Namibia Self Drive Adventure

Day 1 Touch down at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, where you will be welcomed by a Jumbari representative who will escort you to your rental vehicle and assist with logistics of the vehicle handover. Our representative will provide you with your trip itinerary folder, driving directions as well as a cooler box with refreshments for your road trip. Your Namibia family holiday officially starts as you depart the airport for your short drive to Villa Vista Guesthouse, a family-friendly establishment situated in a quiet neighborhood close to the city centre of Windhoek. Being family owned and managed, the guesthouse is the perfect overnight stay for the start of your Namibia family holiday. While you check into your family suite, the children can enjoy the garden and swimming pool after their long flight. Enjoy the rest of the day on the open terrace overlooking the mountains to the west, or enjoy a moment at the on-site sauna.

Namib-Naukluft

Day 3-4 This morning you will wake up and enjoy breakfast before continuing your road trip to the famous Sossusvlei – bound to be a highlight of your Nambia family holiday. Your home for the next two nights will be the luxurious Kulala Desert Lodge situated at the foot of the Sossusvlei Dunes. With a private gate leading into the Sossusvlei, your family will have the benefit of being some of the first to enter the Namib-Naukluft National Park in the morning. After checking into your private family “kulala” (meaning to sleep), you and the family can partake in a number of activities provided by the lodge. You can choose from nature drives, guided walks or exploring the open plains by electric “fat bikes” – an exciting activity for both adults and children. Should you want to experience a balloon safari over the famous Namibia dunes, this can be arranged at an additional cost. After dinner, the kids can decide to do a sleep-out on the flat rooftop of your ‘kulala’ and spend their evening on the lookout for shooting stars and other constellations. The following day you will have an early start as you set out to arrive at the Sesriem gate by sunrise in order to skip the heat of the day and to catch the best photographic opportunities. Today, you and your family will have the opportunity to climb some of the biggest dunes in the world! Don’t forget your water bottles, sunhats and sunscreen. On your way back to Kulala Desert Lodge you can also stop at Sesriem Canyon.

Day 7-8 Today, your Namibia family holiday takes you to Damaraland, north of Swakopmund. Keep your eyes peeled for wild zebra and other game next to the road. After a 4.5-hour drive you will arrive at your lodge, Doro Nawas. After a quick check-in to your family room you can spend the rest of your day at leisure at the swimming pool or alternatively, you can set out on a game drive, a San rock art tour or visit Namibia’s first World Heritage Site. This evening, it could be your chance to try out the sleep-out on the roof of your suite. Your next day in Damaraland can be spent as you see fit. You can explore the area on a nature walk or you can decide to visit the organ pipes (rock formations), the burnt mountain, or alternatively, you can take a day trip in search of desert-adapted elephants.

Etosha

Day 10-11 Today, you and your family will explore Etosha National Park on a self-drive safari. You will be supplied with a map of the park and the location of prominent waterholes where you will be able to spot abundant wildlife. At around lunchtime, you can retreat to the comfort of your next home base, Mushara Bush Camp. Situated only 6 miles from the Von Lindequist gate, the camp gives you direct access to great wildlife sightings. After a quick check-in, you can enjoy lunch and a swim in the pool before heading off for your afternoon game drive. Your second day at Mushara Bush Camp will start with a hearty breakfast and continue with a game drive through the park. You will have the option to stop at Halali Camp to stretch your legs, enjoy lunch and cool off in their swimming pool, before heading back to Mushara.

Day 13 Today marks the end of your 13 Day Namibia family holiday. After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.