Namibia is made for road trips. Climb the red dunes at Sossusvlei, watch animals come to Etosha’s waterholes, drive the eerie Skeleton Coast and look for desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland. Roads are long but quiet.
Did you know? In 1990 Namibia became one of the first countries to write protection of the environment into its constitution.
Where to go in Namibia
Etosha National Park
A great white salt pan where animals queue at waterholes in the dry season.
May to Oct 2 to 3 nights
Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert
Some of the tallest sand dunes in the world, glowing red at sunrise.
Apr to Oct 2 nights
Skeleton Coast and Damaraland
Shipwrecks, seal colonies and desert-adapted elephants.
May to Oct 3 nights
Fish River Canyon
One of the largest canyons in the world, with a famous multi-day hike.
May to Sep 1 to 2 nights
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Known for
- The dunes of Sossusvlei
- Etosha National Park
- The Skeleton Coast
- Fish River Canyon
Our guides to Namibia
- Etosha National Park: A great white salt pan where animals queue at waterholes in the dry season.
- Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert: Some of the tallest sand dunes in the world, glowing red at sunrise.
- Skeleton Coast and Damaraland: Shipwrecks, seal colonies and desert-adapted elephants.
- Fish River Canyon: One of the largest canyons in the world, with a famous multi-day hike.
Did you know?
In 1990 Namibia became one of the first countries to write protection of the environment into its constitution.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Namibia’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Namibia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Namibia?
Windhoek.
What currency does Namibia use?
Namibian dollar (South African rand also accepted).
What languages are spoken in Namibia?
English.
When is the best time to visit Namibia?
May to Oct.
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