Windhoek, Swakopmund and Etosha family trip in 8 days (7 nights)

8 days · Namibia

A lighter Namibia plan with only two moves after the first night. The trip opens with one night at a lodge near Windhoek to recover from the flight. The family then drives west to Swakopmund for three nights on the coast, with time for the beach, the town and desert outings. The route then heads north to Etosha for three nights of game drives, working both the western and eastern parts of the park, before the drive back to Windhoek.

The route, stop by stop

1. Windhoek, Namibia · 1 night

Arrive by transfer — Transfer from Hosea Kutako International Airport

A recovery night after the long-haul flight before any road time.

2. Swakopmund, Namibia · 3 nights

Arrive by drive — By road west from Windhoek to the coast

Three nights on the cooler coast leave full days for the beach, the town and a desert outing, with no packing in between.

3. Etosha, Namibia · 3 nights

Arrive by drive — By road north from the coast to a lodge near the park

Three nights let the family cover both the western and eastern waterholes without rushing game drives.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Namibia.

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