Namibia
Ruggedly beautiful & refreshingly distinctive
Straddling two great deserts, Namibia is a country of sweeping sands and eerie landscapes. Dramatic environments host spectacular desert-adapted wildlife & fascinating tribal communities, whilst the cities are a contradictory muddle of modern African vivacity and old world German influence.
Climb to the top of some of the world’s highest sand dunes in Sossusvlei or explore the wild Skeleton Coast, littered with ghostly shipwrecks and whale bones. Kayak amongst vast seal colonies and discover a unique bio-diversity of creatures surviving solely on the mist that rolls in from the Atlantic, then head to Deadvlei to wander through a graveyard of petrified forests. Interact with the indigenous Himba and Herero tribes, game view in the pans of Etosha National Park and track some of Africa’s last truly wild black rhino on foot in Damaraland – a huge, untamed, ruggedly beautiful region. The intensity of colour and the pureness of the light make Namibia a magnet for landscape and wildlife photographers, solid infrastructure makes it an excellent destination for 4×4 self-drivers and a flying safari over the dunes and rugged coastline is spectacular.
You Will Love
• Stark landscapes, dramatic deserts & dunes
• The eerie Skeleton Coast
• The Himba and Herero people
• Desert adapted plants & wildlife
• Striking photographic opportunities
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Namibia's diverse regions
from Etosha to the Skeleton Coast
Etosha & Surrounds
Etosha National Park offers excellent game viewing. It particularly excels during the dry season (June to November) when huge herds of animals gather around remaining water sources and provide some the most incredible photographic opportunities as predator and prey alike drink side by side. Along with healthy populations of endangered species, such as black rhino and black-faced impala, Etosha also offers rare and exciting birding opportunities and the chance to see desert-adapted lion.
Namib Naukluft & Sossusvlei
The Sossusvlei, a highlight in the heart of the Namib Desert, is a huge clay pan, enclosed by giant sand dunes. Some of the dunes are more than 300 metres high - the tallest in the world. You will find dead acacia trees that mark old river courses, now dried up, and some of these trees have been dated at over 500 years old. It's a stunning, surreal environment where the pure light emblazes the orange dunes against the blue sky, and some of the most iconic pictures captured in Namibia are taken here. Spectacular!
Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, Kunene & surrounds
The remote northwest of Namibia, known as Koakoland (or the Kunene Region), is home to dramatic scenery and small populations of the nomadic Himba people, whose way of life has remained remarkably unchanged. Beside Kunene lies the coastline of the famous Skeleton Coast, which owes its name to the skeletons of whales and ships that have come to rest here. Inland, Koakoland is a huge, scenic wilderness, almost devoid of people. This is remote, raw Namibia at its best.
Unforgettable experiences in Namibia
Soar over Namibia in a scenic flight
Soar over Namibia in a scenic flight
To truly appreciate Namibia’s scale and raw beauty you must hop into a light aircraft and take a flight over its stunning landscapes. It is possible to take short scenic flights over Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and the NamibRand Rese...
Scale the world’s highest sand dune
Scale the world’s highest sand dune
The NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of the driest, oldest and pristine areas on earth. Here you’ll find the endless horizons of flowing copper and gold sand that form the largest dune field south of the Sahara. The biggest dune ...
Track black rhino on foot
Track black rhino on foot
Namibia is home to almost half of the world's population of black rhino and almost all of these live in the semi-desert wilderness of Damaraland. This is one of the only places on the planet where you can track these critically en...
Glide over the desert in a hot air balloon
Glide over the desert in a hot air balloon
Undoubtedly the best way to view Namibia’s otherworldly landscapes is to take to the air. As you ascend you will witness the oldest desert in the world wake up as the sun rises. You’ll float silently over endless sand dunes an...
A selection of our favourite places to stay in Namibia
Serra Cafema – Kunene River
Far away remote adventure camp
Set on the banks of the Kunene River, bordering Angola, Serra Cafema is one of the most remote camps in southern Africa. The eight wood, canvas and thatched villas are spacious and luxurious, styled in chic greys and natural timber to blend into the picturesque surroundings. Serra Cafema is a unique and wildly beautiful destination.... Read More
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge – NamibRand Nature Reserve
Desert and dunes immersion
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge prides itself on offering an experience that is luxurious, unpretentious and authentic. Scenic drives, flights and nature walks take in the endless horizons and desertscapes, as do picnics in the wild, sundowners on the dunes and outdoor dinners by lantern light.... Read More
Onguma Fort – Onguma Reserve
Luxury Etosha Retreat
Onguma The Fort is unlike any other. Inside, you will find a classical African feel combined with a touch of Moroccan and Indian influence and on the outside, The Fort has been built in exactly the right spot to offer enchanting sunset views to make for an unforgettable stay. Expect to constantly be surrounded by raw beauty inside and out.... Read More
Shipwreck Lodge – Skeleton Coast
Freedom, beauty and solitude
The Skeleton Coast is a raw, rugged and impossibly remote slice of African wilderness. Each of Shipwreck Lodge's ten freestanding chalets has been architecturally designed to artfully mimic the ghostly shipwrecks that line these beaches and a stay here is your gateway to one of Africa’s most mysterious and enchanting landscapes.... Read More
Little Kulala – Sossusvlei
Desert dunes meets safari chic
Little Kulala is located in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve - a 40,000 hectare tract of land bordering the expansive Namib Naukluft Park. It is home to all forms of desert life and its 11 thatched villas merge seamlessly into the timeless desert landscape, each with a private plunge pool and rooftop skybed for romantic stargazing.... Read More
The Nest at Sossus – Sossusvlei
Extraordinary private villa
The design of The Nest at Sossus was inspired by the unique structure of a sociable weaver nest and the result is one of Namibia’s most extraordinary private-use villas. Tucked away in a lush pocket of the private Namib Tsaris Conservancy, it opens onto an oasis valley boasting natural waterfalls and pools in an otherwise desert landscape.... Read More
Huab Under Canvas – Damaraland
Private mobile camp
Huab Under Canvas is an exclusive, semi‐mobile camp designed specifically to provide an authentic safari experience in the wilds of Namibia without ever compromising on comfort. The camp is booked on a private use basis so you will never share it, heightening your sense of space and solitude. It is unapologetically comfortable yet undeniably wild.... Read More
Hoanib Skeleton Coast – Skeleton Coast
Stylish desert camp meets ocean adventure
Flanked to the east and west by rugged hills, this luxurious tented camp looks out over stunning, starkly beautiful scenery. Marvel at the ancient welwitschia plant, savour landscapes that have remained untouched for hundreds of years and discover the wealth of desert-adapted wildlife during game drives and by assisting with research projects.... Read More
Hoanib Valley Camp – Kaokoland
Where elephants roam
In a country jam-packed with vast, strikingly beautiful landscapes, Hoanib Valley Camp is located in perhaps the most spectacular of them all - Kaokoland. A stay at Hoanib Valley camp combines fantastic wildlife, stunning scenery and strong ethics providing a perfectly rounded Namibian safari experience.... Read More
Damaraland Camp – Damaraland
Unique desert wildlife
Damaraland Camp is situated in one of Namibia’s best areas for scenery, offering views over the plains with a stunning ochre-purple mountain backdrop. Ten large en-suite, adobe-style thatched units are raised off the ground, each with a walk-in dressing area and a large deck on which to sit and contemplate the desert.... Read More
Wolwedans Dune Camp – NamibRand Nature Reserve
Tented desert eco camp
Wolwedans Dune Camp provides a down-to-earth, yet stylish safari experience in the heart of the Namib Rand Nature Reserve. With an unparalleled natural charm that lies in its tranquil and intimate atmosphere, it is the perfect base from which to explore this vast and awe-inspiring region.... Read More
Desert Rhino Camp – Damaraland
An exclusive wilderness experience
In an area between the Etosha National Park and the Skeleton Coast sits Desert Rhino Camp in Damaraland. The camp offers an original and exclusive wilderness experience and the possibility of seeing some of the largest free-ranging population of desert adapted black rhino in Africa.... Read More
Ongava Lodge – Ongava Reserve
Enjoy resident black and white rhino
Ongava Lodge provides comfortable accommodation, all which have impressive views over a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond. During your stay head out for game drives into Etosha National Park, visit any of the nearby hides and enjoy nature walks into the reserve where you will find resident black and white rhino.... Read More
Naankuse – Windhoek Surrounds
Perfect start or end to any Namibian safari
Na’an Ku Se Lodge is an intimate, boutique hotel, wildlife sanctuary and animal orphanage, nestled in the stunning African bush just a thirty minute drive from Windhoek Airport. The award winning Na’an Ku Se Lodge is the perfect base from which to start or end your Namibian safari.... Read More
Little Ongava – Ongava Reserve
Sweeping Etosha views
With only three spacious suites, Little Ongava is a small luxury camp well-suited to couples and small groups that guarantees an intimate safari experience. It is perched on the crest of a hill commanding magnificent views of the plains beyond providing an extraordinary focal point on any Etosha safari.... Read More
A collection of safaris in Namibia
Namibia Horse Safaris
Set Departure | Epic Desert Riding
The Namibia Horse Safari Company has over 20 years’ experience guiding a variety of horse riding safaris, taking in Namibia’s stunning beauty and diversity along with the hauntingly beautiful Namib Desert. Being lightweight and expeditionary in style, these are not 'luxury horse riding holidays’ per se, but they move far and fast, covering the ground required to showcase the ethereal enormity of the Namibian landscape. The solitude is the real luxury!...Read More
Namibia: Skeleton Coast Flying Safari
Inspiration Itinerary | Namibian flying adventure like no other
In this one-of-a-kind air safari adventure, your guide doubles as the pilot and might land your plane whenever he wants to offer you a closer look at something unique from the desert. You might even land right on the beach in front of a colony of seals, and why not....it all adds to the exclusivity of experience along the unforgiving Skeleton Coast, one of the most inaccessible regions of south-west Africa....Read More
Namibia Himba Safari
Inspiration Itinerary | Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast & Etosha
This one is for those who wish to sample the very best that Namibia has to offer with iconic locations, exclusivity, and exposure to an ancient culture. Discover the shifting dunes of the Sossusvlei, the other-worldly ancient magnificence of the Kunene River region of the Skeleton Coast, and the prolific wildlife viewing around the salt pans of Etosha. Learn about the lifestyle, culture and tradition of the Himba, one of the last semi-nomadic peoples on the planet....Read More
Namibia: Skeleton Coast & Namib Desert
Inspiration Itinerary | Namibia's Wilderness Diversity
Yearning for wide open spaces and horizons, in a mystical desert space where you feel like you have it all to yourself? Then this one is for you. Namibia accentuates the diversity of Africa, and none more so than its contrasting desert landscapes where you will feel the freedom and marvel at the great expanse of nothingness. This top notch suggestion allows you to satisfy your dreams by exploring these ancient lands with a healthy dose of adventure and fun thrown in....Read More
Namibia Under Canvas
Set Departure | Back to Nature Hosted Safari
Whilst appealing to the more adventurous traveller and those seeking a more in-depth Namibia experience, this safari has been designed to offer great value. A fully on-the-road adventure, you will be hosted by one of Namibia's most reputable naturalist guides on a “back to nature” and experientially focused safari that does not compromise on comfort, exclusivity and flexibility....Read More
Home to some of the world’s oldest and most breathtaking desert landscapes, Namibia is like nowhere else in Africa. It is all about vast horizons and big blue sky, the inhospitable Skeleton Coast, shifting sands and ancient Moon-like landscapes.
Jeffrey Shewell - Namibia Specialist
The trip exceeded my expectations and was the best family holiday I have ever had. Our children simply loved it and now I know more about African wildlife than they do about our own farm animals.
Rowntree family
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Simon & Jackie Adams
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Sheryl & Robert Taylor
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Andrew & Pip Stevens
Would do it all again and not change a moment. Best holiday ever!
The McGowan Tribe
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Melanie McMillan & Iain Jones
If you want the most sensational experience in Africa let Julia and the staff at Classic Safari Co plan it for you! Their knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for their job means your every wish will be fulfilled.
Miriam & Joseph Harrison
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Ron & Alison Guthrie
You can't improve on perfection. I had my best birthday and holiday with my family celebrating my 80th birthday in Africa. Everything that Julia organised was perfect and the whole trip was a highlight!
Buckingham Family
