Luxury Holidays to Namibia
Overview
From the red dunes of the Namib Desert to the desolate landscape of the Skeleton Coast and wildlife in Etosha National Park, a Namibia holiday provides the perfect escape. The combination of natural beauty and adventure in this intriguing country promises an otherworldly experience. Plus, with Lightfoot Travel, your handcrafted itinerary can cover your every interest.
Tour ideas
Discover Namib, the world’s oldest desert, which runs the entire length of Namibia’s coastline. One of the wildest places on Earth, this beautiful, ever-changing landscape is a photographer’s dream. Venture to Skeleton Coast, a graveyard for rusty shipwrecks which lay half buried by the dunes, or explore Sossusvlei, home to the tallest red sand dunes in the world, rising up to an imposing 330 meters high.
Alternatively, visit the jewel in Namibia’s wildlife crown, Etosha National Park. As one of the world’s most elite wildlife reserves, it hosts an abundance of animal life which congregates around waterholes. Next, make your way to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, before relaxing in one of the many charming towns filled with German colonial architecture.
Things to do
Trek to the summit of the dunes of Sossusvlei at sunrise, taking in the vibrant landscape, or float over the Skeleton Coast with a hot air balloon safari. Catch a glimpse of rare desert-adapted lions and elephants living amongst the red-rock mountains of Damaraland, while experienced guides lead you to see endangered black rhinos in the bush.
In Etosha, watch leopards steal a drink at night at one of the floodlit waterholes, or join the game drives that promise unique and thrilling animal encounters. Go quad biking through the wilderness, or after a long day in nature, enjoy dinner around a campfire or relax in one of the many spa resorts, steeped in luxury.
We also highly recommend a cultural encounter with the Himba, one of the last truly nomadic tribes of Africa. This is a unique and memorable experience, providing a real-life glimpse into the country’s history and traditions. It can also incorporate seeing the stunning views of the Northern region of Kunene, formerly known as Kaokoland.
Places to visit
Visit Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, to uncover a lively urban environment full of activities. Enjoy the variety of attractions and stop by significant cultural sites such as Heroes’ Acre, an official war memorial serving as a reminder of the country’s important history.
Travel to Walvis Bay for a spot of birdwatching, or visit the white clay pan, Deadvlei, to view its sparse and arid landscape. Close by is the world-famous salt pan, Sossusvlei, where you can admire the iconic, must-see sand dune surroundings. If the ship graveyard of Skeleton Coast isn’t eerie enough, stop by the ghost town of Kolmanskop, a lost settlement in the middle of the desert.
Enjoy a bespoke Namibia holiday with Lightfoot Travel. Our team can help create a fully tailored itinerary that incorporates all of the sights you’re interested in. For more destinations that will inspire your travel, browse our tour ideas.
Country: Namibia
Capital: Windhoek
Best Time To Go: All year
Currency: Namibian dollar
Language: English, Oshiwambo
Time Zone: GMT+2
Skeleton Coast Flying Safari
- Meet the Himba people close to the Angolan border, Africa
- Fly with the most experienced pilots and guides in the country – The Schoeman family
- Enjoy a boat trip on the Kunene River observing bird life and crocodiles
- Go on nature drives and walks in Hartmann’s Valley
- See ancient rock engravings found amongst the rocks
The Best of Northern Namibia
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Witness important concentrations of rock art in Twylfelfontein
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Explore Africa's Skeleton Coast’s rugged desert
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See black rhino, kudu, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard at Onguma Game Reserve
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Visit Etosha National Park, home to a rich array of wildlife
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Head on an off-road night drive around Okonjima Nature Reserve
The Best of Southern Central Namibia
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Spot hyenas, jackals, antelopes and wild cats at NamibRand Reserve, Africa
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Watch the sunrise near the red dunes of Sossusvlei
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Discover the avenues and colonial architecture of Swakopmund
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Explore Deadvlei, a white, salt claypan, dotted with ancient trees
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Visit Namibia’s wetlands, and see flamingos and springbok in a 4X4
The Highlights of Namibia With Wilderness Safaris
- Go on game drives searching for Namibia’s endemic wildlife including the elusive black rhino
- Experience a flying safari that traverses the ancient Namib Desert
- Boat down the Kunene River, looking out for crocodiles
- Go on night walks in search of dancing white lady spiders and scorpions
- Tour the vast dunes of Sossusvlei and enjoy dune climbing on the Dead Vlei
Anderssons Camp Ongava
Nestled in mopane scrub on white calcrete soils, Andersson’s Camp is situated 4.5 km from Etosha’s Andersson Gate in Namibia. The camp was named after Swedish explorer Charles Andersson – one of the first Europeans to discover Etosha, Africa’s largest saltpan.
Ongava was founded on bold ideas – land reclamation...
Camp Doros
Nestled in the rugged wilderness in the heart of Namibia's Damaraland, Camp Doros is an intimate, eco-friendly camp hidden among Mopane trees and perched on a high bank overlooking a dry riverbed. This luxurious camp offers a fully immersive exploration of Namibia’s breathtaking landscapes, where guests can...
Camp Kipwe
This luxury safari lodge is nestled among giant granite boulders in Twyfelfontein in Namibia’s Damaraland, an area renowned for its unusual rock formations and dramatic desert landscape. It is the sister camp of the nearby Mowani Mountain Camp and Onguma Camp in Etosha.
The lodge provides ten dome-shaped, thatched bungalows...
Camp Sossus
Camp Sossus is located on Namibia’s Namib Tsaris Conservancy, a thirty-minute drive from the gateway to Sossusvlei and the Great Namib Sand Sea which has recently been declared a World Heritage Site.
Built in a naturally formed amphitheatre within striking distance of Sossusvlei, the property ideally positioned to avoid the...
Damaraland Camp
In a country where hauntingly beautiful landscapes are almost the norm, it’s no mean feat when the vistas from Damaraland Camp have been lauded as the best in the country.
Each location of the ten generously sized thatched villas has been purposefully picked for spectacular views of the...
