Line 3 · Safari
Etosha self-drive with kids
Namibia
Floodlit waterholes where elephants, rhino and lions drink after dark, then the red dunes of Sossusvlei.
Distances are long. Plan 8+ days and rent a 4x4 with rooftop tents for adventure.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $1,590 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,160 |
| Luxury (5★) | $3,910 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayGood
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecOff
Top attractions in Namibia
- Etosha National ParkSalt pan wildlife
- Okaukuejo waterholeFloodlit at night
- Halali's Moringa waterholeLeopards and rhino
- Fort NamutoniGerman fort camp
- Sossusvlei & DeadvleiRed dunes and dead trees
- Dune 45Sunrise climb
- SwakopmundAdventure town
- Walvis Bay lagoonFlamingos
- SpitzkoppeGranite peaks
- Cheetah Conservation FundOtjiwarongo
Where to eat in Namibia
- Joe's Beerhouse$$Windhoek game meat
- The Tug$$$Swakopmund seafood
- Village Café$Swakopmund
- Etosha camp restaurants$$Buffets
- Moose McGregor's Desert Bakery$Apple pie in Solitaire
- Kücki's Pub$$Swakopmund
Things to do
- Night waterhole watchingFrom your camp
- Self-drive game drivesEtosha roads
- Climb Dune 45 at sunriseSossusvlei
- Walk to DeadvleiShort hike
- SandboardingSwakopmund
- Kayak with sealsWalvis Bay
- Quad bike the dunesSwakopmund
- StargazingDark-sky reserves
- Rooftop-tent camping4x4 rental
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.