Namibia Desert & Coast

Spend your first night in Namibia at Olive Grove guesthouse, a peaceful retreat in Windhoek, not far from some of the best attractions the city has to offer. With only 10 rooms available, your family will enjoy an exclusive home-away-from-home experience with warm hospitality and top-notch service before heading off into the Namib Desert. Families of up to five can be accommodated in the ensuite Luxury Rooms which are each decorated in their own style. Amenities on offer include a swimming pool, a home-style restaurant and a well-kept garden that invites relaxation.

On the doorstep of Sossusvlei – one of Namibia’s famed natural wonders – Dead Valley Lodge offers direct access to this must-see attraction within the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Sustainably built to blend seamlessly into the contemplative desert surroundings, Dead Valley Lodge offers the kind of freedom and isolation that must be experienced first-hand to understand. From your spacious, air-conditioned tent, you have panoramic views of the Namib Desert with its giant dunes and mountain ranges colored in every possible shade of red. You are also invited to experience the desert’s stark beauty with a range of family activities nearby. Take a guided quad bike tour, walk to the summit of Dune 45 at sunrise, discover the crusted salt pan and parched trees of Deadvlei or get a bird's-eye perspective of the Namib Desert on a hot-air balloon ride.

Your next stop is Swakopmund, the undisputed adventure capital of Namibia with an array of thrilling activities on offer for all ages. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean with a dramatic atrium to maximize the incredible sea views, the stylish Strand Hotel is your home base. In your luxurious ensuite room sleeping two adults and two children, you have all the creature comforts and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors so the ocean never feels far away. The hotel is staffed by professional travel consultants to ensure you get the most out of your stay. Book an excursion to the Namib Desert for all manner of exciting activities from quad biking and sandboarding to hot-air ballooning and cultural tours. If the ocean is your happy place, then take your pick from catamaran dolphin tours, deep-sea fishing and kayaking, which are all on the menu in Swakopmund. After a day of family fun and adventure, enjoy a rejuvenating treatment at the hotel’s spa or relax on the sea-facing terrace with a sundowner.

The final leg of your dream Namibian family safari sees you spend two nights at Spitzkoppe Tented Camp, with the jaw-dropping mountain backdrop – one of the country’s most recognisable landmarks. Ensuite family tents accommodate up to four guests with facilities that include a private patio affording sweeping views of the desert. While staying in this magical mountain reserve, keep as busy or as low-key as you like with family-friendly activities on offer such as hiking, biking, climbing and horse riding. For an unforgettable cultural experience, go see the Spitzkoppe bushman rock paintings or spend the afternoon at a traditional Himba Village.