Namibia Family Safari Adventure - Self Drive
Namibia Family Safari Adventure - Self Drive 13 Days
Namibia Family Safari Adventure - Self Drive 13 Days
Discover Namibia’s spectacular highlights on this thrilling self-drive itinerary through some of the country’s most iconic locations. From adventures through the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei to unforgettable game drives in Etosha National Park, this carefully selected itinerary offers something for all the family. Search for sightings of dolphins and seals along the coast, mountain bike through the Namib Desert and sleep out under the stars, track the endangered Desert Black rhinos and visit the famous Africat foundation; creating memories that you and your loved ones will cherish forever.
IMPORTANT: Accommodation throughout is of a high standard, using small or private camps which make it easy for social distancing to be achieved. Car hire is included in the price of the itinerary and cars will have been cleaned to strict guidelines before collection. This trip is also covered under a Zero Fee Covid cancellation policy – please enquire for more details.
This itinerary is also available as a fully-guided safari. Please click here for details and pricing.
Highlights
- Discover Namibia’s wide open spaces on an excellent network of gravel and tar roads in your own rental vehicle
- Climb some of the world’s highest free-standing sand dunes
- Escape the summer heat on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
- Take part in one of a host of possible activities on offer in Namibia’s central coastal region
- Walk amongst pre-historic rock art at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Twyfelfontein
- Search for desert adapted elephant in ephemeral river systems
- Track for the endangered black rhino in conjunction with the Save the Rhino Trust
- Embark on exciting game drives within the Etosha National Park in your own rental vehicle
- Visit the world renowned AfriCat Foundation and learn more about conservation initiatives involving Africa’s large cats
- Encounter an immeasurable variety of iconic wildlife including elephant, lion, giraffe, blue wildebeest, leopard, cheetah, zebra and much more!
What's Included
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals and activities as described in itinerary
- Vehicle hire of a Toyota Hilux Double Cab Auto or similar with zero excess insurance cover
- Welcome pack with printed route maps, coolbox, road directions and mobile phone
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Accommodation Options
Okonjima Bush Suite
This luxurious bush suite can accommodate up to 4 people and is perfect for a family or small group adventure at the Home of the AfriCat Foundation. Okonjima is a wonderful safari destination that is just waiting to be explored, with the chance to see Namibia's big cats and other carnivores as well as learn about their conservation.
There are a number of accommodation options at Okonjima but one of the most luxurious and indulgent of them all is the Bush Suite where you and your group's every need will be met and where you can truly relax and enjoy your luxury safari experience.
Mushara Lodge
This stylish and elegant camp is fantastically located for visiting the world famous Etosha National Park and is a perfect base for travellers wishing to explore all that this unique area has to offer while enjoying the luxuries and home comforts of a modern lodge.
Located in its own private reserve the Mushara Lodge is set amongst rolling lawns where visiting warthogs and antelope roam free, even often paying a visit to guests outside their chalets!
The chalets themselves are spacious and beautifully decorated and all have en-suite shower rooms, air-conditioning, crisp linen sheets and mini-bars. The chalets also have their own private patios for relaxing with a glass of wine after a long day of exploring this remarkable area.
Camp Sossus, Sossusvlei
Designed for exclusive use, Camp Sossus is an excellent semi-permanent camp located within the Namib Tsaris Conservancy, just thirty minutes’ drive from the Sossusvlei gate. Rustic yet wonderfully comfortable, the camp’s 8 Meru tents, including 2 family tents, feature stonewalls on their eastern side to protect from the wind, and roofs made from recycled oil drums to offer even more protection. This unique accommodation option has been designed to have a low environmental impact, blending into its surroundings as much as possible and utilising recycled materials in as many elements as possible.
Each tent is equipped with comfortable beds, solar lighting, open-air bathrooms with flush toilets, bucket showers and washbasins, and patios with loungers for evenings out under the stars.
The Stiltz, Swakopmund
Consisting of 8 stilted bungalows located just minutes away from the town, these unique lodgings serve up one of the most spectacular views in all of Swakopmund. With vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, the lagoon and the Namib sand dunes, this one-of-a-kind accommodation will be memorable for all the right reasons. Each bungalow has been built on stilts to emphasise the views and has been creatively furnished and styled to provide optimum comfort.
Camp Onduli, Damaraland
Opened in July 2020, this exclusive camp has been constructed amongst granite outcrops on the Damaraland landscape, perfectly positioned for fantastic views of the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. The layout and structure of the camp has been expertly designed to ensure impeccable views at every turn and to ensure that the camp effortlessly blends into its natural surroundings.
Too much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Namibia adventure for you.
Amy’s abiding love of adventure travel has taken her to some of the most incredible wildlife-rich places on Earth. Her vast experience and genuine desire to share her knowledge makes her an outstanding and invaluable person to help you organise your wildlife adventure trip.
Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and continues to be inspired by the people, places and wildlife he discovers. His in-depth personal knowledge of a diverse range of destinations ensures your adventure itinerary will be a holiday like no other.
Simon’s deep passion for and first-hand knowledge of a vast range of destinations all over the world gives him the ideal skills to help you create a truly unforgettable wildlife inspired adventure to the most exciting places on the planet.
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