we hope to see you again on one of our future Land Rover Experience Adventures.
Arrival in Windhoek
The Land Rover team will meet you at your chosen hotel in Windhoek prior to 9.00am and transfer you to where you’ll have your briefing and can familiarise yourselves with the vehicles. We’ll then begin our adventure.
Erongo Mountains (Spitzkoppe)
You’ll tackle some off road tracks near the Erongo Mountains, famous for its balancing rocks, before your lunch stop near the famous Spitzkoppe granite peaks. We’ll then cross the Namib Desert and head for the Skeleton Coast at the town of Henties Bay. From Henties bay we head south but not before you try your hand at some beach driving. A purely exhilarating experience with the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crashing down right beside you.
Swakopmund, Sand Dunes
An exciting morning awaits as you’ll head into the sand dunes that surround Swakopmund. The sight of our Land Rover vehicles traversing the dunes is something to behold and with the capabilities of these vehicles in the sand, they truly come into their own. Your Land Rover Defender will literally eat up the sand dunes and show why they are truly one of the world’s most remarkable off road vehicles.
Back to Windhoek
Depending on your flight time, you’ll have the morning to relax and enjoy the nature around this wonderful place. And possibly get a little shopping done, too. The Land Rover team will transfer you to the airport.
Create your own individual trip to Namibia with close support of the Land Rover Team and an experienced special travel operator.
Choose between different locations, highlights, and activities.
Stay in high-end exclusive lodges.
Drive a fully-equipped Land Rover Defender 110 V8. Your support instructor/guide will be in another vehicle.
Land Rover Team provides Full-Service Support for from the beginning until the end of the tour.
Fast travel in combination with sightseeing from the bird’s view: fly between certain locations if you want to. In this case, a twin set of Defenders 110 will welcome you in your destination.
Drop a message to chat to your Special Travel Operator:
Depending on your chosen location, the following lodges/hotels can be offered:
Onguma The Fort is a unique lodge with possibly the best sunset view over the Etosha pan. It’s part of the Onguma Game Reserve, which spans 34,000 hectares of protected land. Accommodation at Onguma The Fort consists of 11 bush suites
All the suites overlook Ficher’s Pan. Each suite’s lounge is complete with a satellite television system, bar fridge, and telephone facilities. And for those warm evenings, you have air-conditioning as well. The large bathroom has a beautiful open shower area and a bath to relax and reflect on your day’s experiences.
There are fireplaces in each room for the cold winter. The Moroccan design blends well with the natural surroundings.
