Enquire
Why book with us?

What are you looking for?

Hello traveller!

It's in Cape Town now.

We're sorry. Our safari planners aren't available now. Our office hours are 08:00 - 19:00 (GMT+2).

Call us to speak to an experienced safari planner.


Alternatively, we recommend...

travel-form-icon

Complete our travel enquiry form to connect with a safari planner

ENQUIRE TODAY

Namibia in February

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

While February is one of Namibia’s wettest months, the rain is usually weak and patchy. Some parts of Namibia will experience heavy rainfall, while others (like the Namib-Naukluft National Park) won’t. This month is birding and photography season; migrant bird species are still active in parks and reserves and dramatic thunderstorms create spectacular moments to capture on camera. Namibia in February is also the perfect time of the year to see animals with their young – the green landscapes provide some coverage for the babies to hide them from predators.

Weather in February

Thunderstorm over a desert.
February is known for its short thunderstorms | Photo: Mandy McDonald via pexels

February is known for its short thunderstorms, but some days are clear with hot and intense sunshine. Occasionally intense rains create flash floods and often bring rivers to life, contributing to the fantastic scenery. The rain can bring welcome relief from hot temperatures; in some desert locations, temperatures can reach up to 40°C/104°F. Thick vegetation and high grass can make it difficult to spot wildlife in some national parks, like Etosha.

Average Weather in February

Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Rainfall
Min 17℃63℉0.4 inches
Max 29℃84℉7 inches

National Parks to Visit in Namibia During February

Mist over the Skeleton Coast
The rains during the wet season clear the air of the Skeleton Coast | Photo: Rick734’s Images via Getty

Skeleton Coast National Park

While Skeleton Coast is almost always covered by fog, the rains during the wet season clear the air, allowing you to fully appreciate the magical landscape. Migratory bird species from Europe and Asia can be spotted in the park, and keep a lookout for brown hyenas searching along the coast for their next meal.

Namib-Naukluft National Park

The Namib-Naukluft is a year-round destination, partly because it receives very little rainfall, even during the wet summer season. A Namibia safari here is mostly about experiencing the surreal desert landscapes, including towering sand dunes and Deadvlei, a white clay pan famous for its desiccated trees. This is one of the best places for a photographic safari in Namibia.

Activities to Do in Namibia in February

  • Photographic safaris
  • Birdwatching safaris
  • Cultural safaris

Ready to plan your tailor-made safari?

904 Reviews - 5/5 Stars

Craft your journey with the expertise of our dedicated Africa Safari Experts

Start Planning

What Our Guests Have to Say?

Read recent reviews from travellers who have planned and booked their trips with us

star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon
Trustpilot review

"My husband and I started planning our Safari in Sept to go in May. Vihann at Discover Africa was wonderful!! He setup a video call on our timeline to ask what we wanted and actually listened. He came up with a plan that we agreed to and the rest was easy. A..."

April Wilson, United States16 Jun 2026

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon
Trustpilot review

"Chrizaan was wonderful. She took our requests to heart and created a once in a lifetime trip for us. The transportation was arranged flawlessly and the safaris were breathtaking. We saw so much and did so much but it didn’t feel rushed. I would recommend Ch..."

Jacqueline Berkebile, United States28 May 2026

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon
Safari Bookings review

"Very professional in the approach of customer’s needs. Intelligent in the approach and in the design of our safari in Botswana taking into account some of the constraints that we had. We were extremely happy with all the camps that were recommended to us. T..."

Jean Francois, Portugal16 Mar 2026

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon

"We travel a lot. I don’t normally write reviews and I typically plan and book everything myself because I am very exacting when it comes to the itinerary, logistics, accommodations, activities, etc. – everything must be perfect. When planning this trip, I v..."

Debby Goosey, United States18 Sep 2025

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon

"We booked our safari through Chrizaan and the whole experience was absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning, communication was smooth and easy – both via email and WhatsApp – which made the planning process stress-free. Despite our limited availabil..."

Alejandro Martínez Hernández, Spain03 Sep 2025

Read More
star-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-iconstar-icon

"Was the Safari of lifetime. We spent one week between Zimbabwe for the Victoria Falls and Botswana. Amazing. The river cruse in the Zambezi river is a dream. We saw also Chobe national park and the Delta of Okavango: a dream. Everything was well orga..."

Gaia, Italy20 Aug 2025

Read More
View All Testimonials

Our safari traveller reviews are independently verified and sourced from trusted third-party review platforms.