Day 1: Arrive into Windhoek
Upon arrival in Windhoek, settle into your luxury boutique accommodation and relax after your international flight. During the afternoon, your fully equipped 4×4 rental vehicle will be delivered directly to your lodge while a representative provides a detailed safari briefing, maps, and driving guidance to prepare you for your self-drive journey.
This first day of your Africa Safari Holidays experience allows you to unwind and enjoy the calm atmosphere of Namibia’s capital before heading into the wild.
Main Destination:
Windhoek
Accommodation:
The Olive Exclusive
Day 2: Drive to Okonjima Nature Reserve
After breakfast, depart Windhoek and travel north toward the renowned Okonjima Nature Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch before beginning your first wildlife experience of the Africa Safari Holidays adventure. Okonjima is world-famous for leopard conservation and predator tracking experiences.
Guests may join optional guided excursions to track radio-collared leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife while learning about ongoing conservation efforts.
Main Destination:
Okonjima Nature Reserve
Accommodation:
Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp
Day 3: Drive to Eastern Etosha National Park
Enjoy a morning activity at Okonjima before continuing north toward the eastern side of Etosha National Park.
Upon arrival, settle into your luxury tented camp near the park entrance. In the afternoon, begin your first safari drive into Etosha, either self-guided or with an expert guide.
Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, springboks, and numerous antelope species gathering around the park’s famous waterholes.
Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Mushara Outpost
Day 4: Explore Eastern Etosha National Park
Spend a full day exploring Eastern Etosha National Park during your Africa Safari Holidays journey.
The park’s well-maintained routes allow easy access to multiple waterholes where wildlife gathers throughout the day. Expect thrilling encounters with lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of antelope across the open plains.
Etosha’s unique landscapes and abundant wildlife make it one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.
Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Mushara Outpost
Day 5: Drive to Central Etosha National Park Region
Continue west through Etosha National Park while enjoying an extended game drive along the way.
This stage of your Africa Safari Holidays allows you to explore multiple wildlife-rich waterholes en route to Okaukuejo. In the evening, relax while watching animals gather at the famous floodlit waterhole, including elephants, lions, and rhinos.
Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Okaukuejo Resort
Day 6: Safari in Central Etosha National Park
Enjoy another full safari day exploring the central region of Etosha.
This area offers outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities, including frequent sightings of predators and large herbivore herds. Guests may continue self-driving or join guided safaris while exploring Etosha’s iconic salt pans and waterholes.
The illuminated waterhole at your lodge provides unforgettable nighttime wildlife viewing.
Main Destination:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Okaukuejo Resort
Day 7: Etosha to Damaraland
Depart Etosha and journey south into the rugged wilderness of Damaraland.
This remote region is known for desert-adapted elephants, dramatic rock formations, and untouched landscapes. Your Africa Safari Holidays experience here blends scenic beauty with unique wildlife encounters in one of Namibia’s most pristine areas.
Main Destination:
Damaraland
Accommodation:
Doro Nawas Camp
Day 8: Explore Damaraland
Spend the day exploring Damaraland’s dramatic landscapes and desert wildlife.
Guided excursions may include tracking desert elephants and visiting the famous Twyfelfontein rock engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring ancient rock art.
This day of your Africa Safari Holidays combines history, culture, and wildlife in an unforgettable desert setting.
Main Destination:
Damaraland
Accommodation:
Doro Nawas Camp
Day 9: Continue to the Erongo Mountains
Travel south toward the breathtaking Erongo Mountains.
This region is known for granite formations, ancient volcanic scenery, and prehistoric rock art. Enjoy guided walks, scenic drives, and sundowner experiences during your Africa Safari Holidays journey.
As the sun sets, the mountains glow beautifully before revealing a sky filled with stars.
Main Destination:
Erongo Mountains
Accommodation:
Ai Aiba Lodge
Day 10: Drive Towards Windhoek
Begin your return journey toward Windhoek while enjoying Namibia’s final scenic views.
Spend your last night at a luxury lodge within a private conservancy. Optional activities include rhino tracking or early morning wildlife drives, offering a perfect farewell to your Africa Safari Holidays adventure.
Main Destination:
Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary
Accommodation:
Omaanda
Day 11: Departure from Windhoek
After breakfast, drive to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your international departure.
Return your vehicle and complete airport formalities as your unforgettable Africa Safari Holidays journey through Namibia comes to an end.
