Namibian Family Adventurer
Namibian Family Adventurer
Namibian Family Adventurer
13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek
Visiting: Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Brandberg, Brandberg White Lady Painting, Etosha National Park, Waterberg District Municipality
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FAN
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 14
Age range:
9-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
The sun is rising and we are sat on top of one of the highest dunes in the world. A burst of orange and red explodes on the surrounding landscape as warm rays caress the shifting sand. We are in Sossusvlei. Over the coming days, we explore the amazing diversity of Namibia. Sit by watering holes watching wildlife, hike through rock formations to ancient engravings, enjoy Viennese-style cake shops and discover a country where the desert scenery changes with every turn and the night sky sparkles with countless stars.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
We begin the adventure at Arebbusch Lodge, where you can wash off the journey with a dip in the pool. There is a welcome briefing this evening, a good chance to get to know the group a little and ask any questions you may have.
Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)
Day 2 : Drive Through Namib-Naukluft National Park To Sesriem
Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we embark on our longest drive of the trip as we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of Namib-Naukluft National Park to our first campsite at Sesriem. This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on Earth. It contains the finest desert scenery in Africa, if not the world, with towering, jagged rock formations and incredible lunar landscapes.
Drive: 220mi (350km), seven hours
Accommodation: NWR Sesriem Campsite (or similar)
Day 3 : Sossusvlei Dunes And The Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre
Location: Sossusvlei
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We spend all day in the Namib Desert. Rising early, we catch the tallest dunes in the world in the best light and have the opportunity to climb one as the sun rises, truly one of the great sights in Africa. We can either walk to Hiddenvlei or catch a transfer (optional extra) to Deadvlei where ancient acacia trees in the desert form an eerie scene. If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok or ostriches among the dunes. In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon before joining a guide to see the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre (please see Responsible Travel section) – depending on time we may go tomorrow morning.
Drive: 125mi (200km), three hours
Accommodation: Solitaire Guest Farm campsite (or similar)
Day 4 : Travel Through Namib Desert To Swakopmund Via Walvis Bay
Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
We have a long, but very scenic, drive through the Namib-Naukluft National Park to Swakopmund. En route, we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see flamingos. A centre for adrenaline activities, Swakopmund is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses.
Drive: 185mi (300km), 5hr 30min
Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)
Day 5 : Full Day In Swakopmund With Optional Activities
Location: Swakopmund
Today is spent in and around Swakopmund. There is time to go fishing, relax on the beach, or enjoy a cream tea and a seafood dinner along the front. If you’re keen for action, there are enough options for the whole family such as experiencing the thrill of quad biking over dunes or try the popular sport of sandboarding.
Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)
Day 6 : Drive To The Brandberg
Location: Brandberg
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a relaxing start, we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean and head inland towards the highest mountain in Namibia, the Brandberg, in Damaraland. The Damaraland area is famous for desert elephants, which roam the Ugab River. Stargazing is normally spectacular from this remote area.
Drive: 155mi (250km), 4hr 30min
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge camping (or similar)
Lodge camping (or similar)
Day 7 : Walk Through Valley 45 To White Lady Painting
Location: Brandberg White Lady Painting
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We begin our day with a short drive to the Brandberg, where we walk through valley 45 for approximately 1hr 30min. Along the way, we view beautiful, granite formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley takes us to the White Lady rock painting, which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by indigenous San people at least 2,000 years ago (please note, if elephants walk into this area then it might be too dangerous to do the walk; in this case, we typically go on a game drive looking for elephants). Afterwards, we drive towards the Khorixas area where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling crafts from the roadside. There is also the possibility of spotting desert elephants and meerkats on the way. We arrive at our accommodation after lunch.
Drive: 145mi (230km), four hours
Accommodation: iGowati Country Lodge (or similar)
Day 8 : To Etosha National Park
Location: Etosha National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
The first day is spent with a scenic drive to Etosha. We should arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive before setting up at our camp. Our itinerary allows plenty of time to really enjoy this fabulous game park.
Drive: 150mi (240km), 3hr 30min
Accommodation: Okaukujo Camp (or similar)
Day 9 - 10 : Two Days On Game Drives In Etosha
Location: Etosha National Park
Etosha is a huge park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large saltpan. Etosha is home to a great variety of species, which are generally easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbok, kudus, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Take plenty of camera memory and lots of patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place for birds, with plenty of water birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. While in Etosha, we typically stay within the park on some or all of the nights (subject to availability) and some of these are next to waterholes. These camps also offer optional night drives which you can book and pay for on arrival.
Accommodation: Namutoni Camp (or similar)
Day 9 meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 meals included: Breakfast
Day 11 : To Otjiwarongo
Location: Etosha National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a relaxing start to the morning, we have a short game drive out of Etosha before making our way to Otjiwarongo, where we stop for lunch. We then spend our final night of camping under the African sky on a private farm.
Drive: 235mi (380km), six hours
Accommodation: Otjiwa Safari Camp (or similar)
Day 12 : Trek At Waterberg Plateau
Location: Waterberg District Municipality
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we drive to the gigantic Waterberg Plateau, a 655ft (200m) high plateau covered with bushveld. It is one of the more fertile areas in Namibia and very colourful, especially after the rains. Here, there are several walking trails, including one leading to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau for a great view. In addition to a guided walk, there are many smaller walks to explore without a guide.
Drive: 75mi (120km), two hours
Accommodation: NWR Waterberg Lodge (or similar)
Day 13 : Transfer To Windhoek; Depart Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Meals Included: Breakfast
A 3hr 30min drive brings us back to Windhoek, where our adventure ends. Bid farewell to new-found friends and begin your return journey home. If you’d like the adventure to continue, speak to our sales representative about extending your stay.
Drive: 200mi (320km), 3hr 30min
Please note: The group transfer back to Windhoek is scheduled to align with a chosen flight to London, UK; therefore, you should not book flights leaving before then. Please contact your sales representative for the timings of this flight.
What's Included
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All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners included
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All accommodation (see below)
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All transport and listed activities
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Tour leader throughout
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Arrival and departure transfers
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
Accommodation
The lodges and chalet we use are all in natural settings and generally have good facilities, such as a bar and swimming pool. The campsites used are secure and have full ablution blocks and generally swimming pools too.
Please note, due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it may be necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. This will not impact the number of game drives we have within the park.
Single accommodation (available on request)
Food
All breakfasts, four lunches and five dinners are included.
For meals not included, allow approximately 190 Namibian dollars (US$13) per person. Camp meals are wholesome and plentiful, but do not expect cordon bleu cuisine and please note it is not always easy to get a wide range of fresh vegetables. However, generally the standard of food is good. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Please note, the availability of certain products can be minimal or non-existent, for example wheat- or dairy-free. Please be prepared for this – you may be best advised to bring these items from home.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Arrival & departure transfers.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements.
Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A. -
Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Visas for Namibia are not required for UK or Commonwealth passport holders. Other nationalities should check before travelling
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 9 years age children can go on this tour.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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