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Introducing Namibia

Make the most of your time in Namibia. 
Petrified trees suspended in time between giant dunes, plains dotted with black rhinos at lonely watering holes, German beer halls in foggy coastal towns, and the largest canyon in Africa: Namibia is all of this, and more. Getting to this southern African nation is the hardest part—Namibia is largely English speaking, politically stable, very friendly, and still far enough off the tourist radar that you'll likely have plenty of solitude in even the most popular areas. 

When is the best time to visit Namibia?
A true year-round destination, Namibia is nice to visit in any season. Summer spans October to May, with mostly warm and sunny days—highs are around 90°F. Technically, this is also the rainy season, though most bouts of rain are short-lived and there can be days (or even months) between them. Spring and autumn (falling in September and June, respectively) are both short transitional periods with pleasant weather. During winter months (late June through August) expect lots of sunshine and brisk mornings, with daytime highs in the 60-70°F range. Nights can be cold—travelers planning to camp should pack accordingly.

Where should I go?

Namibia is where you go to see nature show off in weird and wonderful ways. Sossusvlei in the ancient Namib Desert is an absolute must—climb brilliant orange dunes and pay a visit Deadvlei, where petrified trees stand frozen in the sand. Etosha National Park is perhaps the best place in Africa to spot black rhinos; elephants, giraffes, leopards, ostriches, and more have also adapted to the arid ecosystem. Fish River Canyon is the longest and deepest ravine on the continent, Swakopmund is the coastal home to adventure sports like sandboarding, and Damaraland is full of fanciful rock formations, petroglyphs, desert lions and other wildlife.

How many days do I need?
With 3 days in Namibia—most practically planned as an add-on to a longer South Africa tour—it's best to choose between a safari experience in Etosha or a trip to the famous dunes of Sossusvlei. In a week, you can comfortably visit both places and spend time checking out German colonial architecture and sandboarding in Swakopmund.

Add a trip to Damaraland and diversify your safari experience with an overnight in Okonjima Nature Reserve for a 10-day trip. And with two weeks, you'll have time to experience all of the above—plus a visit to Fish River Canyon and some off-the-beaten-path areas that fewer travelers get to see.

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Your southern Africa explorations start amid the Sossusvlei dunes in Namibia
Map of Namibia & Botswana Safari Adventures - 14 Days
Namibia & Botswana Safari Adventures - 14 Days

Spend two weeks spotting wildlife amid the deserts and savannas of Namibia and Botswana. Cruise around the high red dunes of the Sossusvlei salt pan, search out lions and leopards in famous national parks like Chobe and Etosha, and cruise through the Okavango Delta wetlands to see hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, and more. Hop over the border to Zimbabwe in between to witness the power of Victoria Falls and observe elephants on the banks of the Zambezi.

Desert adventures are plentiful in Namibia
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 8 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 8 Days

Often called "Africa for beginners," this eight-day road trip is a great introduction to the otherworldly landscapes, activities, and culture of Namibia. Kick off the trip in Windhoek, the modern capital, before delving into the Namib Desert for massive dunes, rivers, canyons, and gorges. From here, continue west toward the Atlantic coast for two nights of seaside splendor. Circle back to Windhoek by way of Spitzkoppe—the "Matterhorn" of Namibia—for some hiking and rock art to finish the adventure.

Grazing giraffes in Namibia's Hardap Region
Map of Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 14 Days
Namibia Self-Drive Adventure - 14 Days

Perfect for first-timers to Africa, this two-week road trip explores Namibia's wild, beautiful, and safe environs. The adventure kicks off in Windhoek, where you'll drive through two deserts (Kalahari and Namib) known for epic dunes, rivers, canyons, and gorges. From here, continue west toward the Atlantic coast before heading north to meet nomadic tribes. Finish with several days at Etosha National Park—as well as a private reserve—for the ultimate game-viewing experience.

Namibia From North to South
Map of Namibia North to South: Etosha, Sossusvlei & More - 14 Days
Namibia North to South: Etosha, Sossusvlei & More - 14 Days

On this self-guided tour of Namibia, you'll encounter the country's most breathtaking sights. Begin your journey at the vast Fish River Canyon and travel to coastal Luderitz for ocean views and fresh seafood. A trip to Sossusvlei will reveal the world's most captivating dunes, while a safari in Etosha National Park will be an excursion to remember. Your journey concludes in Okonjima, known as a hotspot for cheetahs and leopards.

Local wildlife
Map of Highlights of Namibia - 10 Days
Highlights of Namibia - 10 Days

Seeing the top highlights of otherworldly Namibia on this guided 10-day tour. Climb ancient dunes at dawn in Sossusvlei, see German-colonial architecture in coastal Swakopmund, and visit rescued cheetahs at the AfriCat Foundation. And, of course, enjoy two days of safari in Etosha National Park—the best place in the world to see an endangered black rhino.

Deadvlei, Namibia
Map of Self-Drive Namibia Exploration - 11 Days
Self-Drive Namibia Exploration - 11 Days

Get behind the wheel for a thrilling road trip around the deserts, coast, and national parks of Namibia. Over 11 days, you'll hit the country's highlights and indulge in myriad adventures. These include sunrise hikes up the red dunes in Sossusvlei, marveling at German-colonial architecture in coastal Swakopmund, and embarking on thrilling safari game drives in Etosha National Park—the best place in the world to see an endangered black rhino.

Make the Most of Your Time in Namibia

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Explore the Sesriem Canyon and Tsauchab River
How Many Days to Spend in Namibia

Namibia is a vast country with great distances between destinations. In one week, it's possible to see the highlights of the deserts and national parks and go on a safari....

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See big cats and their cubs
Map of Namibia Fly-In Highlights Tour - 6 Days
Namibia Fly-In Highlights Tour - 6 Days

With six days in Namibia, you can maximize your time spent exploring some of Africa's most dramatic landscapes by hopping around the highlights by plane. The first landing is at Etosha National Park, a haven for iconic animals like lions, cheetahs, and rhinos, which you'll see up close on safari game drives. Then see the ancient side of Namibia's beauty on a trip around the soaring red dunes of Sossusvlei, which you'll marvel at from the ground as well as in the basket of a hot-air balloon—expect epic views!

Experience Namibia's remote Skeleton Coast on this epic trip across southern Africa
Map of Great Southern Africa Adventure: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa- 21 Days
Great Southern Africa Adventure: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa- 21 Days

Go beyond the typical safari holiday in Africa as you explore the southern half of the continent over three action-packed weeks. Marvel at the largest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls, then hop over to Botswana to experience its majesty in the form of river cruises and safari game drives. The latter half of the adventure will see you exploring Namibia's Skeleton Coast, snapping pics of ancient rock art, visiting penguin colonies in South Africa, and enjoying a glass or two in the famed Cape Winelands region.

Sunset over Epupa Falls in the Kaokoland area of Namibia
Map of 10 Days in Namibia - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Namibia - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas

10 days is a great amount of time to explore the best of Namibia's extreme, otherworldly landscapes and the giraffes, rhinos, and elephants that call it home. The salt pans and rolling dunes of Sossusvlei, the ancient rock engravings of Damaraland, and the abundance of wildlife in Etosha National Park are not to be missed. Indulge in luxury lodgings in the Namib Desert, or go off-grid with a trip to the spectacular yet elusive Kaokoveld and a hike up Waterberg Mountain.

Namibia Travel Maps

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5 Days in Namibia - 3 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Travel specialist Lize Enderstein
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Lize Enderstein

I work as a senior consultant for African Travel Gateway and have 18 years of experience in the travel industry. We plan, book and implement tailor-made holidays for our clients that fit within...

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Travel specialist Esther Ruempol
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Esther Ruempol

Travelling and discovering new places is one of the things I love most in life, and the best part is to share these special places with our travellers. Our goal as a local specialist is to design...

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Travel specialist Deborah Smook
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Deborah Smook

I am absolutely thrilled whenever I have the opportunity to showcase my beloved country to others. It fills me with immense joy to ensure that every visitor who comes here is utterly captivated by...

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Travel specialist Petru van Zyl
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Petru van Zyl

I started in the travel industry in August 1998 and have 27 years experience as a travel consultant. I am a senior consultant who specializes in FIT travel, group travel, VIP clients, luxury...

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Trip Reviews for Namibia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

We had a fantastic time in Namibia.
Namibia | May 6 - May 31, 2025

Pat
Pat M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2025
We had a fantastic time in Namibia. The local company, Namibia Safari Journeys were excellent. They met us at the airport, then brought our car to the hotel the next morning where they gave us a full briefing on our trip, and introduced us to our spotless Toyota 4 runner for our duration in Namibia. All the accommodations in Namibia were excellent and we felt safe and well cared for in each and every one. Read more

We had a fantastic time in Namibia. The local company, Namibia Safari Journeys were excellent. They met us at the airport, then brought our car to the hotel the next morning where they gave us a full briefing on our trip, and introduced us to our spotless Toyota 4 runner for our duration in Namibia. All the accommodations in Namibia were excellent and we felt safe and well cared for in each and every one.

Hotel Reviews
Kibo Palace Hotel
Arusha

We did not stay at this hotel.

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Honeyguide Tarangire Camp
Cape Town

Excellent hotel and staff. Very attentive and lovely meals. Here we also enjoyed the evening bush TV beside a fire made by one of the local Maasai that were hired but he camp. Great experience here. We were also accompanied by Maasai on staff when moving back and forth from our accommodation after”tent” during after dark hours.

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located inside Tarangire National Park, it was an excellent location to begin our daily tours.
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excellent, although our hot water for showers was no more than tepid at best. Not a show stopper considering solar heating and the location.
The Singing Grass Serengeti Bush Camp

This was our favourite bush camp hotel. The staff treated us upon arrival and wouldn’t let us carry anything to our tent/ rooms. The accommodation was extraordinary with a huge lounge area of the bedroom. Meals were fabulous and we enjoyed the bush dinner and breakfast, as well as the campfire and “Bush TV” each evening. Here too, we were accompanied to move back and forth from our accommodation after dark. This time, we would use a radio to communicate with our chaperones.

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wonderful atmosphere inside the park.
Location
Right inside the park. Easy access to safari drives to various parts of the park. They even had a local pride of lions that would sing us to sleep each evening! Note: the road access was challenging at times as it was primarily park roads… lots of African Masages getting to and from!
Staff
very accommodating to our every need.
Cleanliness & Comfort
the addition of a sofa and automan in our lounge area gave us a great “indoor” space to relax. There was even an outdoor shower!
Kuoom Serengeti

A very interesting facility. Elevated geodesic cabins for each guest room. Amazing views of the Savanah and lovely deck to enjoy the vistas. Staff were very attentive

Authenticity & Character
interesting concept for the buildings. Not one for those needing assistance as there was quite the walk from the reception to the rooms, and then again to the restaurant which was located at the opposite end to the reception centre.
Location
a bit of a hike outside the park. Roads going in to the camp were treacherous at times, but our driver managed them very well.
Staff
very attentive. When going anywhere outside our cabin, we needed a chaperone to look out for the animals and they were always there accommodating our need whenever.
Cleanliness & Comfort
great attention to detail in the cabins, although they did seem to be a bit unstable as they would shake whenever someone came up the stair to the deck. Didn’t have to worry about anyone sneaking up on us!
Pablo House
Johannesburg

This was a lovely place for our one night in the city. While the facility looked a little tired, the staff more than made up for it. The restaurant was lovely.

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La Fontaine Boutique Hotel
Franschhoek

Great attention to client details. Lovely restaurant with great breakfasts. The staff were extremely attentive and helped us with dinner reservations each night.

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Ocean View House
Cape Town

This hotel was amazing. Very intimate atmosphere. Incredible gardens, wonderful breakfasts, and very attentive staff. Overall, this was our favourite hotel on our trip.

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loved the quirky layout of the hotel. Each room had a beautiful private balcony. And the gardens were wonderful to spend time in. Also had 2 lovely pools.
Location
loved the safe area where we could feel free to walk during the day. Great location to walk into Camps Bay for dinner or to explore the beach and perfect for exploring the Cape of Good Hope.
Staff
these staff could not do enough for us. We loved their professionalism and attention to detail.
Cleanliness & Comfort
the rooms were spotless, although at the end of our first full day, we noticed that the room hadn’t been made up. When I enquired at the front desk, they were very apologetic, and had it cleaned while we were having a brief meeting in the lobby. Ont op of the rapid attention to this matter, they also left a bottle of wine in our room for us as an apology. Very thoughtful, and greatly appreciated.
Onguma Bush Camp
Etosha National Park

Excellent bush camp. We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor BBQ ont he second night. A great location from which to explore the eastern park of Etosha. Their safari guides were excellent.

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about 9 km from the park gates, very good location
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Etosha Safari Lodge
Okaukuejo

This was a larger hotel than the previous ones. We didn’t feel as engaged with the staff, although they were very good. Our individual cabin was excellent.

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Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

We loved our stay at this hotel / lodging. The addition of the hilltop sunset bar was lovely and we took advantage of it each night we were there. The tent accomodation was extraordinary. Meals were very good. The safari drive to see desert elephants was excellent.

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Namib Guesthouse
Swakopmund

The staff at this guest house were excellent. We very much enjoyed our stay at this hotel.

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Desert Homestead Lodge

This hotel / lodging was an absolute delight! We loved our stay there. The facility was extensive and offered some hiking options for us which was welcomed after a long trip. The food was lovely and presented so artistically, all local grown! The staff was extremely accommodating. Loved our stay there!

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The Elegant Guesthouse
Windhoek

Great place to be. Hotel staff were very friendly. Breakfasts were very good. Good advice for traveling in Windhoek.

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Activity Reviews
Self Guided Activities: Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon
Self Guided Activities: Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon
Namibia

The balloon ride in Sossusvlei was breathtaking. My husband and I were initially skeptical about the cost, but it was worth it. Flying over the world's tallest sand dunes as the sunrise cast beautiful shadows across them was an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our trip.

Explore Swakopmund
Explore Swakopmund
Swakopmund

We had a blast in Swakopmund, particularly in Walvis Bay where we went kayaking and did a four by four dune ride. Both excursions were absolutely amazing, providing incredible experiences we thoroughly enjoyed.

Local specialist: Stephanie Louw
Stephanie
Stephanie Louw
Local specialist in Cape Town | Replied on Jun 06, 2025

Thank you so much for the lovely review! I’m absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your trip — it sounds like a truly unforgettable adventure from start to finish. I especially loved following along through your daily blog posts — it was such a treat to see your journey unfold in real time! Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback.

Family trip to Namibia.
Namibia | May 8 - May 26, 2025

Joaquin
Joaquin M.
Costa Rica | Reviewed on May 31, 2025
This was our second trip to Namibia, organized by Lucy, and as always, a beautiful experience. This time was a family adventure that will last forever in our minds.
The lodges that she advised were wonderful, well located, excellent food and kind staff. The rental car was comfortable, and the agency that received us at the beginning and end of the trip were very friendly and helpful.
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This was our second trip to Namibia, organized by Lucy, and as always, a beautiful experience. This time was a family adventure that will last forever in our minds.
The lodges that she advised were wonderful, well located, excellent food and kind staff. The rental car was comfortable, and the agency that received us at the beginning and end of the trip were very friendly and helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Okonjima Plains Camp
Otjiwarongo

Plain camps rooms are excellent, with super views to the sabana, were animals pass by just in front of you. The safari to look for leopards was amazing.

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Onguma Bush Camp
Etosha National Park

The must of our trip. Our rooms were just in front of the waterhole, a lion visiting it just in front of us. The rooms are spectacular, staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The lodge are is incredible, just beside Etosha. And the safaris were to remember.

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Okaukuejo Resort - Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park

Second time here, at the Warterhole chalet. Location for spotting animals just in front of your bedroom is amazing. Chalets, a little oldies but location, location is what you pay for. This time, due to good rains the elephants didn’t show up! That’s part of nature tourism.

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Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp

Our glamping tent was wonderful, with deck with unforgettable views at sunrise. The food is a must. Lots of things to do very close by.

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Swakopmund Luxury Suites
Swakopmund

Excellent location, near the ocean and and the craft market. The staff is very helpful. Rooms very comfortable.

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Desert Homestead Lodge

Wonderful cabins, with beautiful views to the desert and sunset. The food was excellent. Close to Sossousvlei (that’s very important if you want to visit early in the morning).

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Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge

It was our first stop of our journey, excellent food and staff, in a private game reserve. Good for a Kalahari desert immersion.

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Local specialist: Lucy Berndt
Lucy
Lucy Berndt
Local specialist in Cape Town | Replied on Jun 02, 2025
Dear Joaquin Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words—it truly means the world to us! It was such a pleasure to plan your second journey through Namibia, and I’m so grateful that you chose to travel with us again. Hearing that your family adventure created lasting memories is exactly why we do what we do. I'm so happy to know that the lodges, the car hire, and the welcoming local team all contributed to a seamless and special experience. Your trust and continued support are... Read more

Dear Joaquin

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words—it truly means the world to us! It was such a pleasure to plan your second journey through Namibia, and I’m so grateful that you chose to travel with us again.

Hearing that your family adventure created lasting memories is exactly why we do what we do. I'm so happy to know that the lodges, the car hire, and the welcoming local team all contributed to a seamless and special experience.

Your trust and continued support are deeply appreciated, and it’s always such a joy working with you. I’m already looking forward to planning your next adventure—Botswana awaits, and we can’t wait to make that journey just as unforgettable.

Till next time...
Lucy

What an amazing adventure! I am so appreciati...
Namibia | Mar 22 - Mar 31, 2025

Katty
Katty H.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

What an amazing adventure! I am so appreciative to Esther and team for all their help -- even when changes arose.

The Namibian desert and Kadizora Camp were the highlights!

Katty

Local specialist: Esther Ruempol
Esther
Esther Ruempol
Local specialist in Johannesburg, South Africa | Replied on Apr 16, 2025

Thanks so much Katty, it was a great pleasure planning this trip with you! :-)

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