Why Visit Namibia?

Why visit Namibia? This promotional video, created by a client of ours, should answer at least some of that question.

As for the rest... read on to learn about the fascinating people, surreal landscapes, incredible wildlife and of course the great open spaces and skies that make Namibia a unique destination. Or just come and see for yourself. With thanks to Eric Khayat for permission.

Updated: Wed 27 Nov, 2019

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Namibia Travel Info

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Namibia Travel Info

Why is Namibia one of the world's fastest growing tourist destinations?

Namibia People

People, Language, History - A patchwork quilt of people and cultures

Namibia Environment

Environment, Wildlife and Nature Reserves - The lie of the land.

Best Time to Visit Namibia

Unlike many other African countries, Namibia is an all year destination. The dry season is best for game viewing whereas the wetter (green) season is better for scenery, bird watching and general photography.

Top 10 Places to Visit

Namibia has some beautiful, unique and extraordinary scenery. Attractions abound and activities are limitless. But it's the whole journey that is the most extraordinary attraction of them all. Just driving through the country will be an experience quite unlike any you've had before. While parts of Namibia resemble other places - like the Kruger Park and Okavango Delta - no other place on Earth comes close to resembling Namibia.

Top 10 Things To Do

As vast as Namibia is, so too is the array of endless experiences and adventure to be had when visiting. The real question is what of these are the must-sees and must-dos, that you simply can't leave out.

Best Time to Visit Etosha

The best time to visit Etosha is between May and December for general game viewing. The rainy months from January to March are amazing in their own way and almost worth a second visit.

Best Time to Visit Sossusvlei

The best time to visit Sossusvlei is autumn from March until May or spring from August to October. The cool air offers clearer skies and ideal photography conditions and temperatures are milder both day and night.

Swakopmund Activities

Swakopmund is more than just a beautiful coastal town on the Skeleton Coast. It is the activity centre of Namibia. Explore the giant sand box of the Namib Desert, where the dunes meet the sea, at leisure or by adventure sports. This is Namibia’s playground. A place from which to discover the dunes and sail the seas. Take to the skies. Get active. There is loads to do and more than enough to keep the whole family entertained.

Best Time For... Photography

The position of the sun, a surprise rain shower, even the sudden shoulder of a fellow snapper... there are so many factors and no guarantees. Time of day, light, weather, the list goes on. And yet, suddenly, you get the shot. You capture a lioness bringing down a zebra, you depict the fragile agility of a passing springbok.

Best Time For... Weather

Ah, weather happiness. You can’t beat it. Lying in the sun; wrapped up in a coat; singing in the rain... all of the above? All at once?

Tipping on your Namibia Safari

Our travellers often ask for our advice on who and how much to tip when on safari in Namibia. Many people work to make your trip a success, including the safari guides and trackers, the back-of-house team and the camp/hotel manager - tips can be a significant part of the income of those working in service industries.

Best Time For... Beach Holidays

Despite nearly a thousand miles of beach, Namibia’s not exactly front page when it comes to those glossy holiday brochures. It’s an unusual coastline largely made up of the Namib Desert which stretches along the sea side. A sea which has claimed hundreds of ships and many more lives. Think treacherous currents and thick sea fogs. It’s largely unpopulated too.

Best Time For... Families

Camping in the wild, kids running free, you tending the fire. Come morning the teenagers quad bike the desert and by the end of the week you’re all in a canoe meandering through the Okavango.

Best For... Game Viewing

Namibia is a vast, harsh, arid land of coastline, desert and mountains. But, there is life here. Go to Etosha in the summer and you could see an abundance of animals gathering at the waterholes.

Best Time For... Hiking

So what’s hiking...? More than a walk but not a major trek? Difficult enough to challenge, beautiful enough to make the effort? Both sound like fair definitions but, saying that, who’s defining? A hike’s a pretty subjective jaunt but one thing’s for sure you have plenty of options in Namibia.

Recently Booked Tours

We publish our clients’ current and upcoming tours to show you the final itineraries we end up booking. Be inspired and put our tailormade credo to the test: tell us what you want and we’ll do the rest.

8-day Desert, Dune & Wildlife Safari (Fly-in)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Ultra-luxury
Days: 8
People: 2
Travel Date: May 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Etosha, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Windhoek

US$ 8,433 pps

15-day Namibia Highlights Safari (Self-drive)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Standard
Days: 15
People: 2
Travel Date: April 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Damaraland, Etosha, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Waterberg, Windhoek

US$ 2,875 pps

14-day Namibia Highlights Safari (Self-drive)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Standard
Days: 14
People: 4
Travel Date: August 2021
Countries: Botswana, Namibia
Highlights: Caprivi, Damaraland, Etosha, Kaokoland, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Windhoek, Maun

US$ 2,599 pps

10-day Ultra-luxury Namibia Highlights Fly-in Safari with Kaokoland (Fly-in)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Ultra-luxury
Days: 10
People: 2
Travel Date: September 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Etosha, Kaokoland, Windhoek, NamibRand and Surrounds

US$ 10,110 pps

25-day Botswana, Namibia and South Africa Self-drive Safari (Self-drive)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Standard
Days: 25
People: 2
Travel Date: September 2021
Countries: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Highlights: Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe, Bushmanland, Caprivi, Damaraland, Etosha, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, West Coast

US$ 4,594 pps

11-day Ultra-lux Highlights of Namibia Fly-in Safari (Fly-in)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Ultra-luxury
Days: 11
People: 4
Travel Date: February 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Kaokoland, Skeleton Coast, Waterberg, Windhoek, NamibRand and Surrounds

US$ 7,018 pps

15-day Namibia Educational Self-drive Safari (Self-drive)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Standard
Days: 15
People: 2
Travel Date: January 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Damaraland, Fish River Canyon, Kalahari, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Waterberg, Windhoek, NamibRand and Surrounds

US$ 2,440 pps

21-day Best of Namibia Camping Combo Safari (Self-drive)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Camping
Days: 21
People: 4
Travel Date: July 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Damaraland, Etosha, Kalahari, Luderitz, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Waterberg, Windhoek

US$ 988 pps

15-day Luxury Namibia Highlights Safari (Self-drive)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Luxury
Days: 15
People: 4
Travel Date: September 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Damaraland, Etosha, Swakopmund, Waterberg, Windhoek, NamibRand and Surrounds

US$ 8,209 pps

12-day Luxury Namibia Highlights Private Charter Fly-in (Fly-in)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Luxury
Days: 12
People: 4
Travel Date: July 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Damaraland, Etosha, Swakopmund, Windhoek, NamibRand and Surrounds

US$ 6,496 pps

22-day Namibia Highlights Fly-in Safari with Swakopmund & Kaokoland (Fly-in)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Ultra-luxury
Days: 22
People: 2
Travel Date: May 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Damaraland, Etosha, Kaokoland, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Windhoek, NamibRand and Surrounds

US$ 20,591 pps

8-day Desert Dune and Wildlife Safari (Fly-in)

Itinerary Type: Booked Tour
Accommodation: Ultra-luxury
Days: 8
People: 2
Travel Date: June 2021
Country: Namibia
Highlights: Etosha, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Windhoek, NamibRand and Surrounds

US$ 6,992 pps

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