Namibia
Location
Southern Africa
Famous For
Etosha & Sossusvlei
Perfect for
Scenic Road Trips & Photography
Ideal For
Self-Drive Adventures & Scenic Safaris
When to visit
EMERALD SEASON
Rainfall continues across much of the country, creating beautiful contrasts between the desert and surrounding landscapes. It's an excellent time for photographers and nature lovers.
Highlights
✓ Lush scenery
✓ Quiet parks
✓ Dramatic skies
✓ Excellent photography
Worth Knowing
Some remote roads may require extra care.
Wildlife can be harder to locate than during the dry season.
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Best For:
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Landscape Photography
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Green Season Travel
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Quiet Adventures
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Birdwatching
National Parks
Overview
Home to the world's oldest desert, Namib-Naukluft is famous for towering red dunes, dramatic desert landscapes and the breathtaking scenery of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
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Why Visit?
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Towering red sand dunes
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Incredible photography
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Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
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Iconic desert landscapes
Wildlife of
Namibia
Namibia's wildlife has adapted to some of the harshest environments on Earth, making every safari uniquely different. From desert-adapted elephants and oryx to Etosha's famous waterholes and the Cape fur seals of the Skeleton Coast, Namibia offers extraordinary wildlife encounters in spectacular landscapes.
Desert Lion
Remarkably adapted to arid landscapes, Namibia's desert lions are among the world's most unique predator populations.
Desert
Elephant
Specially adapted to survive in Namibia's harsh desert environments, these elephants travel vast distances between water sources.
​Black
Rhino
Etosha National Park is one of the best places in Africa to see endangered black rhino in the wild.
Oryx (Gemsbok)
The national animal of Namibia, perfectly adapted to life in the desert.
Cheetah
Namibia is home to one of the world's largest wild cheetah populations.
Cape Fur Seal
Huge colonies gather along the Skeleton Coast, creating one of Namibia's most remarkable wildlife spectacles.
Hippo
Found in the lush rivers of Namibia's north-east, particularly around Bwabwata National Park.
Large crocodiles inhabit the permanent river systems along Namibia's northern border.
Crocodile
Conservation
Community Conservation
Namibia's pioneering conservancy model empowers local communities to protect wildlife while benefiting directly from sustainable tourism.
Wildlife Protection
Protected areas and community conservancies work together to safeguard endangered species, including black rhino, desert elephants and cheetahs.
Sustainable Tourism
Low-impact tourism supports conservation, protects fragile desert ecosystems and helps preserve Namibia's extraordinary wilderness.
Best for
Who is Namibia best for?
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Landscape Photography
Capture iconic red dunes, dramatic coastlines and unforgettable desert scenery.
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Self-Drive Safaris
Explore Namibia's spectacular landscapes at your own pace on one of Africa's best self-drive adventures.
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Desert Safaris
Experience wildlife adapted to some of the harshest environments on Earth.
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Remote Wilderness
Discover vast open landscapes with few visitors and endless horizons.
Unique Wildlife
See desert elephants, black rhino, cheetahs and other specially adapted species.
Scenic Adventures
Perfect for travellers seeking breathtaking landscapes alongside exceptional wildlife experiences.
Visa
Vaccination
UK passport holders require a visa to enter Namibia. An eVisa or visa on arrival may be available depending on your point of entry, so always check the latest requirements before travelling.
Entry Requirements
✓ Passport valid for at least six months
✓ Return or onward travel may be requested
✓ Check the latest government travel advice before departure
Recommended
✓ Hepatitis A
✓ Typhoid
✓ Tetanus
✓ Yellow Fever (if arriving from a risk country)
✓ Malaria precautions recommended for northern Namibia, including the Kavango and Zambezi regions
Always check the latest NHS Fit for Travel guidance before departure.
Habitats
Namibia is home to some of Africa's most striking landscapes, where deserts, coastlines, wetlands and savannahs create remarkable habitats for uniquely adapted wildlife.
Ancient Desert Systems
The Namib Desert is one of the world's oldest deserts, with towering red dunes, gravel plains and specialised wildlife adapted to extreme conditions.
Salt Pan Ecosystems
Etosha's vast white salt pan is surrounded by grasslands and seasonal waterholes that attract incredible concentrations of wildlife.
Coastal Desert Landscapes
The Skeleton Coast combines Atlantic fog, windswept beaches and shifting dunes, creating one of Africa's most dramatic environments.
Riverine Woodlands & Wetlands
Permanent rivers in the north-east support lush forests, elephants, hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.
Semi-Arid Savannah
Open bushveld and grasslands provide habitat for zebra, antelope, cheetahs and other predators across central Namibia.
