Namibia is one of Africa’s hidden gems. Tucked away in Africa’s southwest corner, the country offers safari adventure with breathtaking scenery, rugged coastline, incredible desert-adapted wildlife and wonderful hospitality. Visitors to the country have the opportunity to see the Big 5 – including the critically endangered black rhino – and many other mammal and bird species. Its scenery nearly defies imagination, ranging from towering dunes to a shipwreck-littered coast.
Namibia also offers an exclusive safari experience. With just over three million residents in an area more than twice the size of California, people are spread out. With a small number of lodges within such a vast amount of space, and the chance to visit private reserves, it can feel like you have the whole country to yourself.
Namibia can be seen by air or via vehicle, and we like a combination of both. It gives you the chance to admire the impressive, ever-changing countryside both at a slow speed and from above. Adding some air travel into your customized itinerary also allows you to maximize your time on the ground, enjoying the country’s wonders.
Whether climbing some of the world’s highest dunes, being dazzled by stars in an International Dark Sky Reserve, tracking black rhino on foot or watching wildlife on the edge of one of the world’s largest salt pans, you’re sure to be wowed by Namibia’s unique natural attractions. But with its vastness and many exciting areas to explore, what can you do in two weeks or less on safari? Here we will explore ideas and possibilities for your own Namibia safari that include popular parks and conservation areas, the chance to experience top wildlife sightings and staff-recommended accommodations.
On our 10-day luxury Best of Namibia safari, you’ll experience some of the most dramatic landscapes in all of Africa, if not the world. You’ll have the chance to see Africa’s oldest and tallest sand dunes near Sossusvlei in Namib-Naukluft National Park and visit one of the most dramatic and storied coastlines in the world, the famed Skeleton Coast. You’ll also explore the most remote region in the country, Kunene, where you can see desert-adapted animals, visit a local Himba village and enjoy traversing the dunes on an ATV. Your evenings will be spent in unique and beautiful accommodations, including Little Kulala, Shipwreck Lodge and Serra Cafema for spectacular safari nights.
On our 9-day Namibia Ultimate safari, you’ll enjoy myriad highlights of the country, including its diverse vistas, wildlife and activities, while traveling with top naturalist guides. You’ll stay in the only camp within the world’s 4th-largest national park, climb some of the planet’s highest free-standing sand dunes, kayak with seals and dolphins on the Skeleton Coast and track to see desert-adapted elephants. From the coastal delights of Swakopmund to the massive salt pans of Etosha National Park, you’ll be wowed by Namibia’s wonders. Our accommodation choices include Dead Valley Lodge, situated inside the Namib Naukluft Park; The Delight Hotel in Swakopmund; and Camp Kipwe, nestled deep in the heart of scenic Damaraland.
Dive deep into this special destination on our 11-day safari that explores Namibia’s cultures, wildlife and geology. Namibia hides fantastic and unique stories within its harsh deserts, gigantic sand dunes and treacherous coastline. On our Namibia Secrets Revealed safari, you will explore a vast and ageless land and its ancient cultures. You will track the last free-roaming endangered black rhino on earth, walk among some of the continent’s most incredible prehistoric rock art at the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Twyfelfontein, search for desert-adapted elephants in ephemeral riverbeds, enjoy memorable cultural exchanges and more. You’ll enjoy excellent accommodations throughout your safari, including stays at Onduli Ridge, Okahirongo Elephant Lodge and Encounter by Ongava.
Pro tip: Be sure to have your star bed moved out to the veranda at Onduli Ridge to enjoy an unforgettable night under Namibia’s incredibly starry skies.
We hope these sample itineraries inspire you! When you work with AAC, we collaborate with you to create a Namibia safari that is uniquely yours.
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Photos courtesy AAC Senior Journey Specialist Sara Stark, AAC travelers Dr. Van, Robert W., Mary Ann W.; AAC President Kent Redding; Anisha B.; and AAC Sales & Marketing Coordinator Brooke Dare