Namibia to Tanzania: 10 Places in Africa Route Map
This 3034 km route showcases Africa's most remarkable destinations across nine countries. Starting in Namibia with iconic sites like Deadvlei and Sandwich Harbor, the journey continues through Botswana's Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border, South Africa's Cape Town and Drakensberg, Madagascar, Seychelles, Morocco, and Tanzania's Serengeti.
- Distance
- 3034.2 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Namibia
- End
- Damaraland
- Stops
- 6
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Namibia — Desert nation famous for vast red sand dunes, dramatic coastal canyons, and abundant wildlife reserves offering unique African safari experiences.
- South Africa
- Windhoek — Capital city of Namibia, gateway to the country with reliable infrastructure and safe travel conditions for exploring Africa's diverse landscapes.
- Deadvlei — Ancient clay pan surrounded by 700-year-old petrified tree skeletons in a surreal desert landscape, preserved by extreme aridity.
- Sandwich Harbour — Remote coastal location where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, accessible only by experienced 4x4 drivers navigating deep sand dunes.
- Damaraland — Remote region in central Namibia known for rare desert-adapted elephants that have evolved to survive harsh arid conditions.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Fly into Windhoek (Namibia's capital) and rent a 4x4 truck to start a road trip exploring the country.
- Transport
- Use an experienced driver to navigate Sandwich Harbour due to deep sand and dunes throughout the route.
- Tip
- Visit Damaraland's remote region to see desert elephants; hire a guide for tracking—took 1 hour to find a herd of 14.
- Timing
- Visit Okavango Delta during summer months when water levels peak, bringing the greatest wildlife concentration.
- Transport
- Take a boat through Okavango Delta's canals and lagoons to observe wildlife effectively.
- Tip
- Climb Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano starting at midnight; take 12 hours total (6 hours up, back by noon to avoid midday sun).
- Avoid
- Avoid the Danakil Depression's sulfuric acid pools at Dallol—the water can melt skin; limit visit to 1 hour due to extreme heat.
- Timing
- Visit Abuna Yamata church in Geralta early; the hike takes 45 minutes plus rock climbing section; wear removable shoes.
- Transport
- Drive 7 hours from Danakil Depression to reach Geralta mountain churches region in the Tigray area.
- Tip
- Take a ferry from neighboring islands to reach Anse Source d'Argent beach on La Digue island in Seychelles.
Video on this route
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