Namibia is located in Southern Africa on the African continent.  Its coastline borders the Atlantic Ocean with neighbouring countries being Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Orange River in the south forms the southern-most border of Namibia to South Africa.

Yes, Namibia is a lovely country for self driving.  It is recommended to book a car with rather high clearance through a reputable rental car agency such as Europcar, Avis or Hertz to get the required support if needed.  Most of the roads are not tarred and stretch for many kilometers.  It is recommended to drive in daylight and not in the dark.

Namibia's top National Parks are:

• Etosha National Park
• Namib-Naukluft National Park
• Skeleton Coast National Park
• Sperrgebiet National Park
• Waterberg Plateau Park
• Bwabwata National Park
• Dorob National Park
• Khaudum National Park
• Mangetti National Park
• Mudumu National Park
• Nkasa Rupara National Park.

Other protected areas are:

• Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
• Cape Cross Seal Reserve
• Daan Viljoen Game Reserve
• Hardap Recreation Resort
• Gross-Barmen Hot Springs
• Popa Game Park
• South West Nature Park.

In Sossusvlei and its greater area are many different accommodation options available catering to travellers of most budgets.

The most luxurious accommodation can be found at the andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, the Kulala & Little Kulala Lodge and the Moon Mountain Luxury Tented Lodge.

More budget accommodation is available at the Desert Camp Sossusvlei, Desert Quiver Camp, Greenfire Desert Lodge, Elegant Desert Lodge and Le Mirage Desert Lodge & Spa.

The Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa and the Epacha Game Lodge & Spa are located very close to the gate entrance to the Etosha National Park in Namibia.  The Etosha Mountain Lodge, the Gondwana Etosha Safari Camp and the Gondwana Etosha Safari Lodge also provide easy access to this national park.

The most extraordinary place to stay at the Skeleton Coast is the Shipwreck Lodge.  With only ten rooms available, guests enjoy the most private and exclusive experience.

Activities on offer are Safari drives within the Skeleton Coast National Park, Sundowner drives to the dune fields, 4×4 excursions to the Clay Castles, the Hoanib River Delta and the Mowe Bay seal colony as well as visits to the Suiderkus and Karimona shipwrecks.

The best available rates for Hotels and Lodges in Namibia can be booked through us:

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For travellers who require the close distance to Windhoek but prefer not to stay in the city itself, we highly recommend a stay at the lovely GocheGanas Lodge & Spa which lies 29km away from the capital city in Namibia.

Yes, fully inclusive tours can be booked for a planned stay in Namibia, Southern Africa.

One of these Tours is the Namibia Adventure Tour 15 Days.

Tour highlights for this 14-night journey include Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, Ruacana, Epupa Falls & Himba Experience, Opuwo, Brandberg, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei and Sesriem.  During the trip, guests stay in mid-range Lodges, Chalets and Tented Lodges.

Another two guided, fully inclusive tours are the Wilderness Safaris Diverse Namibia (10 Days) Tour and the Wilderness Safaris Namibia Desert Dune Safari (14 Days).

Wilderness Safaris operates the following magnificent game lodges and camps in Namibia:

• Wilderness Safaris Damaraland Camp
• Wilderness Safaris Desert Rhino Camp
• Wilderness Safaris Doro Nawas Camp
• Wilderness Safaris Hoanib Skeleton Coast
• Wilderness Safaris Kulala Desert Lodge
• Wilderness Safaris Little Kulala Desert Lodge
• Wilderness Safaris Serra Cafema Camp.