Trip Highlights

This 26-day self-drive educational journey gave a tour operator the opportunity to experience a wide range of Southern Africa’s landscapes, lodges and safari regions firsthand while travelling in an NTS Fortuner that proved more than capable of handling Namibia’s long gravel roads and remote routes.

Beginning in Cape Town and the Cederberg before crossing into Namibia, the journey moved through the dramatic scenery of Fish River Canyon and the wild desert landscapes of Aus and Sossusvlei. Fish River Lodge stood out for its extraordinary canyon views, while Sossusvlei Desert Lodge impressed as one of the finest properties on the itinerary, with exceptional suites and a spectacular desert setting. Swakopmund provided a welcome coastal break before the route continued north into Damaraland and Etosha.

Safari highlights included Anderssons at Ongava and Onguma The Fort, where excellent guiding and wildlife encounters made Etosha a memorable stop despite the vast scale of the park. Continuing into Namibia’s lush north, Divava Lodge and Nambwa Tented Lodge offered a contrast to the desert regions, with river landscapes and abundant wildlife, before the journey crossed into Botswana for a standout stay at Chobe Game Lodge.

The trip concluded at the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel, where the grandeur of the falls and the historic setting provided a fitting finale to an extensive exploration of the region.

A comprehensive educational safari covering more than 4,000 kilometres - showcasing Namibia’s remarkable diversity, from deserts and canyons to wetlands and world-class safari destinations.

This 11-day self-drive safari took a couple from Windhoek into the heart of the Namib Desert before continuing north through Damaraland and on to Etosha, travelling independently in one of our Fortuners. Highlights included the wide-open desert scenery at Namib Outpost, striking landscapes and wildlife around Mowani, and relaxed game viewing at Onguma Bush Camp. Warm welcomes throughout and a smooth, well-paced route made for an easy, enjoyable journey — a varied and beautifully balanced introduction to Namibia.

This well-paced 16-day self-drive safari took two couples through Namibia’s most iconic landscapes, travelling from Windhoek into the NamibRand, on to Sossusvlei, the coast and north through the rugged scenery of Damaraland.

Highlights included two memorable nights at Wolwedans, where the scale of the desert and shifting light left a lasting impression - made even more special by the outstanding hosting and guiding, with particular mention of Ronaldo. Time at Etendeka Mountain Camp stood out for its wide-open views and wildlife, while slower days in Swakopmund offered a welcome change of pace.

Careful pacing allowed time to settle into each area, with warm welcomes throughout - a relaxed, thoughtfully planned self-drive that balanced independence with depth and insight.