Namibia is completely different to any other African safari destination. Much of its wildlife has adapted to its dry desert landscape, including elephant and lion. It has the world’s highest dunes, where barking geckos, cartwheeling spiders and quick-tongued chameleons scuttle across sun-baked sand. And, it has a long coastline where you can kayak with seals and see the skeletal remains of ships sent awry by thick coastal fog. Our Africa specialists have explored the country in-depth, from Sossusvlei to the Skeleton Coast, and can help you plan a holiday to Namibia tailored to your interests.
Namibia lends itself to self-driving, with well-maintained roads giving you access to Etosha National Park’s silvery salt pans, the red-rock landscape of Damaraland, and the vast crevasse of the Fish River Canyon. Photographers need look no further than Deadvlei, where burnt-orange dunes contrast against blackened camelthorn trees and clear blue skies. Meanwhile, Swakopmund offers more active experiences for families, from quad biking to sandboarding.
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Suggested tours for Namibia
Using their first-hand knowledge, our specialists can create a tour of Namibia that gives you a chance to spot wildlife in Etosha National Park, take in the ancient rock art at Twyfelfontein, and visit the sand dunes at Sossusvlei. We can arrange for you to enjoy a self-drive safari, or a private escorted tour that's tailored to your travel interests.
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Desert & delta: Namibia self-drive & Botswana safari
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Suggested activities for Namibia
Make the most out of your Namibia trip, we'll choose experiences that have been tried and tested by our specialists and carefully matched to your interests. That could be kayaking trip to Pelican Point for a close encounter with cape fur seals, or a guided hike, in Fish River Canyon — the world's second-largest canyon.
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Fish River Canyon Hiking ![Fish River Canyon, Namibia]()
Fish River Canyon Hiking
Fish River CanyonFish River Canyon Hiking
Fish River Canyon, often compared to America's Grand Canyon, is one of Namibia's least visited wonders with incredible scenery but often challenging trekking conditions.
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Sunset Horse Riding ![Sunset ride from Desert Homestead]()
Sunset Horse Riding
Sossusvlei & SesriemSunset Horse Riding
Riders wind their way across the grassy plains and through ancient water courses and eventually up a steep mountain track, where a friendly barman with a selection of cocktails awaits them.
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Sandwich Harbour Day Trip ![4x4 driving on the dunes, Sandwich Harbour trip]()
Sandwich Harbour Day Trip
Swakopmund and Pelican PointSandwich Harbour Day Trip
Sandwich Harbour lies around 30 kilometres south of Walvis Bay. Here, there's a reed lined lagoon fed by freshwater springs, a sandy beach and pale dunes dropping straight into the sea.
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Namibia in pictures
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Go on safari in Etosha National Park
Our expert guides to travelling in Namibia
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Namibia. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Namibia at its best.
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Namibia
Your self-drive trip to Namibia could include e fat biking in the Namib Desert, hiking through rock-strewn scrubland and game viewing in Etosha National Park ― Namibia safari specialist Sam’s footage captures it all.
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Self-driving in Namibia
Self-driving in Namibia
With very little traffic on well-maintained roads that wind through spectacular scenery, as well as plenty of big-game wildlife to see, Namibia is an ideal destination for a self-drive safari.
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Namibia safaris ![The Chobe River attracts a variety of game]()
Namibia safaris
Namibia safaris
Namibia may not immediately spring to mind when you think of a safari, but with four of the Big Five roaming Etosha National Park and the chance to see desert-adapted elephant in Damaraland, it makes a rewarding safari destination, as Africa specialist Alex explains.
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Family holidays in Namibia ![Seals at Pelican Point]()
Family holidays in Namibia
Family holidays in Namibia
A family holiday in Namibia can include kayaking with seals, stargazing in the desert, tracking cheetah and heading out on safari to see desert-adapted elephant. Africa specialist Iain discusses his ideas for a trip that appeals to all ages.
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What to do in Namibia: our highlights guide ![Oryx in Sossusvlei]()
What to do in Namibia: our highlights guide
What to do in Namibia: our highlights guide
Home to the world’s tallest sand dunes, a wild Atlantic coastline and colonial cities, Namibia is delightfully different to other African countries. Namibia specialist, Steve, details some of the key things to see and do during your time in the country.
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Luxury Namibia safaris ![Elephant, Etosha National Park]()
Luxury Namibia safaris
Luxury Namibia safaris
Flying over the Skeleton Coast, tracking rare leopard in the highlands, or sleeping under the stars at an opulent tented camp. Namibia specialist Laura outlines the best camps and experiences for a luxury safari.
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A typical day on an African safari ![Game drive with Shenton Safaris]()
A typical day on an African safari
A typical day on an African safari
A typical day on safari essentially revolves around the need to see the wildlife at its most active. It usually follows a similar routine with slight variations between destinations and seasons.
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Honeymoons in Namibia ![Rhino in Etosha]()
Honeymoons in Namibia
Honeymoons in Namibia
If you'd like to combine spectacular scenery and fantastic wildlife spotting opportunities with the flexibility of a self-drive on your honeymoon, Namibia is an inspired choice. The country is also home to a wide range of inviting properties for you to choose from.
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Activity holidays in Namibia ![Hot air ballooning at Sossusvlei, Namibia]()
Activity holidays in Namibia
Activity holidays in Namibia
A land of vast landscapes and wild seas there are plenty of activities for you to build into your tailor-made trip to Namibia. Quad-biking, hiking and kayaking are all popular activities, and with its exceptional wildlife, game-drives and balloon trips are equally rewarding.
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