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Take your 2019 family holiday to the next level. These immersive experiences are perfect to get kids excited and involved – trying new things, learning new skills, and getting them entirely engaged in the action. Designed primarily for 9-12 year olds, these experiences are immersive ways to get involved in a new culture whilst travelling. Swap digital devices for getting crafty with your digits, trade sofa time for the great outdoors and see their eyes light up for that eureka moment. These are the experiences that need to be on your family bucket list for 2019.

Rust red sand dunes, ancient rock paintings and huge tracts of pristine wilderness: it’s not hard to see why so many travellers are choosing Namibia. The country has seen a huge increase of tourist numbers year on year, and with growing visitor numbers comes increasing pressure to cater for the growing tourism trade. So how can you choose responsibly when you’re travelling in Namibia?

Tracing a circular route through Namibia, we arrive into the coastal town of Swakopmund. The town spreads itself from the mouth of the Swakop River out into the surrounding desert plain. Carved by thousands of years of wind, the sand dunes offer wave after wave of desert exploration and adventure.

Travel is an eye-opening experience at any age, but nothing quite matches the sense of joy and wonder on a child’s face when they experience something for the first time. It’s a magical moment for both you and your child to share – and you don’t want to be distracted by any boring practicalities when it happens!

Travelling with children can be tricky though. There's a few extra factors to consider, but with our handing hints and tips for travelling with kids you'll be all set for an incredible adventure together.