Situated on the southwest coast of Africa, Namibia is an ancient and ever-changing land. It is home to the world's oldest desert and to towering sand dunes that glow in the morning sun as if on fire. Desert elephant range free through Damaraland and the mighty lion is still king in Etosha National Park. The Himba people provide a window into an ancient time. Namibia provides travelers with stunning landscapes and remote wilderness areas. When combined with a safari to either South Africa or Botswana, Namibia makes for a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended!

In Namibia we work very closely with Wilderness Safaris as they operate throughout the country, often with exclusive use of the most sought after locations. We also book a select handful of unique, high quality and high end properties.

When to Visit: All months of the year
Big 5 Wildlife Species: Yes
Overall Quality of Safari Guides: 3.5
Overall Quality of Wilderness Experience: 5.0 (not a lot of wildlife, mainly stunning landscapes)
Personal Safety: 4.0
Health Concerns: 4.0
General Infrastructure (roads, telecommunications, water): 3.5
Medical Infrastructure: 4.0
Political Stability: 3.5
Overall Rating: 3.9
(ratings are based on a 5 point scale with 1 being the least desirable value and with 5 being the most desirable value)

Official Language: Afrikaans most common, English is widely spoken
Currency: Namibian Dollar
Time Difference: EST +7
Electricity: 220/230 AC
Departure Tax: Included on international outward ticket
Embassy of Republic of Namibia
1605 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009
Telephone: (202) 986-0540
Entry Visa: Visa not required for American tourists