18 day roadtrip with rooftop tent
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18 day roadtrip with rooftop tent

Ultimate freedom in the oldest desert

About This Route

Ready for an adventurous road trip through impressive Namibia? During this complete self-drive journey you will discover rugged canyons, vast deserts and special safari destinations at your own pace. From the Fish River Canyon and the ghost towns of Kolmanskop to the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei and the wildlife of Etosha National Park.

You travel with a fully equipped 4x4 and stay mainly at unique campsites surrounded by nature, alternated with attractive guesthouses in places like Windhoek and Swakopmund. Think of campfires under the stars, endless gravel roads and the ultimate feeling of freedom in one of the most impressive countries in Africa.

What makes this adventure special

Vast deserts

Self-drive along the most beautiful spots.

Rooftop tent adventure

Camp under a clear starry sky.

Wildlife

Spot animals at the waterholes in Etosha.

Day-to-day Itinerary

Flight – Windhoek
Day 1

Flight – Windhoek

Windhoek – Kalahari Desert
Day 2

Windhoek – Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert
Day 3

Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert – Fish River Canyon
Day 4

Kalahari Desert – Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon
Day 5

Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon – Kolmanskop
Day 6

Fish River Canyon – Kolmanskop

Kolmanskop
Day 7

Kolmanskop

Kolmanskop – Sossusvlei
Day 8

Kolmanskop – Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei
Day 9

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei – Swakopmund
Day 10

Sossusvlei – Swakopmund

Swakopmund
Day 11

Swakopmund

Swakopmund – Spitzkoppe
Day 12

Swakopmund – Spitzkoppe

Spitzkoppe – Damaraland
Day 13

Spitzkoppe – Damaraland

Damaraland – Etosha N.P.
Day 14

Damaraland – Etosha N.P.

Etosha N.P.
Day 15

Etosha N.P.

Etosha N.P. – Okonjima Nature Reserve
Day 16

Etosha N.P. – Okonjima Nature Reserve

Okonjima Nature Reserve
Day 17

Okonjima Nature Reserve

Okonjima Nature Reserve – Windhoek – Flight
Day 18

Okonjima Nature Reserve – Windhoek – Flight

Included

  • Car rental days: 18 days
  • Camping days: 15 nights (Mariental 2, Fish River Canyon 2, Kolmanskop 2, Sesriem 2, Spitzkoppe 1, Damaraland 1, Etosha 2, Okonjima 2)
  • Lodge/hotel/B&B days: 3 nights (Windhoek 1, Swakopmund 2).
  • Full camping gear

Excluded

  • International flights.
  • Optional activities.
  • Other meals.
  • Fuel
  • Visa costs
  • Personal expenses
Route overview
Route overview – 18 day roadtrip with rooftop tent

Trip Details

Duration: 18 Days
Best Months: Year-round
Starting prices:
  • Based on 2 pax = €2295 pp
  • Based on 4 pax = €1465 pp
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