Family Safaris and Vacations in Africa

By Anouk Zijlma, About.com Guide

Namibia is an ideal family safari or family vacation destination. And as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt discovered, it's also a fine place to give birth! Namibia is one of the few African countries where a self-drive holiday is an excellent option, allowing for maximum flexibility. This is important if you're traveling with younger children. Most of Namibia is malaria-free.

The impressive sand dunes at Sossusvlei offer the world's largest (and most spectacularly colored) sand box to play in. While the sea is a little chilly there's a perfect swimming beach for children in Swakopmund. World class safari parks like Etosha offer family-friendly lodging and there are also opportunities to learn how to hunt with San Bushmen or play with the Himba.

Recommended family safaris and vacations in Namibia:
Desert Escape: Namibia Family Safari is an eight day camping trip that includes wildlife viewing in Etosha, Swakopmund, the Cheetah Park and Sesriem.

Big Cats and Dunes Family Holiday is a 13 day trip covering the highlights of Namibia. Children must be over 7. This is a camping trip with some long drives involved but perfect for adventurous families.

Self-drive tours from Rhino Africa. Lots of self-drive itinerary options for you to browse and figure out what would suit your family best.

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