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Best time to go
May to October is dry and best for wildlife, with cooler, clearer desert days and cold nights. The hotter months bring occasional rains that green the landscape but can make some gravel roads tricky.
Top places
Things to do
Dunes and desert
- Climb the red dunes of Sossusvlei
- The eerie dead trees of Deadvlei
- Sandboard and quad near Swakopmund
Wildlife and parks
- Floodlit waterholes in Etosha
- Desert elephants and rhinos in Damaraland
- Cheetah and big cats on conservancies
Coast and canyons
- Shipwrecks of the Skeleton Coast
- Seal colonies at Cape Cross
- The vast Fish River Canyon
Culture and stars
- Rock art at Twyfelfontein
- Himba and San cultural visits
- Some of the darkest skies on Earth
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $15 to $28 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $45 to $90 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $100 to $180 |
| Meals, per day | $20 to $45 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
A self-drive (ideally a 4x4) is the way to see Namibia; distances are long and fuel stops are sparse, so plan each leg. Towns are small and easily walked.
Travelling solo in Namibia
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Namibia trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Carry water, fuel and a spare tyre for long empty stretches.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
Travelling to Namibia with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Namibia?
Make a free profile and add your Namibia trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Namibia you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Namibia?
May to October is dry and best for wildlife, with cooler, clearer desert days and cold nights. The hotter months bring occasional rains that green the landscape but can make some gravel roads tricky.
How much does a day in Namibia cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $15 to $28; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $45 to $90; mid-range hotel, per night: $100 to $180; meals, per day: $20 to $45. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Namibia good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Namibia trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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