Tour Overview
Embark on the ultimate adventure across Namibia and Botswana with this 17-day self-drive safari designed for explorers who crave freedom, discovery, and breathtaking landscapes. Safari With Heart offers a carefully planned route that blends the wild beauty of Namibia’s deserts and dunes with Botswana’s lush wetlands and abundant wildlife. Drive at your own pace through Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, and Chobe National Park, experiencing the Big Five, remote camps, and star-filled skies. Perfect for adventurous travelers seeking independence and immersion in Africa’s most iconic wilderness.
Itinerary
Arrive in Namibia’s capital city, Windhoek, where modern life meets German colonial heritage. Depending on your arrival time, explore the local craft markets or relax at your guesthouse before the adventure begins.
Stay:Olive Grove Guesthouse – a tranquil boutique property with an inviting pool and wellness treatments.
Drive to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. Explore towering red dunes and Deadvlei. Overnight at desert lodge.
Early morning dune climb and photography session. Afternoon at leisure or guided nature walk. Overnight at lodge.
Drive to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Explore cafes, beaches, and optional quad biking or sandboarding. Overnight at hotel.
Optional activities include a dolphin cruise or desert adventure. Overnight at hotel.
Drive through dramatic landscapes to Damaraland. Visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings and desert-adapted elephants. Overnight at lodge.
Continue to Etosha National Park. Afternoon game drive in your vehicle. Overnight at lodge inside or near the park.
Full-day self-drive safari exploring Etosha’s diverse wildlife and waterholes. Overnight at lodge.
Drive east to Grootfontein area. Visit Hoba Meteorite or local cultural villages. Overnight at guest lodge.
Drive toward the Caprivi Strip region and stay near the Okavango River. Afternoon boat cruise. Overnight at riverside lodge
Self-drive safari through Bwabwata National Park. Spot elephants, buffalo, and antelope. Overnight at lodge
Cross the border into Botswana. Drive to Kasane, gateway to Chobe National Park. Overnight at lodge.
Morning and afternoon game drives or optional boat safari on the Chobe River. Overnight at lodge.
Drive through scenic Botswana landscapes to Maun. Overnight at lodge or hotel.
Optional guided day trip into the Okavango Delta by mokoro (canoe) or flightseeing adventure. Overnight in Maun.
Drive to Ghanzi, home of the San Bushmen. Enjoy an evening cultural walk. Overnight at lodge.
Drive back to Windhoek for vehicle return and departure flight.
