Namibia is a place of quiet, uncluttered beauty. It has one of the world's lowest population densities and is one of the last remaining unspoiled areas of the planet.
In a nutshell
Northern Namibia is home to Damaraland, one of the country's most scenic areas, and Etosha, the country's unmissable national park, with an amazing array of wildlife viewing. In Southern Namibia you'll find the famous red landscape of the Namib Desert and Naukluft National Park, home to some of the weirdest and rarest plant and animal species in the world. Here also is Sossusvlei, home of the world's highest sand dunes (up to 400m high).
Sightseeing ideas
- View wildlife in Etosha National Park
- Climb the world's highest sand dunes in Sossusvlei
- Explore Namib Desert
- Visit the coastal Town of Swakopmund
- Track desert elephants and rhinos in Damaraland
Getting there
Flight Details - Air Namibia flights from London Gatwick to Windhoek or fly Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow to Johannesburg and onwards to Windhoek with South African Airways.
Flying Time - 10 hours 15 min to Windhoek or 11 hours to Johannesburg. Onward connection to Windhoek: 1 hour.
Flight Upgrades - Business Class from £659 per person each way.
Additional info
Time - GMT +1 hour
Currency - Namibian Dollar
Visa Requirements - British citizens do not require a visa.
Language - English is the official language of Namibia.
Best Time to Visit
- Namibia offers exceptional wildlife and scenery all year round.
- Birding is best during the summer months (Nov-Apr).
- Botanical season is from Dec-May when most plants are in flower.
- Photography is excellent in Aug and Sep.