The Overland Safari
Northern Namibia by road, with time for the valleys, settlements and overnight stops between the better-known places. A journey for travellers who enjoy seeing how a landscape changes along the way.
The road sets the pace
Plan around daylight arrivals and the places you want to stay, rather than the furthest point you can reach. Gravel, stops and local conditions all affect a day. Several nights in Damaraland or the north can be more rewarding than another long transfer.
A sensible northern route
We begin with a workable Namibia itinerary and choose a turning point that suits the time available. If Angola interests you, we assess it as a separate extension, with its own transport, guiding, access and border arrangements. It is not an automatic addition to this outline.
Know the kind of trip you want
Tell us how you feel about rough roads, simple accommodation and changes of plan. We can then talk honestly about the route, the support it needs and where a more comfortable stop would be welcome.
A welcome afternoon at Palmwag
After several active days, Olivia recorded an afternoon of reading and resting by the pool at Palmwag. Further north, the road from Palmwag to Epupa filled much of a day, including stops. Those two entries are a good reminder to plan for both the road and the rest.
Olivia’s Namibia journal · Days 12–13 · Recollection from her trip
A suggested itinerary
A northern Namibia outline
- Night 1
Windhoek
Arrive and review the route and vehicle arrangements.
- Nights 2–4
Damaraland
Settle into one base for landscapes and locally guided outings.
- Nights 5–7
A northern stay
Choose a feasible Kaokoland chapter, potentially including Himba House when the arrangements fit.
- Nights 8–10
Return in stages
Break the return into comfortable overnight stops. The exact places depend on the confirmed northern route.
This is an outline to plan from. Stays, transport, activities and the price are confirmed for your dates.
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Tell us what you have in mind
Share your dates, who is coming and what interests you about this journey. We’ll help you work out the next steps.
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