Important notice for Namibia family holiday makers

posted 2nd August 2018 by Danica Wilson in Work in progress
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Namibia family holiday makers

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The Namibia government has brought in a change effective immediately for Namibia family holiday makers.  Basically, you need to carry with you an unabridged (full) birth certificate of each child in addition to their passports.  In addition, if children are travelling without biological parent/s, the accompanying adult/s must have an affidavit (sworn statement signed by a JP) where the parents consent that the child may travel with the particular travellers.

More below and for information on Namibia read our Travel Guide.

News for Namibia family holiday makers

Effective immediately

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration has enforced the following for people travelling Namibia with children under the age of 18.

  1. Travellers should at all times carry unabridged (full) birth certificates of the children, in addition to their passports
  2. Adults travelling with children that are not their biological children should be in possession of an affidavit (witnessed by a JP) from the child’s parent/s where the child’s parents consent that the child may travel with the particular traveller
  3. When a child is travelling with anyone other than his or her own parents, the traveller should have copies of the identity documents / passports of the parents or legal guardian/s of the child. Contact details of the parents or legal guardian of the child should also be at hand
  4. If a child is travelling with only one parent, the other parent should, by way of affidavit, provide consent for the child to travel with the other parent
  5. Where applicable, travellers should be in possession of a death certificate of the other parent registered as a parent on the child birth certificate.
  6. Any unaccompanied minor entering Namibia may be required to produce the following:
  • proof of consent from one of or both his or her parents or legal guardian, as the case may be in the form of an affidavit for the child to travel
  • letter from the person who is to receive the child, containing his or her residential address and contact details where the child will be residing
  • a copy of the identity document or valid passport and visa of the person who is to receive the child
  • the contact details of the parents or legal guardian of the child

We will be making contact with all of our booked Namibia family holiday makers to ensure you are aware of requirements. We will also provide information in your travel documentation which is posted out prior to travel to ensure no surprises when you arrive into country, Namibia in this instance.

This means that Namibia, Botswana and South Africa have the same requirements, so it makes travel between the three Southern Africa countries easy!

FAMILY PROFILE

Let’s design your wildly awesome family adventure to Africa. We know every family is different, from hangry toddlers to fearless teens, so tell us a bit about your crew so we can design a holiday that's exactly right for you!

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  • ABOUT YOUR PRIDE (the family)

    The more you share, the better we can tailor your experience.
  • Includes young children and adult kids
  • Please enter the ages of each child at the time you're thinking of travelling.
  • Are they quiet achievers | Brave outgoing warriors | Curious explorers | Gentle souls | or something different? Please let us know!
  • What do your kids love to eat, and what time do they usually eat the various meals? Are they snackers?
  • Angry and frustrated from hunger (with a drop of boredom and sprinkle of frustration)
  • Why we ask: Understanding snack schedules and patience levels can make or break a game drive.
  • Why we ask: Understanding snack schedules and patience levels can make or break a game drive.
  • Do the kids (or adults) have any fears or phobias that may impact travel?

  • SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

    How would you rate your kids on each? 1 = not at all 5 = totally! Please do let us know for each child, example - eldest son Active 5 | Brave 4 | Adventurous 4 | Inquisitive 3 | Sensitive 2 | Tactile 5
  • Active | Brave | Adventurous | Inquisitive | Sensitive | Tactile (loves to touch and get hands on)
  • Help us learn what your kids are most excited to see. That helps determine best places to go!

  • ON SAFARI AND BEYOND

    What activities suit your family?
  • Tick which you'd like to do if you had the chance
  • This is in places like Cape Town, Nairobi, Victoria Falls etc.
  • If your safari ends by the sea, what would float your family's boat?

  • YOUR PARAMETERS

  • Budget is one of the key things we need to plan your perfect family safari. No worries if you’re unsure, we can start with some ideas, and you can let us know what feels right.
  • Choose the type of accommodation that best suits your family:
  • Tell us the year, preferred month, and any date flexibility or window. This helps us plan the best options for your family.
  • Which countries, national parks, cities or properties are on your radar? Any must-visit spots or “dream” experiences you’d love included?

  • YOUR DETAILS

  • Feel free to share anything that would help us design your perfect family adventure to Africa.

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