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Namibia with kids
Self-drive safari: giant red dunes, Etosha's waterholes and huge empty skies.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Climbing the dunes at Sossusvlei
- Elephants at Etosha's waterholes
- The seal colony at Cape Cross
- Stargazing in the desert
Worth knowing
- Long drives on gravel roads. A 4x4 with rooftop tents is a popular choice.
- There's a malaria risk in the north, so check NHS fitfortravel.
- Some lodges have minimum ages for game drives.
What a week in Namibia costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £3,100 for return flights, £1,680 for a family room or apartment and £1,260 to spend in May, one of the best months to go. That's about £6,040 in all. The cheapest month is January, at about £5,380.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Normal | £5,380 |
| February | Normal | £5,380 |
| March | Normal | £5,380 |
| April | Normal | £5,380 |
| MayBest | Busy | £6,040 |
| JuneBest | Busy | £6,040 |
| JulyBest | Peak | £6,890 |
| AugustBest | Peakschool hols | £7,223 |
| SeptemberBest | Peak | £6,890 |
| OctoberBest | Busy | £6,040 |
| November | Normal | £5,380 |
| December | Busy | £6,040 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Namibia are May, June, July, August, September and October. July, August and September are peak season, when prices are highest.
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