Self-drive, guided & fly-in
Namibia safaris are our speciality, with curated journeys across Southern and East Africa: bespoke trips that combine extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and culture.
An African safari is far more than a holiday — it is an unforgettable journey into some of the world’s most breathtaking and untamed landscapes. From vast golden savannahs and dramatic deserts to lush wetlands and wildlife-rich national parks, Africa offers an extraordinary diversity of experiences unlike anywhere else on earth.
Whether watching elephants gather at a waterhole, tracking predators on an early morning game drive, or enjoying a sunset beneath endless African skies, every moment on safari creates a deep connection with nature. Each destination offers its own unique beauty, culture, and wildlife encounters, making every safari both exciting and deeply personal.
From luxury fly-in journeys and guided adventures to tailor-made self-drive explorations, an African safari combines adventure, exclusivity, and unforgettable memories — perfect for travellers seeking both discovery and the magic of the wild.
CHOOSE YOUR TRAVEL STYLE
Discover Southern Africa with the freedom of self-drive. Navigate epic landscapes at your own pace.
Fly by light aircraft, enjoy stunning aerial views and save time travelling between remote luxury camps.
Travel with an expert guide for deeper safari experiences, incredible tracking, and local cultural insights.
Safaris curated especially for the esteemed luxury traveller. Opulent lodges and exclusive wildlife encounters.
Pair hand-picked lodges with well-appointed campsites beneath the darkest skies, on a self-drive route at your own pace.
African Safari Experiences
Specialising in Namibia and curated journeys across Southern and East Africa, we design bespoke safaris that combine extraordinary landscapes, wildlife, and culture.
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Where a Namibia Safari Goes
Most first trips follow the classic loop: the dunes of Sossusvlei, Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast, the rock country of Damaraland and the waterholes of Etosha. Longer trips add the Kalahari, the Fish River Canyon and Lüderitz in the south, the Skeleton Coast and Kaokoland in the far north-west, or the rivers of the Caprivi. Region by region in our guide to Namibia tours.
How Long You Need
Ten days is the working minimum for the classic loop by road, and fourteen is comfortable. Flying the long legs fits the highlights into a week. More in how many days you need in Namibia.
What a Namibia Safari Costs
The price depends mainly on the style of trip, the lodges you choose and whether you fly between them. A self-drive with comfortable lodges costs far less than a fly-in safari between private camps. Our 2026 lodge rate comparison and is Namibia expensive to visit? set out the numbers.
Adding Botswana and Victoria Falls
Northern Namibia connects to Chobe and Victoria Falls through the Caprivi, and many of our itineraries carry on across the border. How they fit together is in combining a Namibia safari with Victoria Falls and our Botswana safari guide.
Best Time for a Namibia Safari
May to October is the dry season, with wildlife gathered at Etosha's waterholes. The green season early in the year brings dramatic skies and fewer visitors. Month by month in the panel below, and the trade-offs in our best time to visit Namibia guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the deposit, and when is my safari confirmed?
A deposit confirms your reservation. The amount is set by us and confirmed to you in writing when you book, and your booking is confirmed once the invoice is completed and the deposit has been received.
Payment options are sent with your booking confirmation, and the correct banking details are always on your invoice. Every account we use is in the name of Desert Tracks Bookings and Safaris cc, and we never change banking details by email alone.
When is the balance due?
For Namibia, the full balance is due 42 days (6 weeks) before departure.
Itineraries that include Botswana or Zimbabwe are paid earlier: the balance is due 70 days before departure, because the camps and air operators there work to stricter terms. Bank and transfer charges are for your account, so the full invoiced amount needs to reach us.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Cancellations are made in writing to bookings@desert-tracks.com. Unless your quotation states otherwise, the fees for Namibia arrangements are a percentage of the quoted price:
42 days or more: 20% · 29–41 days: 50% · 15–28 days: 75% · 0–14 days: 100%
Any amount not forfeited is held as a travel credit in your name for twelve months. It can be used on a new booking or passed to another traveller you nominate. Botswana, Zimbabwe and some other suppliers have stricter terms, which we set out in your quotation before asking for a deposit. The full terms are in our Terms & Conditions.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance is a condition of travel with us. As a minimum it must cover cancellation and curtailment, medical expenses, and emergency medical evacuation and repatriation, and it should also cover personal property and money.
Because many of the areas we travel to are remote, evacuation cover is essential. We recommend taking out cover on the day you book, so cancellation is protected from the start.
Is self-drive in Namibia safe?
Namibia is a safe country for travel with a low crime rate, and it is one of Africa’s best-known self-drive destinations. Sensible habits make the difference:
Do not drive before sunrise or after sunset, because of animal activity and reduced visibility. Keep the vehicle locked, do not leave valuables in it, and use the safes at the lodges. On gravel, we recommend keeping to 80 km/h even where the limit is higher.
To estimate driving times, divide the distance by 80 km/h on tar and by 60 km/h on gravel, which allows for stops.
What do I need to drive in Namibia?
A driver’s licence valid for the whole trip, together with either an International Driving Permit or an apostille translation into English.
Namibia drives on the left-hand side of the road, and headlights must be on dipped beam whenever you drive during the day. We always recommend a high-clearance 4x4, which handles the gravel roads better.
Are international flights included?
No. Travellers join us from all over the world, so international flights are not included in our prices.
We can usually add extra nights at your first or last hotel. These need to be booked at least 30 days before your safari starts.
Which type of Namibia safari is right for me?
If you enjoy driving and want freedom, choose a self-drive. If you would rather not drive, a private guided safari puts a guide and vehicle at your disposal. Short on time, or after the most remote camps, a fly-in safari covers the distances by air. For the top lodges choose a luxury safari, and to sleep under the stars choose lodge & camping.
How much does a Namibia safari cost?
It depends mainly on the style of trip, the lodges you choose and whether you fly between them, so a self-drive with comfortable lodges costs far less than a fly-in safari between private camps. Tell us your dates and budget and we will plan a route to match. Our 2026 lodge rate comparison shows what the lodges charge.
Highlights to Visit
Sossusvlei Dunes
Imagine waking up to the serene silence of the Namib Desert, the world’s oldest living desert.
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Etosha National Park
Thrilling game drives among elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes, at Etosha’s great waterholes.
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Fish River Canyon
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Coastal Swakopmund
Swakopmund sits where the Benguela current meets the Namib, which produces fog most mornings and a chill that catches people out badly.
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Skeleton Coast
The fog and shipwrecks of the Skeleton Coast, where the cold Atlantic meets the desert.
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Rugged Damaraland
The prehistoric landscapes of Damaraland — granite-boulder country on the edge of the desert.
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Kalahari Desert
Red dunes. Acacia trees. A place so open and unfiltered it feels like the world’s been put on mute.
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Lush Caprivi
This is the part of Namibia that does not look like Namibia.
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Epupa Falls
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Experience the untamed beauty of Africa through the lens of pure luxury. Witness nature’s most intimate moments unfold right before your eyes.
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