Namibia

Ready to adventure into the real Namibia? These blogs are your ultimate, no-fluff guides to planning an epic overland tour in Namibia, taking you deep into the heart of one of Southern Africa's most breathtaking destinations. From the massive, orange dunes of Sossusvlei to the incredible wildlife encounters in Etosha National Park, we have gathered our most authentic routes, honest advice and unbeatable Namibia safari options right here. All designed to give you an unforgettable, real-deal adventure. Stop searching and start planning your dream trip to the desert and beyond!

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Tick Off These 9 Unforgettable Experiences In Namibia

Namibia is one of the most underrated places in all of Africa. It is a unique country: first a German colony, now a host of breathtaking sights. In 1884, it was known as the German South West Africa. It was…

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BY Faatima Suliman 24 MIN READ

tips on how to plan an overland safari to namibia

How New Flight Routes Are Making Namibia Africa’s Most Accessible Safari Destination

Namibia is a bucket-list destination that captures the imagination like few other places on Earth. From the towering red dunes of the Namib Desert to the surreal salt pans and abundant wildlife of Etosha National Park, the landscapes are truly…

Planning Your African Safari: When to Go, Where to Go, and How to Pack

I have the answers to all your safari questions, right here… If waking up to the roar of a lion or watching the rays of a golden sunrise fall over a herd of wildebeest sounds is what you want,…

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BY Faatima Suliman 16 MIN READ

How to visit Etosha National Park on a budget

Etosha is one of the more affordable of Africa’s great safari destinations, and it’s also one of the easiest to visit cheaply without compromising on the quality of the experience — which isn’t something you can say about every park…

Tour Comparisons: Intrepid’s Amazing Southern Africa vs. Nomad’s Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Comfort)

A Trip-by-Trip Comparison of Nomad Tours (Max 12) and Intrepid Travel’s (Max 13) Small Group Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safaris Both of these are flagship Cape Town–to–Victoria Falls routes, both run in a similar small-group, non-camping style, and…

africanoverlandtours 10 MIN READ

The Peoples of Namibia: A Traveller’s Guide to the Nation’s Tribes and Cultures

Namibia has one of the lowest population densities on Earth — barely three people per square kilometre, on average, scattered across a country twice the size of Germany. And yet within that emptiness lives one of the most ethnically layered…

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BY Andrew Walton 20 MIN READ

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8 facts that tell the story of the Kalahari Desert

The Kalahari Desert is a vast ecosystem in Southern Africa. Here are eight facts that tell the story of this austere, beautiful, and ecologically rich place, which has been home to the San people since time immemorial. 1. It’s the…

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BY Megan Abigail White 9 MIN READ

Family Safaris in East and Southern Africa

Let’s discuss the different family safaris in East and Southern Africa to help you choose the right destination for you and your children. Both East Africa and Southern Africa offer wide-ranging types of family safaris that cater to everyone from…

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BY Faatima Suliman 8 MIN READ

The ancient Twyfelfontein rock engravings of Namibia

Twyfelfontein is a picturesque valley in Namibia where you can find over 2,000 ancient rock art engravings, as well as a few rock paintings. Significantly, Twyfelfontein boasts the largest collection of engravings in Southern Africa, and in 2007 it became…

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BY Megan Abigail White 5 MIN READ