What to do

Dunes quad biking, self-drive, game drives, nature walks, bird watching, river trips, visit seal colonies, hot air ballooning, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, cultural visits to Himba settlements.

Where to do it

Etosha National Park
Etosha Pan attracts a great variety of game to the many waterholes on the fringes of the pan. However, due to the number of tourist vehicles which congregate around the waterholes, particularly in high season, it is recommended to stay outside the park, and drive into Etosha before the crowds arrive.

Damaraland
Damaraland covers a vast area, carpeted with pale golden grass and surrounded by flat-topped mountains. Activities revolve around nature drives and walks, visits to rock art sites, Burnt Mountain & Organ Pipes and the Petrified Forest. Mountain biking is offered for the energetic.

Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is home to some of the highest dunes in the world and is visited more for the breathtaking scenic landscape than for the game. However, the sight of Oryx against the backdrop of burnt umber dunes is a spectacle worth seeing. Activities include drives, walks, motor biking, star-gazing and hot air balloon flights.

Namib Desert & Namib Naukluft National Park
The formation of the Namib can be put at around 80 million years ago and is acknowledged ed as the world’s oldest desert. The Namib comprises two main environments: the sandy dunes that stretch along the coast, and the rocky plains and high plateaux of the interior. Because of its stable climate over time, a number of species boast ancient origins. Others have evolved unusual adaptations to survive in the extremely harsh environment.

Skeleton Coast Park
The Skeleton Coast is one of the most inhospitable places on earth and is well named, as can be seen from the evidence of its many shipwrecks along the coastline. The Skeleton Coast Park is open to day visitors, but the ecologically sensitive area north of Terrace Bay is inaccessible to the general public. This is one of the most fragile environments in Africa, and is fiercely protected by the one safari operator allowed to operate in the area. The landscape is unique and surprisingly varied, all of it truly spectacular.

Caprivi Strip
This narrow strip of land stretching across the top of Botswana differs greatly from the rest of Namibia having a much higher rainfall than the rest of the country. Located at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers, it also borders four countries and is surrounded by permanent water. Due to its close proximity to Chobe National Park game sightings, in particular elephant, are common. Bird life is prolific, and most of the game activities are conducted by boat.

Self Drive
Taking to the road in Namibia is one of the best ways of appreciating the vast landscapes and varied scenery this country has to offer. Self-drive is very popular, and with decent roads and very little traffic it is a good option for those who would like to explore at their own pace. Accommodation can be booked for you at lodges or camps along the way, or alternatively the vehicle has a roof-tent, and most campsites are well equipped with showers etc.

When to do it