9.4/10 based on 42 reviews

Namibia

A broad desert country in Southern Africa. Between the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Angola, Botswana and South Africa lies the wonderful land of Namibia. Perfect for a self-drive 4×4 road trip!

For a self-drive 4×4 trip, Namibia is paradise. With a 4×4 car you can independently discover the spacious country and visit almost every highlight! For example the sand dunes of Sossusvlei in de Namib Desert, Kaokoland in the north and Marienflus with the original nomadic Himba people. A 4×4 car is essential if you want to discover the arid and sparsely populated land. Best is to start and/or end in capital Windhoek. Many of our travellers combine Namibia and Botswana in their trip to Southern Africa. These countries are very well suited for first time Africa travellers! Our 24 days trip gives you the most optimal itinerary, including the bests parts of both countries.

Highlights Namibia

Namibia has a lot to offer. Sesriem and the sand dunes of Sossusvlei (Namib Desert) are essential parts of any Namibia trip. The pointy Spitzkoppe is on your way to the west coast. There you can visit some old and deserted miners villages, such as Kolmanskoppe. Or take a look at the seal colony at Skeleton Coast. In contrast are the towns of Swakopmund and Luderitz. Fish River Canyon, Ai-Ais and Transfrontier National Park give you a few from above on the beautiful lands. But Namibia is not only a desert, it also contains some big national parks where you can spot typical African wildlife! Etosha National Park is home to elephants, rhino’s, giraffes, zebra’s and many more.

Last but not least is the Caprivi Strip, a narrow strip of land between Botswana to the south and Angola and Zambia to the north. This narrow strip of land is part of Namibia and the most direct way to Livingstone (Zambia) and also Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). To the north, the rivers Kunene, Okavango, and Zambezi form natural borders with Angola and Zambia.

Possibilities

Selfdrive4x4.com offers you both car rental and complete package trips to Namibia. We also offer trips to Namibia in combination with Botswana or the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Our advice is to travel at least 20 days if you’re going to visit two or more countries. For more information or personal travel advice feel free to contact us.

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Spitzkoppe Namibia and Botswana
Deadvlei Namibia

Highlights

Damaraland

A desert-like region, with rugged rocks and mountains

Twyfelfontein

Red rocks with over 2500 rock paintings.

Windhoek

Since 1891 the capital of Namibia

Sesriem

The entrace to the Sossusvlei

Swakopmund

A unique beach escape in Namibia

Spitzkoppe

Imposing peaks in Damaraland.

Etosha National Park

Grootfontein

Solitaire

The most famous town in Namib-Naukluft National Park

Kamanjab

Perfect stop for provisions and fuel.

Rundu

On the banks of the Kavango River in northern Namibia

Waterberg Plateau National Park

Great hiking place!

Popa Falls

Small rapids in the Kavango River

Omaruru

A small town near Erindi Game Reserve

Namib Naukluft National Park

The third largest game park in Africa

Kongola

The gateway to the Caprivistrip

Mariental

Stopover between Keetmanshoop and Windhoek

Fish River Canyon

A spectacular gash across the flat landscape

Keetmanshoop

The capital of the Karas province in southern Namibia

Ai-Ais

Hot springs near the Fish River Canyon

Aus

A small village with a great diversity of nature

Opuwo

Gateway to the Kaokoveld

Epupa Falls

One of the most spectacular attractions of Kaokoland

Kunene Rivier

The natural border between Angola and Namibia

Erindi Game Reserve

A protected reserve in the centre of Namibia

Sossusvlei and Sesriem

Massive dessert dunes near Sesriem

Mount Brandberg Nature Reserve

Rocky mountain landscape

Kaokoland Namibia

Explore the most Northern part of Namibia!

Self drive trips

Namibia and Botswana Wildlife & Salt Pans

Namibia and Botswana Wildlife & Salt Pans

24 days

An adventurous 24-day self-drive 4×4 tour with the pristine desert of Namibia combined with wildlife & the salt pans in Botswana.

 

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Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Self Drive

Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls Self Drive

19 days

A 19-day self drive 4×4 tour starting in Windhoek Namibia and ending at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe!

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Namibia Kaokoland & Damaraland 4×4 Trail

Namibia Kaokoland & Damaraland 4×4 Trail

17 days

17 days 4×4 adventure exploring the most northern and rugged tracks in Namibia. Including the Divorce Pass!

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Namibia and Botswana Self Drive

Namibia and Botswana Self Drive

24 days

An adventurous 24-day self-drive 4×4 trip through the untouched Namibian Desert, combined with a safari past the animals and nature of Botswana.

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Namibia Self Drive 14 days

Namibia Self Drive 14 days

14 days

An adventurous 14-day self-drive 4×4 journey through Namibia. Among the highlights are the remarkable sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Spitzkoppe, and Etosha National Park.

 

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Namibia Self Drive 22 days

Namibia Self Drive 22 days

22 days

The longest Namibia Self Drive available, including all the highlights of this beautiful country in Southern Africa.

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Cape Town – Victoria Falls Self Drive

Cape Town – Victoria Falls Self Drive

28 days

An adventurous 4×4 tour from Cape Town to the impressive Victoria Falls.

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Windhoek – Victoria Falls Self Drive

Windhoek – Victoria Falls Self Drive

21 days

A 21-day self drive 4×4 one-way starting in Windhoek Namibia and ending at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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17 days Namib Desert 4×4 sand dunes hiking and kayak

17 days Namib Desert 4×4 sand dunes hiking and kayak

17 days

A 17-day adventurous 4×4 roundtrip through Namibia. The Namib Desert, sand dunes, hiking and kayaking.

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Namib Desert, Etosha National Park and Himba

Namib Desert, Etosha National Park and Himba

19 days

A 19-days adventurous 4×4 self drive through the Namib Desert and Etosha National Park. Meet the indigenous Himba!

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Namibia Himba and Kaokoland

Namibia Himba and Kaokoland

14 days

An adventurous 14-day self drive 4×4 trip through Namibia. Highlights Spitzkoppe, the Himba in the Kaokoland and the Etosha National Park.

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Namibia Self Drive 18 days

Namibia Self Drive 18 days

18 days

A big Namibia journey around, including the highlights of this beautiful country in Southern Africa.

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10 / 10

Skillful people

It was a really good experience and they are skillful to plan and give quick response with answers.

Good knowledge of Africa and the countries there. What to visit and they plan the trip so it suits the customer.
Quick response when you have questions.

Christer Jonson

10 / 10

Adequate hulp

Selfdrive4x4.com biedt adequate en deskundige hulp bij zowel het plannen van het reisschema, het regelen van autohuur en het daarbij horende papierwerk (verzekeringen, transfers) en het vastleggen van de camping- en lodge-locaties.

Anonymous

10 / 10

Perfect organization

Selfdrive4x4.com offers the perfect organization of the trip for selfdrivers.

Strengths

Very easy handling, good communication.

Franziska

10 / 10

Perfect

Perfect, I would recommend it to everybody to work together with it.

Strengths

Friendly people – very fast in answering questions – high knowlede about the things you need at your destination and for a 4×4 driving holiday – easy to comunicate with.

Improvements or suggestions

Right know for my use it was perfect. Especially since I am not next door, and just worked together via internet and phone.

 

Niedereder Raimund

10 / 10

We would recommend Selfdrive4x4.com to our friends

We booked a last minute 17 day self drive trip through Namibia with this company and everything was just perfect. Contact with the company was very pleasant and they kept us posted with updates about the progress of our trip. Gps, maps, book and 12V equipment was sent to our home as soon as our trip was confirmed.

Price wise it was a great deal and everything in Namibia (car and layovers) were to our satisfaction. We would definitely book again with this company and we would recommend it to our friends.

Reinier