Duration
8-Day
Etosha National Park, Namibia
8-Day Namibia Highlights Self-Drive Tour
Overview
This self-drive tour takes you to the top highlights in Namibia, condensed into a week for those without more time to travel. You will marvel at the red dunes of Sossusvlei and enjoy some adventure activities in the coastal town of Swakopmund. Ending it all off with a wildlife safari in Etosha National Park, Namibia's only national park focusing on wildlife.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (City)
Via Sesriem (Town), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City)
Country & park
Namibia / Etosha National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
4 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Olive Grove Guesthouse - Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
NAD
Rates
Rates Per Person
NAD
Start datesSingle2+ people
May 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
N$33,350 NAD
N$21,790 NAD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in Namibian dollars (NAD).
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Namibia
Start
Windhoek (Day 1)
Day 2
Sesriem (Town)
Day 3
Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert)
Day 4-5
Swakopmund (City)
Day 6-7
Etosha NP
End
Windhoek (City) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and guest houses.
Self-drive tour
Drive a vehicle yourself and travel without a tour guide. Rental vehicle is included.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
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Minimum age of 4 years
The minimum age for this tour is 4 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: self-drive
Getting around: self-drive
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
Clients collect and return their self-drive vehicle at the airport
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Olive Grove Guesthouse
Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Desert Quiver Camp
Mid-range self catering accommodation near Sesriem (Town) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 3
Desert Quiver Camp
Mid-range self catering accommodation just outside Namib-Naukluft NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 4-5
Swakopmund Sands
Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 6-7
Toshari Lodge
Luxury lodge outside Etosha NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 8
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
Clients collect their self-drive vehicle at the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrive in Windhoek
Touchdown at Windhoek Airport, where you will be met and taken to the depot to collect your rental vehicle. Once all the paperwork is signed, you will head to your hotel in Namibia's Capital City. We recommend having a delicious dinner at Joe's Beerhouse. Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Windhoek (City) Stay: Olive Grove Guesthouse Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Windhoek to Sesriem
Drive into the Namib desert today, home to some of the world's biggest sand dunes. Having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for roughly 55–80 million years, the Namib may be the oldest desert in the world and contains some of the world's driest regions. Your lodge is situated just outside the gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Driving time: ~4.5 hours. Mid-range self catering accommodation located near Sesriem (Town) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Sesriem (Town) Stay: Desert Quiver Camp Mid-range self catering accommodation located near Sesriem (Town) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 3
Sossusvlei
Head into the Namib-Naukluft National Park to explore its treasured sights, including Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45 and Sesriem canyon. To get to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, you will drive 66km along tar road to a parking lot. The tar road ends at this point and it is another 5km to the dunes. There is a 4x4 shuttle which you can catch to the dunes, or you can walk. Mid-range self catering accommodation located just outside Namib-Naukluft NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert) Stay: Desert Quiver Camp Mid-range self catering accommodation located just outside Namib-Naukluft NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 4
Sesriem to Swakopmund
Drive through the desert to Namibia's largest coastal town, Swakopmund. Be sure to stop at Solitaire on your way and get a slice of apple pie. You can also stop at the lagoon in Walvis Bay to see if any flamingoes are on show. Driving time: ~4.5 hours. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 5
Free Day in Swakopmund
Swakopmund is Namibia's playground. There are lots of activities here to keep you busy. Go sandboarding, quad biking in the dunes, or sky diving for the more adventurous. The truly brave can go for a swim in the freezing Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the day, you can sit on the promenade and watch the sunset over the ocean. Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Swakopmund (City) Stay: Swakopmund Sands Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Swakopmund to Etosha National Park
Today, you head to Namibia's biggest and best wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park. You can stop off at Cape Cross Seal Colony on your way. Your lodge is situated not far from the entrance to the park. Depending on your arrival time, you can head into the park for an afternoon game drive. Driving time: ~5.5 hours. Luxury lodge located outside Etosha NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Toshari Lodge Luxury lodge located outside Etosha NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Free Day to Game Drive in Etosha National Park
After breakfast, you can head into the park and spend the whole day exploring and game-driving around the park, looking for the animals. The rest camps inside are open to the public, and it is possible to stop at them for lunch and to make use of the swimming pool. The rest camps also have good waterholes, which are worth checking out. Luxury lodge located outside Etosha NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Etosha National Park Stay: Toshari Lodge Luxury lodge located outside Etosha NP Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Departure to Windhoek
Today, your journey comes to an end as you drive back to Windhoek to return the rental car before catching your flight home. Driving time: ~4 hours. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Windhoek (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. Clients return their self-drive vehicle at the airport.
Included
Rental vehicle
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
We can book some international flights, depending on the country of origin and the country being visited, but most of the time we advise clients and they book the flights themselves.
Fly to/from Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH - Check price) near Windhoek
Clients collect and return their self-drive vehicle at the airport
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Indigo Safaris
4.9 operator rating
213 reviews
Indigo Safaris are experts in bespoke travel in Africa. We know every place we sell, having lived in Southern & Eastern Africa, and having travelled extensively in the countries we promote. With team members in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, the UK, & the USA, we only work with the best, tried and tested local suppliers, and sell at the same rate, or less, as if you contacted them directly. We visit suppliers regularly to maintain delivery standards and find new locations for your adventures
Offices In
United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in Namibian dollars (NAD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Olive Grove Guesthouse - Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.
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