We believe that Namibia is one of the most unique and intriguing countries in the world. A land of contrasts; dunes, deserts, mountains, rivers and wildlife.
- Go on safari in Etosha and marvel at the fantastic Big 5 game viewing as well as plentiful plains game.
- Travel to Damaraland and see the rock art as well as learn more about the Desert Elephant and Rhino.
- Visit the Sossusvlei Dunes in the Namib Naukluft National Park and photograph an early morning sunrise from a top Dune 45.
- Holiday to Swakopmund and smile at the dolphins, whales, seals and penguins
- Enjoy a German Beer in Windhoek and browse the curio market for a bargain
"Go on safari and travel to Namibia"... and discover a unique destination. Many countries in Africa boast teeming wildlife and gorgeous scenery, but few, if any, can compare to Namibia when it comes to limitless horizons and huge untamed wilderness areas. Rhino Africa specialize in planning the ultimate Namibian travel experiences, allow our team of travel experts plan the ultimate safari for you. In the following sections you can read more about Namibia.
Namibia is often described as a land of contrasts. Dominated by Desert and Semi Desert , the main features of Namibia are the Namib Desert in the west and the Kalahari Desert in the east with a highland plateau in between. Our
Namibia Map shows the geography of Namibia, but watch out as a map does not always show exactly how far and large the country actually is - Namibia is a country that is twice the size of Germany, somewhat bigger than naTexas and half the size of Alaska!
Most first time visitors to Namibia plan their
Namibia Holiday by visiting several distinct areas. The first and most well known destination is
Sossusvlei and the Namib Deserts. Here 1000ft sand dunes rise above the surrounding plains, and dramatically change colour when the sunrises. After visting the Namib Desert why not go on safari to
Damaraland or
Etosha National Park , which covers over 22, 270km and has dozens of waterholes at which you can observe many different animals , including lions, elephant, rhinos and giraffe.
Namibia is extremely accessible and there are several different ways of
getting to Namibia, direct flights from Europe, mean that it can be explored on its own, or by utilizing direct flights from Victoria Falls, Maun, Johannesburg and Cape Town, mean that it can be incorporated as part of your Southern Africa itinerary. Once in Namibia many guests choose to explore the country by road, and our
Namibia self drive tours are amongst our most popular
Namibia Tours and Safaris. Namibia also has an efficient charter flight network, and due to their remote location many lodges have private airstrips allowing Rhino Africa to create
fly in safaris direct to the lodges.
Namibia has a wide range of
hotels and lodges, from small bed & breakfast establishments to luxurious lodges with only a few rooms. Our Rhino Africa travel consultants are well trained and experienced, and have personally visited many of the lodges and hotels, and therefore able to give you first hand knowledge and experience of what you can expect when you travel to Namibia. All
Namibian accommodation is graded and you are assured of standards that are equivalent to anywhere in Europe or the United States.
Before you travel to Namibia, you may want to read more about
Namibia Facts and Information. Namibia has fantastic weather and climate, with an average of 310 days of sunshine per year. It’s a hot country where temperatures can rise as high as 40 degrees in mid summer. The country has a strong cultural background with many different tribes including San Bushman, Herero, Himbas and Ovambos. Namibia was colonized by the Germans at the turn of the century and throughout your trip to Namibia you often see many Germanic influences from the German brewed beers, to the cold meats and architecture.
