Namibia

Namibian Info • Area: 825 418 km² • Capital: Windhoek • Currency: Namibian Dollar • Climate: Hot summers minimal rain (November - April). Cooler, pleasant winters, cooler and dry (May – October) • People: : Mainly Owambos (50%), Kavangos (9%), Whites (8%), Hereros (7.5%), Damaras (7.5%), Namas (5%), Métis (4%), Capriviens (4%) • Official language: English • Time: GMT plus two hours (GMT + 1 from April to August) • View Visa and Health Information Here     Namibia - On the south-western coast of Africa, on the Atlantic coast; the general landscape is dominated by the oldest desert in the world; the Namib. Surrounding areas are dry and visually impressive, with interesting flora and fascinating geological formations. Namibia is bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south. The Namibian climate ranges from desert to subtropical and is generally hot and dry; precipitation is sparse and erratic. The Namibian economy is heavily dependent of mining, agriculture and tourism.   History & Background: After the San (Bushmen) and Khoi people, came the Bantus. Because of the inhospitable coastline, the first Europeans to lay a claim to the land were the Germans who annexed Namibia in the late 19th century. After the first world war, South Africa was given a mandate to rule what was then called South West Africa. After extensive guerrilla wars and conflict, Namibia was granted independence in 1990, and as such it is one of the youngest nations in the world. Scheduled and Tailor – Made Safaris: Namibia has to be one of the most diverse safari destinations in Southern Africa. Below you will find numerous small group, maximum 10 client safaris that Africa Trails runs in and around Namibia. You can join one of our scheduled camping or lodge safaris or if you’d like, one of our experienced travel consultants can tailor – make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. A great option is to come on one of our mobile safaris that run through Namibia and neighbouring Botswana. Best Game Viewing Months: Namibia is a country that you can go game viewing throughout the year as it’s a dry country with little rain, making for the perfect game viewing destination. It’s the heat of the main summer months that you have to put up with; December through to February, luckily it’s a dry heat with no humidity. Namibia’s main national park is Etosha National Park which has fair game viewing from November to May, good Game viewing in June and July and excellent game viewing in August and September.         Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari 20 days at £1250.00 pp The Northern Experience is a camping safari through four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Just to mention a few of the highlights that are waiting for you: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Western Caiprivi, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls. Read More.... African Lodge Safari - Namibia & Botswana 22 days at £2495.00 pp Our lodge style safari starts and ends in Livingstone, Zambia running through Namibia and Botswana. You will experience the diverse cultural, wildlife and scenery of Southern Africa, while staying in comfortable lodges. Experience the splendour of untouched Africa by joining an unforgettable safari. Read more ... Victoria Falls to Swakopmund Safari 14 days at £999 pp The 14-day Southern Skies is a camping safari through three countries: Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Travel from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund. Read more ... Swakopmund to Victoria Falls Deluxe Safari 14 days at USD1795 pp The Northern Skies Deluxe Safari departs from Swakopmund, Namibia and ends at Victoria Falls, Livingstone in Zambia, travelling through Botswana. You'll spend 8 nights in lodges and 5 nights camping. Read more ...