I'm booked with Dirk Rohrmann in August, 2008.

My non-hunting wife and two step-kids, 11 and 12 will be coming with me. They'll participate in a couple of hunts with me, but I'd really like them to enjoy the country other ways.

Dirk has let me know that there are a lot of other activities that we can book through them, but I'd like to hear from anyone on here what they or their spouses and kids have done and enjoyed.

Thanks for any help.

A visit to Etosha National Park and go see the Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund in particular, where you can rent 4 wheelers and ride the great dunes of Namib Desert. Dinner at Joe's Beerhouse in Windhoek.

John

Everythng 3Oott6 said and try to add the Dolphin, Sea Lion cruise via Katamaran out of Walvis Bay. It's just a short drive down from Swakopmund. Plan at least two days at Etosha, two days in Swakopmund (including the Walvis Bay cruise and a day in Windhoek. The geology museum in Windhoek is well worth a couple of hours time as well. It's a must in my opinion to see something in all the African countries besides the hunting camp!!

Larry Sellers

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I am sure your wife and kids can set in different blinds and take pictures while you are hunting . Most people hunters and non hunters enjoy watching wildlife. If you have time Etosha park is nice, You can do a three day trip on your own. You can rent a van in Tsumeb for $200 a day. ( Ask your guide who to rent from.) If you decide to rent a car or rooms make sure you get quotes for 08 rates!! Rent a 4 door car or van. Stay away from the cheap small cars. Be sure you get in writing the rental costs with ALL fees! ( Full Insurance, Tax, Airport fees ) You should be able to do a side 3 day trip own your own for $1500 - $3000. It depends on the level service you want .

I agree with all the suggestions. Two things to keep in mind: 1) it's a full day's drive from Omalanga to Swakop; and 2) I recommend ASCO in Windhoek if you want to rent a vehicle. I did in 2006 and we had a decent vehicle and pretty good service from them. Oh, yes, two days each for Etosha and Windhoek.
Dave

Near Swakop is Hentes Bay, a really neat little town. Swakop has a lot of things for families, seashore, shopping, museums, dune buggy rides and ambiance.
Petrified forest, desert plants like the welwitschia are fairly close to the petroglphs at Twelfelontein and make a nice trip, but a bit of a drive from where you're hunting.
Bfly

Your kids might get bored looking out at the bush all week so a trip to Swakopmund would be refreshing. My next trip, my 11 year old son will be accompanying me so we'll do a couple of days at Swakop to play in the dunes, camel ride, fish, and shop.

If you're into souveniers, Okahandja has a great outdoor woodcarvers' market.



Also, there is a smaller crafts market in Windhoek right in the center of town (you can't miss it).

I think your family will enjoy Namibia as much as mine has.

Namibiahunter

Something that is probably the most overlooked aspect of taking non hunters hunting is in the remote camps, there is very little to do except hunt or photograph or read...A non hunter is expected to either go along and observe or sit in camp for 10 to 21 days and they can get pretty darn bored and disgusted in that length of time..Keep this in mind when you want to take the spouse to a remote camp hunting trip. I have seen many a safari go to hell in a handbasket for this reason alone, even one that apparantly ended up in divorce.

You have been forewarned. If you taking non hunters then hunt where there is other activity nearby...Remember its a hunting trip!