NAMIBIA SAFARIS
Welcome to the Most Superlative landscapes on Earth
NAMIBIA SAFARIS
NAMIBIA SAFARIS HIGHLIGHTS
- Come face to face with lions and rhinos in the superb Etosha National Park.
- Explore the country on a scenic aerial safari, the quickest and most beautiful way to travel around.
- Stay at remote lodges and camps, surrounded by animals.
- Spend a day with a Himba tribe, learning why they paint their faces with ochre stone.
- Take a walk along the ridge of the world’s second largest canyon – Fish River Canyon
- Hot air balloon above the incredible red landscape of Sossusvlei.
- Admire migratory elephants and San rock art by spending time in Damaraland.
- Walk up a sand dune for an incredible sunset view in the Namib Desert.
- Feel the beauty of silence and solitude.
- Enjoy the stars – in a desert country you are treated to an incredible nighttime show, every single night.
- Take a safari up the Skeleton Coast to a huge colony of seals and a series of shipwrecks.
- Feel the sun on your skin – Namibia has more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
- Gaze at the bizarre skeletal trees of Deadvlei and walk up a dune for sunset.
Fascinating Facts
- Two spectacular deserts – the Kalahari and Namib.
- The Namib desert, at 80 million years, is the world’s oldest desert. Namib means “open space”.
- Namibia is the second least densely populated country on earth.
- Namibia, known as the “Gem of Africa”, is a unique place for eco-tourists. Much of Namibia is as it was centuries ago. Namibia has a host of unique natural wonders and astonishing places.
- Etosha National Park is home to Africa’s tallest elephants
- The Namib and Damaraland offer remarkably clear skies where the Andromeda Galaxy is sometimes visible.
- Stunning Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world, after the Grand Canyon.
- Namibia was a German colony, then captured by South Africa in World War I. It became independent in 1990.
- Namibia is one of only two countries in the world that has desert elephants!
- Sossusvlei Sand Dunes are some of the highest in the world.
Namibia Travel Information
How Much Time Do You Have?
It’s very difficult to visit Namibia for only a few days. Realistically you will need ten or more days to tour the country’s four main highlights – Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, and Etosha. With less time we’d recommend a scenic fly-in safari, using light aircraft to touch down in remote locations.
Planning a Namibia Holiday
Namibia holidays are all about freedom and connecting to the wilderness. Itineraries don’t run to strict schedules here and there’s always the exciting sense of adventure. However, a desert country should not be taken lightly. Namibia isn’t a place for making plans after you arrive – it’s too big and wild for that.
At SafarisOnline we will guide you through all the available options, including the places to see, the things to do, and the best camps to stay at. We’ll help plan a Namibia holiday that offers excellent value for money and provides memories for decades to come.
Best Time for Namibia Safaris
Climate
The climate in Namibia is diverse and there are advantages to visiting in each of the seasons. Whatever time of year you plan your visit, odds are that the sun will shine on you whenever you visit, as the country has an average of 300 sunny days a year.
• Winter (May-September): Temperatures in the interior range from 18°C to 25°C during the day. Below freezing temperatures and ground frosts are common at night.
• Summer (October-April): Average interior temperatures range from 20°C to 34°C during the day. Temperatures above 40°C are often recorded in the extreme north and south of the country.
• The coast, influenced by the cold Benguela current, has a relatively stable range of temperatures 15°C to 25°C.
• Humidity is generally very low in most parts of Namibia, but it can reach as high as 80 per cent in the extreme north during summer.
• The rainy season is from October to April. The average rainfall varies from less than 50mm along the coast to 350mm in the central interior and 700mm in the Caprivi.
• Pack both warm and cold weather clothing for any visit to Namibia.
Useful Namibia Travel Information
Language: English is the official language, with Afrikaans, German and 14 local languages and dialects across 13 regions and ethnic cultures.
Time Zone: GMT+2
International dialling code: +264
Visas: UK, US and most European passport holders do not require a visa to enter Namibia.
Money: The Namibian dollar (N$), currently tied to the South African rand, is widely accepted for cash payments.
Getting there: Air Namibia (www.airnamibia.com.na) flies to Windhoek from Frankfurt. British Airways (www.ba.com) and South African Airways (www.flysaa.com) fly from London Heathrow to Johannesburg and offer good connections to Windhoek.
Internal flights: Small, reliable and privately-run 4-to 6-seater light aircraft link lodges and bush airstrips all over the country. Flying is the only way to access the northern Skeleton Coast.
Self-drive: Roads are excellent, the traffic signals and signposting clear, making driving a pleasure.
Safety: Namibia is generally a very safe country.
Health: Malaria occurs in the northeast and central Namibia – principally in Caprivi, Kavango, Owambo, and northern Kunene. It does not occur in all these areas throughout the year, so it is best to consult a travel clinic for the appropriate precautions a few weeks before you leave.
Find out more: Namibia Tourist Board
