Epic safaris to sensational Namibia

Namibia

Namibia is a sweeping country of magnificent skies, desert horizons, and rare wildlife – for fantastic holiday destinations and safari packages. It’s a place of dramatic contrasts, overland tours, and cultural experiences. Holiday destinations in Namibia. We have a comprehensive range of safari packages available. Book your journey to Namibia.

Most visitors prefer to self-drive through Namibia to see the world’s tallest red dunes, the oldest plants on earth, and the ornate hairstyles of the Himba women. From the country’s flagship Etosha National Park to rocky Damaraland’s rare desert elephants and black rhinos, the country has something for everyone! 

Namibia is synonymous with the Namib Desert which spans three countries and encompasses the 50,000 square km Namib Naukluft National Park, one of the largest conservation areas in the world.

Did you know?

Namibia is the second least populated country in the world with only about 2 million people living in a country the size of California.

What to Love about Namibia

FISH RIVER CANYON: The second largest canyon in the world featuring a huge ravine of 161km long, 27km wide, and 550 m deep. 

DAMARALAND: Rugged, surreal landscapes are home to Twyfelfontein, a World Heritage Site boasting extensive rock art from the San/Bushmen people. 

KAOKOVELD: On the banks of the Kunene River, this mountain-valley landscape is home to the Ovahimba, the last true nomads of Namibia.

WINDHOEK: The capital city of Namibia, the start and end of most trips to Namibia, and best German beer-tasting venue.  

Find the ideal accommodation in Namibia’s top safari camps and lodges – browse our best rates and packages tailormade for your dream African holiday. 

Highlights

  • Big Daddy is the biggest dune in the Sossusvlei area, looming an almighty 325 m high but Dune7 is the tallest at a whopping 388 m.  
  • Namibia is home to more than 1200 rock art sights, mostly in Twyfelfontein, linked to hunter-gatherer history and evident on fascinating petrified dune remains dating millions of years ago. 
  • Whale bones and shipwrecks litter the foggy Skeleton Coast where adapted lions hunt in disguise. 
  • Wildlife congregates around the famous Etosha pan, once part of the huge Lake Kunene which dried up years ago.

OUR SELECTION: THE BEST DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN Namibia

Guests on a guided walk on the dunes of Namibia

Visit something old and environmentally beautiful. The Waterberg Plateau National Park is about 200 million years old. Discover the dinosaur relics and ancient San paintings on the Sandstone rock, still visible. You can still see German graves at the base of the mountain from the 1904 Battle of the Waterberg against the Herero people.

View of the desert with mountains far in the distance in Namibia

When travelers see the huge Bavarian Church spires and palm trees emerging from thick coastal fog, they know that they have reached the quaint German harbour town of Swakopmund. You can reach this friendly, lively town from Windhoek, Walvis Bay and the Skeleton Coast. It makes a great stop over en route to an adventure in Namibia.

swimming pool with deck and sunbeds at Hoodia Desert Lodge in Namibia

Discover the Sossusvlei, a red sandy landscape that boasts the highest sand dunes in the world. It is hard to believe that it covers nearly 50 000 km2 of the mighty Namib-Naukluft Park, one of the oldest deserts in the world.

Luderitz

Visit the Luderitz Region just to see its famous wild horses of the Namib. Roaming the sparsely vegetated plains of the desert in small groups, these magnificent creatures come to drink from the trough at Garub, some 20 kilometres west of Aus, in Namibia.

Aerial view of the mountains and desert in Namibia

If you love ancient history and rock art, then you will love Damaraland. If you love wildlife and rocky open spaces, then you will love Damaraland. Find this unique region close to Etosha National Park and the spectacular Skeleton Coast. Experience flat-topped mountain plateaus and winding river courses, acacia forests and rolling savannah.

Two chairs on the patio looking out to the bush and desert of Namibia in Onguma Tented Camp

Etosha National Park is a wonderland for wildlife that congregates around the incredible salt pan – so huge it can be seen from space! Experience the waterholes and plains, amazing Mopani trees and open spaces. You too can see the best sunsets ever are recorded in Namibia’s most famous park.

Kaokoland namibia

Come and experience the home of the nomadic Himba people, the rare desert dwelling elephant and black rhino.Famous for its rugged purple mountain ranges and the Kunene River, Kaokoland is a harsh bit of Namibian desert with huge boulders and amazing wildlife dotted all around. Enjoy amazing Wild figs, Baobabs, Makalani palms and other trees.

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Best known for its challenging hiking trail, the Fish River Canyon is the largest canyon of its kind in Africa, plus the second most visited tourist attraction in Namibia.Go and see ancient Stone Age sites dating back as early as 50 000 years ago. This shows that people have always used the river as the only constant water source in Namibia.

windhoek namibia

The capital city of Namibia, Windhoek plays a major role in the success of tourism within the country. Visitors flock to Namibia for its wide, desert landscapes, its animals, its photographic opportunities and the stark beauty of its biodiversity and climate.

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Head to the meeting place of four African countries – Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet at the narrow Caprivi Strip. Enjoy wide open spaces, fantastic wildlife and breath-taking scenery.

View of the Shipwreck Lodge in the distance between the dunes of Namibia

Choose exquisite sand dune camps and lodges close to the wild Atlantic Ocean yet protected from the elements on the stormy Skeleton Coast. This western Namibian coastline got its name from the many whale bones and shipwrecks that litter its shores, thanks to the hive of elemental energies in this region where the cold Benguela Current creates dense fogs over the beaches.

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