Namibia
Desert landscapes, Sossusvlei dunes, and Etosha wildlife.
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
luxuryLuxury desert camp near Sossusvlei
Ongava Lodge
luxurySafari lodge near Etosha
Desert Camp
boutiqueBudget tented camp
Activities & Experiences
Sossusvlei Sunrise
Climb Dune 45 at sunrise
Deadvlei Walk
Photograph dead trees in clay pan
Etosha Game Drives
Self-drive or guided safaris
Scenic Flights
Aerial views of Skeleton Coast
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
Arrive Windhoek
- Flight arrival
- City orientation
- Overnight Windhoek
To Sossusvlei
- Drive to Sossusvlei
- Check into lodge
- Sundowner
Sossusvlei
- Sunrise at Dune 45
- Deadvlei
- Sesriem Canyon
- Star gazing
Full Desert Day
- Hot air balloon option
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Desert dinner
To Swakopmund
- Drive to coast
- Swakopmund
- German colonial town
Coast Activities
- Sandwich Harbour 4x4
- Walvis Bay flamingos
- Coastal seafood
To Etosha
- Long drive to Etosha
- Check into lodge
- Evening game drive
Etosha Safari
- Full-day game drives
- Waterhole viewing
- Big 5 spotting
Final Etosha
- Morning drive
- Drive back toward Windhoek
- Overnight en route
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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