The 12 Days Self Drive Namibian Family Safari takes guests across Namibia’s main highlights in a flexible family route. This journey covers Gobabis, Mariental, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha National Park. Guests enjoy cultural stops, canyon scenery, ancient dunes, coastal activities, city touring, and rewarding wildlife viewing in one varied self-drive experience.
🗓️12 Days | 💰 From US$2,256 | 🌙 12 Days / 11 Nights | 👥 Max People: 26 | 🧒 Min Age: 10+
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Traveling west-north towards small town of Keetmanshoop, after Keetmanshoop turn to the gravel road and short visit to Quiver Tree Forest & Giant’s Playground. Arrival at the lodge for relaxing afternoon in the Kalahari Desert.
Kalahari Anib Lodge is a charming retreat in Namibia’s Kalahari Desert, offering comfortable accommodation, breathtaking red dune scenery, and a tranquil atmosphere. Guests can enjoy guided nature drives, unforgettable sunset views, wildlife encounters, and relaxing stays surrounded by the beauty of the desert landscape.
The guest will depart to Fish River Canyon which is the world’s second-largest canyon. Hot, dry, and stony, the Fish River Canyon measures a whopping 160 kilometers in length, at times 27 kilometers in width and 550 meters in depth.
The awe-inspiring natural beauty of this ancient geological marvel draws visitors from around the globe.
For those looking for adventure, the intense 85-kilometer Fish River Hiking Trail through1.5 billion years of geological history will thrill avid adventure enthusiasts, and for visitors looking to relax, head over to the canyon’s southern end to enjoy a soak in the mineral waters of the renowned hot springs of Ai-Ais, or take in the spectacularly scenic views with its beautiful sunsets and spectacular landscapes.
Fish River Lodge is a spectacular lodge overlooking Namibia’s Fish River Canyon, offering comfortable accommodation, breathtaking canyon views, and a peaceful atmosphere. Guests can enjoy guided canyon excursions, scenic hiking trails, stunning sunsets, and relaxing stays surrounded by one of Africa’s most remarkable natural landscapes.
The guest will depart to Sossusvlei and stay 2 nights you’ll go see the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei. In the afternoon you will reach your lodge, where you will have to enjoy your dinner.
Desert Quiver Camp is a comfortable desert retreat near Namibia’s Sossusvlei region, offering stylish accommodation, stunning desert scenery, and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy exploring the famous red dunes, breathtaking sunrise views, outdoor adventures, and peaceful stays surrounded by the beauty of the Namib Desert.
Guest will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for Sossuvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure of the Dunes.
Desert Quiver Camp is a comfortable desert retreat near Namibia’s Sossusvlei region, offering stylish accommodation, stunning desert scenery, and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy exploring the famous red dunes, breathtaking sunrise views, outdoor adventures, and peaceful stays surrounded by the beauty of the Namib Desert.
This morning we leave and make our way to the cooler coastal town of Swakopmund by the Atlantic Ocean. This town resembles a small German town with its architectural buildings, palm-lined streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and museums.
Atlantic Villa is a charming seaside lodge in Namibia’s coastal town of Swakopmund, offering comfortable accommodation, beautiful ocean views, and a relaxing atmosphere. Guests can enjoy beach walks, nearby attractions, stunning sunsets, and peaceful stays surrounded by the natural beauty of the Atlantic coastline.
Clients have early breakfast and continue with their activities. Enjoying the cool breeze of the coastal town.
Atlantic Villa is a charming seaside lodge in Namibia’s coastal town of Swakopmund, offering comfortable accommodation, beautiful ocean views, and a relaxing atmosphere. Guests can enjoy beach walks, nearby attractions, stunning sunsets, and peaceful stays surrounded by the natural beauty of the Atlantic coastline.
You depart to Damaraland in the early morning because of the activities in search of the illusive desert-adapted elephants.
The hot part of the day is spent at the lodge or campsite. We recommend a visit to the Damara Living Museum in the afternoon where you will have a unique experience of historic Damara culture.
Damara Mopane Lodge is a welcoming lodge in Namibia’s Damaraland region, offering comfortable accommodation, scenic surroundings, and a peaceful atmosphere. Guests can enjoy nature walks, cultural experiences, beautiful sunsets, and relaxing stays surrounded by the unique landscapes and natural beauty of northern Namibia.
Have breakfast and drive towards Damaraland the chief attraction here is the White Lady rock painting in the mountains, which is said to be 20,000 years old.
The Uis River, which passes through the town, provides a welcome spot to swim at certain times of the year from the rock paintings at Brandberg to desert elephants and himba tribes.
Damara Mopane Lodge is a charming lodge in Namibia’s Damaraland region, offering comfortable accommodation, beautiful Mopane woodland scenery, and a tranquil atmosphere. Guests can enjoy guided nature walks, cultural experiences, stunning sunsets, and relaxing stays surrounded by the region’s unique landscapes and natural beauty.
You will depart to Etosha National Park and stay 2 nights. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space.
Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes, giving you almost guaranteed game sightings.
At the same time, Etosha National Park is one of the most accessible game reserves in Namibia and Southern Africa, the concentration of big games around the waterholes makes game viewing incredibly rewarding.
You might not even have to leave your rest camp to see lions, elephants, rhino and any number of antelope and zebra quenching their thirst
Okaukuejo Resort is a popular lodge in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, offering comfortable accommodation, excellent wildlife viewing, and a peaceful atmosphere. Guests can enjoy visits to the famous floodlit waterhole, exciting game drives, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and relaxing stays surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness.
Clients have breakfast, today will be a full day of safari game viewing allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs. After breakfast at the lodge, we go out on our morning game drive.
Okaukuejo Resort is a renowned safari lodge in Namibia’s Etosha National Park, offering comfortable accommodation, exceptional wildlife experiences, and a relaxing atmosphere. Guests can enjoy exciting game drives, visits to the famous floodlit waterhole, remarkable wildlife sightings, and peaceful stays surrounded by the beauty of Namibia’s wilderness.
After a leisurely wake-up and a luxurious breakfast, we set off for Namibia’s extremely popular Waterberg.
We drive via Usakos, Karibib and Wilhelmstahl and Otjiwarongo. Lunch at Crocodile Ranch before we drive to Waterberg Camp and check-in. Originally known to the Herero as Kanubes, Otjiwarongo is said to mean “beautiful place” or “place of fat cattle” as the area is known for its cattle farms.
Situated about 250 km north of Windhoek, on a hillside amid rolling plains, Otjiwarongo District is home to many guest farms and lodges. Two interesting features of the place are the Otjiwarongo Crocodile Ranch, where crocodiles are bred, and the Cheetah Conservation Fund, an internationally renowned organization.
The CCF’s mission is to ensure the long-term survival of the cheetah through research, conservation, and education.
Waterberg Resort is a scenic lodge located at the base of Namibia’s Waterberg Plateau, offering comfortable accommodation, stunning natural surroundings, and a peaceful atmosphere. Guests can enjoy guided nature walks, wildlife viewing, breathtaking plateau views, and relaxing stays surrounded by the beauty of this unique conservation area.
After breakfast we are heading back to Windhoek.
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These Namibia Safari Itineraries bring together the country’s wide range of travel experiences, from wildlife parks and desert roads to coastal towns, cultural stops, and quiet lodge stays. Some routes are short and focused. Others stretch across several regions. And for travelers comparing Namibia Safari Packages, these itineraries make it easier to choose a trip that fits their time, comfort, and travel style.
8 Destinations: Damaraland → Etosha National Park → Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Namibia → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Waterberg
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4 Destinations: Damaraland → Etosha National Park → Namibia → Swakopmund
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8 Destinations: Damaraland → Etosha National Park → Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Namibia → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Waterberg
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11 Destinations: Etosha National Park → Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Luderitz → Namibia → Naukluft → Spitzkoppe → Swakopmund → Twyfelfontein → Waterberg → Windhoek
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9 Destinations: Aus → Cape Cross → Etosha National Park → Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Namibia → Swakopmund → Twyfelfontein → Windhoek
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6 Destinations: Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Luderitz → Namibia → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund
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9 Destinations: Aus → Cape Cross → Etosha National Park → Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Namibia → Swakopmund → Twyfelfontein → Windhoek
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7 Destinations: Etosha National Park → Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Namibia → Naukluft → Swakopmund → Twyfelfontein
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6 Destinations: Botswana → Etosha National Park → Namibia → Twyfelfontein → Waterberg → Windhoek
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5 Destinations: Etosha National Park → Namibia → Twyfelfontein → Waterberg → Windhoek
View DetailsOur Namibian tour was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Henzel was both our guide and driver, and he did an outstanding job in both roles. He was incredibly thorough and well-prepared, always sharing detailed insights about the landscapes, wildlife, and local culture. You could tell he truly knew and loved the country.
We did the “7 Days Wildlife Etosha and Sossusvlei Namibian Safari (Accommodated)” with Safari World Tours in December 2023 and it was the best choice for our family! We are experienced travelers (49 countries visited) and found that to travel to Namibia with a small child (4 years old) a tour would the the best option
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