Namibia

Namibia is a country in southwest Africa, it is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. It offers a striking diversity of cultures and national origins, and a great number of wildlife reserves to choose from. We have listed below top destinations in Namibia. The Namibia dollar is the official currency. The majority of the Namibians speak Afrikaans.

Etosha National Park

Extending over 22,750 square kilometres, Etosha National Park is situated in northern Namibia, a relatively moist part of a country otherwise dominated by desert landscapes. hosting a wide variety of wildlife Etosha National Park is one of the world’s great wildlife-viewing venues.

Weather: Etosha has a hot and relatively dry climate. Like most semi-desert climates there is a large variation in temperature between night and day. Rain usually falls in the form of heavy thunderstorms. There is a Wet season, which coincides with the summer months of November to April. During the dry winter months, from May to October, rainfall is a rarity.

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Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of the Namib Desert. The best time to view Sossusvlei is close to sunrise and sunset; the colours are strong and constantly changing, allowing for wonderful photographic opportunities.

Weather : Afternoon temperatures are around 27°C/81°F. Areas at lower altitude (such asSossusvlei) will be substantially hotter. … It usually cools down after rain andaverage daytime temperatures are around 28°C/82°F.

Kaokoland

The remote northwest of Namibia, known as Kaokoland , is home to large number of different wildlife, dramatic scenery and the Himba people. Here the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air generates early morning mists which drift along the rivers and canyons.

Weather: January is the hottest month in Windhoek with an average temperature of 24°C (75°F) and the coldest is July at14°C (57°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in September. The wettest month is February with an average of 110mm of rain.

Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. Its sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean. The interior of Namibia has intense heat during the summer months, therefore making the coast the perfect December getaway for that best holiday experience.

Weather: January is the hottest month in Swakopmund with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) and the coldest isJune at 15°C (59°F).

Skeleton Coast Park

Skeleton Coast National Park stretches along Namibia’s northwestern coast. Its name comes from the numerous shipwrecks lying on the shore.

Weather: Daytime temperatures average 25°C/77°F, but will be higher when the cold sea winds are less and the fog clears. April – There is a rapid decrease in precipitation in April. Average afternoon temperatures of around 24°C/75°F are typical.

Windhoek

Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, in the country’s central highlands. Here you will see people of all colors and cultures, each possessing a wonderful sense of pride. It has a population of 300 000 and it is known as the city of many faces.

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Namib-Naukluft National Park

The Namib-Naukluft Park is a national park of Namibia encompassing part of the Namib Desert it is considered as the world’s oldest desert and the Naukluft mountain range. The Namib-Naukluft National Park is unique in that it features an incredibly diverse conservation area, which is quite unlike any other place.

Weather: Summer –November to April. The summer months are hot. Although daytime temperatures average27°C/81°F, they frequently rise to 38°C/100°F and above in low-altitude areas of the park, including Sossusvlei.

Twyfelfontein

Twyfelfontein, officially known as ǀUi-ǁAis, is a site of ancient rock engravings in the Kunene Region of north-western Namibia. This historic area is rich with authentic bushmen sketches that took over 2000 years to create, making it an incredibly impressive rock art collection.

Weather: Warmer mornings are typical, with averages of around 16°C/61°F. … April – April sees the rains slowing gradually, as the temperature cools to an average of around 28°C/79°F.

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Spitzkoppe

The Spitzkoppe (from German for “pointed dome”; also referred to as Spitzkop, Groot Spitzkop, or the “Matterhorn of Namibia”), is a group of bald granite peaks or inselbergs located between Usakos and Swakopmund in the Namib desert of Namibia. It is situated about 100 km from Henties Bay on the D1918 to Usakos.

Weather:January is the hottest month in Windhoek with an average temperature of 75°F(24°C) and the coldest is July at 57°F (14°C) with the most daily sunshine hours at 12 in September. The wettest month is February with an average of 110mm of rain.

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