A guided driving tour of Namibia
This guided driving tour will fully immerse you in Namibia’s most spellbinding landscapes. You’ll have your own 4x4 throughout, driven by your personal expert guide and driver, who’ll navigate the carefully chosen route and teach you about each of the places you explore. Every day brings new horizons, from the towering dunes of Sossusvlei to desert safaris in NamibRand and Damaraland. Your private vehicle will allow you to get off the beaten track and venture to places that pique your personal interest, all while watching the spectacular landscapes slip by.
Trip highlights
- Explore at your own pace with an expert private driver
- Go stargazing at Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve
- Admire the towering Sossusvlei dunes from a hot air balloon
- Get an adrenaline rush with adventure activities in Swakopmund
- Spot black rhinos and desert–adapated elephants in Damaraland
- Learn about conservation projects in Okonjima Reserve
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–2
A night in Windhoek
One of the smallest capital cities in the world, Windhoek’s population numbers just 234,000. Begin your trip with an exploration of its German style architecture, artisanal craft markets and its impressive National Botanical Gardens. Windhoek’s culinary scene is a delightful fusion of international flavours and authentic Namibian cuisine, with game meat on the menu for those who fancy trying it.
Days 2–4
A NamibRand Safari
The NamibRand Reserve in southern Namibia is one of the largest privately owned game parks in Southern Africa, encompassing four distinct ecosystems over an area of 172,200 hectares. Spend your time here exploring the desert landscapes of dunes, mountains and plains, on the lookout for plains game including oryx, kudus, zebras and giraffes. By night, it’s a hub for spectacular stargazing, having been named Africa’s first International Dark Sky Reserve.
Where you could stay
Days 4–6
Two nights in Sossusvlei
Located in the enormous Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei is characterised by towering red sand dunes set against a deep blue sky. The rippling landscapes have been shaped by the winds and the underground Tsauchab River, and when the rains arrive the pans come alive with blooming greenery. Spend your days here exploring the desert sands on foot and by quad bike before winding down with expertly crafted drinks and watching the sun set in one of the world’s most striking locations.
Where you could stay
Wilderness Little Kulala
Hot air ballooning in Sossusvlei
Take to the skies on a spectacular balloon flight over mesmerising Sossusvlei, one of the oldest deserts on earth. As the sun rises, you’ll lift off and drift gracefully over the endless vistas of towering dunes and mountains, capturing the desert’s ancient beauty from a unique perspective. Celebrate your hour–long flight with a champagne breakfast in the heart of the desert before driving back to your starting point.
Days 6–8
Adventures in Swakopmund
Head to Swakopmund, where the golden Namib desert meets the vast Atlantic coastline. This coastal town presents a comfortable base from which to explore the region’s array of wonders. The Swakop River delta is a haven for birdlife, while the land offers a thrilling mix of adventure sports, including sky diving, dune boarding and quadbiking, as well as scenic balloon flights, horse riding and windsurfing. For one of the most electrifying sights of the Skeleton Coast, you can spot the Winston shipwreck off Durissa Bay not far from Swakopmund.
Days 8–10
Desert–adapted wildlife in Damaraland
Your next stop is Damaraland, which promises a remote safari like no other. This exceptionally scenic region is home to desert–adapated elephants and black rhinos, which you can track on foot during a walking safari. Spot the ancient San rock art which adorns the rocks here, explore desert plains, ancient valleys and marvel at the towering peaks of Spitzkoppe and the Brandberg Massif.
Where you could stay
Days 10–12
Two nights in Okonjima
Spend your time in this beautiful reserve enjoying the rolling hills and grassy plains from both day and night game drives. Home to the Visiting the AfriCat Welfare Project, the reserve provides unique opportunities to learn about their important development work, including successfully introducing new cheetah, leopard, wild dog and hyena cubs into the wild. You’ll get to go on exhilarating drives to track these rehabilitated animals as well as self–guided walking trails and San Bushman walks. There are also fantastic bird watching opportunities to be enjoyed.
We had the most amazing honeymoon to Cape Town, Botswana, and Namibia, thanks to the Jacada team (and in particular, Jamey Lowis and Grace Elliott)! Every logistical step was planned to perfection, our lodgings were beautiful and welcoming, and we had the exact trip we were looking for. We would definitely use Jacada again.
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
