Going to Namibia is easy, even with some kids in the back of the car. Here are some hints on what you should do during your stay.
Going there,
1. Air Namib is easy to book on Internet. We took a flight from Lusaka to Joburg, and then from Joburg to Windhoek. Leaving Zambia in the afternoon and entering Namibia late evening.
2. Car rental is also easy, and necessary if you don't prefer to drive all the way from Lusaka (it is possible though). The distanses are long, but roads are in very good condition (South African standard).
Staying there,
1. Search Internet for lodges and guest houses, we found several nice ones even over a hectic week as Easter. Use Namibia Reservations.
2. Most places have similar service level as places in South Africa.
3. Prices are also equivalent to the southern neighbour.
4. Medi Clinic is the best if you need to see a doctor, clinics available in all major towns.
Things to do,
When you are planning your trip to Namibia, use Internet or buy the Bradt guide. We did both. And here are some things that could be recommended,
1. Desert; when travelling Namibia you must take the opportunity to climb some dunes and walk a desert, could be done in the Namib desert or similar. Close to Swakopmund there are several dunes, e.g. Dune 7. Driving to or flying over the famous Sousosvlei is also strongly recommended. We also took a guided tour through the desert nearby Swakop. Desert Tours was the company, and the guide you should require is mr Tommy. The kids touched a snake and fed a kameleont.
2. Coastline; if living in Zambia you might be interested in seeing the sea, eat some good seafood or just have a smell of some 10 000 furry seals in the colony at Cape Cross. Driving along the coastline is a magnificent thing to do.
For reaching Skeleton Coast up north you might need a 4x4 or you just fly in there. From Walvies Bay, just south of Swakopmund, there are lots of activities you can do, such as bird watching (pelicans, flamingos, etc), seal watching, etc.
3. Safari; the Etosha National Park is famous for its pan and the oryx must be the country's most famous antelope. We spotted ostrich, giraffe, black and blue wilderbeast, impala, springbok, zebra, jackal and lion.
Unfortunately it was wet season, but in the dry season there are also plenty of elefant, buffalos, etc. If you don't want to travel up north to the Etosha NP, you could instead visit any of the game farms closer to Windhoek. We did Okapuka Ranch, where we spotted jackal, blesbok, oryx, wilderbeast, warthog, kudu and rhino.
If you have the opportunity, we strongly recommend you take the opportunity to see Namibia.
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