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The world's tallest dunes at Sossusvlei, the wildlife of Etosha, the eerie Skeleton Coast and epic self-drive roads โ€” Namibia is otherworldly desert adventure.

eVisa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Oct (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $120/day avg
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Capital
Windhoek
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Currency
Namibian Dollar / Rand
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Language
English, Afrikaans
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Best time
Mayโ€“Oct (dry)
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Visa
Visa-free (many) / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$50 โ€“ $400
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Windhoek (WDH)
Overview

Why travellers love Namibia

Namibia is a self-drive dream: climb the rust-red dunes of Sossusvlei, spot game at Etosha's waterholes and traverse vast, empty landscapes.

Distances are huge and roads are gravel, but the scenery is unmatched.

Where to go

Top places in Namibia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei

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The world's tallest red dunes and Deadvlei.

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Etosha

Etosha

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Wildlife around glowing salt-pan waterholes.

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Swakopmund

Swakopmund

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Coastal adventure town in the dunes.

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Skeleton Coast / Damaraland

Skeleton Coast / Damaraland

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Shipwrecks and desert elephants.

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Plan day by day

Namibia itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Sossusvlei โ†’ Etosha โ†’ Swakopmund
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 โ€“ $2,000
1–2

Sossusvlei

The world's tallest red dunes and Deadvlei.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
3–4

Etosha

Wildlife around glowing salt-pan waterholes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
5

Swakopmund

Coastal adventure town in the dunes.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Relax
Route
Sossusvlei โ†’ Etosha โ†’ Swakopmund โ†’ Skeleton Coast / Damaraland
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,800
1–2

Sossusvlei

The world's tallest red dunes and Deadvlei.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
3–4

Etosha

Wildlife around glowing salt-pan waterholes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
5–6

Swakopmund

Coastal adventure town in the dunes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Relax
7

Skeleton Coast / Damaraland

Shipwrecks and desert elephants.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Sossusvlei โ†’ Etosha โ†’ Swakopmund โ†’ Skeleton Coast / Damaraland
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 โ€“ $4,000
1–3

Sossusvlei

The world's tallest red dunes and Deadvlei.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Iconic
4–6

Etosha

Wildlife around glowing salt-pan waterholes.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
7–8

Swakopmund

Coastal adventure town in the dunes.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Relax
9–10

Skeleton Coast / Damaraland

Shipwrecks and desert elephants.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Namibia visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many; eVisa for others
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
Yes for many
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months, 2 blank pages
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities get visa-free entry or a visa on arrival; others apply for an eVisa. Always verify with the official Namibia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Namibia visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Namibia budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$400+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Namibia budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Namibia

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Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

Climb the towering red dunes.

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Etosha National Park

Game viewing at floodlit waterholes.

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Skeleton Coast

Foggy, shipwreck-strewn shore.

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Damaraland

Desert elephants and rock art.

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Stargazing

Some of the darkest skies on Earth.

Get outside

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