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Namibia Family Safari - Namibia Family Vacation

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Hiking Namibia's Sand Dunes

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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 5. 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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