Tours through Namibia

Namibia can generally be visited throughout the year. The dry season from around May to October is particularly popular, with mostly sunny days, cool nights and good conditions for wildlife viewing.

From November to March temperatures can be higher, while seasonal rain brings greener landscapes and particularly interesting birdlife to some regions.

Allow roughly two weeks for the classic route through the Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha. If you want to include additional regions or spend longer in selected places, plan for a correspondingly longer journey.

Alongside paved main roads, many rewarding routes use well-maintained gravel roads. Conditions can vary by region and weather. On a guided tour, an experienced driver takes care of the journey; on a self-drive tour, adjusting your speed and driving style is particularly important.

Etosha National Park and private reserves offer very good chances of seeing elephants, giraffes, zebras, several antelope species and many other animals. With some luck, lions, rhinos and other large wildlife may also be observed.

Options range from comfortable lodges and guest farms to permanent safari camps and classic camping tours. Many programmes combine different accommodation styles, offering several perspectives on the country.

Routine vaccinations should be checked before travel. Depending on your route, travel season and personal circumstances, additional travel-health advice may be appropriate.

There may be a malaria risk in certain northern and north-eastern regions. Please seek individual medical advice well before departure.

Yes. Namibia combines very well with Botswana, Victoria Falls or South Africa. Longer tours may, for example, link Etosha and north-eastern Namibia with the Okavango Delta or Chobe National Park.