Dead camelthorn trees on the white clay pan of Deadvlei beneath red dunes

Saam op pad.

Namibia,together onthe road.

Small-group self-drive camping adventures through the dunes, canyons, salt pans and wildlife of Namibia.

Small, friendly groups
Self-drive 4x4 freedom
Camping under open skies

New for 2027

Padmaats Journeys

Small-group, self-drive routes through Namibia, built around campfire evenings and wide-open gravel roads. Pick a journey and send us an enquiry about it directly.

Sample itinerary

Every day of the road, planned

Our 7 Days Namib Tour runs from Windhoek to the dunes of Sossusvlei, north to the waterholes of Etosha and back. You get the driving distances, the campsites and the moments worth stopping for, before you leave home.

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Atlantic Ocean Windhoek Sossusvlei and Deadvlei Etosha National Park Okaputa
An elephant calf at an Etosha waterhole

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Everything else,
in one place

Flights to Windhoek, a bed before or after the tour, a 4x4 for the road and things to do along the way, from our trusted travel partners.

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The best journeys are shared

Padmaats is a small-group travel adventure brand built on togetherness. Our name comes from the Afrikaans phrase “saam op pad”, together on the road.

We specialise in self-drive camping adventures through Namibia’s most unforgettable landscapes. Around the campfire, on an open road, under a wide African sky. Whether you’ve camped across Africa or this is your first time, you’re welcome here.

Enquire

Join us on the road

Tell us which tour you have in mind and how many of you are travelling. We’ll come back to you with dates, prices and vehicle options.

Or email info@padmaats.co.za

Questions? Chat with us