5 Day Namibian Skeleton Coast Family Vacation

Guests are met in Johannesburg and transferred to OR Tambo International Airport for a regional flight to Walvis Bay on Namibia's central coast. As you approach, the view reveals the stark beauty of the Namib Desert, with towering dunes meeting the cold Atlantic Ocean along the Skeleton Coast. On arrival you are met and driven north to Swakopmund, a relaxed seaside town known for its palm-lined seafront, German colonial architecture, and cool marine air created by the Benguela Current. After check-in at the Swakopmund Hotel, the rest of the afternoon is free to stretch your legs, explore nearby shops and cafés, or simply unwind by the pool.

During your stay, two guided excursions are included to showcase the coast's wildlife and desert ecology. On the Living Desert 4x4 tour, specialist guides take you into the dune belt to look for small, well-camouflaged creatures like the Namib web-footed gecko, sidewinder adder, Namaqua chameleon, and sand-diving lizards, while explaining how they survive in this fog-fed desert.Another day is devoted to the Skeleton Coast north of Swakopmund, and includes driving along the salt road to Cape Cross to see one of Africa's largest Cape fur seal colonies and to view the replica of Diogo Cão's fifteenth-century stone cross that gave the cape its name. Remaining time is yours to relax on the seafront, enjoy local cafés, or book extra family-friendly activities in and around Swakopmund.

After breakfast, enjoy a final relaxed morning in Swakopmund, where the cool Atlantic air and wide beachfront create a gentle start to the day. You may take a short stroll along the promenade or visit the historic jetty before returning to the hotel to complete packing and check out comfortably.

Later in the morning, your driver meets you for the short coastal transfer to Walvis Bay Airport. The route passes dunes, salt pans, and the lagoon’s birdlife, offering a last look at the Skeleton Coast. At the airport, you check in for your regional flight to Johannesburg, concluding your memorable Namibian family holiday.