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Namibia
Destination · Country guide

Namibia

The world's oldest desert, red dunes and a star-blasted sky.

Best time
May–October
Suggested length
10–14 days
Climate
Hot days, very cold desert nights.
Currency
Namibian Dollar (NAD) — pegged to ZAR; both accepted.
Languages
English, Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo
Visa
Visa-free for most Western passports up to 90 days.
Airports
Hosea Kutako Intl. Windhoek (WDH)
Overview

Why Namibia

Namibia is the perfect self-drive country — empty roads, predictable distances, and astonishing variety from Sossusvlei's red dunes to Etosha's salt pan and the Skeleton Coast.

The country has Africa's lowest population density, making it ideal for travellers seeking solitude and big landscape photography.

What you'll see & do

Top attractions, activities and highlights

Top attractions in Namibia

Top attractions

  • ·Sossusvlei
  • ·Etosha NP
  • ·Skeleton Coast
  • ·Swakopmund
  • ·Damaraland
  • ·Fish River Canyon
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Recommended activities

  • ·Self-drive safaris
  • ·Sand-dune climbing
  • ·Quad biking
  • ·Skydiving
  • ·Game drives at waterholes
Traveller in modest beachwear admiring a turquoise hidden cove framed by limestone cliffs and palm trees.

Wildlife & culture

  • ·Red dunes
  • ·Desert-adapted elephants
  • ·Cheetah
  • ·Star-filled skies
Sample journeys

Tour packages we can build for you

Namibia Desert Adventure — Namibia
7 daysfrom $2,490

Namibia Desert Adventure

Sossusvlei + Swakopmund self-drive.

Etosha Wildlife Safari — Namibia
6 daysfrom $2,290

Etosha Wildlife Safari

Etosha-focused with private guide.

Namibia Discovery — Namibia
12 daysfrom $4,990

Namibia Discovery

Full circuit: dunes, coast, Damaraland and Etosha.

Through the lens

Photo gallery

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Local cuisine

Kapana · Game meats · Oryx and kudu steaks

Practical

Travel tips from our local team

  • Hire a 4x4 with rooftop tent — a Namibian classic.
  • Fuel up at every town; distances between stations are large.
  • Don't underestimate desert nights — pack a fleece for August.
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