Southern Explorer Self Drive
This road trip is an exploration of Namibia's southern circuit and includes the highlights of the Fish River Canyon, Kolmanskop Ghost Diamond Town and the Kalahari and Namib Deserts. There will be long drives, but the dramatic scenery will make it all worth it and, every stop along the way will offer a sanctuary in which to shake off the dust. Day hike or drive through the world’s second largest canyon, the Fish River Canyon, and photograph Quiver Trees and meerkats in the Kalahari Desert.
See the feral desert horses of Aus and explore the German art-nouveau buildings of the harbor town of Luderitz. The nearby Kolmanskop Ghost Diamond Town is a must-see, as well as the Cape Fur seals. Breathe in the awe-inspiring Namib Desert from luxury tents and climb some of the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. Other-worldly, eerily isolated, and infinitely vast, Namibia is more than a vacation, it is a spiritual journey.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Windhoek International
- 1 night - Galton House, Windhoek & Surrounds, Namibia
- 1 night - Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, Kalahari, Namibia
- 2 nights - Fish River Lodge, Fish River Canyon & Southern Namibia, Namibia
- 1 night - Klein Aus Vista - Eagles Nest, Fish River Canyon & Southern Namibia, Namibia
- 2 nights - Luderitz Nest Hotel, Fish River Canyon & Southern Namibia, Namibia
- 2 nights - Wolwedans Dune Camp, Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert, Namibia
- 2 nights - Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei & the Namib Desert, Namibia
- 1 night - GocheGanas, Windhoek & Surrounds, Namibia
- Ends - Transfer to Windhoek International for your international flight home
At a glance
- Namibia
- 12 Nights
- City
- Safari
- Scenic
Tailormade itineraries
Every Mahlatini trip is custom created to your exact travel wishes – no readymade tours or set departures. Get in touch with our experts to start creating your bespoke itinerary.
Guide Price
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Day-by-day
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
- Car hire, Group U car (Toyota Fortuner 4x4 or similar) including full cover, unlimited km and taxes
- National Parks and conservation entry fees
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Petrol
- Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Guided Walking Safari
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Night Drive
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Ocean Safari
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Whale Watching
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Helicopter Flights
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Scenic Flights
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Cultural Experience
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Cycling
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Hiking
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Horse Riding
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Desert Tours
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City Sights
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Star Gazing/Star Bed
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Wellness/Spa
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Family Activities
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Cycle Tour
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Guided Walk
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Wildlife Rehabilitation
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Photography
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Sightseeing
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Cultural Excursion
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
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Springbok
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Spotted Hyena
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Southern Giraffe
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Rock Hyrax
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Ostrich
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Pangolin
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Oryx
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Meerkat
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Lion
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Leopard
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Kudu
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Kori Bustard
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Jackal
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Brown Hyena
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African Fish Eagle
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