Kate's Nest Guesthouse
Included in your trip1 night, 4 Aristoteles Street, Windhoek
Self-drive road trip · Namibia, Botswana
Namibia, Okavango & Chobe Self-Drive Safari
A realistic 15-day 4x4 journey from Windhoek through Etosha and the Okavango region to Chobe.
- Duration15 Days / 14 Nights
- Stops8 Cities
- Start and finishWindhoek International Airport – Kasane International Airport
- IncludedHotels + car
Per person, estimatedUS$888
About this road trip
Drive from Namibia’s capital to Etosha National Park, follow the Kavango River east, cross into Botswana for the Okavango gateway at Maun, and finish beside the wildlife-rich Chobe River. Carefully paced driving days, multiple-night stays and selected lodges make this cross-border safari suitable for confident independent travelers.
Your 15 days at a glance
Your road trip, day by day
Every stop has a hotel already chosen for you. Open a stop to swap the hotel, add activities or stay longer. The price updates as you go.
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Stay longer or shorter in Windhoek
Your stay in WindhoekDays 1–2
1 night15 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 1Arrival
Windhoek Arrival
1 / 4
Pick up your car at JOHANNESBURG (JNB), from 10:00. It's yours for all 15 days.
Collect your cross-border-approved 4x4 at Windhoek Airport and drive into the city. Use the afternoon to rest, buy supplies and review the vehicle, border documents and emergency equipment before the safari begins.
Overnight: Kate's Nest Guesthouse
Your hotel in Windhoek
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No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Windhoek surprise you.
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Stay longer or shorter in Okaukuejo
Your stay in OkaukuejoDays 2–4
2 Nights15 days total
Each night you add pushes the rest of the trip back by a day. Your dates, hotels, car and price all update for you, and you can undo it anytime.
- 2Drive day
Windhoek to Etosha South
1 / 4
Drive approximately 258 mi (415 km) / 5 hours north to the southern entrance of Etosha. Stay two nights, allowing the following day for an unhurried self-drive game-viewing circuit around Okaukuejo and nearby waterholes.
Overnight: Tarentaal Guest Farm, night 1 of 2
Your hotel in Okaukuejo
2 hotels to choose from
Tarentaal Guest Farm
9.4Exceptional
“Tarentaal Guest Farm is a charming family-run escape near Etosha National Park, where guests rave about the warm hospitality of hosts Piet and Marian, authentic home-cooked meals, spotlessly clean Victorian-style rooms, and the genuine African farm experience that makes visitors feel right at home.”
- Breakfast available
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Restaurant
Included in your trip2 Nights, 10km on D2695
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Okaukuejo surprise you.
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Stay longer or shorter in Onguma Forest Camp
Your stay in Onguma Forest CampDays 4–6
2 Nights15 days total
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- 4Drive day
Etosha South to Etosha East
1 / 4
Cross Etosha from west to east during daylight, treating the journey as a full safari day with frequent waterhole stops. Stay two nights near Namutoni or Onguma for further wildlife viewing in the eastern sector.
Overnight: Onguma Forest Camp, night 1 of 2
Your hotel in Onguma Forest Camp
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Onguma Forest Camp
Included in your trip2 Nights
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No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Onguma Forest Camp surprise you.
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Stay longer or shorter in Hakusembe River Lodge
Your stay in Hakusembe River LodgeDays 6–7
1 night15 days total
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- 6Drive day
Etosha East to Rundu
1 / 4
Drive approximately 261 mi (420 km) / 5 hours via Grootfontein to Rundu. Refuel en route and arrive before dark for an overnight beside the Kavango River.
Overnight: Hakusembe River Lodge
Your hotel in Hakusembe River Lodge
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Hakusembe River Lodge
Included in your trip1 night
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No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Hakusembe River Lodge surprise you.
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Stay longer or shorter in Divava Okavango Resort & Spa
Your stay in Divava Okavango Resort & SpaDays 7–9
2 Nights15 days total
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- 7Drive day
Rundu to Divundu
1 / 4
Follow the B8 approximately 124 mi (200 km) / 2.5 hours to Divundu. Stay two nights for optional boat trips, Popa Falls and guided wildlife activities in Mahango or Bwabwata National Park.
Overnight: Divava Okavango Resort & Spa, night 1 of 2
Your hotel in Divava Okavango Resort & Spa
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Divava Okavango Resort & Spa
Included in your trip2 Nights
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Stay longer or shorter in Maun
Your stay in MaunDays 9–11
2 Nights15 days total
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- 9Drive day
Divundu to Maun
1 / 4
Cross from Namibia into Botswana at Mohembo and continue approximately 264 mi (425 km) / 6 hours plus border formalities to Maun. Stay two nights and choose an optional mokoro, scenic flight or guided Moremi excursion rather than attempting remote tracks in an unsuitable vehicle.
Overnight: Mankwe Tented Retreat, night 1 of 2
Your hotel in Maun
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Mankwe Tented Retreat
8.4Very good
“Escape to this stunning bush lodge in Botswana's heart, where exceptional wildlife viewing, warm hospitality, and modern comfort blend seamlessly. Guests rave about unforgettable game drives with expert guides, delicious cuisine, attentive staff, and breathtaking moments watching elephants and wildlife from the peaceful deck retreat.”
- Breakfast available
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Bar
Included in your trip2 Nights, Ngamiland East
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Maun surprise you.
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Stay longer or shorter in Nata Lodge
Your stay in Nata LodgeDays 11–12
1 night15 days total
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- 11Drive day
Maun to Nata
1 / 4
Drive approximately 186 mi (300 km) / 3.5–4 hours on paved roads to Nata. If conditions and time allow, take an optional guided visit toward the Makgadikgadi salt pans.
Overnight: Nata Lodge
Your hotel in Nata Lodge
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Nata Lodge
Included in your trip1 night
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Stay longer or shorter in Mpacha
Your stay in MpachaDays 12–15
3 Nights15 days total
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- 12Drive day
Nata to Kasane and Chobe
1 / 4
Continue approximately 193 mi (310 km) / 3.5–4 hours to Kasane for three nights. Enjoy optional Chobe River cruises and guided game drives while leaving demanding park tracks to local specialists.
Overnight: Rosewood Safari Cottages, night 1 of 3
Your hotel in Mpacha
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Rosewood Safari Cottages
When you stay at Rosewood Safari Cottages in Kasane, you'll be 8 minutes by foot from Lesome Disaster Monument. This golf guesthouse is 9. 5 mi (15. 2 km) from Kazungula Bridge and…
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Restaurant
Included in your trip3 Nights, Lesoma, Plot 329
Your free time
No set plans here. Wander, linger over dinner and let Mpacha surprise you.
- 15Departure
Departure from Kasane
1 / 4
Return your car at JOHANNESBURG (JNB) by 10:00, then check in for your flight home.
Return the rental vehicle at Kasane Airport with sufficient time for the cross-border vehicle inspection and your onward flight.
Departure day · No overnight stay
What's in the price
Included
- Fourteen nights of accommodation in the selected hotels and lodges
- Cross-border-approved 4x4 rental in the booked category for fifteen days
- Unlimited mileage and standard insurance/CDW when included by the supplier
- Route plan with realistic driving stages
- Applicable taxes shown at booking
- Local assistance where available
Not included
- Flights unless selected
- Fuel, tolls, parking and traffic fines
- Border fees, road permits and cross-border charges unless shown as included
- Rental deposit, insurance excess, additional drivers and optional insurance
- Park entrance fees, game drives, boat cruises and other activities unless stated
- Meals, drinks, travel insurance, visas and personal expenses
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Estimated total, 2 travelersUS$1,776
