With its epic desert landscapes and vast empty roads, Namibia is as safe as it is exhilarating for family holidays.
If you like the idea of a proper road trip – bundling the family into your own four-wheel drive and taking to the open road in one of Africa’s most beautiful countries – then look no further.
The scale of Namibia and its magical scenery make this an adventure of epic proportions. You can drive for a full day in many parts of the country without seeing another car, but excellent back-up and well maintained roads and signs make this a safe trip to undertake with children.
Combine self-driving for several days with one or two sorties with expert desert guides to see the best of it.
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If you want to see a country like Namibia properly and you’d like to be comfortable, but haven’t got the budget for luxury lodges, then a self-drive safari gives you the flexibility to match the experience to your budget, timeframe and family.
A self-drive safari, with our advice, will get you into the most beautiful parts of Namibia.
Namibia is a year-round destination and your itinerary will be tailored to suit your travel dates and in-country conditions.
The best time to visit Namibia on a self-drive safari is between July and October when temperatures are a pleasant 20 degrees and the chance of rainfall is relatively low. This time of year is also the best for game-viewing and can be popular with other visitors so make sure you plan ahead. This time of year also fits in nicely with school holidays.
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Kulala Desert Lodge has a sneaky back-entrance to the Sossusvlei area and if you want to see the sunrise over these mammoth dunes and beat the crowds.
Learn MoreThe sand dunes make children out of all ages and there are so many different ways to experience the desert landscapes, from dune boarding to quad-biking that you should be all duned out by the end.
Namibia is unexpectedly varied in terms of terrain and wildlife. Pale sand-dunes, salt pans, canyons and mountains are found variously along the route.
In certain areas it’s possible to track desert-adapted elephant, rhino and lion amongst the riverbeds and there are also cheetah, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok and zebra.
Head off with your own 4×4 on an itinerary that takes you to the best of Namibia’s parks and areas. Combine this with one or two excursions in the hands of expert guides along the way and you’ll be in for a real adventure.
It takes genuine local knowledge to craft trips that go beyond the ordinary. The Natural High team have unrivalled experience and will take your ideas and turn them into your trip of a lifetime.
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