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Guides for travelling on your own terms
Self-driving southern Africa, a van through Scotland, a 4x4 in Costa Rica: we decode the world's best countries for independent travel — itineraries, driving, honest budgets — and turn them into complete guides, starting with Namibia.
Namibia — the classic loop, 15 days, ~2,850 km
In this issue: eight countries
Full catalogue →The flagship edition — Namibia
“Namibia on your own”: the ebook that plans your safari from A to Z
10 chapters and 10,000+ words to rent the 4x4 without the traps, master the gravel, and work Etosha like a regular.
- 3 detailed day-by-day itineraries — 10, 15 and 21 days
- The 4x4 insurance comparison, line by line
- The Etosha waterhole strategy
- A costed budget across 3 profiles + printable checklists
Currently written in French — an English edition is in the works.
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What to see, where to stay, distances and gravel advice.
The route day by day, distances included.
Real budget, 4x4 rental traps, seasons.
Latest field notes
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The real budget of a Namibia safari: the 2026 figures
"Is Namibia expensive?" is the question we hear most. The honest answer: it all depends on three sliders — accommodation, season and vehicle. Here are the real figures for a 15-day self-drive for two, line by line, without the vague ranges you read everywhere.
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Renting a 4x4 in Namibia: the 9 traps that cost dearly
The 4x4 rental is your biggest on-the-ground expense — and the one where nasty surprises are counted in thousands of euros. After Namibian gravel, drop-off disputes are a national sport. Here are the 9 classic traps, and the counter for each.
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When to visit Namibia? The honest dry vs green season match
There is no bad season for Namibia — there are different trips. The dry season (May-October) maximises wildlife; the green season (November-April) offers landscapes, light and gentle prices. Here is the honest comparison, then the month-by-month detail.