Namibia

Raw, otherworldly landscapes 

Located in southwest Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, Namibia is a country like no other. Sparsely populated, Namibia is best known for its surreal and dramatic desert landscapes and the incredible biodiversity which inhabit it. Namibia is the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, with a climate that borders on the extreme, changing dramatically between day and night, winter and summer. As yet, Namibia’s parks are relatively tourist free; mainly accessible by air, Everwild Africa organise safaris to some of the country’s most unique and hard-to-reach corners. Set against a stunning backdrop of red, brown, yellow and white hues, we can assure you that a Namibian safari is anything but conventional. 

Namibia’s iconic terra-cotta coloured Sossusvlei dunes are the country’s primary attraction. Walk across the colossal, undulating mounds to witness up close unique desert-adapted plants and wildlife or hot air balloon over the vast Namib desert taking in the breathtakingly beautiful landscape. A visit to the Namib desert is to gain perspective on the vastness of the natural world and to marvel at the forces of nature. On the northern 500km of Namibia’s coastline is the Skeleton Coast, virtually uninhabited and thoroughly wild. Here, sand dunes tower up to one hundred meters back from the shoreline, where a graveyard of bleached animal bones are scattered.  A diverse range of wildlife inhabit this northern shore including lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. Elephants are sometimes spotted wading into the water, meanwhile further offshore a large number of shark species lurk. Along with pink flamingos the Skeleton Coast has the largest land-based colony of Cape fur seals. Visitors may embark on sea fishing adventures, take low scenic flights along the shoreline or safari from Swakopmund to Kunene River, mobile camping along the route.  Other safari adventures include Damaraland, inhabited by desert elephants and black rhino and Etosha National Park where visitors can track rhino on foot and search for the Big Five. In Kaokoland, there is the opportunity to visit communities of the enchanting semi-nomadic Himba tribe, explore the Kunene River and visit the Epupa Falls. 

A growing collection of iconic and unique lodges 

Namibia is a relatively new country on the luxury safari route, meaning its range of luxury accommodation is smaller than more established destinations such as Kenya, Botswana and South Africa, however the number of magnificent hotels and top class lodges is growing. Each location and camp is unique, with varying architectures and styles. Namibia’s must-see locations are distanced far from each other so charter flights are necessary to experience all corners of what the country has to offer. While Namibia does have a range of wildlife the country’s true attraction is its captivating scenery, stunning coastline and dramatic dunes.