Namibia is 365 sunny days a year. This constant summer in the shower and real African exotics around you, a lot of options for active pastime and the most realistic kaleidoscope of flora and fauna. Tourists love Namibia for the pink dunes, unique safaris and hunting, unique natural phenomena, an endless line of the coast and the encouragement of individual tourism.
To the tourist on a note
Going to discover Africa, many tourists start with Namibia, and not for nothing: it is politically calm country without the risk of a sudden military coup, and also very loyal to the development of tourism. Packing suitcases, each traveler needs to know the following:
- Accommodation options. A large selection of quality hotels awaits you in the capital of Namibia Windhoek and other major cities. For those who are not going to settle in one of the resorts , lodges and comfortable campsites are opened all over the country. Some private houses are located even in the protected national parks .
- Questions of visa and customs. Tourism in Namibia has been developing very actively in recent years. Residents of Russia and CIS countries do not need a visa to visit Namibia , but it will be very frivolous not to arrange medical insurance before going to Africa. The Namibian Customs does not impose restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency. Import of canned meat and weapons is prohibited. For all trophies and purchased precious stones, appropriate permits must be obtained from the store or documents from the Department for Wildlife Conservation.
- The choice of transport. Going to rest in Namibia, do not count on city transport in advance. In settlements, it is more convenient for tourists to use a taxi, since the bus network is very poorly developed everywhere. You can travel around the country by intercity buses and by rail. For example, the most popular route "Tourist Express" on the route between Windhoek and Swakopmund makes long stops near some attractions . The most convenient option for travel in Namibia is car rental . You can make a lease in every major city in the country, both in a local company and internationally. The roads of Namibia are in good condition, and the traffic is left-handed.
- Security. It is worth remembering that ordinary thefts occur even in the most prosperous countries. Do not lose vigilance and advertise your wallets, tickets and other valuables. It is worth remembering that in the areas bordering Angola there are cases of malaria, therefore, when planning to visit the Etosha National Park and its surroundings, vaccinations should be made. It is recommended to drink only bottled water. By the way, all the ice in hotels and lodges is also safe, it is made from filtered water.
Holiday Deals in Namibia
With the amazing and unique nature of West Africa, you will be introduced to a variety of safaris. Tours in Namibia offer to visit the national parks of Namib-Naukluft, Twifefontein, Waterbergh , Etosha , Skeleton Coast and others, as well as the Namib and Kalahari Deserts . So, the most popular vacation destinations in Namibia are:
- Ecotourism. The majority of tourists go to Namib - this is the most ancient desert of our planet with the age of 60-80 million years. Canyons and rocks, oases and dunes - all this diversity of the landscape sometimes lives without rain for years. The desert and very beautiful locality of Damaraland will show you an ancient stone forest , an extraordinary neighborhood of dried up riverbeds with dense vegetation and hot sands. Exotic Skeleton Coast is considered the most romantic coast of Namibia and at the same time one of the untouched places of the planet Earth: a long strip of dunes and rocky massifs.
- Traditional holiday. Beach lovers will be pleasantly surprised by the seaside resort of Swakopmund. Here a large selection of hotels and restaurants, excellent sea and landscapes, as well as many entertainment for every taste and wallet.
- Extreme vacation. Fans of extreme extreme are attracted by multi-day safaris in the most desolate places with the ability to hunt for antelopes, elephants from lions, as well as other wild animals and predators, and even fishing for sharks. Young couples welcome the possibility of traveling on balloons over the desert or nature reserves. It is also possible to raft along the spring rivers and snowboarding from the high slopes of sand dunes.
- Cultural and excursion vacation. In Namibia there is a huge number of monuments of culture and history, museums and reserves, caves with rock paintings, large meteorites fell here. You can visit the abandoned city of Colmanskop , a tribe of Bushmen or the village of Himba . Rest in Namibia is always unique and that's why it's even more beautiful!
If you want to know when it is best to go to Namibia, then keep in mind: the most popular time for traveling is the local summer, from November November to April. However, a comfortable holiday on the coast due to the influence of the ocean is possible year-round.
How to get to Namibia?
Alas, but from Russia and CIS countries there are no direct flights to Namibia. The most popular option is to fly through Frankfurt or through South Africa to the capital of Namibia Windhoek. The flight time is about 14 hours without docking.