Namibia is famous for its dramatic and often harsh landscapes. From the impressive Fish River Canyon, the world's second largest canyon, to the Namib desert and the highest sand dunes in the world, Namibia is a country on a grand scale. The Skeleton Coast is full of reminders of how unforgiving the ocean can be while in the north of the country lies Etosha National Park, offering wonderful game viewing across its vast salt pans.
Add an interesting mix of colourful cultures, ancient rock paintings, unique plant life and friendly towns and you have a recipe for a truly rewarding holiday. For details of our holidays, Click here

We offer a full range of holiday itineraries. Our self-drive holidays, ideal in a country with little traffic, vary from shorter trips covering just one area to comprehensive circuits of all the main attractions.
The accommodation we use also varies, from small guest-houses to exclusive lodges. You tell us your requirements and we will tailor the itinerary to your wishes, from self-drive to your own private plane! For details of our holidays, Click here

January – March

Be assured that the sun will shine on you whenever you visit Namibia as the country has an average of 300 sunny days a year. For those willing to put up with some rain, these months are a great time to visit and offer the visitor a chance to explore the country when many tourists don't. Most rain showers only tend to last a short while before the clouds dissipate and sun shines once again bringing on a renewed vigour to the land.

The abundance of grass throughout the country means that herds of wildlife can be seen. Serious photographers often seek after the contrast of green grass growing on the red sand dunes with the dramatic backdrop of thunderous skies.

After particularly good rains there are phenomena's to see such as the lilies at Mariental and flamingos in the Etosha Pans. Migrating birds from Europe and elsewhere arrive thereby dramatically increasing the numbers of birds to be seen. If anyone is a birder in particular then the Caprivi is a fantastic area to visit during these months.

The coastal towns are particularly stunning due to the lack of winds and fog at this time of year and February is the best month for shark fishing, especially for the most sought after bronze whaler - this is all done on a catch and release basis.

April and May

A great time for photographers as the recent rain has cleared all the dust particles from the air making the atmosphere much clearer. The contrasts and colours in the landscapes are brought out to perfection. These months probably offer the best temperatures of the year with pleasant days and warm evenings. From April there is the chance of seeing the leatherback turtle in the coastal waters. Apart from Easter, there aren't that many people travelling so it isn't too crowded.

June – September

The first two weeks of June are a fantastic time to make the most of flight deals and some economical accommodation prices before the high season begins, allowing those on a budget to get more for their money.

May and early June are great times for hiking before the busy season begins, whether it is in the Fish River Canyon, the Naukluft Mountains, the Waterberg Plateau or the Tok Tokkie Trail. The daytime temperatures aren't too hot and the night temperatures not yet too cold when sleeping out. The rock pools in the Fish River Canyon and on the Naukluft trails still contain enough water for a nice dip.

This is a great time in terms of wildlife viewing. The longer grass will have grazed making it much easier to spot wildlife on the open plains in Etosha. You can often see up to 7 different species at one of the waterholes at any one time.

August and early September are a particularly good time to travel down to the Fish River and Aus areas as the winter rains transform the landscape into a carpet of colours as all the flowers bloom. This area is sometimes known as the Namibian Namaqualand. It is always hard to pinpoint exactly when this is going to happen but it's a spectacular sight for anyone who manages to time it right.

September is a great time to head into Damaraland as the elephant and other desert-adapted wildlife become easier to find as their water recourses begin to dry out. This area is famous for the largest free-roaming black rhino and desert elephant populations in the world.

October – December

If you are after animals in large numbers, visit Etosha in October. With scarce supplies of water during this season, the game is drawn to the permanent waterholes on the edge of the pan or at the main camps.

In October and November whales frequent the waters along the cost of Namibia, with possible sightings of humpback, southern right, Minke and even killer whales. Dolphins – both the bottlenose and the endemic Benguela (heavysides) – are present all year round, as are Cape fur seals.

During the second half of November and into December there is plenty of baby life to be seen. This is also the busiest time of year for the colony of breeding Cape Fur seals at Cape Cross, the largest of its kind in Southern Africa, when the sheer volume of seals is at its highest in December.

Definitely head down to Swakopmund on the coast to cool down in the Benguela ocean before exploring the town’s array of adventure sports, German architecture and cuisine and of course the nightlife there is on offer.

Etosha National Park
Sossusvlei and the Namib-Naukluft Park
Swakopmund