Tailored Holiday » Namibia
Namibia is truly a nation of contrasts. This land that seems so vast and barren is bristling with natural wonders, its air alive and deeply enchanting. Here, as if dropped down pre-fabricated from the sky, perfect replicas of German towns occupy stunning real estate at the foot of great dunes. Not far from the half-timber houses adorned with neat gardens one finds ancient rock art, evidence of the people who first inhabited the land and whose spirit still permeates the air. Areas of burning red desert sharply juxtapose neighboring regions abounding in fertile greenery. With its pervasive and fascinating diversity, Namibia presents a travel opportunity unlike anything else on Earth.
The geographical and functional heart of Namibia, the capital city of Windhoek is an appealing place to spend some time en route to or from the wilder and more remote regions of the country. North of Windhoek lies a vast expanse of bush and grassland, Etosha National Park. Full of wildlife, it is an ideal place to get a taste of that classic safari experience.
Protruding into the east, the Caprivi region is a verdant Namibian anomaly, refreshingly distinct in this largely desertous country.
Endless and untamed, Northern Namibia is dominated by the great wildernesses of Kaokoveld, Damaraland, and the Skeleton Coast. Further south, along the central coastline where massive dunes fall into the cold Atlantic, sits the convivial city of Swakopmund.
Southern Namibia boasts some of the nation’s most renowned attractions, including Sossusvlei and Fish River Canyon.
Please feel free to browse our regions highlights and photo galleries to select places that appeal to your travel preferences!
Before heading to the bush
WINDHOEK & SURROUNDING AREA
Colorful and inspiring, small capital of Namiba, Windhoek, is an intriguing city, unlike any other typical African metropolis.
Windhoek's tidy streets and colonial architecture strongly reflect its German heritage. A melting pot for the manifold peoples of Namibia, the city maintains a colorful and lively character without becoming overwhelming.
Open views to the horizon
ETOSHA
With over 20,000 square kilometers, Etosha National Park is Namibia’s largest wildlife reserve.
Etosha, meaning ‘great white place,’ is appropriately named after its vast salt pan, part of the ancient Kalahari Basin floor.
floodplants and wetlands
CAPRIVI
Protruding from the main body of Namibian territory like an alien appendage, the lush Caprivi Strip presents a vibrant contrast to the desertous climate that dominates the rest of the country.
Traversed by the Zambezi, Chobe, and Okavango rivers, the area acts as a powerful life-force for local people and wildlife alike.
encounter with the Himba
KAOKOVELD
Renowned as the last great wilderness in Africa, the desertous Kaokoveld is truly vast, empty, and untamed.
It is home to the Himba people, an ancient tribe whose traditions and culture persevere as they did hundreds of years ago.
Leave the world behind
DAMARALAND & THE SKELETON COAST
Characterized by a Mars-like appearance with its famous ‘burning’ red mountains, Damaraland comprises a vast expanse of striking landscapes from volcanic peaks to petrified forests.
The area houses a handful of fascinating and impressively-adapted animal species, including the rare desert elephant.
the adventure sport capital
SWAKOPMUND
The peculiar town of Swakopmund stands as a perfect representation of the Namibian theme of contrast.
Situated on a stunning strip of sand where majestic dunes give way to the Atlantic Ocean, this unlikely town has become one of the most popular beach resort destinations in Southern Africa.
magnificent mountains of Sand
SOSSUSVLEI & SURROUNDING AREA
One of the most sought-after destinations in the world, Sossusvlei is a great salt pan situated amidst the sprawling sea of ancient red dunes that dominates western Namibia.
These magnificent mountains of sand are the oldest and highest in the world, towering 200 meters above the valley floor.
collection of improbable features
THE SOUTH
Staying true to Namibia’s theme, the southern expanse of the country is characterized by a collection of improbable features.
Occupying a precarious position between the voracious sands of the Namib Desert and howling Atlantic winds, the town of Lüderitz looks like a mirage from early 20th century Germany.
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