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Namibia Safari Tours & Holidays
A safari in Namibia is as much about the wildlife as the country’s scenic beauty. In Etosha National Park it has one of the most storied wildlife reserves on the continent, but there’s so much more to experience here. The national parks of the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi Strip) are only now getting the attention they deserve, while the dune-scapes of the Skeleton Coast and its hinterland are simply extraordinary. And these are just starting points for exploring a country rich in experiences and safari possibilities.
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Best Seller
14-Day Namibia Flying Safari
$18,438 to $27,101 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), N/a'an ku sê (Wildlife Sanctuary), Kulala, Skeleton Coast NP, Kaokoland, Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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14-Day Namibia Breathtaking Adventure Tour
$5,720 to $5,940 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Desert, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Damaraland, Kunene Region, Epupa Falls (Kaokoland), Western Etosha, Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Erindi GR, Hosea Kutako Airport (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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3-Day Etosha Guided Camping Safari
$849 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
People Tours And Safari
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Northern Namibia Express Self-Drive Tour
$768 to $831 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sesriem (Town), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.8/5 – 125 Reviews
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7-Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Self-Drive Safari
$2,782 to $3,594 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-driveLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Windhoek (End)
Secret Namibia
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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8-Day Eco-Adventure with Namibia's Best in a Week
$1,674 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-driveLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range), Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek Airport (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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6-Day Etosha, Swakopmund & Sossusvlei (Camping)
$1,078 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Safari World Tours
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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10-Day Whirlwind Wanderlust Namibia Self Drive
$1,809 to $1,982 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-driveLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP, Okonjima NR, Windhoek (End)
Great Explorations Namibia
5.0/5 – 45 Reviews
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4-Day Zannier Omaanda Safari
$1,921 to $2,086 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Windhoek
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 186 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Affordable Sossusvlei Short Stay
$3,620 to $5,812 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-driveLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Namib Desert, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 420 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Taste of Etosha
$2,321 to $2,552 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha, Windhoek (End)
Nature Travel Namibia
4.9/5 – 156 Reviews
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7-Day Namibia Sand to Sea Fly-in Safari
$5,554 to $6,856 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Lüderitz (Town), Swakopmund (City), Windhoek (End)
Desert Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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10-Day Safari Tour & Top Attractions Visit in Namibia
$6,534 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Guest House
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Cape Cross (Seals), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Eastern Etosha, Windhoek (End)
Knap Tours
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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11-Day Trail of Africa's Best Kept Secret - Namibia
$4,879 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Swakopmund (City), Palmwag Concession (Damaraland), Etosha NP, Waterberg Plateau, Windhoek Airport (End)
About Africa Co
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2-Day Ichingo Chobe River Lodge - 1 Night
$8,221 to $8,885 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourTented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Kasane (End)
East Cape Tours
5.0/5 – 61 Reviews
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10-Day Kalahari Desert, Fish River Canyon & Orange River
$796 pp (USD)
Namibia & South Africa: Self-driveBudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), West Coast NP, Nieuwoudtville (Town), Augrabies Falls NP, Kgalagadi TP, |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP, Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Orange River, Cederberg (Mountain Range), Cape Town (End)
Southern African Tours
4.7/5 – 65 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Best of Namibia
$2,635 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
5.0/5 – 118 Reviews
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3-Day Etosha Explorer Namibia Safari
$715 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Okonjima NR, Eastern Etosha, Swakopmund (City), Windhoek (End)
Swahili Paradise Tours & Safaris
4.1/5 – 85 Reviews
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7-Day Namib Desert and Etosha Wildlife
$2,750 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)Lodge & Chalet
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Africa Uncovered Safaris
4.9/5 – 32 Reviews
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3-Day Superior Sossusvlei Tour from Swakopmund
$700 to $739 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Swakopmund (Start), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (End)
Getaway Africa
4.9/5 – 16 Reviews
8 Questions About Namibia Safaris
Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the most recent guide to Botswana & Namibia.› More about Anthony
8 Questions About Namibia Safaris
When is the best time to visit Namibia?
“If I had to choose one month for a Namibia tour, it would be June (followed by May). Although June temperatures can plummet overnight, you get the best of both worlds: high-season prices have yet to kick in, but the weather is ideal for outdoor exploration. As long as you don’t mind high-season prices and higher numbers of visitors with whom to share the wilderness, July through to October is also excellent with generally dry, clear weather and good visibility. By October, temperatures are starting to rise towards uncomfortable levels. The rains are less of an issue in Namibia than they are elsewhere in southern Africa, but rain does occur, especially from December through to March or April. At this time, birdlife is abundant. However, some off-road trails may become difficult to navigate and wildlife tends to disperse and be harder to find (because of the additional water sources scattered around).”
› More about the best time to visit Namibia 1What are the major attractions in Namibia?
“Wildlife is a major draw for visitors on Namibia safaris. Etosha National Park, in particular, is one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations – and rightly so. Its combination of hallucinatory salt pans and large wildlife populations (including lions, elephants and plains animals in abundance) give it a distinction found in few other parks. Less commonly visited, but for many travelers equally rewarding, are Damaraland and the reserves of the Zambezi Region, such as Bwabwata and Nkasa Rupara (Mamili) National Parks. Landscapes are another highlight. From the Waterberg Plateau and Namib-Naukluft National Park to Kaokoland and Fish River Canyon (Africa’s answer to the Grand Canyon), stark beauty takes on many forms here. Namibia has long been a popular destination for self-drive safaris, but a Namibia safari is now just as likely to be characterized by luxury lodges, both exclusive and remote, that bring class and comfort to the whole experience.”
2How much does a Namibia safari cost?
“It is possible to do a Namibia safari on the cheap, by renting a 4WD and heading out into the wild. While vehicle rental costs are generally high, and fuel is never cheap, your vehicle will also be your home, and camping and national park fees are not as expensive as in some other countries. As a minimum, expect to pay US$175 per person per day. If you’re looking for higher comfort levels and for someone else to take care of the arrangements, Namibia safari prices also reach for the high end rather well. Although there are degrees of comfort and cost, the price of a Namibia safari package can go as high as US$1,075 per person per day.”
3What is the wildlife viewing like in Namibia?
“The best places to see wildlife on a Namibia safari are in the country’s north. Etosha National Park is especially good for lions and elephants, but you’ll also see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and all manner of antelope species. After dark, black rhinos gather at waterholes, including those alongside some of the main camping areas, and it was here that the BBC first filmed this unusual behavior. African wild dogs are a possibility in the northeast, while sable, sitatunga and red lechwe antelope are highlights in Bwabwata National Park. In the northwest, Damaraland and Kaokoland are famed for desert-adapted lions and elephants, and brown hyenas can be seen scavenging around seal colonies on the coast. Farther south, wildlife is scarcer and the main reason to visit is the scenery.”
› More about the wildlife of Namibia 4How safe is Namibia for tourists?
“Namibia is generally safe and politically stable. You’re unlikely to experience any problems in safari areas, such as parks, reserves and wilderness areas. Although most Namibian cities are considered safe and very few travelers run into trouble, you should be careful in larger cities, especially Windhoek, where petty crime is a growing problem. Road conditions are generally excellent along the main road network, although off-road conditions can prove difficult, from the deep sands of Namib-Naukluft and Khaudum National Parks to the axle-breaking rocks of Damaraland and Kaokoland. If self-driving in these areas, make sure you are prepared. The only risk of malaria is in the extreme north, along the border with Angola and in the Zambezi Region.”
5How do I select a reliable Namibian tour operator?
“Your first stop when planning a Namibia holiday should be SafariBookings.com, where you can see the widest range of safari options in one place. The insights that you’ll get from expert reviews of the parks and from travelers’ experiences with operators offering Namibia tours could prove invaluable. Beyond that, talk at length to any company you are considering for your travel plans. No question should go unanswered. A visit to Namibia can be expensive and you want to be well informed about what you’re paying for. Safaris are a dream trip for so many, and avoiding a nasty surprise or preventable disappointment while on the adventure of a lifetime should be more than enough motivation to ask questions of the company you book with. Make sure that you spell out your expectations of your Namibia safari. Is it wildlife or the landscapes that you most want to see? What wildlife is on your bucket list? What’s your daily itinerary? How many hours can you expect to spend in the car each day? If a company is unwilling or reluctant to answer these questions, you should look elsewhere.”
6What type of accommodation can I expect?
“If you’re self-driving, as so many visitors to Namibia do, you’ll likely sleep in a tent: either on the ground or on the roof of the vehicle. Camping areas in Namibia are often crowded, especially in popular wildlife areas such as Etosha National Park, but they’re also fenced, unlike in neighboring Botswana. Most have facilities that include showers, toilets and sometimes even restaurants, kiosks and swimming pools. Elsewhere, Namibia has a full complement of lodges and hotels, usually on the fringes of wilderness areas. These span the complete range of costs and comfort levels. Inside the parks, reserves and remote areas, luxury lodges and tented camps, usually designed to blend into their surroundings, dominate. They often have just 8 to 10 tents, ensuring an exclusive experience at all times. Tents are large, with comfortable beds, writing desks, private bathrooms and private decks or terraces. The night noises of Africa and cooling evening breezes make the safari tent one of my favorite places to sleep anywhere on earth.”
7What can I expect from a safari in Namibia?
“If your Namibia tour is all about wildlife, expect a similar experience in Namibia as you would elsewhere in Africa. This means a pre-dawn wake-up call, safari drives in the very early morning and again in the late afternoon, and perhaps even a night drive. On these drives, you’ll be accompanied by a guide, a driver and sometimes a local tracker perched on a seat on the hood of the vehicle looking for animal spoor (marks or substances left behind as animals move through their environment). You can also expect a full breakfast after you return from the morning’s drive, plus lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, with plenty of relaxation time in between. If your visit is more about exploring wild landscapes, your focus may be different, but the daily rhythms (formed in part to avoid being out during the hottest times of the day) are likely to be similar.”
8Namibia Safari Reviews
Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Unspoilt wilderness and unique and stunning landscapes offering a variety of contrasting safari expe
A hauntingly beautiful country that stretches along the west coast of southern Africa, with wide open spaces, big skies and some of the earth's most mystical and vivid sunsets, any visitor is blown away by the way Namibia ‘looks’ –...
Christopher is a British travel writer and has contributed to various Fodor's guidebooks and a range of travel magazines.
Sand, salt pans and stars: Southern Africa’s wild west
With the exception of the verdant Zambezi Region, most of Namibia is comprised of harsh and inhospitable desert, but I’ve always found it staggeringly beautiful. Namibia was the first place I really travelled in Africa; I’ve been back...
Beautiful country, people and nature!
We saw amazing sceneries, from deserts to ocean, from savanna to mountains, insane wildlife including rhinos fighting, leopards and all the expected animals and more! The roads were excellent, the lodges had character and luxury and the...
Excellen
Incredible trip of 10 days all around Namibia. The travel agency organised everything and personalised it. All the lodges were excellent. Can't decide what was better, the dunes in Sossusvlei, or the wildlife in the North.
Namibia was one of the most enchanting, fascinating, and beautiful countries I've ever been to!
My recent trip to Namibia was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment I set foot in this captivating country, I was greeted by a landscape that seemed to stretch endlessly, offering a mesmerizing blend of natural wonders and...
Wild, remote, exclusively for adventurous nature lovers...
From all the many things we worried about before booking our Namibia trip that potentially could go wrong, nothing did! I think that must my starting point of my review. We didn't get sick, we had no road accident (not one flat tyre in 4000...