Book this 15-day Namibia family self-drive safari from N$ 47,000. You drive from Windhoek to Okonjima, Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Swakopmund and Sossusvlei, then back to Windhoek. You sleep in lodges and campsites. Your children spend the trip outdoors, with wildlife, dunes and activities every few days.
People Tours & Safari CC (PTS) meets you in Windhoek, briefs you on your vehicle and route, and books every stay.
Trip Summary
- Duration: 15 days, 14 nights
- Country: Namibia
- Start and end: Windhoek
- Accommodation: Guesthouse, lodges and campsites
- Best for: Families with children
- Price: From N$ 47,000
Where You Stay
- Olive Grove Guesthouse, Windhoek: 1 night
- Okonjima Campsite, AfriCat Foundation: 1 night
- Onguma Campsite, near Etosha National Park: 1 night
- Etosha Safari Lodge: 1 night
- Hoada Campsite, near Damaraland: 1 night
- Khowarib Lodge, Kaokoland: 2 nights
- Mowani Campsite, Damaraland: 1 night
- Spitzkoppe Campsite: 1 night
- Desert Breeze, Swakopmund: 2 nights
- Desert Quiver Camp, Sossusvlei: 1 night
- Büllsport Farm Campsite, Naukluft Mountains: 1 night
- Eningu Lodge, near Windhoek: 1 night
15-Day Self-Drive Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek
You are transferred to Olive Grove Guesthouse. In the afternoon you meet your vehicle. The PTS team briefs you on its equipment, driving conditions, your route and safety.
Overnight: Olive Grove Guesthouse
Day 2: Windhoek to Okonjima
After breakfast you take a driver safety training. You then learn where to buy food for your camping nights. Drive to Okonjima Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation.
Overnight: Okonjima Campsite
Day 3: Okonjima to Onguma, Etosha
Drive north to Onguma Reserve on the edge of Etosha National Park. You stay at Leadwood or Tamboti campsite. Each has its own site and a private ablution block.
Overnight: Onguma Campsite
Day 4: Etosha National Park
Spend the day on a self-drive game drive through Etosha National Park. Spend the night at Etosha Safari Lodge, just outside the park. The lodge has three swimming pools, which suit children after a day in the car.
Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge
Day 5: Etosha to Hoada
Drive to Hoada Campsite, on the edge of Damaraland before the Grootberg Pass. Each private campsite has its own ablution facilities, set among granite rocks.
Overnight: Hoada Campsite
Days 6 and 7: Khowarib Lodge, Kaokoland
Drive north to Khowarib Lodge on the banks of the Hoanib River. Stay two nights. The lodge offers many activities. The area is known for its desert-adapted elephants.
Overnight: Khowarib Lodge
Day 8: Khowarib to Mowani, Damaraland
Drive south into Damaraland and camp at Mowani. The area is known for the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.
Overnight: Mowani Campsite
Day 9: Spitzkoppe
Drive to Spitzkoppe, a group of granite domes in the plains. Climb to Bushman’s Paradise, a small basin between the domes. You can see San rock paintings there and look out over the plains.
Overnight: Spitzkoppe Campsite
Days 10 and 11: Swakopmund
Drive to Swakopmund, the main activity town in Namibia. Stay two nights at Desert Breeze. Activities include boat trips, kayaking, quad biking and guided 4×4 trips across the dunes to Sandwich Harbour. You can also take a scenic flight along the Skeleton Coast.
Overnight: Desert Breeze
Day 12: Swakopmund to Sossusvlei
This is a long drive, and most of it is scenic. Stay at Desert Quiver Camp, 5 km from the park entrance gate. The Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre nearby offers desert activities.
Overnight: Desert Quiver Camp
Day 13: Sossusvlei to Büllsport
Spend your last night camping at Büllsport Farm, in the Naukluft Mountains. You can walk the mountain trails. Horse riding is available for all levels.
Overnight: Büllsport Farm Campsite
Day 14: Büllsport to Eningu Lodge
Drive to Eningu Lodge, near Windhoek, for your last night in Namibia. It is a quiet lodge and a good place to rest before your flight.
Overnight: Eningu Lodge
Day 15: Departure
Drive to Windhoek airport. Hand back your vehicle and complete your trip debrief at the airport before your flight home.
Why This Trip Works for Families
- Game drives in Etosha National Park and a visit to the AfriCat Foundation at Okonjima
- Quad biking, boat trips, kayaking and dune drives in Swakopmund
- Pools at Etosha Safari Lodge and Hoada Campsite area stays with private ablution blocks
- Short stays in each place, so there is always something new to see
Book This Namibia Family Self-Drive Safari
Book your 15-day Namibia family self-drive safari with PTS. Send an enquiry with your travel dates and the ages of your children to get your quote.
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