About this trip
This is an overland journey through Namibia, crossing from South Africa into a country defined by empty space and huge skies. You'll travel by purpose-built truck through desert, dunes and grassland, covering serious distance to reach places most visitors never see.
Expect sand dunes and moonscape terrain, game drives through Etosha National Park, quiet stretches of coastline and evenings watching the sun go down over the desert. A local leader travels with you throughout, adding context to the landscapes and the wildlife.
It's a trip built around the drive as much as the stops — long days on the road are part of the deal, in exchange for reaching remote corners of one of the least populated countries on earth.
What you'll do
- Cross overland from South Africa into Namibia
- Game drives and birdwatching in Etosha National Park
- Walk among sand dunes and moonscape desert terrain
- Relax on seldom-visited stretches of Namibian coastline
- Watch African sunsets from camp each evening
- Try local dishes along the way
- Overland travel in a group truck with sliding windows but no air conditioning
- Long driving days are part of the experience, not just a means to an end
- Early starts are common, either for safari light or to beat traffic on travel days
Worth it if you value stunning scenery, wildlife, and experienced guides. Think twice if you need varied meals, small group chemistry, or modern vehicle comfort.
- Guide quality can be exceptional—Admore, Johannes, and Shadrack go genuinely the extra mile.
- Meal repetition is real: too many basic roadside sandwiches and buffet dinners throughout.
- Small groups risk poor chemistry; one traveller was alone with one other with nothing in common.
- Long unsealed road stretches are standard; bus comfort varies and unsuitable vehicles occasionally used.
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Departing in Dec is cheapest — from £3,420, about 23% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cape Town · 10 Dec – 11 Dec
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