Etosha National Park has several waterholes, some of which are natural, and others that are fed artificially through boreholes. Game viewing is the best during the dry season, when the landscape is arid, and visitors can sit at the edge of a waterhole to see a variety of wild life taking respite in the water.

During the rainy season, this vast arid land transforms abundantly and attracts thousands of birds and other kinds of wildlife. These include: huge herds of elephant, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, eland, black-faced impala, rhinoceros, lion, hyena, jackal, Oryx, curly-horned kudu, and an incredible array of bird life, including yellow-billed hornbill, eagles, vultures, lilac-breasted rollers, and flamingos.

The temperatures in this area give an indication for the best time for game viewing. The best time is during the coolest dry months of May to September, although birding is at its peak during the rainy season from November to March. The average daily temperature is 88°F (31°C) and average minimum is 57°F (13.7°C). During the rainy season, the precipitation is recorded at approximately 14 inches (358mm) per year, with the hottest and wettest period between January and March. During this time the pans fill with water and animals give birth.  
 

Namib-Naukluft is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world. The animals of this harsh landscape include the Oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. One can also see the Welwitschia mirabilis which is an odd-looking desert shrub with one large, protected specimen is estimated at 1 500  years old.

The park is a combination of the Namib Desert Park and the Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park as well as sections of the Diamond Area. There are four sections in the park: Sossusvlei and Sessriem, Naukluft, Namib section and Sandwich Harbour.

Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert is the one attraction that should not be missed when travelling in Namibia. The height of the dunes are incredible, not to mention the colours and the shapes of these magical formations. These incredible, expansive dunes can give visitors an intense feeling of solitude while climbing up them!
 

In contrast to other parts of Namibia it is lush and swampy, bordered by the Kwando River to the west. The wildlife thus includes some rarely seen water antelope; the amphibious sitatunga and the red lechwe. Their hooves have adapted to manage Mudumo's swampy terrain and the sitatunga is a good swimmer.

Another rare sighting is the recent return of the wild dog to the area and in February 2008, a litter of six pups was spotted in the Park. In addition to the antelope and dogs, buffalo, Burchells' zebra, elephants, hippos and crocodiles are also on offer. Tiger fishing on the Kwando River is a further holiday attraction. However the area is a high risk malaria area, so take the necessary precautions when on safari.

Birdlife abounds with some 430 species of bird. Some of the more extraordinary include the Slaty egrets, white-rumped babblers, greater swamp warblers, chirping cisticolas, swamp boubous, black coucals, coppery tailed and Senegal coucals, wattled cranes, pink throated longclaws, pygmy geese, knob-billed duck, lesser gallinules, African and lesser Jacana.

On many a safari itinerary, the beautiful Lianshulu private lodge, within the park’s borders and the Cape Kwando, just outside the park, add glamour and luxury to your vacation, and safaris include day and night game drives, guided walks and boat trips as well as and sunset cruises on the Kwando River. Mudumo is a diverse and game-rich safari destination – a worthwhile inclusion on any Namibian holiday.
 

The Caprivi Strip feels nothing like the rest of Namibia. Without any sign of desert, it has an abundance of river life and the Kwando, Okavango, Linyanti, Chobe and Zambezi Rivers all traverse the region. Holidaying on the river banks, particularly where the Zambezi meets the Chobe River in the east, is sublime and an important part of any safari to the area.

The wet season from December to March is accompanied by high levels of humidity and it is better to plan your vacation for the drier and relatively cooler months of May to October. Precautions for malaria, however are a 'must have' in your holiday itinerary.

The Caprivi Strip, also known as the Okavango Strip, and formerly known as Itenge, is home to an abundance of wildlife and 70% of the bird species said to inhabit Namibia have been recorded here. Caprivi was hard hit by poaching in its conflict-riddled past, but is said to be recovering well, and game is able to roam freely through the unfenced region to Botswana and Zambia, making the strip a much sought after safari destination.

There are four reserves in the Caprivi Strip; the Mudumu, Mamili, Mahango and West Caprivi Game Park. Elephant in their hundreds, zebra, buffalo, hippo, crocodile and giraffe are a few of the examples of wildlife that abound here. Nearby are the Popa Falls, which are the site of some rather spectacular rapids rather than falls, providing great variety to your game spotting safari.
 

But geologists report that it was initially formed by a fracture in the earth's crust 500 million years ago, and that it has deepened and widened over the years due to the action and erosion of glaciers! This canyon drops suddenly along a flat plateau by 1,800ft (550m), and is, at some points, an astonishing 17 miles (27km) wide.
 
After a rainy season, a stream flows through the canyon where the great Fish River once flowed. There are a few small pools that can be seen from a distance, but this is primarily an expanse of dry depths. It is down at the canyon floor that visitors will find wonderful hiking trails to enjoy. These trails cover a distance of 54 miles (86km), which can take days to navigate, and hikers have no conveniences or facilities whatsoever - so for some this may be an exciting venture not to missed. It is rough and demanding area, and the National Park's office insists on a certificate of fitness before allowing visitors to begin the hike.

There is little game in the canyon because of the rugged rocks and ravines. Sometimes springbok and steenbok can be seen, as well as kudu and mountain zebra, although these sittings are rare. There may be baboons in the area, but most notably, there is a wide variety of birds and raptors such as rock kestrals and lanner falcons. The landscape and the scenery in are absolutely magnificent, and photography is a must.

The temperatures are the hottest between November and April, with an average mid-summer temperature that ranges between 97°F and 100°F (36°C-38°C). At its height it reaches 104°F (40°C) or even higher in the canyon by the middle of the day. In contrast, the months between May and September are cooler, but are still sunny and warm on most days, and it can even get hot at times. The temperature drops at night during this season, with a mid winter minimum of 44.5°F (7°C) or less, especially in the canyon in July. The annual rainfall in this area varies between 2 inches (50mm) and 4 inches (10mm) per year.

AIS-AIS
Ais-Ais hot springs can be found within the Fish River Canyon conservation area. The name Ais-Ais means, “burning water” in Nama, as the water is measured at temperatures of around 60ºC. These sulphurous springs originate deep underground and are rich in minerals, which have been reported to be beneficial for those with rheumatic or nervous disorders. Ais-Ais hot springs are a public facility, attached to a resort that includes an indoor spa with Jacuzzi. Given the heat of the summer, the hot springs resort is closed between November and March. 
 

Pictures depicting golden sand and intensely blue skies often mislead one to assume that a holiday in the Kalahari in Namibia takes in nothing but undulating sand. Actually the Kalahari receives a surprising annual rainfall that has resulted in a landscape given to clumps of grass, thorny shrubs, acacia, camelthorn trees and carpets of flowers during spring that make a vacation here a powerful experience.

Safari in the sparsely populated Kalahari offers a rare adventure across the extreme environments of Namibia. Whilst there are no national parks offering holiday accommodation in the Namib Kalahari, private nature reserves, lodges and guest farms are geared to cater for safari groups.

Our safaris through the Kalahari in Namibia are geared for action and adventure. There is access to dune boarding and walking, quad biking, night game drives, sky diving. Game in the Kalahari includes the rare and endangered desert elephant and rhino and in the protected areas there is evidence of lion, cheetah, springbok, gemsbok, red hartebeest and even leopard.
 in Namibia
 

The temperatures between October and May are surprisingly cool compared to the hot and arid region just south. There is a strong wind that blows between May and September, covering the coast with mist and lowering the temperature significantly. Although it never drops below freezing at the coast, it can become very cold during the winter months - especially at night. It rarely rains, but the constant sea mist gives moisture to the plant and animal life there.

There are many different types of sand dunes in this area. The hummock dunes, transverse dunes and crescent dunes all appear with grand range - full of billions of tiny granules which is surrounded by rugged canyons and richly coloured volcanic rock. Such is the extraordinary geology of this area, that some beaches contain a profusion of multi-coloured pebbles consisting of agates, lava, granites and others. The ancient fossil plant, Welwitschia, is also found in this region.

More things to see in this area include: desert elephants, desert Oryx, springbok, giraffe, brown hyena, ostrich, rare black rhino, and even the  lion which is found further inland. The nearby seal colony holds several thousand Cape fur seals, as well as whales and dolphins. The eerie shipwrecks are a sight to behold. An aerial view of the canyons, coast, dunes and wrecks is an amazing way to experience this region, with photographic opportunities galore. And finally, the Himba tribe is unquestionably a highlight of this area.

The Himba Tribe - While no one can live on this inhospitable coast, the nomadic Himba tribe resides further inland not far from this barren desolate tract. The Himba people are beautiful, elegant and mysterious people. They wear simple goatskins, and jewellery made from leather, metal and shells. They adorn and protect their bodies and hair with rich ochre mud mixed with animal fat. This gives them protection from the elements in the area, and coats their skin in a thick aesthetic layer of tribal make up. Amazingly, the Himba people appear striking and magnificent looking due to their skin treatment - creating a quiet, elegant beauty that reflects their traditions and culture.
 

Majestic sausage, magosteen, leadwood and knobthorn trees grow on the banks of the Kwando River, which wends its way through Susuwe, across the sprawling flood plains and woodlands. A holiday here is incomplete without a visit to horseshoe bend, a large lagoon, that offers the best opportunity for game sighting, with possible viewings of hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, antelope, impala, sable, roan, waterbuck and tsessebe.

Nambwa campsite , 14 kilometres south of the main road, is the first community campsite in Namibian history that a local community has been directly involved in development and management through its local conservancy structures.

A more upmarket alternative is Susuwe Island Lodge, included in our safaris offering a secluded and luxurious holiday location, with eight private suites of brick and thatch built within the riverine forest. Each has an elevated deck overlooking the Kwando River from which game may be spotted. Your vacation is incomplete without a boat trip down the Kwando River to bird watch or fish or a guided game drive at the lodge. This remote part of north-east Namibia offers the discerning African explorer a worthwhile safari experience.
 

Historians may have heard about the name Waterberg already. It was this area where in  1904  the devastating battle between the Hereros and the German Colonial soldiers took place, with a military graveyard near the park being the only remembrance to this tragic event.

Nowadays the Waterberg Plateau is a sanctuary to many endangered species. Its inhabitants include; black and white rhinos, buffalo, various types of antelopes, giraffe, leopard, cheetah, hyena, jackal, wild dogs and the only herd of Cape vulture in Namibia. Besides the big mammals several enchanting smaller creatures can be seen as well, such as the Damara Dik-Dik or lesser bush babies. The plateau is said to be one of the most interesting geological sites in Namibia and offers a rich variety of flowers, trees and shrubs. You can experience karees, lead wood and buffalo-thorn trees with the weeping wattle displaying its yellow flowers in spring. Other attractions are the dinosaur tracks and petrified dunes. Unfortunately, visitors are not allowed to explore the park in their own vehicles therefore one must go with one of the regular daily excursions organized by the park.

The nights can be spent in the beautiful rest camps, which can accommodate more than 200 people or at the campsite.
 

The Kunene River, sometimes spelled Cunene, which flows from the Angola highlands all the way to the Skeleton Coast on the border of Namibia, gives rise to both the Ruacana and Epupa Falls. The Epupa falls are a series of drops which total some 60 metres over a distance of about 1.5 kilometres, and form part of any safari to the area. The word “Epupa” originates from the language of the Himba people and describes the spray from the gushing falls.

Some 135 kilometres upstream from Epupa are the Ruacana Falls, regarded as more spectacular when in full flow - they reach a height of 120m and a breadth of 700m. White water rafting and canoeing are an added attraction on the river, although the appearance of the odd crocodile might hinder your holiday enjoyment!

The area boasts some beautiful rock formations, with rich textured colouring, complemented by an array of trees, including the regal baobab. Spectacular sunsets and a wonderful array of birdlife from the African fish eagle to the family of kingfishers makes this the spot for a secluded and inspiring vacation.