10-Day Namibia + Botswana Overlanding

10 Days 11 Nights

Minimum Age

18
Maximum Age

65
Group Size

1 - 4
Destinations

Botswana, Khwai, Maun, Namibia, Okavango, Savuti, Sesriem, Sossuvlei, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Windhoek
Activities

Game Drive, Jungle Safari, Mokoro ride
Trip Type

Budget Travel, Overlanding, Self-Drive
Trip Tag

adventure
Group Size

8
Departure from

Windhoek
Accomodation

Campsites

Overview

This adventure blends the vast red dunes of Namibia’s Namib Desert with the untamed wetlands of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Travel by overland 4×4, swapping vehicles between countries for maximum comfort and efficiency. Along the way, you’ll explore Sossusvlei’s surreal landscapes, ride the coastal dunes of Sandwich Harbour, glide through the Okavango on a mokoro canoe, and experience the abundant wildlife of Khwai Community Concession.

Highlights

Climb the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
Experience the dramatic dunes-to-sea landscape of Sandwich Harbour
Glide through the Okavango Delta on a mokoro canoe
Explore the wildlife haven of Khwai Concession, home to elephants, predators, and wild dogs
Combine desert, coast, and wetland ecosystems in one seamless journey

Itinerary

Day
01
Arrival in Windhoek

Arrive and collect your overland vehicle and explore Windhoek’s highlights, from Christuskirche to bustling craft markets. Overnight in a central lodge or camp.
- Flight: Somewhere → Windhoek
- Activities: Quick city orientation (Christuskirche, craft market, local brewery).
- Stay:
  - 🏕 Budget: Urban Camp (central Windhoek, shaded camping)
  - 🏡 Midrange: Arebbusch Travel Lodge (comfortable chalets, close to airport)
Day
02
Windhoek → Sesriem
- Drive: Scenic Spreetshoogte Pass or Gamsberg Pass.
- Activity: Sesriem Canyon at sunset.
- Stay:
  - 🏕 Budget: Sesriem Campsite (inside park gates, prime for sunrise access)
  - 🏡 Midrange: Sossus Dune Lodge (inside park) or Desert Quiver Camp (self-catering near gate)
Day
03
Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
- Highlights: Sunrise at Dune 45, climb Big Daddy, explore Deadvlei pan.
- Stay: Same as Day 2.
Day
04
Sesriem → Swakopmund
- Stop: Solitaire for apple pie + quirky desert station.
- Arrive: Swakopmund — German colonial seaside town.
- Stay:
  - 🏕 Budget: Alte Brücke Campsite (excellent facilities, walking distance to town)
  - 🏡 Midrange: The Delight Swakopmund (modern boutique lodge)
Day
05
Sandwich Harbour Adventure (Walvis Bay)
- Full-day: 4×4 guided tour to Sandwich Harbour dunes.
- Optional: Quad biking, kayaking with seals.
- Stay: Same as Day 4.
- Vehicle: Drop Namibia car (Swakop or return to Windhoek next day).
Day
06
Transfer to Botswana (Windhoek → Maun flight)
- Morning: Road/flight transfer back to Windhoek, drop Namibia car.
- Fly: Windhoek → Maun.
- Pick-up: Botswana overlanding vehicle.
- Stay:
  - 🏕 Budget: Audi Camp (just outside Maun, relaxed riverside camping)
  - 🏡 Midrange: Thamalakane River Lodge (comfortable, great river views)
Day
07
Maun → Khwai
- Drive: Into Khwai Community Concession (wildlife hotspot bordering Moremi).
- Activity: Afternoon game drive.
- Stay:
  - 🏕 Budget: Khwai Community Campsites (basic, wild camping near the river)
  - 🏡 Midrange: Sango Safari Camp (tented safari lodge with guided activities)
Day
08
Khwai Full-Day Safari
- Morning & Sunset: Game drives in Khwai/Moremi.
- Optional: Mokoro canoe safari along Khwai River.
- Stay: Same as Day 7.
Day
09
Khwai → Maun
- Morning: Last game drive in Khwai.
- Return: Drive to Maun.
- Optional: Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta at sunset.
- Stay: Same as Day 6.
Day
10
Okavango Delta → Flight to Johannesburg
- Morning: Mokoro trip or short Delta excursion.
- Transfer: Return vehicle in Maun.
- Flight: Maun → Johannesburg (evening departure).

Cost Includes

Overland 4×4 transport between destinations
Mokoro canoe experience in Okavango
Camping or lodge accommodation as per package
Meals per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner where listed)
Guides, park fees, and transfers inside itinerary
Some activities (Sandwich Harbour, dune drives, etc.) included

Cost Exlcudes

International flights to/from the start/end point
Travel insurance & evacuation cover
Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Gratuities for guides & staff
Optional activities not listed in itinerary
Visa / border crossing fees if applicable

FAQs

Is insurance included?

No, insurance is not included, however we offer attractive and affordable insurance options for your piece of mind.

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Overview

Highlights

Itinerary

Arrival in Windhoek

Windhoek → Sesriem

Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

Sesriem → Swakopmund

Sandwich Harbour Adventure (Walvis Bay)

Transfer to Botswana (Windhoek → Maun flight)

Maun → Khwai

Khwai Full-Day Safari

Khwai → Maun

Okavango Delta → Flight to Johannesburg

Cost Includes

Cost Exlcudes

FAQs

Is insurance included?