Namibia desert expedition
Dunes, desert elephant, and the Skeleton Coast from the air.
Namibia · Safari
Namibia safari
Desert-adapted wildlife in Damaraland, the waterholes of Etosha and the dunes, by light aircraft and private guide.
Namibia's safari is unlike East Africa's: fewer animals, in landscapes that make each one count. Desert elephant and rhino in Damaraland, lion on the Skeleton Coast and the floodlit waterholes of Etosha, all under the largest skies in Africa.
Tell us how many nights and whether the dunes are part of the plan. Ten to fourteen is right for the full country.
Where we go
Etosha's private concessions for big game at the waterholes, Damaraland for desert-adapted elephant and rhino tracking on foot, and the Skeleton Coast for its wilderness. Sossusvlei for the dunes at the start or the end.
How the week runs
Light aircraft cover the long legs; a private guide drives the scenic sections. Game drives are long and quiet, with picnics in the field. Nights are in lodges and camps chosen for their position; the stars are a nightly event.
Who it suits and when
Return safari travellers, photographers and couples who want landscape as much as wildlife. May to October for cool, clear weather and animals at the waterholes; summer is hot but dramatic.
- Best time
- May to October for cooler days. The shoulder months either side are quieter and still excellent.
- Suits
- First safaris that need a steady hand · Families with children of mixed ages · Couples who want a camp to themselves
- Also see
- Namibia overview · Safari everywhere
Example journeys
Safari itineraries in Namibia
Where to stay
Stays for safari in Namibia
Sossusvlei desert lodge
Dunes at dawn, stars at night, nothing in between.
Good to know
Questions about safari in Namibia
Will we see as much game as in Kenya?
No, and that is not the point. Namibia is about the setting; the wildlife is rarer and more memorable for it.
Is there a planning fee?
No. The first conversation and the proposal are free. You pay when you accept the plan.
Is this a live booking?
No. It is a starting point. A specialist writes a private proposal and availability is confirmed then.
Plan safari in Namibia
A specialist replies personally with a first private proposal: stays, pacing, and a guide price. No obligation for the first conversation.