For families looking for an adventure! Highlights of this itinerary include spending time game driving in Etosha National Park, visiting the awe-inspiring dunes of Sossusvlei, The Skeleton Coast, Damaraland and Okonjima's AfriCat Foundation, whilst staying at a great selection of lodges and campsites. It's a great way to show the kids something real, experience Africa and spend quality time with their parents. They will have no time for screens on this trip. Also, if it's a hard sell, you can just tell them there will be wildlife, sand boarding, quad biking and maybe even a hot air ballon ride.
"The kids have never had so much fun. Namibia took us and them by suprise, it over delivered!"
Arriving in Windhoek you'll be transferred to Olive Grove Guesthouse for your first night in Namibia. Later in the afternoon you will be introduced to your vehicle - which will be home for the next two weeks - and briefed on its equipment, driving conditions, your route and safety issues.
This morning after breakfast you will have a driver safety training. After which you will be shown where to stock up on food supplies for your camping nights before embarking on your trip. You will then set off to the Okonjima Reserve, home to the AfriCat Foundation.
Today you drive north to the Onguma Reserve on the edge of Etosha National Park. You will stay in one of Onguma's campsites, either Leadwood campsite or Tamboti. Either is great and provides you with your own site with a private ablution block.
Game drive your way through Etosha National Park today and then spend the night just outside of the park at Etosha Safari Lodge. 3 swimming pools here! Perfect for a cool off after all the exciting game viewing.
Leave the Etosha area and drive to Hoada Campsite, which is located on the edge of Damaraland before the Grootberg Pass. Each private campsite has its own ablution facilities all hidden within stunning granite rock formations.
Drive north today into Kaokoland and to Khowarib Lodge where you will stay for the next two nights. On the banks of the Hoanib river, Khowarib Lodge offers plenty of actvities so you can explore this area of Namibia - well known as a habitat for desert adapted elephants.
Today you will start to head south into the heart of Damaraland where you will be staying at this great little campsite. This is a scenic area, famous for the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.
Today you will drive to Spitzkoppe, which we think is one of the most beautiful areas in Namibia, consisting of an imposing granite rock formation set in the plains. Here you can climb up to Bushman’s Paradise, a small basin tucked between the domes of rock, where you can view the rock paintings done by Bushman of the past and gaze at the amazing views.
This morning you will be driving to the coastal town of Swakopmund. With palm-lined streets and seaside promenades, this is also Namibia's activity centre. You can take boat trips, go kayaking or quad biking, enjoy a guided 4x4 adventure across the dunes to Sandwich Harbour or perhaps even take a scenic flight up The Skeleton Coast.
You have quite a long, but mostly scenic drive as you continue south to Desert Quiver Camp and the magnificent dunes of Sossusvlei. Just 5km from the park entrance gate you have the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting desert activities at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre.
For your last night of camping, you will head to Büllsport where you can enjoy being in the wilderness of the Naukluft mountains. There are mountain trails to be explored on foot and if you like horse riding there are options for all levels of experience on offer here.
Drive to Eningu Clayhouse Lodge for your final night in Africa. The lodge is stunning, peaceful and is without doubt one of the most relaxing and tranquil lodges you will encounter on your journey.
Back to Windhoek airport today in time for your flight home. You will hand back your vehicle and have your trip debrief at the airport, prior to boarding your flight.
Over the years we have researched and refined the list of vehicle equipment that we provide. The equipment is identical in every vehicle but we always ensure you have the essentials for each country and its respective driving conditions.
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