Namibia

Dead Vlei's striking white clay pan in Namibia's Namib Desert, surrounded by towering red dunes creating an otherworldly, starkly beautiful landscape.

Travel to Namibia

The towering red dunes of Dead Vlei

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Travel to Namibia

Namibia, located in southwestern Africa, offers a range of landscapes, from deserts and savannas to coastal areas. The Namib Desert, stretching along the country’s coastline, is known for its vast dunes and unique natural features such as Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These areas attract visitors seeking to explore the desert’s clay pans and towering red dunes.


Etosha National Park, located in northern Namibia, is a significant wildlife destination. Centered around the Etosha Pan, a large salt flat, the park is home to diverse animals, including elephants, lions, and giraffes. Game drives are a popular way for visitors to experience the semi-arid landscape and the variety of wildlife.


Damaraland, northwest of Etosha, is known for its rugged mountains and desert-adapted wildlife. Visitors can explore Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its ancient rock engravings, as well as Brandberg Mountain, the highest peak in Namibia, known for its rock paintings. Further south, the Fish River Canyon offers hiking opportunities through one of the largest canyons in the world.


Namibia’s Atlantic coast provides a different experience, with Swakopmund as a base for coastal exploration. The town offers colonial architecture and access to adventure activities like sandboarding and quad biking. Nearby Walvis Bay is known for its wildlife, including flamingos and seals. The Skeleton Coast, further north, features shipwrecks and desert landscapes along the rugged coastline.


In contrast to the arid areas, the Caprivi Strip in the northeast has rivers, wetlands, and more tropical environments. Bwabwata National Park, located here, is home to a variety of wildlife, including hippos and elephants. Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, serves as the country’s main hub, offering a mix of colonial history and modern life, as well as access to the country’s key attractions.


Namibia offers a variety of experiences, from desert landscapes and wildlife reserves to coastal adventures and historical sites, providing diverse opportunities for exploration.

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Etosha National Park

The park, situated in the north, is one of Namibia's premier wildlife reserves, centered around the vast Etosha Pan. Visitors can spot a variety of animals, including elephants, lions, and giraffes, on game drives through the park’s semi-arid landscapes.

Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

Located in the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei is known for its towering red sand dunes, while Deadvlei is a stark white clay pan with ancient petrified trees, creating one of Namibia's most recognisable and dramatic desert landscapes, perfect for photography and exploration.

Skeleton Coast

The Skeleton Coast is a vast remote area made of rugged coastline famous for its shipwrecks and dramatic meeting of desert and ocean. Visitors can explore desolate beaches, desert-adapted wildlife, and rough seas that give the coast its name.

Swakopmund

A coastal town offering colonial-era architecture, adventure activities, and access to nearby desert dunes. From there one can make excursions to the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast. Walvis Bay, a short drive away, offers opportunities for marine wildlife viewing such as dolphins and seals.

Ais-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park & Fish River Canyon

This park, on the border and shared with South Africa, features the Fish River Canyon, one of the world’s largest canyons, offering challenging hikes, scenic viewpoints, and natural hot springs at Ais-Ais, a haven for adventure seekers.

Damaraland

A rugged region of Namibia known for its desert-adapted wildlife and striking geological formations. Highlights include Twyfelfontein’s ancient rock engravings, desert elephants, and the towering Brandberg Mountain, home to the famous "White Lady" rock painting.

Namib-Naukluft National Park

Home to the famous Sossusvlei dunes, this park showcases Namibia’s iconic desert landscapes, including expansive sand dunes, gravel plains, unique desert wildlife, and the arid Naukluft Mountains, ideal for hiking, stargazing, and photography.

NamibRand Nature Reserve

A private nature reserve offering dramatic desert landscapes with dunes, mountains, and grasslands. It is known for its pristine night skies, diverse wildlife, and conservation efforts, making it a prime destination for stargazing and eco-friendly safaris.

Cape Cross Seal Reserve

Situated along the Skeleton Coast, Cape Cross Seal Reserve is home to one of the largest Cape fur seal colonies. Visitors can watch thousands of seals in their natural habitat, while enjoying the dramatic scenery of the Atlantic coastline and desert.

Kaokoland and Epupa Falls

This remote, rugged region in northwestern Namibia is known for its Himba culture and striking desert landscapes. Epupa Falls, a key attraction, offers scenic waterfalls along the Kunene River, providing a picturesque contrast to the arid surroundings and unique wildlife.

Waterberg Plateau

Rising above central Namibia’s plains, the plateau is known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs, offering hiking trails, stunning views, and diverse wildlife. It’s also a sanctuary for rare and endangered species, providing an opportunity for both nature lovers and conservation enthusiasts.

Spitzkoppe

A granite mountain formation, Spitzkoppe is famous for its towering peaks, natural rock arches, and San rock art. Popular for hiking and rock climbing, it offers breathtaking views and a chance to explore one of Namibia’s most distinctive and photogenic geological landmarks.

Caprivi Strip

Located in northeastern Namibia, features lush rivers, wetlands, and wildlife-rich parks like Bwabwata. Known for its vibrant ecosystems, it offers activities like boat safaris, birdwatching, and river cruises, providing a contrast to Namibia’s drier, desert regions.

Kolmanzkop

Once a thriving diamond mining town near Lüderitz, Kolmanskop is now a ghost town, its abandoned buildings filled with encroaching sand. This popular tourist destination offers a hauntingly beautiful glimpse into Namibia’s mining history and a unique, photogenic landscape.

Lüderitz

Nestled on the Namibian coast, Lüderitz is a town with distinctive German colonial architecture. It serves as a base for exploring nearby attractions like the Kolmanskop ghost town and the Lüderitz Peninsula, known for its unique desert and marine wildlife.

Kalahari

Spanning several southern African countries, including Namibia, the Kalahari Desert is known for its red sand dunes, unique desert wildlife, and the indigenous San people. This vast, arid region offers opportunities for cultural encounters and wildlife viewing.

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Best Time to visit Namibia

Namibia's seasons offer varied experiences for travelers. The dry season, from May to October, is the best time to visit for cooler temperatures and excellent wildlife viewing, particularly in Etosha National Park. Animals congregate at waterholes, and outdoor activities like exploring the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei are more comfortable.


From September to October, temperatures rise, marking the end of the dry season. It’s still good for wildlife viewing, though the heat can be intense.


The wet season, from November to April, brings occasional rains that transform Namibia’s landscapes, creating a “green season” with blooming deserts and abundant birdwatching opportunities. However, travel can be more challenging in remote areas due to flooded roads and unpredictable weather.


Overall, Namibia is accessible year-round, but the dry season is preferred for wildlife, while the wet season reveals lush, vibrant scenery.


Bear in mind that each season has its own particularities, and that a non-advised season may well correspond perfectly to your specific needs. 


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