namibia Self Drive Safaris
Self driving around Namibia
There are many good reason to self drive around Namibia, but it is a good idea to come prepared and that's where we come in. At the Cardboard Box Travel Shop we have years of knowledge regarding what to see, when to see it, Namibian road conditions, accommodation establishments, camping sites, vehicle rental and anything else you may want to know about. We will help you plan your self drive route and will recommend (and book) accommodation in Namibia, organise the rental vehicle you require, and generally take all the hassle out of the planning process. Planning other peoples self drive itineraries is the favourite part of our job; as it gives us an outlet for all the knowledge we have accumulated.
On this site we offer several itinerary suggestions for those wishing to drive themselves around Namibia, these are divided into categories according to the type / price of accommodation they use. These can be booked as a package but we do appreciate that every body is unique and has their own likes and dislikes so what we really like to do is design an itinerary tailored to our clients needs; the more you tell us about your interests and requirements the better we are able to match you with the perfect Namibian self-drive experience. Please email us about your trip and one of our travel consultants will get back to you with an itinerary.
- Can I rent my car elsewhere and book just the Accommodation/Tour with you?
- Yes, although we can offer excellent rates for our car inclusive packages, we understand that you may already have a preferred car rental agency that you enjoy working with.
- Can I customise my trip or do I have to follow your itineraries?
- Our Staff are here to help you plan the vacation that will work for you. If you can't find exactly what you're looking for on our web site, just let us know and we will customise a trip that's specifically tailored to your interests, schedule, and budget. Even when your appointed travel consultant has sent you a suggested itinerary and prices, feel free to keep on coming back to your advisor with changes until you are happy with your final itinerary.
- What about support while I am travelling?
- We are based in Namibia and you will be able to contact us and speak to your travel consultant about any matters that arise during your trip. We have an after hours / weekend support number so there is always someone to offer assistance
- Is self driving in Namibia Safe?
- Yes, the biggest danger is that of you crashing the vehicle. Chances are you will be travelling on a lot of unsealed gravel roads, for the inexperienced these can pose a bit of a challenge - the thing to remember is to drive slowly and you will be absolutely fine
- Why do most of the itineraries start / end in Windhoek?
- The majority of our clients arrive and depart Namibia via the Windhoek International Airport so it makes sense we start our itineraries there. Obviously we can custom design itineraries to start and end absolutely anywhere
- What about Neighbouring countries
- We specialise in Namibia and it is what we know best. We do however realise that many of our clients would like to add short trips to the Okavango or Victoria Falls to their holidays and are well placed to do this.
- Tok Tokkie Self Drive
- 3 Days - Visits Sesriem & Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
- Tiger Beetle Self Drive
- 4 Days - Game viewing in Etosha National Park
- Net-Winged beetle Self Drive
- 10 Days - Waterberg, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei
- Gladiator Self Drive
- 14 Days - Waterberg, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Lüderitz, Fish River Canyon & Kalahari Desert
- Black Thorn Self Drive
- 3 Days - A short visit to the sand dunes at Sossusvlei
- Welwitschia Self Drive
- 3 Days - Get away to Swakopmund on the coast - includes sandboarding on the Namib Dunes as well as a dolphin cruise
- Moringa Self Drive
- 4 Days - A game viewing trip to the famous Etosha National Park
- Acacia Self Drive
- 8 Days - Combines a visit to Etosha National Park, with some time at Swakopmund and then the dunes at Sossusvlei
- Camelthorn Self Drive
- 10 Days - The classic northern and central Namibia trip. Includes Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, rock art in Damaraland, Cape Cross & Swakopmund and ends with two night near the dunes at Sossusvlei.
- Quiver tree Self Drive
- 14 Days - Two weeks worth of travel allow you to visit everything that is included in the Camelthorn Self Drive but add the vast expanses of southern Namibia to your itinerary, Additional stops include Luderitz, the Fish River Canyon and a night in the Kalahari Desert
- Makalani Self Drive
- 20 Days - This includes Waterberg, Etosha, a visit to the densely populated Owamboland region on the Angolan border, Kaokoland and the nomadic Himba People, rock art and desert elephants in Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Luderitz, the Fish River and Kalahari.
- Oryx Self Drive
- 3 Days - A self drive trip to the dunes at Sossusvlei
- Dolphin Self Drive
- 3 Days - Two nights in the coastal town of Swakopmund, this is the ideal get-away for those living or working in Windhoek. Includes a catamaran cruise on the Walvis Lagoon
- Elephant Self Drive
- 4 Days - Elephants, rhino, zebra & giraffe are just some of the animals you can expect to see while you are in Etosha
- Springbuck Self Drive
- 8 Days - Etosha, Swakopmund & the dunes at Sossusvlei are the highlights of this trip
- Warthog Self Drive
- 8 Days - Etosha, Erongo Mountains and Sossusvlei
- Rhino Self Drive
- 10 Days - Waterberg, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei
- Porcupine Self Drive
- 12 Days - Okonjima Bush Camp, Etosha, Damaraland, Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei
- meerkat Self Drive
- 14 Days - Okonjima, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Klein Aus & Kalahari Desert
- Leopard Self Drive
- 20 Days - Visits all the best Namibia has to offer including Okonjima, Etosha, Damaraland, elephant tracking, the Erongo Mountains, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Klein Aus Vista, Fish River Canyon & Kalahari Deserts
- Honey Badger Self Drive
- 24 Days - As you would expect from our longest self drive safari, it visits most of Namibia including Owamboland & Kaokoland - two areas which seldom appear on trips through the country
- Ostrich Self Drive
- 3 Days - A Sossusvlei trip including guided nature drives & visits to the dunes as well as a balloon safari
- Dune Lark Self Drive
- 3 Days - NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful desert areas in Namibia - this fully inclusive trip visits this scenic area
- Damara Tern Self Drive
- 3 Days - Swakopmund on the Namibian coast is the destination of this self drive tour
- Guinea Fowl self Drive
- 4 Days - Etosha & Ongava reserve offer excellent wildlife viewing
- Red-Knobbed Coot
- 12 Days - Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha & Ongava Reserves, Okonjima