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Namibia
The wild Skeleton Coast. Sossusvlei’s ancient dunes. Endless horizons in Damaraland. Namibia is a photographer's dream.
AN ANCIENT WONDERLAND
Explore a unique Namibian safari
Explore a unique Namibian safari
From desert to sea.
Live out a desert fantasy on safari in Namibia. Climb ancient dunes of red sand, rising out of the Namib Desert. Feel the thrill of tracking desert-adapted black rhinos on foot with our expert guides. Wander along the Skeleton Coast, wild, windswept and seemingly stretching to infinity. Marvel at the wonders of Damaraland’s Petrified Forest with trees as old as 280 million years.



Wild, vast, remote
There are precious few places left on Earth quite like Namibia. A country that supports just three people per square kilometre - but a multitude of life. Desert-adapted elephant, lion, zebra, antelope, and many other species emerge, including the Critically Endangered black rhino. With the efforts of the Save the Rhino Trust Namibia, we have helped to quintuple their numbers over the past 30 years.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Namibia at a glance
Going off the beaten track comes with questions. When is the best season to view wildlife in Namibia? How cold does it get at night and what languages are spoken? To help you prepare for your journey, we have put together a few keys facts to encourage your adventurous spirit.
Namibia key facts
Namibia is home to the last free-roaming black rhinos and desert elephants. It offers a fascinating medley of cultures and European influences in its art, exquisite cuisine and architecture. Here you can explore miles and miles of untouched land in every direction. And embrace total serenity.
POPULATION SIZE
2.6 Million
CURRENCY
Namibian Dollar (NAD)
GEOGRAPHIC SIZE
824,292 km²
BEST TIME TO GO
All year round
LANGUAGE
English

Ephemeral rivers
Marienfluss, Hoanib Skeleton Coast, Damaraland regions.

Semi-desert
Doro Nawas, Kulala, Palmwag, Torra regions.

Desert
The iconic Marienfluss and Kulala regions.

Oryx
Namibia's national animal appears on the country’s coat of arms.

Brown hyena
One of the rarest carnivores, with a population of roughly 7,000.

Lion
Evolved over generations to survive in this harsh environment.

Elephant
Namibia’s desert elephants number between 150 and 350.
Weather
Namibia is a true year-round destination with fewer extreme seasonal changes than other parts of Southern Africa, enjoying 300 beautiful days of sunshine a year. It has a typical semi-desert climate, with hot days and cool nights. The weather can vary greatly in the Namib, as dictated by the Benguela current and south-westerly winds.
DRY SEASON
June to October
SUMMER SEASON
December to March
TRANSITIONAL SEASON
May & November
Key Facts
Namibia key facts
Namibia is home to the last free-roaming black rhinos and desert elephants. It offers a fascinating medley of cultures and European influences in its art, exquisite cuisine and architecture. Here you can explore miles and miles of untouched land in every direction. And embrace total serenity.
POPULATION SIZE
2.6 Million
CURRENCY
Namibian Dollar (NAD)
GEOGRAPHIC SIZE
824,292 km²
BEST TIME TO GO
All year round
LANGUAGE
English
Habitats

Ephemeral rivers
Marienfluss, Hoanib Skeleton Coast, Damaraland regions.

Semi-desert
Doro Nawas, Kulala, Palmwag, Torra regions.

Desert
The iconic Marienfluss and Kulala regions.
Wildlife

Oryx
Namibia's national animal appears on the country’s coat of arms.

Brown hyena
One of the rarest carnivores, with a population of roughly 7,000.

Lion
Evolved over generations to survive in this harsh environment.

Elephant
Namibia’s desert elephants number between 150 and 350.
Weather
Weather
Namibia is a true year-round destination with fewer extreme seasonal changes than other parts of Southern Africa, enjoying 300 beautiful days of sunshine a year. It has a typical semi-desert climate, with hot days and cool nights. The weather can vary greatly in the Namib, as dictated by the Benguela current and south-westerly winds.
DRY SEASON
June to October
SUMMER SEASON
December to March
TRANSITIONAL SEASON
May & November
Namibia experiences

NAMIBIA JOURNEYS
Luxury experiential safari
Our curated experiential journeys across Namibia offer you a taste of once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Filled with intimate encounters, dramatic landscapes and unrivalled comfort in Namibia’s most pristine wilderness. Our industry-leading guides are passionate storytellers who look forward to sharing their love for Namibia’s wild areas with you.
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Explore regions & camps in Namibia
Situated along the Atlantic coastline, Namibia is the fifth largest country in Africa. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south. Our luxurious, remote and intimate camps are found across Damaraland, Sossusvlei, the Hoanib and Skeleton Coast, and the banks of the Kunene River in the Hartmann’s Valley.
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