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
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Unforgettable experiences in Namibia
Soar over Namibia in a scenic flight
Soar over Namibia in a scenic flight
To truly appreciate Namibia’s scale and raw beauty you must hop into a light aircraft and take a flight over its stunning landscapes. It is possible to take short scenic flights over Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and the NamibRand Rese...
Scale the world’s highest sand dune
Scale the world’s highest sand dune
The NamibRand Nature Reserve is one of the driest, oldest and pristine areas on earth. Here you’ll find the endless horizons of flowing copper and gold sand that form the largest dune field south of the Sahara. The biggest dune ...
Track black rhino on foot
Track black rhino on foot
Namibia is home to almost half of the world's population of black rhino and almost all of these live in the semi-desert wilderness of Damaraland. This is one of the only places on the planet where you can track these critically en...
Glide over the desert in a hot air balloon
Glide over the desert in a hot air balloon
Undoubtedly the best way to view Namibia’s otherworldly landscapes is to take to the air. As you ascend you will witness the oldest desert in the world wake up as the sun rises. You’ll float silently over endless sand dunes an...
A selection of our favourite places to stay in Namibia
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
Namibia: Skeleton Coast & Namib Desert
Inspiration Itinerary | Namibia's Wilderness Diversity
Yearning for wide open spaces and 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....Read More
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!...Read More
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....Read More
Namibia: 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....Read More
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....Read More
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.
Jeffrey Shewell - Namibia Specialist
The Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.
Annette Whiley
Everything was perfect! Advice and information on destinations and activities hit everything I had hoped to experience. I contacted the Classic Safari Company upon recommendation and have now, in turn, recommended to others.
Tim Bradley
Very knowledgeable and patient. Our trip was all that we hoped for. Wonderful!
Jane & Robert Happell
The trip exceeded my expectations and was the best family holiday I have ever had. Our children simply loved it and now I know more about African wildlife than they do about our own farm animals.
Rowntree family
Thank you for putting together the ancestral adventure of a lifetime. I cannot speak highly enough of the trip.
Jenny Kidd
The trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.
Emma Jeffcoat
We loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!
Laurence & Remi Cunningham
You can't improve on perfection. I had my best birthday and holiday with my family celebrating my 80th birthday in Africa. Everything that Julia organised was perfect and the whole trip was a highlight!
Buckingham Family
It certainly was the best trip we have EVER had. The experiences were mind blowing. We want everyone we know to experience Africa - the animals, the people - magical.
Jo-anne & Dean Mifsud
Their experience and knowledge of Africa is evident and we couldn't have been happier with the total package. This has given us a taste for Africa - now we are ready for more.
Andrew & Pip Stevens
