Namibia Safaris

Why visit Namibia?

Namibia is renowned for diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes, as well as its culture and history. Here, you’ll feel the power of the desert, where silence rings out across endless sand dunes that crest like waves toward the horizon, and the night sky offers some of the best stargazing in the world. 

Situated along the Atlantic coastline in southeast Africa, Namibia shares borders with Angola and Zambia in the north, and Botswana and South Africa to the east and south, respectively.

Within this vast desert landscape lies fascinating history, geology, and culture. The Twyfelfontein petroglyphs are a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 2,500 engravings etched into the side of sandstone hills depicting animals, animal tracks, and geometric motifs. Some of the petroglyphs are thought to be nearly 6,000 years old, created by the San people who have inhabited the area for thousands of years. Inland from the Skeleton Coast in the riverside oasis of Kunene, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Namibia’s Himba people and their culture, learning about their semi-nomadic way of life along with their artisan traditions. 

Natural history lovers will want to spend time exploring the giant dolerite boulder landscape of the Central Highlands and also discover the rock art of the region’s Erongo Mountains. The highlands are home to one of Namibia’s most impressive conservation success stories, too. The country is home to the largest population of free-roaming cheetahs in the world and you’ll get a look at the work of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and AfriCat, both of which have helped support this thriving population.

Namibia, your way

While the country doesn’t offer a traditional safari experience with ubiquitous herds of Big Five wildlife, Namibia travel is defined by a more subtle and rare beauty that nature lovers and photographers alike will adore. 

Embark on a walking safari in search of elusive desert-adapted animals, quad bike across Sossusvlei’s red sand dunes, gaze up at the night sky led by a professional astronomer in one of Africa’s oldest dark sky preserves, marvel at ancient petroglyphs at one of the most impressive rock art sites in the world, or soar high above rolling sand dunes in a hot air balloon. Namibia travel also offers some of the most striking accommodation in southern Africa, from sleek modernist lodges to secluded plunge-pool villas, all with views over the expansive desert landscape. Wherever you choose to spend your time in the country, we’ll help you uncover hidden spots and unexpected ways to explore iconic destinations that will make your time in Namibia extraordinary.