People and culture in a rental car

The rental car tour shows you the most interesting regions of the country

Trip typeSafari

Trip duration14 days

Pricesfrom 1.786 €

AFRICA SAFARI

People & Culture

The rental car tour shows you the most interesting regions of the country at a leisurely pace with typical local accommodation. There is always time to simply stop and enjoy.

Highlights of this trip

Swakopmund

Swakopmund, the beautiful town on the Atlantic, is closely...

Damaraland

The vast, untamed and ruggedly beautiful Damaraland is a...

Kaokoveld

The Kaokoveld is a dry, mountainous and relatively undeveloped...

Opuwo

Opuwo, means "end" in Herero. In the northwestern...

Ovamboland

Ovamboland is different from the rest of Namibia. It comprises a...

Etosha National Park

The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier...

Namibia

The Republic of Namibia is located in southwest Africa. Namibia has...

Your destination

Namibia

Interests and activities

Your itinerary

Days 1 & 2
Day 3 ...
days 6 & 7 ...
Days 9 & 10 ...
Days 12 & 13
Day 14

Day 1:

Upon arrival at Windhoek Airport, you will pick up your rental car. Today your journey takes you to the coast. You drive via Karibib and Usakos to Swakopmund. This coastal town lies on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Numerous historical sights, interesting museums, charming stores and street cafés as well as a variety of excursions and activities await you here. The beach promenade, palm-lined avenues and parks contribute to a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.

Day 2:

Today is at your leisure. Popular excursion destinations are the central Namib Desert with its primeval Welwitschia mirabilis plants and the lunar landscape. For the desert excursion, you will need an access permit for the Namib-Naukluft Park, which is subject to a fee. Other activities include quad biking, dune slides, flying safaris, dolphin drives and desert tours. All possible activities can be booked through your tour operator in Namibia.

Highlight of the stage

Swakopmund

Swakopmund, the beautiful town on the Atlantic, is closely...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationOrganic Square Guesthouse

CateringOvernight stay with breakfast

Stay2 nights

Today the journey takes you along the Atlantic Ocean to the legendary Damaraland. On the way you can visit the seal colony at Cape Cross, after which you drive along the Brandberg Massif to your lodge, which is situated on the dry riverbed of the Gontagab River. From here you can also take part in an authentic excursion to a nearby Damara village in the afternoon, where you can learn more about the customs of this tribe. Damaraland is known for its geological diversity and the vast rock formations, which are covered with a huge art gallery of various rock paintings and petroglyphs of the legendary Bushmen. Damaraland is also home to the unique desert elephant and black rhino. With a bit of luck, you can search for and admire these animals on an optional game drive with your lodge (seasonal).

Highlight of the stage

Damaraland

The vast, untamed and ruggedly beautiful Damaraland is a...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationMadisa Camp

CateringOvernight stay with breakfast

Stay1 night

After breakfast you can visit the highlights of Damaraland. At Twyfelfontein you will experience the largest "open - air" museum in Southern Africa, while the Petrified Forest will continue to fill this day with breathtaking natural wonder. In the afternoon you return to your lodge, which is situated near Sesfontein and offers you an unforgettable view of the vast expanses of Damaraland. The next day you can take part in optional activities at your lodge or relax by the pool while soaking up the sun. Activities include beautiful hiking trails, bird watching and nature drives.

Highlight of the stage

Kaokoveld

The Kaokoveld is a dry, mountainous and relatively undeveloped...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationFort Sesfontein Lodge

CateringOvernight stay with breakfast

Stay2 nights

Day 6:

After breakfast, the journey continues north to Kaokoland, which is characterized by untouched nature, huge mountain ranges, free-roaming herds of game and majestic baobab trees. This land is also inhabited by the Himba people, who have held on to their traditions and culture for centuries. During the next few days that you stay in Kaokoland, you will have several opportunities to encounter these proud people, reminiscent of the Kenyan Masai warriors. From your lodge you have an all-round view of the bush savannah of Kaokoland.

Day 7:

Today you have the opportunity to go on a day trip to the Kunene River on the northern border of Namibia. Here you have the opportunity to encounter a variety of animals such as springbok, kudu, ostrich and the shy steenbok. You will also pass huge baobab trees, which are estimated to be around 2000 years old. You will also drive past some inhabited and uninhabited Himba villages. Sometimes the Himbas leave their village to look for better pasture for their herds of cattle and then return to their homes at a later time. The first sight of the Epupa Falls is incredible! This area enchants the otherwise dry land into a water paradise of a very special kind. You can also visit a Himba village from the lodge, where you can learn more about this indigenous people.

Highlight of the stage

Opuwo

Opuwo, means "end" in Herero. In the northwestern...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationOpuwo Country Lodge

CateringOvernight stay with breakfast

Stay2 nights

After breakfast you leave Kaokoland and drive to the former Ovamboland. Nowadays this area is called the "Region of the 4 O's" as it is made up of four different regions, inhabited by half the population of Namibia, making it one of the most densely populated regions in the country. The area is characterized by vast swamplands, towering fan palms and indigenous villages whose inhabitants have lived off the land for centuries. Attractions in the area include traditional markets and a giant baobab tree in Outapi, which once served as a post office and even a prison. In Tsandi you can also visit a traditional Ovambo village to learn more about the way of life of the Ovambo people. Here you also have the chance to visit the traditional markets of the local population.

Highlight of the stage

Ovamboland

Ovamboland is different from the rest of Namibia. It comprises a...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationOngula Village Homestead Lodge

CateringDinner, overnight stay and breakfast

Stay1 night

After breakfast, drive south to Etosha National Park, which you enter through the northern King Nehale Gate. Over the next two days, you will have excellent opportunities to explore one of the most biodiverse nature reserves in the world. Enjoy the unique experience of observing the diverse wildlife in the wild during game drives. Many game species typical of the savannah plains of Africa are found here in large numbers, including zebra, elephant, giraffe, eland, blue wildebeest, oryx, springbok, kudu and steenbok. Hundreds of bird species have been documented here, supplemented by migratory birds in the summer months. Rare species that can be encountered here include black and white rhino, black-nosed impala, cheetah and Damara dik-dik.

Highlight of the stage

Etosha National Park

The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationNamutoni Resort

CateringOvernight stay with breakfast

Stay2 nights

This morning, your attention turns once again to Etosha National Park. With an area of over 22,000 square kilometers, it is not only one of Africa's largest national parks, but also one of the most species-rich nature reserves in the world. The huge Etosha salt pan, from which the park takes its name, shimmers with phatamorphs and never ceases to fascinate with its endless expanse. You can linger at the various waterholes along the pan and wait for the different animal species. At midday you leave the park and can visit the Ombili Foundation in the east of the park and gain an interesting insight into the original culture of the San. The aim of the foundation is to preserve and support tradition. Experience and learn more about the history, way of life and culture of this ancient people. Go on a bush walk, see typical village life and the production of weapons, jewelry and tools. Let us show you how the San light a fire or which plants they use for healing, as well as the role of men and women in the community.

Highlight of the stage

Etosha National Park

The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationEmanya@Etosha Game Lodge

CateringOvernight stay with breakfast

Stay1 night

Day 12:

After breakfast, continue south to the traditional homeland of the Herero, where your guest farm is located in the beautiful Otjihavera Mountains. Over the next 2 nights, you will have enough time to relax after the sometimes long journey, but also to experience other highlights such as a guided game drive. You have the rest of the day at leisure on the guest farm and can take part in an optional game drive at sunset (not included).

Day 13:
The entire day is at leisure. Take an optional nature tour in an open off-road vehicle on the farm grounds. In addition to a species-rich and beautiful bird life, there are 11 different animal species on the farm, including eland, giraffe, kudu, springbok and gemsbok. As the wild animals are used to vehicles, you have wonderful opportunities to admire the animals at close range and take photos of them. The ranger explains the diverse animal, bird and plant life.

Highlight of the stage

Namibia

The Republic of Namibia is located in southwest Africa. Namibia has...

Your accommodation

Your accommodationThe Elegant Farmstead

CateringOvernight stay with breakfast

Stay2 nights

This morning after breakfast you will start your journey back to Windhoek for your flight home. On the way you can visit the large Kavango woodcarving market in Okahandja.

Services and information

Your destination

Namibia

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Information on entry requirements, currency, security, health & more.

Included services

Accommodation & meals as advertised
Deluxe travel documentary
13 x breakfast, 1 x dinner
Rental car category R (Toyota RAV4 automatic) or similar with fully comprehensive insurance without excess

Exclusive services

All international / regional flights & taxes
Visa
Travel & personal accident insurance
Expenditure of a personal nature
Excursions / activities that are not listed
Tips
Services not included for the rental car, e.g. contract fee, gasoline, navigation system

Are you ready to start the journey "People & Culture" ? Let's go!

Your trip to Africa

Days 1 & 2
Swakomund
Day 3
Damarland
Days 4 & 5
Kaokoveld
days 6 & 7
Opuwo
Day 8
Ovamboland
Days 9 & 10
Etosha National Park
Day 11
Etosha National Park
Days 12 & 13
Namibia
Day 14
End of the itinerary

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