Namibia

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Namibia is a vast, sparsely populated country in southern Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and sharing borders with South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Angola. It is home to some of the world's most dramatic landscapes, including the ancient red dunes of the Sossusvlei, the wildlife-rich plains of Etosha National Park, and the rugged Skeleton Coast. Travellers come for world-class safari experiences, stargazing in some of the darkest skies on Earth, and self-drive adventures across sweeping desert terrain. Its combination of stark natural beauty, good road infrastructure, and low tourist density makes it a favourite for independent explorers.

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Namibia · 10 days

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Cycle, Safari & Stargaze in Namibia: The Self-Launched Version

Skip the guided group tour and do Namibia your way — same epic dunes, same wildlife-filled national parks, same starry desert skies. This self-launched route takes you from Windhoek north to Etosha, west to Swakopmund's Atlantic coast, and south through the ancient Namib to Sossusvlei's iconic red dunes. You'll hire a 4x4 camper (the standard independent way to explore Namibia), rent fat bikes and mountain bikes locally, and book game drives directly at park gates. Namibia is one of the most self-drive-friendly countries in Africa — well-signposted gravel roads, excellent campsites, and stunning scenery at every turn. Costs below are estimated per person based on two people sharing a rented 4x4 camper, with some budget guesthouse nights in Swakopmund and Windhoek.

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~£1,450

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