Namibia

Vast, Silent And Gloriously Disconnected

Namibia is a prime destination for nature and wildlife holidays, offering stunning landscapes like the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the otherworldly Namib Desert. Its diverse ecosystems are home to iconic species such as desert-adapted elephants and black rhinos in Damaraland, and abundant birdlife in Etosha National Park.

At A Glance
Nearest Airport
Windhoek
Best Time to visit
All Year depending on the choice of activities
Activities
Fly Drives, Game Drives, Privately Guided Trips, Angling.
Min Recommended Stay
07 to 08 days

Conservation efforts ensure responsible wildlife viewing and eco-friendly tourism practices throughout the country. From the rugged Skeleton Coast to the remote Kaokoland, Namibia promises diverse and extraordinary experiences. Whether camping under starry skies in NamibRand or hiking Fish River Canyon, solitude amidst nature is easily found. Well-maintained infrastructure supports self-driving safaris, enhancing accessibility to Namibia’s natural wonders. Cultural encounters with Namibia’s diverse ethnic groups like the Himba and San peoples enrich the journey. Namibia offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa’s natural beauty.

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We recommend travellers to club Namibia with Botswana for wildlife there and landscapes here, which works if you are short on time. But trust us, Namibia is worth doing on its own: distances are vast, its stark beauty unfolds slowly, and we can help you savor it your way , whether self-driving under endless skies, joining a shared coach, or exploring privately guided.

Trip Extensions: Botswana and Zimbabwe.

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Along the desolate Western fringes of the Namib Desert, the aptly named Skeleton Coast is a sprawling dramatic wasteland of sand-blasted shores and rusted shipwrecks. 
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The best way to experience Sossusvlei is to climb one of its dunes and watch the sunrise over the world’s oldest desert. 
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Etosha offers some of the most rewarding game viewing opportunities in Namibia. Almost all the animals that call this gruelling landscape home can be found along the edge of the pan, where a necklace of waterholes attracts an ever-changing cast of characters to their life-giving shores . 
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Damaraland is one of Namibia’s hidden gems and a great extension for Wildlife Game Viewing. 

Suggested Itineraries

Wildlife, History, Exploration Privately Guided

Deserts, Dunes & Wildlife

12 nights, 11 days

Climb Sossusvlei’s red dunes

Explore Deadvlei’s surreal salt pan

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Wildlife, History, Exploration Privately Guided

Skeleton Coast & Cultural Phenomenons

12 nights, 11 days

Explore shipwrecks on Skeleton Coast

Visit Himba communities in the north

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Wildlife, Safari, Exploration Privately Guided

Discovering Botswana

13 nights, 14 days

Glide through the Okavango Delta by mokoro

Game drives in Moremi for big cats, wild dogs, and more

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Wildlife, Safari, Exploration Privately Guided

From Desert to Delta – Kalahari to Vic Falls

13 nights, 14 days

Quad biking and bush walks in the vast Makgadikgadi Pans

Spot Kalahari lions and cheetahs in the Central Kalahari

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Wildlife, Safari, Exploration Privately Guided

Ultimate Botswana – A Private Charter Safari

13 nights, 14 days

Drift silently in mokoro canoes through papyrus-lined Okavango Delta channels

Track lions, leopards, and wild dogs on game drives

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Wildlife, Safari, History, Exploration, Privately Guided

Zimbabwe’s National Treasures

9 nights, 10 days

Marvel at Victoria Falls, Africa’s wonder

Safari in Hwange with vast Elephant herds

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Wildlife, Safari, Exploration Privately Guided

Zimbabwe’s Wild Wonders

9 nights, 10 days

Witness the power of Victoria Falls with scenic flight options

Game drives in Hwange, famed for Elephants and big game

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Safari, Wildlife, Exploration Privately Guided

South Africa’s Living Landscapes

14 nights, 15 days

Explore the verdant Blyde River Canyon and drive along the panoramic Panorama Route, with breathtaking geological landmarks like Bourke’s Luck Potholes.

Discover semi-arid wonder in Karoo National Park—home to endemic herbivores, rare birds, and cliffside panoramas.

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Safari, Wildlife, Exploration Privately Guided

South Africa’s Wild Heart

14 nights, 15 days

Embark on a classic safari in Kruger National Park, rich with elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.

Visit Addo Elephant National Park, where hundreds of pachyderms roam alongside marine life and scenic backdrops.

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Wildlife, Safari, Exploration Privately Guided

DRC – The Heart of Africa

13 nights, 14 days

Gorilla trekking in Virunga’s misty forests

Track eastern lowland chimps in Kahuzi-Biega

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