Namibia

Namibia is hauntingly beautiful, yet harsh and untamed. Its violent extremes and stunning open landscapes linger in the memory.

Namibia

Namibia is hauntingly beautiful, yet harsh and untamed. Its violent extremes and stunning open landscapes linger in the memory.

Namibia

Namibia is hauntingly beautiful, yet harsh and untamed. Its violent extremes and stunning open landscapes linger in the memory.

Namibia

Namibia is hauntingly beautiful, yet harsh and untamed. Its violent extremes and stunning open landscapes linger in the memory.

Wildlife is good in Etosha National Park but that misses the real beauty of Namibia. Its open spaces free the spirit, while the battle of people and animals to survive in the desert region fires the imagination.

Highlights include the wild Skeleton Coast, the majestic Sossusvlei Dunes, the remote wilderness areas of Kaokoland and Damaraland. Namibia is home to the elusive desert elephant and has a rising population of both black and white rhino.

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Full Name

The Republic of Namibia

Population

2.4 million (UN, 2012)

Capital

Windhoek

Area

824,292 sq km (318,261 sq miles)

Major Languages

English (official), Afrikaans, German, Oshivambo, Herero, Nama

Major religion

Christianity

Monetary Unit

1 Namibian dollar = 100 cent

Main Exports

Diamonds, copper, gold, zinc, lead, uranium, livestock

Flight time from London

10 hours to Johannesburg, 2 hour connection to Windhoek

Time Difference

GMT + 2

Brent and Tanya's Namibia Vacation

Highlights were: Cheetah Conservation Fund visit — we would have liked more time there; Etosha wildlife — especially watching elephants and seeing both black and white rhinos; The waterhole at the Okaukuejo Rest Camp — We could have stayed there two nights and skipped a day at Swakopmund.

The McGeoch Family Holiday in Namibia

We were going for scenery and we got it in buckets. Climate perfect for us, good balance between “doing” stuff and relaxing. Only criticism we would have was Swakopmund restaurants. Both rather tired places and there are better options listed on Tripadvisor.

The Davies Family Holiday in Namibia

We had such a memorable holiday in Namibia and so much of our memories are down to the support and care provided by our guide who was with us for the duration of the trip. We were travelling with four teenagers and the drives on average were a minimum of four hours maximum of six.

Lesley's Holiday to Namibia

We have now had three safari holidays in Africa with Aardvark and have enjoyed every minute of every holiday but our three days on The Skeleton Coast Safari with Andre Schoeman has be to the pinnacle. We were lucky enough to have the plane, the camps and Andre to ourselves, which made it SO special.

Lesley and Kathleen's Namibia Holiday

Our Namibia holiday experience was really fantastic. We enjoyed it all so much. The Skeleton Coast Flying Safari has to be the highlight as described above. We were impressed with the standard of our guides Jimmy and Max.

Nicholson Family Namibia Holiday

We had a great time, all went to plan. FYI we thought the Windhoek Hilton was fine for our first night. It has a rooftop bar that overlooks the city and our girls thought this was very cool place, we did too so was a good addition, albeit by accident, to the Olive.

The Plattner Family Holiday to Namibia and Botswana

For me, this was the best part of our whole 2 weeks trip. I will Never forget the flying safari. Our pilot Helga was such a competent and fun guide and a real good company. Our children also liked her a lot.

The Plattner Family Holiday to Namibia and Botswana

1 week Namibia and 1 week Botswana is a wonderful combination because the countries are so different. The whole trip was perfectly organised and everything worked out perfectly. We can highly recommend everything we did.

Namibia Horse Safari Company provides some really remote riding through rugged, wired open areas. At night, camp is pretty basic but comfortable. Not for inexperienced riders but a proper adventure!

The Namibia Desert Ride was the most AWESOME and memorable thing I have ever done. The beauty of the landscape and terrain is a privilege few can comprehend. Majestic night camps to top of a long days ride with a few good drinks, great food and company.

Rides at Desert Homestead Riding are slow or fast depending on the guests and are entirely flexible. Desert Homestead can ride on the adjoining Kulala Reserve. The horses are a mixed bag and I would say there is something for everyone.

A wonderful experience – from the Sossusvlei trip to the horse trail sleepout. Food, service, just about everything was PERFECT!

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