Namibia with the Family – 16 Days

Day 1 Windhoek (approx. 50 km) After landing in Windhoek, you collect your hire car and drive to your hotel in Windhoek. Explore the capital or enjoy a few peaceful hours at your guesthouse. Overnight at The Elegant Guesthouse or similar.

Days 2 - 3 Kalahari Desert (approx. 270 km) Early in the morning you leave Windhoek and head south into the Kalahari Desert. At today’s accommodation you will encounter a wide variety of animals, such as oryx and springbok. Overnight at Jansen Kalahari Guestfarm or similar.

Days 4 - 5 Sossusvlei (approx. 350 km) Early in the morning you set off for Namib-Naukluft National Park. At Sossusvlei you experience the highest dunes in the world. Enjoy this natural spectacle at sunrise, when the shades of red and orange create an extraordinary play of light. To round things off, you run down the dunes – fun not just for the children. The famous Sesriem Canyon is also well worth a detour. Overnight at The Elegant Desert Lodge or similar.

Days 6 - 8 Swakopmund (approx. 280 km) Today’s route takes you through the Kuiseb Canyon and the central Namib Desert to Swakopmund, a small town on the Atlantic. Numerous cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops, as well as the nearby beach, give the town a special charm. Activities such as catamaran cruises, quad bike tours, sandboarding, township visits and various excursions round off the exciting range on offer. Overnight at Kramersdorf Guesthouse or similar.

Day 9 Erongo (approx. 240 km) The drive continues to Erongo. Along the way you can visit Omaruru. The town is known for its chocolate factory and street cafés and is surrounded by wonderfully varied nature. Another attraction in the region is a Bushman village, where you learn about the culture of the San people. Overnight at AiAiba Rockpainting Lodge or similar.

Days 10 - 11 Etosha National Park (approx. 300 km) After breakfast you drive north to the famous Etosha National Park, which is teeming with wildlife. The next two days are all about wildlife watching in Etosha National Park. At the waterholes along the Etosha Pan, you will have ever new opportunities to observe the great variety of animal and bird species. Overnight at Etosha Safari Camp or similar.

Days 12 - 13 Etosha National Park (approx. 200 km) Enjoy the unique experience of watching wild animals in the vast, untouched wilderness. Your accommodation for the next two nights lies in the east of the park. Weather permitting, you dine beneath Africa’s clear, sparkling starry sky. Overnight at Mushara Bush Camp or similar.

Day 14 Windhoek area (approx. 500 km) After breakfast you drive back to the central highlands. Overnight at Okapuka Safari Lodge or similar.

Day 15 Windhoek (approx. 80 km) Drive to Windhoek, where you return your hire car. End of the trip or individual extension.