A country of expansive landscapes and astonishing contrasts, Namibia takes its name from the Namib desert, the oldest desert on the planet and a simply stunning ribbon of towering red sand dunes running along the Atlantic coastline which a luxury Namibia holidays would allow you to discover.
Vast and dramatically beautiful, Namibia’s diverse landscapes range from plunging gorges to soaring sand dunes – some of the highest in the world. Whether you choose to embark on a self-drive tour or one of our guided Namibia holidays, you’ll discover a country full of surprises, welcoming people and an impressive amount of game.
In the south, the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei give way to a shimmering salt pan, dotted with gnarled and blackened acacia trees. On the Atlantic shoreline, explore the crumbling carcasses of doomed ships beached upon the harsh sands of the aptly-named Skeleton Coast, and explore the Germanic-influenced towns of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and inland, Windhoek, the tiny but fascinating capital.
In the north of the country is where you will find Namibia’s greatest surprise, the game reserves and national parks which are home to a huge variety of animals. Many travellers’ exposure to Namibia usually consists of the sandy places, such as Sossusvlei’s red desert and the Skeleton Coast’s deadly dunes, but the country is an excellent safari destination and home to many animals that have adapted to cope with Namibia’s harsh environments. In Damaraland, the desert-adapted elephants have developed smaller body masses and larger feet to cope with the lack of water and abundance of sand, and are able to travel for days without hydration. Nearby, Etosha National Park is home to enormous watering holes, where you’ll find a huge variety of wildlife, with four of the Big Five living here – everything except the buffalo.
The climate of Namibia and its open spaces and Western influences can be likened to South Africa, but due to its enormous expanses of desert, it can get incredibly hot. We’d recommend visiting in the winter months of June to October when temperatures are generally cooler.
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Peter
Travel Specialist
Where to go in Namibia
Namibia travel information
- Time zone: +1 or +2 GMT
- Flight time: 13 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France
- Currency: Namibian Dollar
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a high risk of malaria throughout the year in the Caprivi Strip, Kavango and Kunene river regions. There is a very low risk of malaria in the rest of Namibia. There is no risk of yellow fever in Namibia, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Windhoek
- Population: 2,645,805
- National languages: English, Afrikaans, German, Oshiwambo, Herero, and several other indigenous languages
- Electricity and plugs: Type D and M, 220V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Namibia if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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