17 Days
South Africa & Namibia

17 Day Johannesburg to Windhoek Self-Drive Safari

From the Kgalagadi to Fish River Canyon, the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and Etosha — Southern Africa’s ultimate cross-border expedition.
Duration 17 Days
Country South Africa & Namibia
Start Point Kuruman, 8460
End Point Waterberg Plateau National Park

The Journey

1

Day 1

Kuruman
2

Day 2–4

Kgalagadi TP
3

Day 5

Augrabies NP
4

Day 6

Fish River Canyon
5

Day 7

Sossus / Sesriem
6

Day 8

Swakopmund
7

Day 9

Spitzkoppe
8

Day 10–11

Skeleton Coast
9

Day 12–13

Damaraland
10

Day 14–16

Etosha NP
11

Day 17

Waterberg Plateau NP

Trip ends

Trip Information

Duration 17 Days
Country South Africa & Namibia
Start Point Kuruman, 8460
End Point Waterberg Plateau National Park

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

The Skeleton Coast is a desolate and vast area which shows the remnants of battles between man and nature over the centuries, as witnessed by a number of shipwrecks on the coast. Desert Elephant and antelope species wander the riverine landscapes of this vast area. Etosha National Park is unique in Africa. The park's main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings. At the same time Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa.

Trip Information

  • Countries: South Africa & Namibia
  • Trip Duration: 16 Days (site shows 16, itinerary lists 17 — confirm)
  • Travel Distance: 3520 km
  • Vehicle: 4×4
  • Accommodation: Camping & budget lodging
  • Currency: ZAR and NAD
  • Fuel: Available
  • Grocery shops: Available
  • Start: Johannesburg
  • End: Windhoek

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