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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.
All travel reports from Namibia
The crash
from 32 to 11 in 30 minutes
Break-in at the tent
Update 27.06.2024
Arrival in Namibia
Start of the journey in Windhoek
Day 73-80 (23rd March- 30th March)
Reunion at the airport🛬
Tag 53-61 (March 3 - March 11)
On the farm, we arrived around 3 pm, so I didn't do any lunch activities. Of course, I stayed in the same tent (😍) and was even greeted by the cat. However, I had a roommate...
Dune 45
Day 12, 08.01.23, from Sesriem to Oanop In the evening, we decided to experience the jewel one more time. Cindy starts cycling at 5:30am to be at the gate by 6am. The guard at...
Skeleton Coast
From Welwitschia Drive, we go to the coast and then north along the Skeleton Coast. It is known for many ships being stranded due to ocean currents, and therefore some wrecks...
Aus; noch weiter südlich
It was 350km gravel road from Sesriem to Aus, so even further south. We drove past our accident site. Back then (2001), a tire burst at high speed, causing us to spin and roll...
05.12.18 / 2nd day on site and 2 more nights
If there are any young readers of this blog who are now wondering: Who the fu#* is Johnboy and Mary Anne? Johnboy is not a Namibian pool boy and Mary Anne is also not a waitress...
The first days
Welcome to Windhoek on the eleventh of August 2018. After a total of 22 hours of travel and some problems with visas & co, we finally arrived at the Petersen family, who...
Breakdown and Return to Windhoek
My second-to-last stage from Lüderitz was supposed to take me to Mariental to shorten the route to Windhoek as the final stage. That's about 550 km, and from Mariental to...
Lüderitz all the way in the south
This time, we went on a long drive to almost the southernmost part of Namibia, Lüderitz, from Sossusvlei. On the way there, you pass by Helmeringhausen, a village with,...
Swakopmund
Brückendorf in Swakop
Second stop: Rundu
Once again, we arrived at our new camping site around 4 pm, which is right on the border with Angola ⛺️. That means we are in the very north of Namibia. Super super beautiful,...
Day 43 Off to the desert
Fun is a must
Day 42 Skeleton Cost
Our way takes us today to the west coast to the Atlantic Ocean. The coast is known for its shipwrecks and mines. It's...
Day 40 Off the Road
Finished with paved roads, from today it's time for the gravel road
Christmas
Over Christmas, we were 'at home' in Windhoek. We celebrated in our Windhoek group and enjoyed the two free days between our trips. On the way back from our tour, we had a...
Himba Tribe near Outjo
On our way to Outjo, we stopped at an African market. The women there wear dresses with bright colors and funny hats, which were originally used as festive clothing but have now...
Final Sprint
After finally getting more sleep, we leave our beautiful lodge at Etosha National Park feeling refreshed and slowly make our way back towards the center of the country. Since we...
Offline
After a restful night in the Erongo Mountains, we are awakened by a breathtaking sunrise. Our destination today takes us first through the small village of Uis, where we will...
Sand, Sand and more Sand
Today’s departure at 8 am to the Sossusvlei (dune landscape - UNESCO World Heritage Site) We somehow ended up being the last ones still at the camp. When is the rest getting up?...
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...
Etosha - Cat Day
Today we are going on a photo safari again, starting at half-past seven. Right at the beginning, the leopard from yesterday presents itself in a tree – having breakfast. It has...
Etosha - we are here!
5:00 AM, the alarm rings. Breakfast at six, departure at a quarter to seven. After a thorough check, we enter the Etosha National Park through the southeastern gate, the...
2. Day: Etosha National Park
Well-rested and after a good breakfast, we set off in the morning towards Etosha National Park. After about 200 km, we checked into our very nice Toshari Lodge. Eager for our...
Angola in sight
Today was a long, very monotonous and not very varied ride of over 400 km. There were only cows and sheep on the way, probably because there were settlements on the side of the...
Okahandja
Last day of travel
Etosha
Etosha