Self-Drive Tour in Namibia “Namibia Victoria Falls”

Day 1 : Windhoek

Upon your arrival in Windhoek, welcome to Namibia! Your self-drive safari commences in Windhoek, the capital of the country.
After collecting your vehicle, take a moment to acclimate to driving on the left side of the road. Explore the city and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Overnight : Windhoek

Day 2 : Sesriem

Departing towards the Namib Desert, which stretches over 2,000 kilometers along the Atlantic Ocean.
You will traverse the Kuiseb Pass before entering the Namib-Naukluft Reserve. As you cross the Tropic of Capricorn, you will have the opportunity to capture a photograph in front of the renowned sign.
We highly recommend a stop at the Namibian “Bagdad Café” to savor the finest apple pies in the country.

Overnight: Sesriem (breakfast dinner included)

Day 3 : Sesriem

Setting off at dawn to avoid the midday heat, you will embark on a 60-kilometer journey towards Deadvlei, surrounded by some of the most stunning dunes in the world.
The red dunes of the Namib are often referred to as “Perfect Dunes.” You will visit the enchanting sites of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, where you can ascend Dune 45 and stroll through the vast pan, surrounded by its ancient, petrified trees.
For the bravest among you, the ascent of one of the tallest dunes in the world, reaching a height of 320 meters, awaits. Discover the Sesriem Canyon, located not far from the park entrance.
You will have the opportunity to indulge in a leisurely afternoon by the pool, sheltered from the sweltering desert heat.

Overnight: Sesriem (breakfast dinner included)

Optional activities : Hot air ballooning, scenic flights over the desert.

Day 6 : Damaraland / Twyfelfontein

A new region unfolds before you: Damaraland, characterized by vast expanses and places marked by history for millennia.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein (breakfast dinner included)

Optional activities : visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfelfontein.
This site boasts one of the most significant concentrations of rock engravings in Africa, open from 8 am to 4:30 pm.
You will pass near the Burnt Mountain, named for its black color, and Organ Pipes, a small canyon formed by basaltic rocks resembling organ pipes.Note: Depending on the season, there is a possibility to add an extra night to observe the desert elephants.Day 7 : Etosha / OkaukuejoOn the way to Etosha National Park and the Okaukuejo camp.Spanning an impressive 20,000 square kilometers, it features a vast salt desert known as a pan. This sanctuary is regarded as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Africa.This park is one of Africa’s most exquisite wildlife reserves, sheltering 114 species of mammals and 340 varieties of birds. For the next two days, you will have the privilege of observing the diverse wildlife!Let photography enthusiasts prepare their equipment and exercise patience to capture extraordinary encounters with wildlife.Night : Okaukuejo (breakfast and dinner included).Please note: During sunset and throughout the night, you will have the opportunity to observe elephants, lions, and rhinoceroses as they gather to drink at the renowned Okaukuejo waterhole. Accommodations and services at the Okaukuejo camp may not meet high standards; if these aspects are of significance to you, we can arrange a reservation at a superior lodge situated outside the park.Embark on your road tripDay 8 : Etosha / NamutoniAn epic safari day awaits you. From waterhole to waterhole, you will journey towards your lodge, nestled at the northeastern border of Etosha National Park.Stay vigilant, for you are on the land of rhinoceroses, lions, giraffes, elephants, springboks, and countless others.Take a moment to pause at the Halali camp to stretch your legs, and perhaps indulge in a refreshing dip by the pool during the sweltering hours, before continuing your journey to Namutoni.Overnight: Namutoni (breakfast dinner included)Day 9 : DivunduAn early departure towards Divundu and the Popa Falls.The longest leg of your journey beckons. You will traverse from a semi-arid plain to a more verdant and humid landscape, arriving at the very gates of the Caprivi Strip.A slender strip of 450 kilometers stretches eastward from Namibia, nestled between Botswana to the south and Angola and Zambia to the north.The Caprivi region is flanked by the majestic rivers Okavango, Kwando, Chobe, and Zambezi.Overnight: Divundu (breakfast dinner included)Day 10 : DivunduTake advantage of this day to explore the Bwabwata National Park (4×4 is essential). In stark contrast to Etosha, you will encounter more “aquatic” species.This park, situated along the Okavango River, or Kavango as it is known to the locals, is home to buffalo, hippopotamuses, black kudu, crocodiles, vervet monkeys, water monitors, the renowned Okavango lion, and a diverse array of bird species.Overnight: Divundu (breakfast dinner included)Optional activities include guided 4×4 safaris and an afternoon boat cruise to observe hippos, crocodiles, and a myriad of bird species.Book my self-drive tourNamibia and Victoria Falls Self-Drive TourDay 11 : MudumuToday, a brief journey awaits as you make your way to your lodge located near the Mudumu National Park.You will encounter traditional and picturesque villages, strikingly distinct from the rest of Namibia.You will have the opportunity to unwind in your lodge while gazing upon the breathtaking vistas of this serene and beautiful region.Night : Mudumu (Breakfast and dinner included)Optional activities : For those seeking adventure, a variety of pursuits are offered, including a 4×4 safari and a boat cruise.Day 12 : KasaneHead towards Kasane, a town nestled on the southern bank of the Chobe River in Botswana.Cross the border at Ngoma, entering Botswana, the land of elephants. Upon arrival in Kasane, you will return the vehicle and then be transferred to your lodge along the banks of the Chobe River.Overnight: Kasane (breakfast dinner included)Day 13 : KasaneRise at dawn to make the most of your day. Kasane serves as the capital of the Chobe District in Botswana, situated near the “Four Corners” of Africa, where four countries—Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—converge.Included activities : Departure for a safari in the renowned Chobe National Park (Okavango Delta). In the afternoon, and continuing until sunset, embark on a boat safari along the Chobe River, where you will have the opportunity to observe elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses.Overnight: Kasane (breakfast dinner included)Day 14 : Victoria FallsIncluded transfer and border crossing towards the city of Victoria Falls and its magnificent waterfalls in Zimbabwe.Victoria Falls, located at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, ranks among the seven natural wonders of the world.It is the largest curtain of water on the planet, stretching over one and a half kilometers in length and soaring 157 meters high, with an astonishing nine million liters of water cascading into the Batoka Gorge every second! A breathtaking spectacle.Optional activities : A visit to Victoria Falls, a helicopter tour over the falls, white-water rafting, and safaris on horseback or atop elephants.Day 15 : Victoria Falls / Airport(breakfast included)Regrettably, your exceptional road trip is drawing to a close.You will depart with memories to last a lifetime.Optional morning activities available based on your departure time.Transfer (included) to Victoria Falls Airport for your international flight.The entire Matakwa Safaris team wishes you a safe journey home.Departure nowOur other self-drive toursExploratory self-drive tour of Namibia – Road TripUnveiling NamibiaSelf-drive tour in Namibia: Landscapes, fauna flora, and tribesLandscapes, fauna and tribesSelf-Drive Tour: Lions, Deserts, CanyonsLions, Deserts, CanyonsSelf-drive “Wild Adventure”Untamed AdventureSelf-Drive Tour: Desert, Tribes, Wildlife, Victoria FallsDesert, Tribes, WildlifeSelf-Drive Tour Lodges Nature Tribes Great South 22 days and 21 nights with Matakwa Safari.Nature, Tribes, Great SouthSelf-drive safari in freedomSafari in freedom

Note: Depending on the season, there is a possibility to add an extra night to observe the desert elephants.

Day 7 : Etosha / Okaukuejo

On the way to Etosha National Park and the Okaukuejo camp. Spanning an impressive 20,000 square kilometers, it features a vast salt desert known as a pan. This sanctuary is regarded as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Africa. This park is one of Africa’s most exquisite wildlife reserves, sheltering 114 species of mammals and 340 varieties of birds. For the next two days, you will have the privilege of observing the diverse wildlife! Let photography enthusiasts prepare their equipment and exercise patience to capture extraordinary encounters with wildlife.

Night : Okaukuejo (breakfast and dinner included).

Please note: During sunset and throughout the night, you will have the opportunity to observe elephants, lions, and rhinoceroses as they gather to drink at the renowned Okaukuejo waterhole. Accommodations and services at the Okaukuejo camp may not meet high standards; if these aspects are of significance to you, we can arrange a reservation at a superior lodge situated outside the park.

Day 11 : Mudumu

Today, a brief journey awaits as you make your way to your lodge located near the Mudumu National Park.
You will encounter traditional and picturesque villages, strikingly distinct from the rest of Namibia.
You will have the opportunity to unwind in your lodge while gazing upon the breathtaking vistas of this serene and beautiful region.

Night : Mudumu (Breakfast and dinner included)

Optional activities : For those seeking adventure, a variety of pursuits are offered, including a 4×4 safari and a boat cruise.

Day 12 : Kasane

Head towards Kasane, a town nestled on the southern bank of the Chobe River in Botswana.
Cross the border at Ngoma, entering Botswana, the land of elephants. Upon arrival in Kasane, you will return the vehicle and then be transferred to your lodge along the banks of the Chobe River.

Overnight: Kasane (breakfast dinner included)

Day 13 : Kasane

Rise at dawn to make the most of your day. Kasane serves as the capital of the Chobe District in Botswana, situated near the “Four Corners” of Africa, where four countries—Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—converge.

Included activities : Departure for a safari in the renowned Chobe National Park (Okavango Delta). In the afternoon, and continuing until sunset, embark on a boat safari along the Chobe River, where you will have the opportunity to observe elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippopotamuses.

Overnight: Kasane (breakfast dinner included)

Day 14 : Victoria Falls

Included transfer and border crossing towards the city of Victoria Falls and its magnificent waterfalls in Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls, located at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, ranks among the seven natural wonders of the world.
It is the largest curtain of water on the planet, stretching over one and a half kilometers in length and soaring 157 meters high, with an astonishing nine million liters of water cascading into the Batoka Gorge every second! A breathtaking spectacle.

Optional activities : A visit to Victoria Falls, a helicopter tour over the falls, white-water rafting, and safaris on horseback or atop elephants.

Day 15 : Victoria Falls / Airport

(breakfast included)

Regrettably, your exceptional road trip is drawing to a close. You will depart with memories to last a lifetime.
Optional morning activities available based on your departure time.
Transfer (included) to Victoria Falls Airport for your international flight.

The entire Matakwa Safaris team wishes you a safe journey home.