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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You will be met and handed over the Vehicle. The guest will drive to eastern Namibia (Gobabis). Like most towns in Namibia, Gobabis has an interesting history, which is documented in the local Gobabis Museum. Opened on request, visitors will find a collection of historic artifacts inside, while old agricultural implements are displayed on the grounds.
Goba Lodge & Rest Camp is a welcoming retreat located near the Botswana border in Namibia. Offering comfortable accommodation, camping facilities, and a relaxed atmosphere, it serves as an ideal stopover for travelers exploring the region and surrounding attractions.
You will have breakfast and have time to explore the cattle country. You can also view the beautiful traditional dress of the local Herero and Damara women while strolling through town, enjoy excellent bird watching in the surrounding areas and jump on the back of a traditional Damara-Nama donkey cart for a ride.Don’t miss a visit to the Harnas Wildlife Foundation, a sanctuary for big cats and a variety of endangered wildlife.
Goba Lodge & Rest Camp is a welcoming retreat located near the Botswana border in Namibia. Offering comfortable accommodation, camping facilities, and a relaxed atmosphere, it serves as an ideal stopover for travelers exploring the region and surrounding attractions.
You will get morning breakfast and depart to the south side of Namibia. Mariental is located close to magnificent the Hardap Dam, which is the largest reservoir in Namibia.The Hardap Irrigation Scheme has breathed life into this arid terrain, which is now fertile with farmlands covered in citrus, melons, lucerne, wine, and maize, and dotted with ostrich farms.
Kalahari Anib Lodge, part of Gondwana Collection Namibia, is a charming desert lodge set amidst the red dunes of the Kalahari. It offers comfortable accommodation, guided nature activities, abundant wildlife, and spectacular sunsets, providing guests with an authentic and relaxing Kalahari experience.
You will get morning breakfast and depart to Fish River Canyon which is Carving out an epic rocky wonderland in the south of Namibia, the Fish River has created Africa’s largest and 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.
Ai-Ais Hot Springs Resort is a popular oasis located in southern Namibia near the Fish River Canyon. Renowned for its natural thermal springs, the resort offers comfortable accommodation, relaxing spa facilities, and stunning desert scenery, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and outdoor exploration.
You will grab breakfast and go on the excursion into the fish river canyon area and will be back around lunch.
Ai-Ais Hot Springs Resort is a popular oasis located in southern Namibia near the Fish River Canyon. Renowned for its natural thermal springs, the resort offers comfortable accommodation, relaxing spa facilities, and stunning desert scenery, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and outdoor exploration.
You will depart in the morning from Fish River Canyon and depart to the Sossusvlei area.
The drive reveals the transition from Kalahari thornveld to the true desert of the Namib; Lilyveld, a valley 30km north of Maltahöhe, springs into bloom for about a week after good rains; Duiwiseb Castle is an interesting diversion 70km south-west of Maltahöhe.
Along the way, clients will get Lunch that will be served along the way where the guide will pullover by a big tree and serve lunch at 12h00-13h00. After arrival guests will have leisure time before going on a Sundowner drive to Elim dune around 17h30 or 18h00.
Namib Desert Lodge, part of Gondwana Collection Namibia, is a beautiful retreat near Sossusvlei. Surrounded by ancient fossilized dunes, it offers comfortable accommodation, scenic nature drives, stunning desert views, and easy access to the iconic landscapes of the Namib Desert.
You will grab breakfast and drive into the park for the Sossuvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy.
You will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure to the Dunes. You will be back around lunchtime and will have some leisure time for yourself at the pool while.
Namib Desert Lodge, part of Gondwana Collection Namibia, is a beautiful retreat near Sossusvlei. Surrounded by ancient fossilized dunes, it offers comfortable accommodation, scenic nature drives, stunning desert views, and easy access to the iconic landscapes of the Namib Desert.
You will depart to Swakopmund early morning at around 09:00 am. Once you will arrive, they will get lunch in Swakopmund after quad biking and Sandboard activity which is about a 2-hour drive.
After the activities, other optional activities can be Skydiving, Sandwich habour, kayaking, and desert tour. There are a lot of activities that clients can do in Swakopmund.
Pebble Stone House is a cozy guesthouse offering comfortable accommodation, modern amenities, and warm hospitality. Conveniently located near local attractions, it provides a relaxing atmosphere for travelers seeking a peaceful stay, personalized service, and easy access to surrounding highlights.
You will get early Breakfast and then visit the Museum and from there onwards do a City Tour.
Pebble Stone House is a charming guesthouse offering comfortable rooms, modern facilities, and friendly hospitality. Its peaceful setting and convenient location make it an excellent choice for travelers seeking relaxation, personalized service, and easy access to nearby attractions.
You will have breakfast and depart to the northern part of Namibia. their journey and the second stop will be in Otjiwarongo, where you can grab lunch at the shopping center before proceeding to Etosha National Park.
The route is almost too short to stop, barring a comfort stop at Outjo and a picture of the Ugab Terrace. If time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive.
Depending on how often you stop today, On entering the park, the first stop would be Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fee and we suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way.
Etosha has lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, springbok, and elephants. This on top of many lesser and common plains herds, and abundant birds makes game viewing in Etosha.
Etosha Safari Lodge is a comfortable safari retreat located near Etosha National Park in Namibia. Offering stylish accommodation, panoramic views, excellent dining, and easy access to wildlife-rich areas, it provides an ideal base for unforgettable safari adventures and nature experiences.
You will take early breakfast and then go on the full day game drive and around 12h00 -13h00 clients will have lunch inside the park and continue with the game drive up till the afternoon and after the game, drive you will have leisure time to enjoy the atmosphere before dinner.
Etosha Safari Lodge is a scenic lodge located near Etosha National Park, Namibia. Featuring comfortable rooms, stunning views, excellent dining, and easy access to wildlife safaris, it offers a relaxing and memorable experience for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
You will get up at 08h00 and have breakfast they will depart to Windhoek and on arrival hand over the Vehicle and the keys to the Representative of the Company.
Safari World Tours (Pty) arranges travel, accommodation, tours, and related services on behalf of clients while acting as an intermediary between travellers and service providers. Clients are responsible for valid travel documents, insurance, health requirements, and timely payments. Deposits are non-refundable, and cancellation charges apply depending on the cancellation period before departure. The company may amend itineraries, pricing, or services due to availability, weather, exchange rates, or unforeseen circumstances.
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8 Destinations: Damaraland → Etosha National Park → Fish River Canyon → Kalahari → Namibia → Sossusvlei → Swakopmund → Waterberg
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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
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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