Alluringly enigmatic

Namibia

Ruggedly beautiful & refreshingly distinctive

Straddling two great deserts, Namibia is a country of sweeping sands and eerie landscapes. Dramatic environments host spectacular desert-adapted wildlife & fascinating tribal communities, whilst the cities are a contradictory muddle of modern African vivacity and old world German influence.

Climb to the top of some of the world’s highest sand dunes in Sossusvlei or explore the wild Skeleton Coast, littered with ghostly shipwrecks and whale bones. Kayak amongst vast seal colonies and discover a unique bio-diversity of creatures surviving solely on the mist that rolls in from the Atlantic, then head to Deadvlei to wander through a graveyard of petrified forests. Interact with the indigenous Himba and Herero tribes, game view in the pans of Etosha National Park and track some of Africa’s last truly wild black rhino on foot in Damaraland – a huge, untamed, ruggedly beautiful region. The intensity of colour and the pureness of the light make Namibia a magnet for landscape and wildlife photographers, solid infrastructure makes it an excellent destination for 4×4 self-drivers and a flying safari over the dunes and rugged coastline is spectacular.

You Will Love

• Stark landscapes, dramatic deserts & dunes
• The eerie Skeleton Coast
• The Himba and Herero people
• Desert adapted plants & wildlife
• Striking photographic opportunities

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Namibia's diverse regions
from Etosha to the Skeleton Coast

Etosha & Surrounds

Etosha National Park offers excellent game viewing. It particularly excels during the dry season (June to November) when huge herds of animals gather around remaining water sources and provide some the most incredible photographic opportunities as predator and prey alike drink side by side. Along with healthy populations of endangered species, such as black rhino and black-faced impala, Etosha also offers rare and exciting birding opportunities and the chance to see desert-adapted lion.

Namib Naukluft & Sossusvlei

The Sossusvlei, a highlight in the heart of the Namib Desert, is a huge clay pan, enclosed by giant sand dunes. Some of the dunes are more than 300 metres high - the tallest in the world. You will find dead acacia trees that mark old river courses, now dried up, and some of these trees have been dated at over 500 years old. It's a stunning, surreal environment where the pure light emblazes the orange dunes against the blue sky, and some of the most iconic pictures captured in Namibia are taken here. Spectacular!

Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, Kunene & surrounds

The remote northwest of Namibia, known as Koakoland (or the Kunene Region), is home to dramatic scenery and small populations of the nomadic Himba people, whose way of life has remained remarkably unchanged. Beside Kunene lies the coastline of the famous Skeleton Coast, which owes its name to the skeletons of whales and ships that have come to rest here. Inland, Koakoland is a huge, scenic wilderness, almost devoid of people. This is remote, raw Namibia at its best.

Etosha & Surrounds

Namib Naukluft & Sossusvlei

Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, Kunene & surrounds

Unforgettable experiences in Namibia

Soar over Namibia in a scenic flight

Scale the world’s highest sand dune

Track black rhino on foot

Glide over the desert in a hot air balloon

A selection of our favourite places to stay in Namibia

Serra Cafema – Kunene River

Far away remote adventure camp

Set on the banks of the Kunene River, bordering Angola, Serra Cafema is one of the most remote camps in southern Africa. The eight wood, canvas and thatched villas are spacious and luxurious, styled in chic greys and natural timber to blend into the picturesque surroundings. Serra Cafema is a unique and wildly beautiful destination. Read More

Wolwedans Dunes Lodge – NamibRand Nature Reserve

Desert and dunes immersion

Wolwedans Dunes Lodge prides itself on offering an experience that is luxurious, unpretentious and authentic. Scenic drives, flights and nature walks take in the endless horizons and desertscapes, as do picnics in the wild, sundowners on the dunes and outdoor dinners by lantern light. Read More

Onguma Fort – Onguma Reserve

Luxury Etosha Retreat

Onguma The Fort is unlike any other. Inside, you will find a classical African feel combined with a touch of Moroccan and Indian influence and on the outside, The Fort has been built in exactly the right spot to offer enchanting sunset views to make for an unforgettable stay. Expect to constantly be surrounded by raw beauty inside and out. Read More

Shipwreck Lodge – Skeleton Coast

Freedom, beauty and solitude

The Skeleton Coast is a raw, rugged and impossibly remote slice of African wilderness. Each of Shipwreck Lodge's ten freestanding chalets has been architecturally designed to artfully mimic the ghostly shipwrecks that line these beaches and a stay here is your gateway to one of Africa’s most mysterious and enchanting landscapes. Read More

Little Kulala – Sossusvlei

Desert dunes meets safari chic

Little Kulala is located in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve - a 40,000 ha tract of land bordering the expansive Namib Naukluft Park. It is home to all forms of desert life and all 11 thatched villas merge seamlessly into the timeless desert landscape, each with a private plunge pool and rooftop ‘skybed’ for romantic stargazing. Read More

The Nest at Sossus – Sossusvlei

Extraordinary private villa

The design of The Nest at Sossus was inspired by the unique structure of a sociable weaver nest and the result is one of Namibia’s most extraordinary private-use villas. Tucked away in a lush pocket of the private Namib Tsaris Conservancy, it opens onto an oasis valley boasting natural waterfalls and pools in an otherwise desert landscape. Read More

More places to stay

Serra Cafema – Kunene River

Wolwedans Dunes Lodge – NamibRand Nature Reserve

Onguma Fort – Onguma Reserve

Shipwreck Lodge – Skeleton Coast

Little Kulala – Sossusvlei

The Nest at Sossus – Sossusvlei

A collection of safaris in Namibia

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Skeleton Coast & Namib Desert

Inspiration Itinerary | Namibia's Wilderness Diversity

Yearning for wide open spaces & horizons, in a mystical desert space where you feel like you have it all to yourself? Then this one is for you. Namibia accentuates the diversity of Africa, and none more so than its contrasting desert landscapes where you will feel the freedom and marvel at the great expanse of nothingness. This top notch suggestion allows you to satisfy your dreams by exploring these ancient lands with a healthy dose of adventure and fun thrown in.

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Namibia Horse Safaris

Set Departure | Epic Desert Riding

The Namibia Horse Safari Company has over 20 years’ experience guiding a variety of horse riding safaris, taking in Namibia’s stunning beauty and diversity along with the hauntingly beautiful Namib Desert. Being lightweight and expeditionary in style, these are not 'luxury horse riding holidays’ per se, but they move far and fast, covering the ground required to showcase the ethereal enormity of the Namibian landscape. The solitude is the real luxury!

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Namibia Himba Safari

Inspiration Itinerary | Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast & Etosha

This one is for those who wish to sample the very best that Namibia has to offer with iconic locations, exclusivity, and exposure to an ancient culture. Discover the shifting dunes of the Sossusvlei, the other-worldly ancient magnificence of the Kunene River region of the Skeleton Coast, and the prolific wildlife viewing around the salt pans of Etosha. Learn about the lifestyle, culture and tradition of the Himba, one of the last semi-nomadic peoples on the planet.

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Skeleton Coast Flying Safari

Inspiration Itinerary | Namibian flying adventure like no other

In this one-of-a-kind air safari adventure, your guide doubles as the pilot and might land your plane whenever he wants to offer you a closer look at something unique from the desert. You might even land right on the beach in front of a colony of seals, and why not....it all adds to the exclusivity of experience along the unforgiving Skeleton Coast, one of the most inaccessible regions of south-west Africa.

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Namibia Under Canvas

Set Departure | Back to Nature Hosted Safari

Whilst appealing to the more adventurous traveller and those seeking a more in-depth Namibia experience, this safari has been designed to offer great value. A fully on-the-road adventure, you will be hosted by one of Namibia's most reputable naturalist guides on a “back to nature” and experientially focused safari that does not compromise on comfort, exclusivity and flexibility.

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Ultimate Namibia 2025

Into the Heart of Namibia - May 2025

This bespoke itinerary will see you exploring the depths of Namibia’s rich culture, and the drama of its awe-inspiring landscapes with the country's most reputable and well-known naturalist guides. We’ll climb dizzying sand dunes, track elephants on safari, visit remote tribal communities, meet the powerhouses behind female-led initiatives, and lose ourselves in the sands of time - all in signature ‘Journeys for Women’ style!

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Home to some of the world’s oldest and most breathtaking desert landscapes, Namibia is like nowhere else in Africa. It is all about vast horizons and big blue sky, the inhospitable Skeleton Coast, shifting sands and ancient Moon-like landscapes.

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