Namibia Safaris & Tours

Get close to Africa’s iconic game animals in the magnificent Etosha National Park

See the stunning Sossusvlei and ancient red sand dunes in Namib-Naukluft Park

Hike through the vast Fish River Canyon, the 2nd biggest canyon in the world

Witness ancient history at Twyfelfontein, one of the world’s largest collections of Stone Age rock carvings and paintings

Explore the fertile wetlands and game reserves of the Caprivi Strip and Okavango River

Visit the eerie sandblown ghost town of Kolmanskop

Enjoy galleries, museums and festivals in the capital of Windhoek

Try sandboarding or sand-skiing in the Namib Desert dunes near Swakopmund or Walvis Bay

Soak up the sun, surf and adventure sports in pretty Swakopmund, Namibia’s most popular holiday spot

Gain insights into village life and support local communities with an organised cultural visit to a rural village

Wander around the German colonial and art nouveau architecture in the oddly charming coastal town of Lüderitz

Sample the country’s excellent wine & local produce, or take part in a braai (barbecue) if you’re lucky

Shop for colourful traditional arts and crafts

Namibia can be thought of in three broad physiographic zones: the Namib Desert in the west, the central plateau, and the Kalahari Desert in the east.

The country’s climate can be thought of in three broad seasons: the long rains (January to April), the dry season (May to September) and the short rains (October to December).

Given the large amount of desert area, the country’s climate is, understandably, mostly hot and dry, with sparse and erratic rainfall. In some areas, daytime temperatures can soar to above 40°C (104°F) in summer and plummet below freezing in winter.

Rainfall is highest in the northeast, in the fertile Caprivi Strip and Okavango River regions, with the balance of the country receiving unreliable rainfalls and prolonged droughts.

The Kalahari Desert and the central plateau both experience wide diurnal temperature ranges, with daily swings of 30°C (50°F) in summer and 10° C (20°F). Central Namibia’s rainy season runs from January until mid-April, with the rainy season being a little longer in the north and shorter in the more arid south.

The drier months of June to October are the best months for wildlife viewing in national parks and game reserves, as animals are attracted en masse to water sources.

The Namib coastal desert is different to the remainder of the country in that it almost never rains, is often blanketed in coastal fogs, and is only ever really hot in winter when the east wind blows.

Namibia is +2 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Afrikaans, German and English were Namibia’s three official languages during the apartheid years, but since independence the government has made English the sole official language. However, English is the primary home language of only around 3% of the population.

The most widely spoken languages are Ovambo (aka Oshiwambo, spoken by the majority of the total population); Khoekhoe (aka Nama); Afrikaans; Kwangali (aka RuKwangali); Herero (aka Otjiherero). Various indigenous Bantu and Khoisan languages are also spoken by minorities. Khoisan languages include 'clicks' which usually pose significant linguistic difficulties to English-speaking visitors. Khoekhoe (aka Nama) is one of the most widely spoken Khoisan languages, with a quarter of a million speakers in Namibia

Of the white minority, more than 60% speak Afrikaans as their primary language, with 32% speaking German as their first language

Many Namibians speak two or more indigenous languages and at least a little of two of the three European languages (English, German and Afrikaans)

Where as many black South Africans see Afrikaans negatively as ‘the language of apartheid’, Namibians see the language as an essential and useful means of communication, stemming back to the high number of marriages between Afrikaner and black Namibian couples. Today, Afrikaans is the closest thing to Namibia’s national lingua franca

Dollar (divided into cents)

The Namibian Dollar is tied permanently 1-1 to the South African Rand (ZAR). ZAR notes and coins are legal tender in Namibia.

We recommend that you travel with your local currency (EUR, USD, AUD, NZD, GBP) in CASH as this is the easiest way to change into local currency of the country you are travelling in.

Travel with some ZAR cash or US Dollar cash, preferably in small denominations. Pre-2006 USD notes are not accepted due to the high number of counterfeits in circulation.

Most lodges visited are able to accept credit cards for meals however, American Express and Diners are NOT readily accepted.

Credit cards can be used in Windhoek but should not be relied upon as your only form of cash.

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Electricity in Namibia is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin types are D (3 pin round) and M.

Electricity in Namibia is 220 Volts, at 50 hertz. The most common pin types are D (3 pin round) and M.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.