If you ever get an instant idea to visit Namibia with your kids on a family vacation, do not hesitate to act out your idea because it's absolutely a great one! Namibia is one of the best African countries for family vacations, and you have quite a lot of explorations to do there with fun and enthusiasm. Namibia may not have the best waterparks and adventure theme parks like other countries would do, but it has greater experiences (that are of course not artificial) for you in store.

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Well, if you still have second thoughts as to whether Namibia is safe (especially for the kids), take this as a confirmation that it really is. However, avoid traveling at night, and when driving, be extra careful because Namibia mainly has gravel roads. If you are careful, everything is just fine.

When traveling to African countries, many travelers get this Malaria phobia and it's normal. They say you need to take Malaria pills before you come but keep in your mind that this is not mandatory when you visit Namibia. It's the same case with yellow fever as well. There's no risk of malaria or yellow fever in Namibia which reconfirms the fact that it's a safe destination once again.

The next question you might be having is whether this destination has family-friendly hotels. The answer is yes! Avani Hotel is one of the best hotels in Namibia that has a lot of kid-friendly experiences as well. Make sure you check out for special offers available at these hotels before you go. Let the kids enjoy the traditional entertainment events that some hotels organize and let them also enjoy the traditional food. This will be a lifetime experience for you and the kids, so take the maximum benefit.

Your Namibia tour is not going to be complete if you miss out on its wildlife experiences. Visit the Etosha National Park for sure with your kids because it's one of the finest places to explore wild African animals in the world. In addition to the national parks, there are also many other places in this beautiful country where you can observe different types of creatures.

If you plan to have a family vacation with kids (and if they are school-going), you obviously have to choose a school vacation. Christmas and new year can be very busy, so the best period would be July - August (summer school vacation). You can enjoy pleasant weather conditions during this time, and the hotel rates will also be affordable as it's not peak time.

The best thing about visiting Namibia is that you don't get to deal with language barriers. English is the official language in Namibia. Yes, there are some local tribes living in this country who speak different languages, so when you are here, you get to get exposed to these languages and cultures as well. This will be a good learning experience for the kids.

Honestly speaking, Namibia is not an expensive destination. Hotel/villa charges can be high, but since you are skipping this peak season, this will also not be an issue. If you plan to get around Namibia using taxis (cab services), allocate a considerable budget for that because that is not cheap. You can also get around using internal flights, but that can be relatively expensive. Food in Namibia is cheap, but they are very good in quality.