Endangered Wildlife
Track big cats in Okonjima and watch rhinos drink beside the waterholes of Etosha.
This family-friendly, self-drive suggestion, combines the best of Namibia’s dramatic landscapes with two fantastic wildlife reserves. Track big cats with experts, watch rhinos quench their thirst, admire millennia-old rock carvings, cruise beside bottlenose dolphins and walk across vast dune-dominated landscapes.
Track big cats in Okonjima and watch rhinos drink beside the waterholes of Etosha.
Marvel at Sossusvlei’s towering dunes and Etosha’s enormous salt pan, glimmering in the evening sun.
Get close to sea lions by kayak, spot dolphins on a boat trip and explore coastal dunes in a 4×4.
Get out and explore the wilderness, with quad biking, horse riding and hiking available.
If you are looking for a safe, adventurous and exhilarating adventure with your children, we would wholeheartedly recommend Namibia. The infrastructure is good and the hotels and lodges are of a great standard. This all makes for the perfect self-drive option, giving you and the family time to be independent and go with what works best for all.
The adventure itself allows for a four-wheeled exploration of some of the country’s most engaging sites including salt pans, sand dunes and harsh coastal seascapes. Staying at family-friendly camps and hotels, it offers comfort, seclusion and an array of activities for all ages.
Day 1
Windhoek
Day 2
Windhoek - Okonjima Nature Reserve
Day 3
Okonjima Nature Reserve - Etosha National Park
Days 4-5
Etosha National Park
Day 6
Etosha National Park - Damaraland
Day 7
Damaraland
Day 8
Damaraland - Swakopmund
Day 9
Swakopmund
Day 10
Swakopmund - Sossusvlei
Day 11
Sossusvlei
Day 12
Sossusvlei - Windhoek
Day 1
Windhoek
Day 2
Windhoek - Okonjima Nature Reserve
Day 3
Okonjima Nature Reserve - Etosha National Park
Track big cats in Okonjima and watch rhinos drink beside the waterholes of Etosha.
Days 4-5
Etosha National Park
Day 6
Etosha National Park - Damaraland
Day 7
Damaraland
Get out and explore the wilderness, with quad biking, horse riding and hiking available.
Day 8
Damaraland - Swakopmund
Day 9
Swakopmund
Get close to sea lions by kayak, spot dolphins on a boat trip and explore coastal dunes in a 4×4.
Day 10
Swakopmund - Sossusvlei
Day 11
Sossusvlei
Marvel at Sossusvlei’s towering dunes and Etosha’s enormous salt pan, glimmering in the evening sun.
Day 12
Sossusvlei - Windhoek
Begin to the north of Windhoek, at the carnivore-rich Okonjima Nature Reserve. Home to the AfriCat Foundation, this beautiful area of wilderness is used to rehabilitate orphaned big cats. Track the radio-collared leopards that roam the reserve; follow on foot or in a 4×4, led by expert guides.
After dark, quietly make your way to the specially designed hide. Spend some time waiting to spot some the reserve’s nocturnal species, with regular visitors including porcupines, honey badgers and caracals.
Head further north to the Ongava Reserve, on the southern edge of the vast Etosha National Park. Spend time driving through this dry landscape, dotted with waterholes that attract a wide array of thirsty game.
Dominated by the dusty Etosha salt pan, the park spreads east and west, through mopane woodland and windswept grasslands. Explore this wonderful expanse – home to lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, antelopes, ostriches and endangered black rhinos.
From the dry pans of Etosha, head to the colourful, rock-strewn landscape of Damaraland. Here, stay at the secluded Camp Kipwe – built amidst weathered red-basalt boulders. Positioned in an area roamed by rare desert-adapted elephants, this intimate bush lodge is close to the ancient petroglyphs of Twyfelfontein.
The history of this landscape may be lost on younger children, but the granite kopjes, vast boulders and dry riverbeds make a spectacular playground nonetheless.
Continue southwest, as the rust-coloured rocks fade into the yellow sands of the Skeleton Coast. Stay in Germanic Swakopmund, the largest settlement on Namibia’s notoriously exposed Atlantic coastline. Explore the Welwitschia-strewn sands that surround the town.
Quad bike the dunes, take a camel ride, sky dive or board a catamaran to discover the marine riches of nearby Walvis Bay – fur seals, dolphins, pelicans and flamingos. Although the sea is normally too cold for swimming, the cooler climate is refreshing after time spent in the desert.
Finish this journey amongst the iconic dunes of the Namib Desert. These vast waves of colourful sand decorate a truly inhospitable landscape. Visit the picturesque Sossusvlei and the skeletal trees of the parched Dead Vlei.
Activities abound in this beautiful sandy wasteland. Dawn balloon rides over the wind-sculpted dunes offer vistas of incomparable beauty, whilst quad biking, horse riding and hiking can also be arranged.
This price is based on a family of four, with two children under the age of 12, staying in a family room throughout.
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchase through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
It is the peak of summer, with hot and humid conditions broken most afternoons by thundery downpours. Quiet season with lower visitor numbers and a good time to spot flamingos.
The wettest month in many parts, especially in the north of the country. Wildlife is spread out so game viewing is not at its best, with plenty of vegetation. There is, however, the chance of spotting newborns.
The wettest month in many parts, especially in the north of the country. Wildlife is spread out so game viewing is not at its best, with plenty of vegetation. There is, however, the chance of spotting newborns.
The end of the wet season, with vegetation at its most lush, and cooler temperatures. A fantastic time to enjoy Namibia, with lower visitor numbers, flowers bursting through, and mainly dry weather.
The beginning of winter. Almost every day is dry now, and water sources are drying up. Therefore wildlife is starting to congregate around water holes, but the landscapes are still colourful and nights aren’t chilly just yet. A great time to visit.
Namibia’s winter runs from June until September. This is the most popular time to visit, as temperatures during the day are cool and the skies are clear. However, temperatures can drop close to freezing at night, particularly in the south.
Namibia’s winter runs from June until September. This is the most popular time to visit, as temperatures during the day are cool and the skies are clear. However, temperatures can drop close to freezing at night, particularly in the south.
Namibia’s winter runs from June until September. This is the most popular time to visit, as temperatures during the day are cool and the skies are clear. However, temperatures can drop close to freezing at night, particularly in the south.
Namibia’s winter runs from June until September. This is the most popular time to visit, as temperatures during the day are cool and the skies are clear. However, temperatures can drop close to freezing at night, particularly in the south.
From October to December, temperatures start to rise as summer arrives. In the heat of the day, it can be very hot, but mornings and evenings will still be cool. Showers start to become more frequent, but the weather is still mainly dry for most of the country.
From October to December, temperatures start to rise as summer arrives. In the heat of the day, it can be very hot, but mornings and evenings will still be cool. Showers start to become more frequent, but the weather is still mainly dry for most of the country.
From October to December, temperatures start to rise as summer arrives. In the heat of the day, it can be very hot, but mornings and evenings will still be cool. Showers start to become more frequent, but the weather is still mainly dry for most of the country.
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