Safari destinations in Namibia: 2 places, the best time for each and travel basics.
Across Namibia, the strongest months overall are June and August to October.
Destinations
- Etosha Best: August to October
- Sossusvlei Best: January to March
Travel basics
- Currency
- NAD
- Languages
- English (official); Afrikaans, German and local languages are also spoken
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Plug types
- D, M
Visa on arrival is available to eligible nationalities, who can also apply in advance through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security e-services. Requirements depend on nationality, so check official sources before travel.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country. Malaria is present in certain areas but not in Windhoek. Consult a doctor before travel.
Sources: Namibia MHAISS e-Services – Visa on Arrival · Namibia Tourism Board – Visit Namibia · CDC Travelers' Health – Namibia
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.