Safari Holidays in Namibia

Namibia is one of the world’s true wildernesses. It has the world's highest sand dunes, limitless horizons, staggering geology, wonderful game parks, interesting fauna and flora and fascinating culture.

As a safari holiday destination, Namibia can boast all the ‘Big Five’ animals, whilst Etosha National Park in the north is one of the great African game parks. To the south Namibia is dominated by the enormous and empty Namib Desert and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei (the largest in the world), whilst to west, the remote Skeleton Coast National Park is littered with mysterious shipwrecks and has intriguing desert-adapted plants and animals.

Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibia has been attracting tourists in ever increasing numbers. A huge country with just over 1.5 million inhabitants, it has a population density of less than two people per square kilometre – one of the lowest in the world. Its inhabitants are composed of 11 ethnic groups; among them are the San Bushmen, the Khoi-Khoi, the Herero, the Ovambo and white Namibians descended from colonial settlers.

The capital city, Windhoek, is situated in the geographical heart of Namibia and is the starting place for most safaris. Whilst Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the Skeleton Coast, Etosha National Park and Fish River Canyon are the most popular destinations – there are almost limitless opportunities to enjoy the wild beauty of this empty land.

Namibia has well maintained road network offering excellent opportunities for self driving holidays. Point your car north from Windhoek and head towards the Etosha Pans, south towards the dunes of the Namib Desert, or west to the pleasant coastal town of Swakopmund.

Equally safaris by air are an excellent option in Namibia. Flying Safaris allow the huge distances to be covered in good time and offer a compelling perspective on the striking desert landscapes. Interspersed with nights in luxury safari lodges, a typical flying safari would visit the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei, then trace the coastline along the desolate Skeleton Coast before heading inland over Damaraland to the mesmerizing Etosha National Park.

We also arrange photographic safari holidays, camping safaris and guided 4x4 safaris – all of which can be tailor made to your specific holiday requirements.

Wedged between the Kalahari and the chilly South Atlantic Ocean, this land of deserts, seascapes, salt pans, ancient rock carvings and fantastic wildlife is one of Africa’s most unique safari destinations.

When To Go

There is no bad time to visit Namibia on holiday, but depending on what you wish to see, there are certain months that are better than others. For game viewing the dry season months of May to October are best. Daytime temperatures during this period range from 20 - 30°C, with chilly mornings and evenings. The rainy season is from November to March, which is also when the temperatures are at their highest, sometimes reaching as high as 45°C in the far north and south of the country. Birdwatching is best after the rains when numerous flooded depressions attract migrant species

July to December are by far the busiest months for tourism and if you are planning to visit during this time - it is imperative that flights and accommodation are booked as far in advance as possible.

Getting There

Travelling from London Heathrow via Johannesburg (with South African Airways, British Airways or Virgin Atlantic) or via Frankfurt into Windhoek with Air Namibia. Domestic flights connect most of the major towns in Namibia.