Desert, dunes & open skies
Tailor-made Namibia tours
Discover Sossusvlei, Etosha, the Skeleton Coast and extraordinary stargazing on a private, guided or self-drive journey.
Why travel here
Discover Namibia
Namibia is defined by immense horizons, striking desert landscapes and a strong sense of freedom. Sossusvlei, Damaraland, Etosha and the Skeleton Coast can form the backbone of a private, guided or self-drive itinerary.
Wildlife experiences range from Etosha's waterholes to desert-adapted elephants and rhinos in the northwest. Scenic flights, dune walks and carefully chosen lodges reveal the scale of the landscape without turning long driving days into a race.
We match the route, vehicle and accommodation to the roads, season and independence you prefer. Evenings in remote desert camps and lodges also offer some of the clearest stargazing in the region.
Plan my Namibia journeyMonth by month
Climate guide
Representative 30-year averages for Windhoek. Conditions vary across each destination and between years.
Best time to visit
April to October brings cooler, drier conditions for touring, with wildlife gathering around Etosha's waterholes as the dry season progresses. September and October are hotter, but can offer exceptional game viewing.
Swipe sideways to see every month.
| Average | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temperature | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 26°C | 24°C | 22°C | 21°C | 24°C | 28°C | 30°C | 31°C | 31°C |
| Night temperature | 18°C | 17°C | 16°C | 13°C | 9°C | 6°C | 6°C | 8°C | 12°C | 15°C | 16°C | 17°C |
| Rainfall | 131 mm | 145 mm | 89 mm | 29 mm | 4 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 5 mm | 13 mm | 34 mm | 64 mm |
Figures use the current WMO standard 30-year climate period, 1991–2020. Rounded monthly averages are derived from ERA5 historical weather data via Open-Meteo.
Make it memorable
Signature Namibia experiences
Choose the moments that matter most and we will shape the route, pace and places to stay around them.
Sossusvlei and the NamibWalk among immense dunes, salt pans and sculptural desert landscapes in the softer light of morning and evening.Include this experience 
A great African road tripTravel independently or with a private guide on a route built around road conditions, distances and distinctive places to stay.Include this experience 
Etosha and the northwestWatch wildlife around Etosha's waterholes, then continue into Damaraland for remote scenery and desert-adapted species.Include this experience Route inspiration
An example 13 days journey
A beautifully paced loop through desert, coast and wildlife country, with enough time to enjoy the drives themselves.
- 01Windhoek
Collect your vehicle and prepare for the road
- 02Sossusvlei
Dunes, desert walks and sunrise light
- 03Damaraland
Rock landscapes and remote lodges
- 04Etosha
Waterhole wildlife and final safari days
Every route is adjusted around your dates, budget, interests and preferred pace.
Plan this routeFind your fit
Perfect for
- Scenic road trips
- Landscape photography
- Independent travellers
- Stargazing
- Desert wildlife
Extend the adventure
Combine Namibia with
Contrast wildlife, landscape, culture and coast in one carefully connected journey.
Your journey starts here
Let’s shape your Namibia journey around you.
Tell us what interests you, when you hope to travel and the pace or budget you have in mind.
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