This 6-day Namibia self-drive tour from Motema Tours and Safaris Namibia is a rental-vehicle package covering Etosha National Park, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei, with a marked route and pre-booked lodges rather than a driver-guide. Viator’s own listing confirms this is “entirely self-driven,” with the rental vehicle handed over at a meet-and-greet briefing in Windhoek.
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Key facts about this 6-day Namibia self-drive tour
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights, lodge-based throughout
- Format: Self-drive — you drive a rental vehicle yourself, following a marked itinerary (not a guided tour)
- Starts and ends: Windhoek, with a meet-and-greet vehicle handover and briefing
- Operator: Motema Tours and Safaris Namibia
- Rating: 4.95 out of 5 from 20 Viator reviews at time of writing
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Who this itinerary suits
This suits confident travellers who want the flexibility of driving themselves between Etosha, the coast and Sossusvlei, with accommodation, a road map or marked itinerary, and 24/7 phone assistance already arranged, rather than planning every stop from scratch or sharing a vehicle with a guided group.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Windhoek to Okaukuejo: Collect your rental vehicle and drive north for a first encounter with Etosha’s wildlife.
- Etosha National Park: A full day of self-driven game viewing.
- Etosha to Swakopmund: Drive west to the coast.
- Swakopmund to Sossusvlei: Continue south into the Namib-Naukluft Park.
- Sossusvlei: A day exploring the dunes at your own pace.
- Sossusvlei to Windhoek: Drive back over the Spreetshoogte Pass, with a short city tour before the tour ends.
Vehicle, accommodation and support
The rental vehicle comes with all-risk insurance under the operator’s rental terms, along with a road map or marked itinerary and one local SIM card. A representative meets you in Windhoek to hand over the vehicle and brief you on the route; 24/7 assistance is available throughout in case you need help with directions, breakdowns or bookings. Accommodation is included for all five nights, with breakfast and dinner provided.
Inclusions and exclusions
Included: the rental vehicle with all-risk insurance, a road map or marked itinerary, a meet-and-greet vehicle briefing, one local SIM card, 24/7 trip assistance, breakfast, dinner, a first-aid kit, and Namibia/regional VAT and tourism levy.
Not included: a driver-guide or chauffeur — this tour is entirely self-driven — alcoholic drinks and water, international and domestic flights, gratuities, personal medical insurance and repatriation cover (mandatory but not provided), and visa fees where applicable.
Cancellation policy
This tour offers a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Operator
This self-drive package is arranged by Motema Tours and Safaris Namibia, an independent Namibian tour operator. Namibia Travel Guide does not supply the vehicle, arrange the lodges or take payment; booking and payment happen directly through Viator.
Planning your trip
For a version of this route with a driver-guide instead, see our Guided Namibia Tours category. For more self-drive packages, see our Self-Drive Namibia Tours category, our Self-Drive Namibia planning page, or our Namibia itineraries.
Frequently asked questions about this 6-day Namibia self-drive tour
Do I need my own vehicle? No, a rental vehicle with all-risk insurance is included; you simply collect it in Windhoek and drive it yourself.
Is a guide included? No, this tour is entirely self-driven; a road map or marked itinerary and 24/7 phone support are provided instead of a driver-guide.
Can I get a refund if my plans change? Yes, a full refund is available for cancellations made at least 24 hours before departure.
