Table of Contents
Why to Namibia?
There are many good reasons for a trip to Namibia. Travelers discover unique landscapes such as deserts, savannahs and mountains. You can drive through Namibia alone or with a guide or move in small groups. Camping under the spectacular sky makes a trip to Namibia very special. Being so close to wildlife – including elephants, lions and rhinos – is an experience unlike any other. There are also cultural highlights, also from German colonial history. If you are looking for even more variety, you can combine the safari through Namibia with a trip through Botswana or Zimbabwe or organize a 3-state combination trip right from the start.
Prepare your trip: Get to know entry requirements and book your trip
First of all, travelers should find out about the applicable entry requirements on the website of the Federal Foreign Office. Politically, Namibia is safe. Nothing stands in the way of entry from a security perspective. With regard to Covid-19, travelers with an existing vaccination must also present a negative PCR test or a negative antigen test (AgRDT). This must not be older than 168 hours since the swab (seven days). In addition, the proof must be issued by a certified laboratory. If the test is missing or the test is positive, tourists are not allowed to enter. Also important: In addition to two health forms, tourists must also have a firmly booked travel programsubmit. The forms are available on the website of the Namibian Tourist Board. Proof of travel health insurance is also required. Tourists can use this to prove that the treatment costs are covered in the event of an infection with COVID 19.
Tip: Book a fixed travel program
The easiest way for tourists to prove their safari travel program is to book a ready-made trip with an experienced tour operator. Interested parties can find an attractive selection of exciting travel packages online at “Naturally Travel”. The provider is a specialist in nature and adventure travel and offers group and individual travel. In addition, the selection is varied and suitable for families, groups of friends or single travelers. The programs of the trips offered include fixed daily routines with all the necessary details that are also necessary for proof in connection with the entry requirements for Namibia.
The organizer has prepared wonderful trips through Namibia, some of which can also be booked as a private trip on the desired date. The following itineraries represent a small selection of the travel options in Namibia that holidaymakers can book as a complete travel package.
North-South round trip with the most beautiful nature experiences in Namibia
On this 20-day trip, tourists get to know Namibia at its best. The journey begins in Windhoek on a typical Namibian farm. In Windhoek you have a few hours to stroll around and explore. Who knows, maybe you will also find some typical African cosmetics here that so many women in Europe swear by?
In the further course of the journey, vacationers discover the diverse nature of Namibia. It goes to the Etosha National Park, which is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, leopards and lions, among others. On the edge of the dried-up Etosha Salt Pan you can experience mystical mirages that cannot be seen in this way anywhere else in the world. Other highlights of the trip are the Erongo Mountains with their bizarre rock formations, prehistoric rock drawings and a visit to the Swakopmund coast. Here travelers will find remnants from the German colonial era.
The round trip continues to the dunes at Sossusvlei, further to the former diamond town of Kilmanskop, which is a real ghost town. No one lives here anymore, but there are some spectacular derelict houses, some filled to the ceiling with desert sand. Via the Art Nouveau town of Lüderitz, a former German-Southwest African colony, we continue to the Fish River Canyon. This is the second largest canyon in the world. At the end of the trip, vacationers visit the Kalahari and the Onjala Wildlife Park. Here you can spot giraffes, white-tailed wildebeests or kudus.
Nature and adventure trip through Namibia, Botswana and South Africa
This adventure tour takes guests through three African countries. There you will discover, among others, the Etosha National Park, the Chobe National Park, the Kruger National Park and the Victoria Falls, whereby there are safaris in open 4×4 vehicles, by boat and by foot. Here is a brief overview of the itinerary:
The journey starts in Windhoek, where you will spend the night in a lodge in a wildlife park. The Etosha National Park invites you to a discovery tour where elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wild animals can be observed from a safe distance. From Namibia we continue to the Caprive Strip where a meeting with an African ethnic group takes place. Here travelers learn a lot about the culture of the people. Then we continue to Botswana in the Chobe National Park. The big highlight of this region are huge herds of buffalo and herds of elephants. Crocodiles and giraffes, among others, can be observed by boat or 4×4 vehicle. Another highlight of the trip is the UNESCO World Heritage Site Victoria Falls, which is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression with its thundering waters.
FAQs: This is what Namibia travelers want to know
There are quite a number of questions that make sure travelers to Namibia. Three of the most common questions are answered in the FAQ list below.
What vaccination do you need as a tourist in Namibia?
There are no specific vaccinations required when entering Germany. However, travelers should speak to their family doctor about possible vaccinations. The Tropical Institute recommends vaccinations against rabies, hepatitis A, diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis. Vaccination against measles should be boosted. Anyone traveling to north-eastern Namibia or Botswana should reconsider malaria prophylaxis. Vaccination against meningococcal meningitis is recommended for trips north.
Is a visa necessary?
A visa is not necessary. Travelers can enter Namibia with their passport. This must still be valid for six months after the end of the trip. When entering Windhoek, tourists receive the so-called Visitors Entry Permit at the airport, in which the return flight date is entered and which is valid for a maximum of three months.
What is the best time to travel to Namibia?
Namibia is a year-round destination because it has different climate conditions depending on the region. The most frequent trips take place between June and the end of August. At this time it is winter in Namibia and the rainfall is low. In the north-east of the country there is a tropical climate all year round, but there is almost no precipitation even in winter. The average annual temperature is 28 °C.
