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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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Top Rated Operator
19-Day Namibia Self Drive Adventure
$8,909 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP), Aus (Town), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha NP, Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range), Windhoek Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 158 Reviews
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11-Day Classic Namibia Thrilling Wildlife Adventure
$4,510 to $4,730 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Erindi GR, Eastern Etosha NP, Etosha NP, Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Damaraland, Swakopmund (City), Walvis Bay (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Kalahari Desert, Hosea Kutako Airport (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 132 Reviews
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7-Day Namibia Highlights Luxury Fly-in Safari
$8,229 to $9,099 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Etosha NP, Windhoek Airport (End)
Secret Namibia
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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10-Day Eco-Adventure from Damaraland to Sossusvlei
$2,029 to $2,232 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Erongo Mountains (Mountain Range), Swakopmund (City), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek Airport (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 43 Reviews
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14-Day Wonders of Namibia Self Drive Safari
$2,467 to $2,765 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Palmwag Concession (Damaraland), Etosha NP, Okonjima NR, Okapuka Ranch, Windhoek Airport (End)
Great Explorations Namibia
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Fly in Namibia Journey from Sossuvlei to Etosha
$4,796 to $6,076 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP, Windhoek Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 452 Reviews
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7-Day Highlights Namibia Mid-Range Fly-in Safari
$4,921 to $5,425 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Etosha NP, Hosea Kutako Airport (End)
Desert Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Taste of Etosha
$2,401 to $2,640 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Nature Travel Namibia
4.9/5 – 164 Reviews
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10-Day Namibia - Highlights Expedition
$2,595 to $2,815 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Walvis Bay (City), Etosha NP, Okonjati GR, Windhoek (End)
African Wanderer Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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10-Day Namibia for the Solo Traveller
$1,605 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 18 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Jangwa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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3-Day Marvelous Sossusvlei at Desert Grace Lodge Safari
$1,041 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Namib Desert, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Beyond Africa Safaris
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7-Day Best of Namibia
$2,398 to $2,442 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP, Windhoek (End)
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
4.9/5 – 136 Reviews
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2-Day Ichingo Chobe River Lodge - 1 Night
$8,221 to $8,885 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Kasane (End)
East Cape Tours
5.0/5 – 61 Reviews
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3-Day Superior Sossusvlei Tour from Swakopmund
$651 to $776 pp (USD)
Namibia: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Swakopmund (Start), Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (End)
Getaway Africa
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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6-Day Wildlife & Dunes Experience
$1,661 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesNamibia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Etosha NP, Swakopmund (City), Sesriem (Town), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Windhoek (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.8/5 – 130 Reviews
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12-Day Namibia Classic Self-Drive, Starting at Windhoek
$3,584 to $3,942 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Etosha NP, Okonjima NR, Windhoek Airport (End)
Go Self-Drive Tours
4.8/5 – 11 Reviews
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10-Day Namibian Highlights Extended
$4,643 to $5,108 pp (USD)
Namibia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Twyfelfontein (Rock Art), Etosha NP, Eastern Etosha NP, Okonjima NR, Windhoek (End)
PEA Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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9-Day Diverse Namibia Overland Guided Exploration Safari
$4,751 to $5,115 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesNamibia: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Ongava GR, Windhoek (End)
Kingfisher Safaris
4.7/5 – 52 Reviews
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10-Day Best Namibian Attractions Self-Drive Safari
$3,568 to $4,058 pp (USD)
Namibia: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Desert, Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert), Swakopmund (City), Damaraland, Etosha NP, Okonjima NR, Windhoek Airport (End)
Southbound Tours
5.0/5 – 10 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
8 Questions About Namibia Safaris
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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
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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
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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’ –...
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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...
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Unforgettable memories
Our company chose Safari Bookings with Lark Journeys to organize our 16-day self-drive safari. I highly recommend Namibia as a travel destination. The overall experience, natural beauty, wildlife, local culture, and accommodations were all...
A country of beautiful diversity
A ten day trip by scheduled light aircraft visiting Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha (south). To see the landscape from the air was awesome each leg taking about an hour. The accommodation, food and service were excellent...
Kilometers of nothing and yet it's own beauty and surprises waiting for you.
We had an awesome trip. We can't say it happened just around the next corner because the roads are so straight. Yet everything was there to see. Traveling up from Windhoek to Etosha and staying in star rated lodges with excellent food and...
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Impossible
The organization of this trip was perfect ! Big thanks to our "safari leaders" Chimonia and Bronihel !!! Perfect Duo ! About Namibia : Amazing wildlife and landscapes, from the beginning to the end. A new surprise every 30 minutes ! It...