Namibia Journeys with Safari Guru
Namibia Journeys

Safari Planning

Namibia is Africa at its most dramatic: red dunes rising from the oldest desert on Earth, shipwrecks rusting on the Skeleton Coast, and rhino and elephant living where it seems nothing could survive.

Namibia journeys offer something no other safari country can: space, silence and scale on a scale few travellers have experienced. This is a safari where the landscape is as much of an attraction as the wildlife, and where the stars at night are part of the experience. Safari Guru knows Namibia’s remote regions, camps and flight routes first-hand. That lets us design journeys that go well beyond the classic self-drive loop.

Namibia Hoanib Skeleton Coast Elephant
Namibia Serra Cafema Standard Room
Namibia Little Kulala
Namibia Little Kulala Sossusvlei
20210926-andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Namibia Journeys

From the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei and the UNESCO-listed Namib Sand Sea to the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve, Namibia journeys offer extraordinary variety. In the rugged northwest, the Kunene and Damaraland regions are home to desert-adapted elephant and the largest free-roaming population of black rhino in the world, which you can track on foot with expert guides. Further north, Etosha National Park draws large numbers of wildlife to its waterholes, while the wild Skeleton Coast combines seal colonies, shipwrecks and sweeping desert views. Himba culture, ancient San rock art and scenic flights over the dunes add further depth.

Choosing Namibia Camps

Namibia is vast, so how you travel matters as much as where you stay. A well-designed journey combines fly-in camps, scenic light-aircraft transfers and carefully chosen lodges. That way you spend more time in remote areas and less time on long gravel roads.

For the highest level of luxury, Safari Guru can create itineraries through Wilderness, whose camps include Hoanib Skeleton Coast, Serra Cafema on the Kunene River, Little Kulala at Sossusvlei and Desert Rhino Camp. Other outstanding options include &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Zannier Sonop and Ongava on the southern boundary of Etosha. For distinctive medium-to-high-end stays, we work with Natural Selection, including Shipwreck Lodge on the Skeleton Coast, Kwessi Dunes in the NamibRand and Hoanib Valley Camp. Each offers a strong sense of place, excellent guiding and outstanding value.

Plan with Safari Guru

Safari Guru brings the right camps, regions and flights together into one seamless Namibia journey. We can pair Sossusvlei's dunes with rhino tracking in Damaraland, add Etosha's waterholes or the Skeleton Coast, or tailor a family, photographic, honeymoon, fly-in or high-end luxury safari around how you like to travel.

There is no single best Namibia camp or season. Wildlife around Etosha's waterholes peaks in the dry winter months, while the desert regions are rewarding all year. Let Safari Guru recommend the combination that is right for you.

Namibia also pairs beautifully with Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Cape Town.

For visa, entry and pre-departure information, read our Namibia Safari Requirements page.

EMAIL SAFARI GURU WITH YOUR DATES, GROUP SIZE AND SAFARI WISHLIST, AND LET US DESIGN YOUR NAMIBIA JOURNEY.

Safari Guru planned our journey to Namibia to perfection. We got to see Windhoek and its surroundings, the huge red dunes in Sossusvlei , climb Big Daddy at dawn, and take a balloon ride across the moon-like vastness of Namib-Naukluft. From there, we took a magnificent private plane journey up the Skeleton Coast to stay at the parks in the north and cross into Etosha. The flow and pace of the trip were just right, we couldn't have done this vacation without their expertise, and their knowledge of the destination was second to none. We can't thank them enough.

- Glenn Mitchell, Cayman Islands

Namibia Journeys's Best

Experiences

Damaraland-namibia-explained-Desert-Rhino

Damaraland

Welcome to Damaraland, an extraordinary land of contrast and wonder nestled in the heart of Namibia. A land where rugged landscapes meet ancient cultures and where nature's grandeur takes centre stage. Prepare to embark on a journey that will ignite your sense of adventure, connect you with the earth's pulse, and unveil the secrets of one of Africa's most captivating regions. Damaraland is a re...

View Experience

Skeleton Coast and Kaokoveld

On the northern part of the Atlantic coast of Namibia is an untamed realm where the desert meets the sea, and the secrets of an ancient land are whispered by the winds: the Skeleton Coast and Kaokoveld. This is where the mysteries of the past intertwine with the raw beauty of the present. From dramatic landscapes to captivating wildlife, this is a destination that will ignite your sense of adve...

View Experience

Skeleton Coast and Kaokoveld Serra Cafema Camp Himba People
Sossusvlei and Deadvlei Safaris in Namibia

Sossusvlei and Deadvlei

Welcome to a realm of otherworldly beauty and breathtaking landscapes: Sossusvlei and Deadvlei in Namibia. This is a land where towering dunes meet dramatic salt pans, where the stark contrast between fiery red dunes and the desolate white clay floor creates an artistic masterpiece that defies imagination.  Sossusvlei and Deadvlei are nature's canvases painted with hues that defy description. T...

View Experience

Etosha National Park

Namibia is a fascinating destination for its variety, known particularly for its stunning landscapes. However, it is arguably not a pure 'safari' destination - except for the Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier wildlife viewing destination. Covering an area of over 22,000 square kilometres, Etosha National Park covers a vast area of seemingly endless silvery-white sand/salt pan - from iconi...

View Experience

Etosha National Park Namibia Accommodation by Safari Guru - Ongava

Family Safari Specialists

If you’re dreaming of Africa, your journey has already begun!

REQUEST YOUR PERSONALISED ITINERARY

Answer a few simple questions to start planning your safari, and we will contact you and provide you with a personalised itinerary absolutely free.

Where would you like to travel?

What time of Year?

How long would you like to travel for?

How many people in your party?

List Children Seperately

Do you have a budget per person?

Sign up to Newsletter