Namibia

Desert landscapes, Sossusvlei dunes, and Etosha wildlife.

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About Namibia

Namibia offers otherworldly desert landscapes - massive red dunes at Sossusvlei, eerie dead trees at Deadvlei, desert elephants, and excellent wildlife in Etosha National Park. This is Africa's most photogenic destination.

What to See & Do

Sossusvlei dunes

Deadvlei

Etosha National Park

Skeleton Coast

Desert elephants

Stargazing

Where to Stay

Little Kulala

luxury

Luxury desert camp near Sossusvlei

Ongava Lodge

luxury

Safari lodge near Etosha

Desert Camp

boutique

Budget tented camp

Activities & Experiences

Sossusvlei Sunrise

Climb Dune 45 at sunrise

Duration: 4 hours

Deadvlei Walk

Photograph dead trees in clay pan

Duration: 2 hours

Etosha Game Drives

Self-drive or guided safaris

Duration: Full day

Scenic Flights

Aerial views of Skeleton Coast

Duration: 1 hour

Where to Eat

Lodge Dining

International

Gourmet meals at safari lodges

Joe's Beerhouse

German-Namibian

Windhoek institution

Bush Dinners

Outdoor

Dinners under stars in desert

Sample Itineraries

Namibia Deserts & Wildlife

10 days
Photographers & Nature Lovers
10 days
1

Arrive Windhoek

  • Flight arrival
  • City orientation
  • Overnight Windhoek
2

To Sossusvlei

  • Drive to Sossusvlei
  • Check into lodge
  • Sundowner
3

Sossusvlei

  • Sunrise at Dune 45
  • Deadvlei
  • Sesriem Canyon
  • Star gazing
4

Full Desert Day

  • Hot air balloon option
  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Desert dinner
5

To Swakopmund

  • Drive to coast
  • Swakopmund
  • German colonial town
6

Coast Activities

  • Sandwich Harbour 4x4
  • Walvis Bay flamingos
  • Coastal seafood
7

To Etosha

  • Long drive to Etosha
  • Check into lodge
  • Evening game drive
8

Etosha Safari

  • Full-day game drives
  • Waterhole viewing
  • Big 5 spotting
9

Final Etosha

  • Morning drive
  • Drive back toward Windhoek
  • Overnight en route
10

Departure

  • Final drive to Windhoek
  • Departure

Quick Facts

Region

Africa

Best Time to Visit

May-Oct

When to Go

May-October is dry season with clear skies and concentrated wildlife.

Avoid: January-March is rainy season (though still drivable).

Getting There

Fly to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH). Self-drive in 4x4 or join guided tours. Distances are vast.

Local Tips

  • Rent 4x4 for self-drive
  • Bring quality camera - incredibly photogenic
  • Book lodges far ahead
  • Distances huge - plan driving times

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