Photo: andBeyond &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Glass-fronted suites with skylights for stargazing, in a private reserve.
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namibia
Namibia is one of the least populated countries on earth, and its landscapes feel endless. The red dunes of Sossusvlei, the rock art and desert elephants of Damaraland and the fog-bound Skeleton Coast are all quite unlike anywhere else.
Etosha adds classic game viewing around its waterholes, and the NamibRand is one of the darkest places in the world for stargazing.
Many guests drive themselves on good roads; we also arrange guided and fly-in safaris, which cover the long distances in comfort.
where to go
Some of the tallest dunes in the world and the white clay pan of Deadvlei.
A coastal town with German architecture, lagoon cruises and desert tours.
Rocky red landscapes, ancient rock art and desert-adapted elephants and rhino.
A remote shore of fog, shipwrecks and seal colonies.
A vast salt pan surrounded by waterholes that draw wildlife in the dry season.
A private reserve and dark sky reserve, perfect for stargazing.
when to go
Namibia is dry for most of the year, with very little rain in the desert.
May to October
The best time for Etosha as wildlife gathers at the waterholes. Clear skies, with cold nights in June and July.
November to April
Warmer, with some afternoon storms inland. Green landscapes, newborn animals and great birdlife.
April to May, and November
Fewer visitors, fresh scenery and pleasant temperatures.
where to stay
Photo: andBeyond Glass-fronted suites with skylights for stargazing, in a private reserve.
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Sossusvlei Photo: Wilderness 
Skeleton Coast Photo: Shipwreck Lodge 
Photo: Wilderness In a dry riverbed between desert and coast, known for desert-adapted wildlife.
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Etosha Photo: Onguma A striking lodge on a private reserve on Etosha's eastern edge.
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experiences
Climb the dunes early for the best light over the ancient camelthorn trees.
Float over the dunes at dawn, with breakfast in the desert.
A scenic flight over shipwrecks, seal colonies and dunes meeting the sea.
Track elephants and rhino through Damaraland with expert guides.
Some of the clearest skies on earth, with an astronomer at some lodges.
Seals, dolphins and pelicans, with oysters on board.
Yes, Namibia is a great self-drive country with good gravel roads. We plan routes and lodges carefully, or can arrange a private guide.
May to October for wildlife in Etosha. Namibia is good all year, but November to March can be very hot in the desert.
Ten to fourteen nights lets you see the desert, the coast, Damaraland and Etosha without rushing.
The north, including parts of Etosha, can be a malaria area. Please speak to your GP or a travel clinic, and check the TravelHealthPro website for the latest advice.
Very. Open space, self-drive adventures and lodges that welcome children make it a favourite.
pair it with
The Okavango Delta and the Kalahari. Small, exclusive camps and some of the best guiding in Africa.
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The Maasai Mara, Laikipia's private conservancies and the Indian Ocean coast. Classic safari country.
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Lake Malawi's clear water and islands, easily paired with a safari in neighbouring Zambia.
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