Signature Itineraries
routesEvery route in our collection has been personally driven by a member of our team. We know which tracks are passable in the wet season, which campsites have the best sunrise views, and which detours are worth the extra hour. Our itineraries are starting points — every one can be adjusted to your dates, pace, and interests.
All Routes
Route 01
11 days · Self-drive · 2WD possible
Kalahari → Fish River Canyon → Lüderitz → Sossusvlei → Windhoek. A classic sweep through Namibia's dramatic southern landscapes.
Route 02
14 days · Self-drive · 2WD possible
Windhoek → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Damaraland → Etosha → return. The iconic sweep through Namibia's greatest highlights on well-maintained gravel roads.
Route 03
10 days · 4WD essential · Remote
Maun → Moremi → Savuti → Chobe. A proper 4WD adventure through Botswana's legendary game corridors.
Route 04
12 days · 2WD · Scenic roads
Cape Town → Garden Route → Addo → Kruger. South Africa's most rewarding road trip, combining dramatic coastal scenery with world-class game viewing.
Route 05
18 days · 4WD · Multi-country
Sossusvlei to the Okavango Delta — an epic cross-border sweep through southern Africa's two finest self-drive countries.
Route 06
9 days · Self-drive · Migration
Nairobi → Amboseli → Masai Mara → Nakuru. Follow the Great Migration in your own vehicle, guided by our detailed road notes.
Route 07
11 days · Self-drive · Wildlife focus
Etosha, Okonjima (AfriCat Foundation), Damaraland and the desert-adapted lion territory. For the game-viewing purist.
Route 08
18 days · 4WD · Off the beaten track
The road less travelled: Kaokoland, Damaraland, the Skeleton Coast Wilderness and the Hartmann Valley. For experienced self-drivers only.
Route 09
Any duration · Fully custom
Have a dream drive in mind? Our specialists will design a custom itinerary around your exact dates, vehicle preference, budget and wish-list experiences.
Every route we offer, we have driven ourselves. We know exactly where to stop, when to slow down, and which track makes all the difference.
— Desert Tracks Team