Discover various iconic safari destinations in Namibia. Namibia is a Southern African country sharing land borders with Botswana, South Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, Zambia and Angola to the east, south, west and north respectively. Namibia is among the driest countries in the sub-Saharan African region, it’s a big country sparsely populated.
It is home to open vast spaces, breathtaking scenery made up of dunes, deserts, mountains and the ocean. Namibia’s vast desert with the rolling dunes are eye catching and are a must see while on safari.
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Why Visit Namibia?
There is a lot to look forward to as you visit Namibia on a safari, and below is why you ought to consider visiting this beautiful country;
- Namibia hosts a vast desert which has given rise to a collection of very unique animals and plants which have adapted to the dryness and climate of the area.
- The country is home to some of the content’s most outstanding natural sights. It has extensive landscapes which make it so unique, these include; the tall dunes, sand seas, the Fish River Canyon and many more.
- It being among the sparsely populated countries in the world offers tourists tranquility, silence and space as they get away from the noise of the cities in most countries.
- In terms of remarkable big game/wildlife safaris, Namibia is home to many wildlife and bird species which are found in different national parks and reserves. The popular park is Etosha National Park with over 114 mammal species, 110 species of reptiles and over 340 species of birds. Some of the wildlife species to see while on a game drive are – giraffes, elephants, hyenas, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras, elands, kudus, springboks, common duikers, steenboks among others.
- Namibia also hosts Namib-Naukluft National Park, which is said to be Africa’s largest national park, it is a must see plus other
- There is nothing as amazing as driving through the country for hours and all you see are beautiful blue skies and vast empty landscapes, which give you a feel of being at the edge of the earth, yet in over populated countries, many of the spaces have been occupied with people and businesses and an offering the remote wilderness as Namibia offers.
When to Visit Namibia
Namibia can be visited all year round, however there is a certain time that is considered better for most travellers and its between June and October. During this time, the temperatures are high and there is a low chance of rainfall. This makes it the best season to go for wildlife viewing.
Months of July and August are the best for wildlife viewing in Ongava private game reserve, Etosha National Park, since the skies are bright, vegetation is less and some water sources are dried up, hence most animals gather in big numbers at the remaking permanent water sources offering visitors great experiences as they observe and take photos.
July is also a great month to explore many other areas around the country such as the Kalahari Desert, Skeleton Coat, Fish River Canyon, the Damaraland, Namib Desert and the Caprivi Strip.
Those interested in seeing new born animals, need to visit in March, since the calving season starts from January and February hence in March are more newly born animals to see as they take their first steps.
During drier months, the Northern Hemisphere of the country is sunny and warm with cold nights. Namibia is mainly a dry country where big sand dunes are formed making it picturesque.