Experience Namibia like never before on an unforgettable 19-day overlanding expedition through one of Africa’s most spectacular countries. From towering sand dunes and rugged mountain ranges to dramatic canyons, pristine coastlines, wild rivers and incredible wildlife, this journey showcases the very best Namibia has to offer.
Covering approximately 7,500 km, the route runs from Augrabies Falls in the Northern Cape, across the Fish River Canyon and the red dunes of Sossusvlei, along the wild Atlantic coast at Lüderitz and Swakopmund, north through rugged Kaokoland to the roaring Epupa and Ruacana Falls, along the Kavango River into the Caprivi, and south through Etosha National Park to Windhoek.
Stretching from the historic Canyon Roadhouse and the dramatic Fish River Canyon, the route winds south-west along the scenic C13 to the Atlantic outpost of Lüderitz — a windswept diamond town perched on the edge of the desert. From here the journey turns inland to Sesriem, gateway to the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei and the ghostly white pans of Deadvlei, among the most photographed landscapes on the continent.
Route highlights include:
North of Damaraland, the route climbs into the remote Kaokoland — home to the semi-nomadic Himba people and some of Namibia’s most rugged, untouched wilderness. The journey follows the Kunene River to the thundering Epupa Falls, where the river tumbles over a series of dramatic drops framed by towering makalani palms, before continuing east along the river to Ruacana Falls and the Cubango River.
What makes this stretch special:
3 – 12 March 2026
19 Days
Max 7 Vehicles
4×4 Required, Off-Road Trailer Friendly
Your tour includes all camping and national park fees, a professional guide, dinner daily, and VHF radio communication throughout the convoy.
Breakfast, lunch and drinks, fuel costs and border fees are for your own account.
Yes. The route crosses remote gravel roads, riverbeds and sandy tracks — including the Kaokoland and Kunene River sections — so a high-clearance 4×4 is essential.
A valid passport with at least six months’ validity and blank pages, plus your vehicle’s registration papers, are required. Your guide will confirm any additional cross-border documentation closer to departure.
Late April, at the tail end of the rainy season, offers green landscapes, flowing rivers and pleasant daytime temperatures — ideal conditions for both the desert and river sections of the route.
This expedition is designed for adventurous travellers who want to experience Namibia’s full diversity of landscapes — desert, mountain, coast, river and bushveld — guided by an expert, in a small convoy, with remote wilderness camping under some of the darkest skies in Southern Africa.
