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Animals and wildlife in Namibia

Discover wildlife experiences, sanctuaries and nature centres across Namibia where kids can meet animals up close and learn about conservation. 22 places, updated November 2026.

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Animals and wildlife in Erindi Private Game Reserve

Old Traders Lodge (Erindi Game Reserve)

Family lodge on a private reserve with indoor and outdoor play centre, pool, and game drives.

  • All ages
  • Private game reserve
  • Yes, cots and play centre

Animals and wildlife in Otjiwarongo

Crocodile Farm Otjiwarongo (Nam Crocs)

Crocodile ranch with guided tours, baby crocodile handling, restaurant, garden and play park.

  • All ages
  • Crocodile ranch
  • Yes, play park

Animals and wildlife in Otjiwarongo

Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)

Cheetah research and education centre with guided tours, feeding and museum.

  • 6+ years recommended
  • Cheetah conservation centre
  • No

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Daan Viljoen Game Park

Accessible game park with self-drive trails, walking trails, giraffes and zebras near Windhoek.

  • All ages
  • Game park
  • Yes, pool

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Haven Zoological Park

Small zoo with farm animals, monkeys, tortoises, putt-putt, playground and coffee shop.

  • All ages
  • Small zoo and playground
  • Yes, ideal

Entry from NAD 30

Animals and wildlife in Windhoek

Naankuse Lodge & Wildlife Sanctuary

Charity lodge and wildlife sanctuary with carnivore feeding, cheetah and meerkat experiences, horseback riding and pool.

  • All ages (some activities age-restricted)
  • Wildlife sanctuary and lodge
  • Yes, lodge facilities

Entry from NAD 0

Animals and wildlife in Swakopmund

Living Desert Adventures

Educational 4x4 dune tour searching for the Namib Desert’s Little Five.

  • 6+ years recommended
  • Coastal dune belt
  • No

Entry from NAD 900

Animals and wildlife in Swakopmund

Snake Park (Swakopmund)

Reptile park with rescued African snakes, adders and lizards, and educational displays.

  • All ages
  • Indoor reptile park
  • Yes, with supervision

Entry from NAD 100

Animals and wildlife in Walvis Bay

Pelican Point Kayaking (Walvis Bay)

Guided kayak tour among Cape fur seals at Pelican Point with dolphins and pelicans.

  • 6+ years recommended
  • Atlantic Ocean and peninsula
  • No

Entry from NAD 90

Animals and wildlife in Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay Seal Kayaking

Guided kayak tour among Cape fur seals at Pelican Point with beach brunch.

  • 3+ years (strict)
  • Atlantic Ocean and beach
  • No

Entry from NAD 90

Animals and wildlife in Omaruru

Omaruru Game Lodge

Family lodge with hand-feeding of elephants, zebras and giraffes, and a waterhole next to the restaurant.

  • All ages
  • Wildlife lodge
  • Yes, with supervision

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