Kaokoland Discovery - 4x4 Self-drive

 

Our guided self-drive tour is an expedition style tour show casing 'off the beaten track' Namibia and most of the tour takes place in uninhabited areas of Namibia far away from any civilization.

On our adventurous trails participants drive fully equipped 4x4 self-drive vehicles, which were especially designed for demanding terrain. These tours are offered to families, groups and individuals with one professional driver guide in an extra vehicle escorting up to every four rented vehicles, ensuring small and personalised tours.

All vehicles will be equipped with a two-way radio to ensure a smooth and safe intercommunication between the members of the group and the guide who leads the expedition. Every group will, at the start of the tour, receive clear driving instructions and a practical 4x4 course that focuses on the key issues of driving off-road in Namibia.

DAY 1 TUESDAY HEATHROW-WINDHOEK
Fly overnight from Heathrow via Johannesburg to Windhoek.

DAY 2 WEDNESDAY WINDHOEK
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Safari Hotel, or similar.

DAY 3 THURSDAY WINDHOEK
This morning will be spent on a driving course to teach basic off-road driving techniques. Overnight: Safari Hotel, or similar. (b,l)

DAY 4 FRIDAY DAMARALAND
Travel north via Outjo arriving at Gelbingen Guest Farm in the late afternoon (500 km). In the evening join the Ovahimba in their traditional village. Overnight: Gelbingen Guest Farm, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 5 SATURDAY KAOKOLAND
Head north to the Epupa Falls on the Kunene River (500 km). Overnight: Omarunga Camp, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 6 SUNDAY EPUPA FALLS
Explore the Ovahimba culture and visit numerous authentic settlements (50 km). Overnight: Omarunga Camp, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 7 MONDAY KAOKOVELD
Rugged terrain takes us via Okangwati towards Van Zyl's Pass. Set up camp in the area around Otjitanda, (150 km). Overnight: Wild Camping. (b,l,d)

DAY 8 TUESDAY MARIENFLUSS
We should reach Van Zyl's Pass and its rocky descent before lunchtime. Travel north to the Marienfluss Valley (100 km). Overnight: Camp Synchro, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 9 WEDNESDAY MARIENFLUSS
A day at leisure taking in the serene environment. Overnight: Camp Synchro, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 10 THURSDAY RED DRUM
Head south, possibly encounter the desert elephant, black rhino and lion. Overnight: Wild Camping. (b,l,d)

DAY 11 FRIDAY KHOWARIB GORGE
Visit the Khowarib Gorge and continue to Ongongo Falls (135 km). Overnight: Ongongo Falls Camping. (b,l,d)

DAY 12 SATURDAY TWYFELFONTEIN
Drive down the Huab Riverbed to Twyfelfontein (250 km). Overnight: Mowani Mountain Lodge, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 13 SUNDAY ERONGO
Visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, Burnt Mountain and the organ pipes. (250 km). Overnight: Ai Aiba Lodge, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 14 MONDAY WINDHOEK
Drive to Windhoek (300 km) via the towns of Omaruru and Okahandja. Overnight: Safari Hotel, or similar. (b,l)

DAY 15 TUESDAY WINDHOEK-HEATHROW
Morning at leisure before your return flight via Johannesburg to Heathrow. (b)