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NAMIBIA

Namib Desert

Due to the descent of cold air blown in off the Benguela current, the Namib Desert has maintained its arid status for 80 million years and is believed to be the oldest desert in the world..

Namib Desert Safaris -

It derives its name meaning "vast open spaces" from the Nama language. Apt considering the Namib-Naukluft National Park occupies approximately 50,000 Km2 and stretches 1,600km along the Atlantic coast, making it Africa's largest national park and an ideal location for Namib Desert safaris.

Mammals, reptiles, insects and plants that have adapted in the most amazing and bizarre manners to survive the arid conditions and this is what makes Namib Desert safaris so fascinating and rewarding.

Namib Desert Delights -

For the photographer looking for a diversity of landscapes to adorn a portfolio, there is no destination quite like the Namib Desert. From desert plains to the highest sand dunes in the world (Sossusvlei's Dune Seven at 383m above sea level), from the Fish River Canyon, the infamous Kolmanskop, a diamond-rush ghost town near Luderitz to the rugged Naukluft mountains, the Namib Desert has it all.

The burnt red dunes around Sossusvlei, a pan in the central Namib Desert, and neighbouring Dead Vlei with its petrified trees, have attracted the attention of geologists and photographers alike for years. There is a sense of timelessness as the play of light and shadows create a million moods, patterns and textures in a single day. The Namib Desert is truly a magical place!

Browse through the range of Namib Desert safaris, tours and accommodation offerings to start planning your holiday to this Namibian gem today.

Other areas of interest in Namibia:
Etosha National Park | Skeleton Coast

Other regions in close proximity to Namibia:
Botswana | Zambia | Victoria Falls


Botswana and Namibia Epic

A unique and contrasting combination of two of the most beautiful countries in the world. Explore the wide open spaces of Namibia, the waterways and lush green of the Okavango Delta, the prolific wildlife of the Linyanti area and end off on the banks of the Zambezi River.
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Best of Namibia Wing Safari

This air safari explores 4 distinct regions: the sands & red dunes of Sossusvlei; the icy, life-filled coasts at Swakopmund & Walvis Bay; the stark plains of Damaraland, with their desert - adapted elephants; & the amazing wildlife abundance on the Etosha savannah.
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A Namibian Romance

Wide open spaces and spectacular sunsets set the scene for a romantic escape. Imagine gently drifting across Sossusvlei on an enchanting balloon safari and then overnighting on the luxurious Desert Express between Windhoek and Swakopmunt.
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Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp

Located in one of the most remarkable sites in the Namib Desert. Situated on a 21 000 hectare private reserve, 20 kilometers from the entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes. The camp has 9 guest rooms, each with its own private plunge pool.


Wolwedans Dunes Lodge

The Lodge is situated in the heart of NamibRand Nature Reserve, just south of Sossusvlei. This small and elegant safari camp is perfect for open- minded and nature-loving individual in search of a unique desert experience off the beaten track.


Kulala Wilderness Camp

A 10-roomed camp situated in the heart of Namibia's Namib Desert on a 21,000-acre private reserve near Sossusvlei. Built at the foot of a rock escarpment, facing west with great sunset views in the mountainous eco-system of this area.

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  • Hiking the Fish River Canyon
  • Climbing the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei
  • Finding some of the most rare and weird animal life in the world
  • Exploring the eery Kolmanskop
  • 4 x 4 trails through the Namib-Naukluft Park
  • Stargazing the clear, magnificent desert skies
  • Viewing the sea of sand from a hot air balloon
  • Interpretive walks in the desert
  • Sipping sundowners while watching a fiery desert sunset
  • A nice cool swimming pool in the heat of the day