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9 Day Family Road Trip to Namibia

Swakopmund Road Trip

9 Day Family Road Trip to Namibia

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Namibia

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9 days

2840 km
  • Experiencing thrilling quad biking in Swakopmund
  • Taking in the views on a boat cruise in Walvis Bay
  • Exploring the Namibian capital of Windhoek
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Author Bio

Olivia Moswana RTE Profile Picture | Photo credit: Olivia Moswana Olivia MoswanaSouth Africa FlagSouth Africa

I'm a South African who is passionate about travelling with family and exploring the beauty of Southern Africa.

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Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta
4 Seats | 5 Doors | 1 Medium Bags | 1 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
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Toyota Corolla Quest

Toyota Corolla Quest
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  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
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Mercedes C Class

Mercedes C Class
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  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1 Drove from Pretoria into Botswana for a 1 night stay in Kang. 674 Kand Lodge
Day 2 Drove into Namibia to Windhoek for a 1 night stay. 710 Town Lodge Windhoek
Day 3-6 Drove to Swakopmund for a 4 night stay. Explored nearby Walvis Bay while staying there. 373 Swakopmund
Day 7-8 Drove to Windhoek for a 2 night stay. 373 Town Lodge Windhoek
Day 9 Drove back ti Kang in Botswana for a 1 night stay. Drove back to Pretoria the folloiwng day to complete the road trip. 710 Kang Lodge

Photo Gallery

Seascape of Swakopmund.
View over Swakopmund, Namibia.
Beach in Swakopmund, Namibia.
Pink flamingos in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
View over Windhoek, Namibia.
Seascape of Swakopmund.
View over Swakopmund, Namibia.
Beach in Swakopmund, Namibia.
Pink flamingos in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
View over Windhoek, Namibia.

All images copyright Olivia Moswana (unless indicated otherwise).

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