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    The 10-Day Namibia Self-Drive Route — Day by Day

    4 March 20268 min read
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    Windhoek to Sossusvlei to Swakopmund to Damaraland to Etosha and back, with exact distances, drive times and where to stop.

    Day 1 — Windhoek arrival

    Land at Hosea Kutako. Airport transfer to your Windhoek hotel. 4x4 delivered to the hotel next morning, fully briefed (90 minutes).

    Days 2–3 — Sossusvlei (Sesriem, 350km)

    Drive via the Spreetshoogte Pass. Two nights at Sesriem allows a proper sunrise at Deadvlei plus an afternoon at Sesriem Canyon.

    Days 4–5 — Swakopmund (350km)

    Via Solitaire and Walvis Bay. Pre-book Sandwich Harbour for day 5. Second night in town.

    Days 6–7 — Damaraland (400km)

    Via Henties Bay and Uis. Twyfelfontein rock engravings on arrival, desert elephant tracking on day 7.

    Days 8–9 — Etosha (380km)

    Two nights inside or one in + one outside (Gondwana / Onguma). Two full days of game viewing.

    Day 10 — Windhoek return

    450km via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Hand vehicle back at the airport or your Windhoek hotel.

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