We climbed the Big Mama instead and also part of Dune 45 afterwards when it warmed up and the kids were better awake. During the day, they could have done it without any problems. Our kids also were that age and we never made it to the top of Big Daddy for several reasons - it was dark and VERY cold and they were just too tired and refused to walk. If you want to stay in just a few places and do day trips, check out this itinerary we did in South Africa with kids where we basically stayed in two areas over two weeks.Įither way, plan your trip well in advance because December (Christmas break) is very busy. If you're looking for an 'easier' place to visit in Africa with family, check out South Africa- it has better infrastructure, and is also possible to plan a cheaper vacation. Also, it's not a budget-friendly destination unless you are prepared to camp.Ĭheck our other guides for more information about Namibia so that you have a better idea what to expect when planning a trip: things to know before travelling to Namibia and also our Namibia itinerary.Īs for December, it's summer there, so hot, busy, and it can also rain which might make driving in the North a bit more challenging. If you want to visit even just the main highlights, you'll have to make a road trip. Hi Lize, I think you need to take a closer look at the map of Namibia- it's a huge country and there's no way to see it all from one or even a few places. It includes transportation, accommodation at one of the nicest lodges in the area, a few excursions, and most meals. TIP: If you are not renting a car for the entire trip (or prefer not to drive on gravel roads in this part of Namibia), this 2-night/3-day tour from Windhoek is a great way to visit the sand dunes of Sossusvlei. But beware that driving all the way to Sossusvlei on your own might not be a good idea since the last few kilometers are on sand and many vehicles get stuck in it… There are tours from most accommodations in the area, and often, you can also hire a 4×4 vehicle for the last part, but they won’t be there before sunset yet. Stay at the accommodation inside the park and try to catch the sunrise from the top of Big Daddy Dune. I recommend Big Daddy, Big Mama, or Dune 45. Make sure you climb at least one of the higher sand dunes. Don’t miss Deadvlei too – the white salt pan with ancient acacia trees that you see in all Namibia travel guides. Sossusvlei is a desert that is home to the world’s largest sand dunes. This place should be number one of any ‘best things to do in Namibia’ list! My number one on the list of must-see places in Namibia is Sossusvlei.
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