Destination information
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. 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).
May to October is the best time to visit Namibia. It is the winter season and the climate is dry, warm and sunny. December to March is extremely hot and uncomfortable and is not advisable to travel. Summer time is especially a good time to visit Etosha as thirsty animals gather at waterholes making gameviewing exceptional. Bird watching is also brilliant as the park hosts a lot of migratory birds especially flamingoes, wildfowl and waders. If your focus is the Namib and surrounds including Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, then October to March is the best time to go when the weather is pleasant on the coast compared to the hot baking temperatures inland.
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.
flight time
Approx 11 hours to Johannesburg
Approx 2 hours from Johannesburg to Windhoek
flight upgrades
Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy available to Johannesburg from £365 supplement per person each way.
Virgin Atlantic Upper Class available from £1,569 supplement per person each way.
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Additional info
visa requirements
British citizens do not require a visa.
time difference
GMT +1 hour
language
English is the official language of Namibia.
currency
Namibian Dollar
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.