12-Day Namibia Family Safari | People Tours & Safari

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Route

Windhoek → Windhoek

Style

Family Camping Safari

Activity level

Moderate

Overview

This 12-day Namibia family safari is a guided camping trip for families with children aged 5 and older. You camp at Okonjima, Etosha, Palmwag, Twyfelfontein and Sossusvlei, and spend 2 nights in a hotel in Swakopmund. Your local guide drives a family safari vehicle and plans each day around game drives, short walks and simple lessons about animals and people. Children aged 5 to 11 pay 50% of the adult rate. Prices start at US$3,850 per adult sharing in the green season.

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Trip highlights

Join a conservation walk with the AfriCat Foundation at Okonjima
Go on game drives at the waterholes of Etosha National Park
Watch the floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo at night
Look for desert-adapted wildlife in the Palmwag Conservancy
Try sandboarding, quad biking or a boat cruise in Swakopmund
Climb Dune 45 and stargaze in the Namib Desert

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Windhoek to Okonjima Nature Reserve

Your guide drives your family north from Windhoek to the Okonjima Nature Reserve. You join a guided conservation walk and learn how the AfriCat Foundation protects big cats. You set up your first camp.

Overnight: Okonjima Campsite

Days 2 and 3: Etosha National Park East

You drive to the eastern side of Etosha National Park and camp at Tamboti. Your guide takes you on game drives to the waterholes to look for lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes and zebras. Children learn how the animals find water in the dry season.

Overnight: Tamboti Campsite (2 nights)

Day 4: Etosha East to Okaukuejo

You cross Etosha from east to west on a game drive. In the evening you watch the floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo, where elephants and rhinos often drink after dark.

Overnight: Okaukuejo Campsite

Day 5: Etosha to Palmwag Conservancy

You drive south-west to the Palmwag Conservancy and camp next to a dry river. Your guide shows you how desert-adapted animals live in this dry land.

Overnight: Palmwag Campsite

Days 6 and 7: Damaraland and Twyfelfontein

You drive through the valleys of Damaraland to Twyfelfontein. You visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its more than 2,000 rock engravings. You also look for desert-adapted wildlife among the granite hills.

Overnight: Mowani Campsite (2 nights)

Days 8 and 9: Swakopmund

You drive to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast and stay 2 nights in a hotel. You can book a Walvis Bay boat cruise, sandboarding or quad biking, or spend time at the beach.

Overnight: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel (2 nights)

Days 10 and 11: Namib Desert and Sossusvlei

You drive south into the Namib Desert and camp near Sesriem. You climb Dune 45, walk to Deadvlei and explore Sesriem Canyon. In the evenings you watch the sunset and look at the stars.

Overnight: Oasis Campsite (2 nights)

Day 12: Namib Desert to Windhoek

After breakfast you drive back to Windhoek through the central highlands. Your guide drops you at your hotel or the airport.

Where you stay

Okonjima Campsite: 1 night
Tamboti Campsite, Onguma: 2 nights
Okaukuejo Campsite, Etosha: 1 night
Palmwag Campsite: 1 night
Mowani Campsite, Twyfelfontein: 2 nights
Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel, Swakopmund: 2 nights
Oasis Campsite, Sesriem: 2 nights

Prices and departure dates

Green season (November to April): from US$3,850 per person sharing (N$63,950)
Peak season (May to October): from US$4,090 per person sharing (N$67,800)
Single supplement: US$90 in the green season and US$110 in the peak season
Children aged 5 to 11: 50% of the adult rate, from US$1,930 in the green season and US$2,040 in the peak season
Departure dates: Set departures 2026: 7 November, 5 December. Set departures 2027: 9 January, 13 February, 13 March, 13 April, 8 May, 12 June, 10 July, 7 August, 11 September, 9 October.
Prices are based on 2 guests sharing. Solo travellers can ask us for a rate.
Prices exclude international flights.
US dollar prices are converted from Namibian dollars on 2 November 2026 and can change with the exchange rate. We confirm the final price in your written quote.

Your safari vehicle

2 guests: Toyota Hilux Double Cab 4×4 or Toyota Fortuner with air conditioning and a window seat for each guest
3 to 6 guests: custom 9-seat Land Cruiser 4×4 with a pop-up roof and air conditioning

How to book this trip

To book the 12-Day Namibia Family Safari and Camping Trip, send us your travel dates and the number of guests. We reply within 24 hours with a written quote. You can also message us on WhatsApp at +264 85 364 5450.

What’s included

Included

Professional local guide
Family safari vehicle
Camping equipment
Campsite fees
Standard hotel rooms in Swakopmund
Meals as listed
National park entry fees

Not included

International flights
Travel insurance
Sleeping bag (rental available on request)
Tips for guides and staff

Namibia travel essentials

Namibia is good to visit all year round. The dry season, from May to October, is the best time to see wildlife. The land is dry, so animals come to the waterholes and are easy to spot. Days are warm and sunny, but mornings and nights can be cold. The green season, from November to April, is hotter and brings some short rains. It is quieter, the land turns green, many baby animals are born, and prices are often lower.

Most visitors now need a visa to enter Namibia. Since 1 April 2025, travellers from most countries must get one. You can get a visa on arrival at the main airport and border posts, or apply online before you travel using the Namibian e-Visa system. The fee is about 90 US dollars (around N$1,600). Children under 6 do not pay. A tourist visa lets you stay for up to 90 days. We suggest you apply online at least one week before your trip to avoid long queues. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months and have two or more blank pages. Please check the latest rules for your own country before you fly, and we are happy to help.

Most visitors do not need any required vaccines. The only special case is yellow fever. You need a yellow fever certificate only if you are coming from, or passing through, a country where yellow fever is a risk. It is a good idea to be up to date on your normal vaccines, and many doctors also suggest hepatitis A and typhoid. The north of Namibia, including Etosha, has a malaria risk, mostly in the wet months. Malaria tablets are a good idea for this area. Please see your doctor or a travel clinic about 6 weeks before you travel for advice that is right for you.

Most visitors fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport. Its airport code is WDH. It is the main international airport and sits about 45 km east of Windhoek, the capital. The drive into the city takes about 45 minutes. For trips to the coast, you can also use Walvis Bay Airport. We can meet you at the airport and arrange your transfer. Good to know: the local money is the Namibian Dollar (N$), and English is the main language, so it is easy to get around.

Pack light clothes in soft, natural colours like brown, green and beige for game drives. Bring a warm jacket or fleece too, because mornings and evenings can be very cold, even in summer. Other useful items are a sun hat, sunglasses, strong sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable closed shoes, swimwear, and a refillable water bottle. Do not forget your camera, binoculars, any personal medicine, and a plug adapter. Namibia uses 220 to 240 volts, with type D and type M plugs. A small torch and a light scarf for dust are handy as well.

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From

3,850 USD Per Person

Final price depends on season and group size.

12 Days / 11 Nights

Windhoek • Okonjima • Etosha • Palmwag • Twyfelfontein • Swakopmund • Sossusvlei • Windhoek

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