Contact & Hours
Mon–Fri: 08:00–18:00 | Sat: 08:00–12:00
About This Branch
Kiddies Aqua Otjiwarongo is a family-owned business run by daughter Elaine Jansen van Rensburg and mom Cheryl Botha. They opened their first small home-based branch in August 2022, and in February 2023 they opened their new branch in Otjiwarongo — making it the first Kiddies Aqua franchised outlet outside the borders of South Africa. Elaine holds diplomas in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, Personal Training, and Aqua Aerobics. She moved to Namibia with her husband Willem and their two daughters in March 2022. Cheryl is a registered nurse with nearly forty years of experience in nursing and managerial healthcare in mostly industry-leading private hospitals in South Africa. Both Elaine and Cheryl completed 400+ hours of intensive Baby Floating training with Lizette Botha and are fully qualified and licensed instructors in the Self-Rescue Water Safety Programme for Babies. They are also both qualified Learn-to-Swim instructors for toddlers and adults, and are already making a significant difference in the community of Otjiwarongo and its surroundings.
Our Guarantees
Meet Your Instructors
Elaine Jansen van Rensburg
Diplomas: BusinessHRProject ManagementPersonal TrainingAqua Aerobics400+ hrs Baby FloatingCo-founder and franchisee of Kiddies Aqua Otjiwarongo. Elaine completed over 400 hours of intensive Baby Floating training with Lizette Botha and is a fully qualified Learn-to-Swim instructor for toddlers and adults. She brings warmth, precision, and a natural, soft touch to every lesson.
Baby Floating (Self-Rescue) | Learn-to-Swim | Toddlers & Infants
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Learn-to-Swim InstructorCheryl Botha
Registered Nurse (40 years)400+ hrs Baby FloatingLearn-to-Swim CertifiedElaine's mother and co-founder. Cheryl brings nearly forty years of nursing and managerial healthcare experience to the pool. Her medical background gives her exceptional intuition with babies and toddlers, and she is known for her compassionate, competent handling of young swimmers.
Baby Floating (Self-Rescue) | Learn-to-Swim | Infant Safety
Jaqi Haensel
Currently completing Teaching DegreeLearn-to-Swim Certified (Kiddies Aqua)Jaqi completed the Kiddies Aqua Learn-to-Swim instructor programme in South Africa under Lizette Botha. She is currently completing her teaching degree and has a passion for working with children, bringing kindness and a gentle nature to every lesson.
Learn-to-Swim | Children
Lize Visser
2023 Voice of Namibia WinnerLearn-to-Swim Certified (Kiddies Aqua)Lize is a performer in music and the 2023 winner of the Voice of Namibia. She completed the Kiddies Aqua Learn-to-Swim instructor programme with Lizette Botha in South Africa. Known for her kind and soft nature, she brings creativity and enthusiasm to her work with children.
Learn-to-Swim | Children
Meet Elaine Jansen van Rensburg & Cheryl Botha
Elaine Jansen van Rensburg and her mother Cheryl Botha are the founders of Kiddies Aqua in Namibia. Elaine holds diplomas in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, Personal Training, and Aqua Aerobics. She moved to Namibia with her husband Willem and their two daughters in March 2022. Cheryl is a registered nurse with nearly forty years of experience in nursing and managerial healthcare in mostly industry-leading private hospitals in South Africa. Both Elaine and Cheryl completed 400+ hours of intensive training with Lizette Botha (Franchisor) in the Self-Rescue Water Safety Programme for Babies (Baby Floating) and are fully qualified and licensed instructors. They also completed a Learn-to-Swim Instructor Programme for toddlers and adults through Kiddies Aqua. Elaine's own children, Imke and Anya, completed the Baby Floating Course as young infants. The team has grown to include Jaqi Haensel (currently completing her teaching degree) and Lize Visser (the 2023 winner of the Voice of Namibia) — both passionate about working with children and both qualified through Kiddies Aqua's Learn-to-Swim instructor programme with Lizette Botha in South Africa.
What We Offer
- Self-Rescue Water Safety for Babies (ages 6–24 months)
- Learn-to-Swim and Swim Readiness for Toddlers and Older Children (ages 2–12 years)
- Stroke Correction for Young Gala Swimmers (any age)
- Adult Swimming and Style Correction (18+ years)
- Special Needs Kids Swimming — KA-CARE (any age)
- Water Aerobics (any age)
Our Programmes
Self-Rescue Baby Floating
Ages 6–24 months. Teaches babies to float face-up and self-rescue from the very first lesson.
Learn-to-Swim
Ages 2–12 years. From swim readiness through to all four basic strokes — purposeful and progressive.
Stroke Correction
Any age. Refine technique for competitive or recreational swimmers.
Adult Swimming
18+ years. Learn to swim or improve your style in a focused, supportive environment.
Special Needs — KA-CARE
Any age. Specialist one-on-one instruction tailored to children with special needs.
Water Aerobics
Any age. Low-impact water fitness — effective for all fitness levels.
Drowning Safety Facts
- Around 300,000 people drown worldwide every year — more than 30 every hour (WHO, 2024).
- Children under five account for nearly a quarter of all drowning deaths.
- The WHO African Region has the highest drowning rate of any region on earth.
- Over 90% of drowning deaths are preventable with swimming skills and proper supervision.
Source: WHO Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, 2024. See the full global drowning crisis
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Full programme guide, fee schedule and branch info — free PDF.
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2026 Fee Schedule
All fees are monthly. Prices include pool usage, towel, and instructor time.
| Programme | 1x / week | 2x / week | 3x / week | Crash Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Floating — Self-Rescue Water Safety (6–24 months) | N$905 | N$1 535 | N$2 050 | N$3 950 |
| Learn-to-Swim and Style Correction (2–12 years) | N$665 | N$975 | N$1 400 | — |
| Special Needs Kids — KA-CARE (any age) | N$930 | N$1 265 | — | — |
| Adult Swimming and Style Correction (18+) | N$750 | N$1 065 | — | — |
| Water Aerobics (any age) | N$625 | N$880 | — | — |
| Family of 4 (Mom + Dad + 2 children)Additional child N$600 per month. Discount fees for families with three or more members. Fees are in Namibian Dollars (N$). | N$2 650 | N$4 000 | — | — |
100% guaranteed progress or money back applies to all programmes. Prices are subject to annual review.
Download the full 2026 fee schedule and branch brochure as a PDF.
1794, 2nd Street
Otjiwarongo, Otjiwarongo
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