Travelogues Namibia
Vacation in Namibia : Highlights & Travel Tips
Namibia is one of Africa’s most striking destinations, celebrated for its vast open landscapes, dramatic desert scenery, and sense of true remoteness. Travelers are drawn here for the surreal beauty of the Namib Desert, the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei, and the haunting shipwreck-strewn Skeleton Coast. It’s also a fantastic destination for wildlife lovers, with Etosha National Park offering excellent safari experiences and the chance to see elephants, lions, rhinos, and giraffes gathering around waterholes in an otherwise stark and beautiful landscape.
Beyond its iconic scenery, Namibia offers memorable experiences such as stargazing under some of the clearest skies in the world, exploring the German colonial architecture of Swakopmund, meeting Himba and other local communities, and heading into Damaraland to track desert-adapted elephants and rhinos. Because distances are long and services can be sparse, it’s important to plan routes carefully, allow extra driving time, and book lodges or camps well in advance during busy periods. A 4x4 vehicle is useful for more remote areas, and travelers should carry plenty of water, fuel awareness, sun protection, and offline navigation tools.
Best time to travel Namibia
The best time to visit Namibia is in July, with February also being a strong option based on travel popularity. July stands out as the peak month, likely appealing for its dry-season wildlife viewing, cooler temperatures, and ideal conditions for exploring the desert landscapes.
Latest travel reports from Namibia
With fat wheels through the desert
Movement is good, we thought, considering that one spends many hours in the car and always eats warm in the evening. The pools in our accommodations are so small that after...
The sand dune in the desert
Today my dream of encountering the sand desert in Namibia came true. We crawled on all fours up the steep dune, rewarded at the top with a fantastic view of the entire dune...
In the Etosha National Park
We set off for Etosha as early as 6 AM. It appeared to us as a 24,000 sq km paradise for all kinds of animals: zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, antelopes, ... By the...
Watching animals
On Sunday afternoon, we went on our first safari in an open jeep through a vast area typical of Namibian grass, tree, and bush landscapes. Here, we were encouraged to discover any...
Time travel to the San
Today we delved deep into the history of Namibia and traveled to the 'living museum' of the San, located in a very remote place amidst bizarre rock formations. The San are...
The first day in Namibia
The two hours in line at the airport could have been avoided, but otherwise we had a very successful start: Our driver Duppie (what a luxury!) took us...
Between the Worlds
Hi everyone, I'm back again. It's been a while since my last entry. Today I want to talk about the most beautiful events that have happened since then. Starting with the visit...
Swakopmund - the city on sand
From Brandberg we drive directly to the Atlantic coast; although we have to go through the desert, at least the road is better! During our stop at a coastal town, our...
In Damaraland
White Lady.
Etosha National Park
The Etosha National Park, with its vast salt pan, is unique! The area stretches across northern Namibia from west to east. ‘ Etosha’ means something like great white place. The...
Hiking with Mountain Zebras
From the Namib Desert, we continue to the Mountain Zebra National Park. Just the name sounds fantastic, and we've heard wonderful hikes are possible there. The path...
The Namib Desert - a Sea of Sand
From the south of Namibia, we make our way northward with our rental car. We want to reach the center of the Namib Desert. It is the oldest desert in the world! Namibia is named...
Lüderitz - Colonial Shadows
The port city of Lüderitz is closely embraced by the Namib Desert along the cool Atlantic coast. It took many hours to finally reach this place through vast desert...
Many are there - but invisible
April 18th and 19th These are our last two days in the “bush.” We expected to see quite a few animals here, but due to the heavy rain, there are puddles everywhere, and the...
Through the Wild Khaudum
April 14th and 15th. A brief addendum from yesterday: for our farewell to Okowango, we are taking a sunset boat ride. The sky is not completely clear, so we get some beautiful...
Namibia - the dry south
Once we drive up through South Africa from Cape Town, we quickly head north until we reach the border of Namibia. The roads are still good at first… Endless expanses, epochal...
Humid North and Crawling Creatures
Today we are heading all the way up north along the Kunene (a river you can never see from the road). Here, Namibia is completely different: thanks to irrigation from the river,...
Asphalt Day
7.4. It seems like a small miracle to us: we drove all the way to Ruacana at the Angolan border today on asphalt! But let's start from the beginning: After breakfast, we drive...
On the Road at the Okavango
#Day 8 Namibia: The Okavango River currently has a lot of water. There are two safari parks nearby, and you can take a boat ride. The locals even wash their clothes in the...
Road closed
6.4. First a quick update from yesterday: This is the fort on whose grounds we are camping, and for €15 we were allowed to use the sanitary facilities of room No. 1. We could...
Again alone and
This morning over coffee, there is a noticeable tension among our travel companions. And while discussing the day's itinerary, it comes out: they don't want to go north as long...
Etosha Park #2 and Onguma Bush Camp
#Day 7 Namibia: Today is our 2nd day in Etosha Park, and we've been on the go since 8 AM. It feels a bit like being in Jurassic Park 🤩. The wildlife is fascinating. Right next...
Damaraland Twyfelfontain Adventure Camp
#Day 5 Namibia: Very long drive from the Ai Aiba Lodge in the Erongo Mountains to the Twyfelfontain Adventure Camp in Damaraland due to a flooded bridge. Staying in the tent is...
The Throne of God
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