Namibia is one of the best self-drive trips in the world. Huge empty landscapes, good roads, very few people, and a constant run of deserts, wildlife and big scenery.
The classic route takes you from the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei, up the Skeleton Coast, into the wild landscapes of Damaraland and across Etosha for safari.
It’s an easy country to drive in, the distances are big but the roads are good, and the sense of space and freedom is what makes this trip so memorable.
In a nutshell:
- One of the best road trips in the world – deserts, wildlife and huge empty landscapes
- Easy and safe to self-drive – 4WD c.US$120 per day, but can do in a 2WD for US$35 per day
- The red deserts of Sossusvlei and the self-safari to see the animals in Etosha are the highlights
- Could be done in 7 days, but tiring. 10 days better.
- Option to combine with Botswana for the Okavango Delta and Kalahari if you can.