Namibia
Country Atlas · No. 42Africa

Namibia

Sossusvlei dunes and the Skeleton Coast

Adventure·Photography·Honeymoons
The brief

Namibia, the empty country — Sossusvlei dunes, the Skeleton Coast and a sky full of stars.

Africa at its most cinematic. We design Namibia by light aircraft — Sossusvlei for the orange dunes (andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge), Damaraland for the desert elephants, the Skeleton Coast (Hoanib) for the truly remote week.

It is the quietest safari country in Africa. Bring a long camera lens.

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When to go

A year in Namibia

May – Oct
Dry

Peak game viewing, perfect dune photography, cool nights.

Nov / Apr
Shoulder

Warmer, occasional showers, fewer guests.

Dec – Mar
Green

Dramatic skies, lush landscapes, calving season.

All year
Year-round

Always open — the desert never closes.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Namibia

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Namibia

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Sossusvlei
No. 01Africa

Sossusvlei

Red dunes, desert silence, sunrise landscapes and Namibia’s most iconic scenery.

&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge · Little Kulala · Kulala Desert Lodge

Skeleton Coast
No. 02Africa

Skeleton Coast

Remote beaches, shipwrecks, seals and wild Atlantic drama.

Shipwreck Lodge · Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp · Serra Cafema

Etosha National Park
No. 03Africa

Etosha National Park

Wildlife, salt pans and classic game viewing in northern Namibia.

Little Ongava · Onguma The Fort · Ongava Lodge

Damaraland
No. 04Africa

Damaraland

Desert-adapted elephants, rock art, rugged landscapes and beautiful remote lodges.

Mowani Mountain Camp · Onduli Ridge · Camp Kipwe

Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
No. 05Africa

Swakopmund & Walvis Bay

Coastal air, dunes, marine life and soft adventure between desert and ocean.

Strand Hotel Swakopmund · The Delight Swakopmund · Pelican Point Lodge

NamibRand
No. 06Africa

NamibRand

Private desert reserves, stargazing and some of the country’s most refined lodge stays.

Wolwedans Desert Lodge · Wolwedans Dunes Lodge · &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

Zambezi Region
No. 07Africa

Zambezi Region

Rivers, wildlife, birdlife and a greener contrast to Namibia’s desert landscapes.

Zambezi Mubala Lodge · Chobe Water Villas · Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge

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